History-sheeter held following encounter in Greater Noida

A history-sheeter was arrested after an encounter with the police in which he got shot in the leg in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, officials said on Monday. The gunfight broke out near Dadri late on Sunday night after the accused, who was on a motorcycle along with his accomplice, got intercepted during a police check in the area, the officials said. The accused identified as Ankit, a resident of adjoining Bulandshahr district, was arrested while his partner managed to escape, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Greater Noida, Rajesh Kumar Singh said.

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West Bengal: 55 houses swept away by Ganga in Malda district

At least 55 houses were washed away due to erosion in river Ganga in West Bengal's Malda district, an official said on Monday. A sudden fall of water level of Ganga caused severe erosion at China bazar village under Birnagar gram panchayat on Sunday, Block Development Officer of Kaliachak Block III, Gautam Dutta said.

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Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till Sept 30

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till September 30, said Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monday. "However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis," noted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a circular.

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Love Jihad case: Kanpur Police arrests two people

The Kanpur police have arrested two persons in Uttar Pradesh in a 'love jihad' case. The arrests were made late Sunday and the two have been identified as Mohsin Khan and Aamir. The police said Mohsin Khan befriended a girl, posing as Sameer, and then married her.

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MP: Building collapses in Bhopal, several vehicles damaged

The wall of an old building in Sadar Manzil's parking area in Bhopal collapsed early today morning damaging several vehicles. A team of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the spot.

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NIA arrests Mundra dockyard supervisor who worked as ISI agent

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a supervisor at Mundra dockyard in Gujarat, who allegedly worked as an agent of Pakistani spy agency ISI, an official said. Rajakbhai Kumbhar, a resident of West Kutch in Gujarat, arrested on Sunday in connection with the investigation of 'Defence/ISI case' of Uttar Pradesh, the NIA official said.

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BJP govt attacked unorganized economy with demonetisation, GST, lockdown, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government and said the central government has attacked the country's unorganized economy in the last six years attempting to turn people into slaves.

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SC dismisses Vijay Mallya's plea seeking review of 2017 verdict holding him guilty for contempt of court

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the plea of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, seeking review of the 2017 verdict holding him guilty for contempt of court. According to the order, the court had held him guilty of contempt for transferring USD 40 million to his children and violating the court's order. 

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Shiv Sena hits out at BJP over demand to reopen temples

The Shiv Sena on Monday targeted the BJP for seeking reopening of temples in Maharashtra amid the COVID-19 crisis, and asked whether the NDA constituent will take responsibility if there is an "explosion" of coronavirus cases again. The opposition BJP in Maharashtra last week staged protests outside temples in parts of the state, demanding reopening of the places of worship.

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India thwarts provocative movements by China in Eastern Ladakh

People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops late on Sunday violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements, following a standoff in Eastern Ladakh. According to Army's PRO Col Aman Anand, the PLA troops carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo. Commenting further, Anand said Indian troops pre-empted this PLA activity on the Southern Bank of Pangong Tso Lake.

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Preparations on for second phase of human clinical trial of Covaxin

Preparations are underway at a hospital in Bhubaneswar for the commencement of the second phase of human clinical trial of 'Covaxin', India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, officials said. "The Phase I of the trial is still continuing as we are planning for the start of the Phase II trial shortly," Dr E Venkata Rao, Principal Investigator of the trial at Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, faculty of medical sciences, said.

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Pranab Mukherjee's health declines, in 'septic shock' due to lung infection: Hospital

The medical condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee has worsened, a statement by Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi Cantt said on Monday. According to the hospital statement, Pranab Mukherjee in septic shock due to his lung infection and is being managed by a team of specialists. The former president continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support, the statement read. 

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Surge not so worrying if serious cases, deaths are low: Experts

The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases should not be a cause of concern as long as the number of serious patients and deaths due to the disease remain low, say public health experts in Gujarat. They are also of the view that the new cases being reported daily should be categorised as mild, moderate or severe to better understand the pandemic. "We are finding new cases everyday, but the first thing we need to know is how many of them are serious," said Dileep Mavalankar, Director of the Gandhinagar-based Indian Institute of Public Health.

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Union Minister Pokhriyal asks Goa CM to provide security for NEET, JEE exams

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has requested Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to make elaborate security arrangements for conducting the medical and engineering entrance exams NEET and JEE in the coastal state.

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RJD MLC Reet Lal booked for lockdown violation

Patna police have registered an FIR against RJD MLC Reet Lal Yadav for allegedly organising a march in the city's Danapur area, an official said. Yadav was released from Beur jail on Saturday and he was part of march along with hundreds of supporters.

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India records over 78,000 COVID-19 cases, 971 deaths in a day; tally crosses 36-lakh mark

India on Monday recorded as many as 78,512 new coronavirus cases and 971 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data. India's Covid-19 tally crossed 36 lakh-mark with Maharashtra recording the highest number of cases. The total cases of coronavirus infections stand at 36,21,246 while the death toll climbed to 64,469 the data updated at 8 am showed. Out of these 27,74,802 cured/discharged/migrated, according to the health ministry.

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'May everyone be blessed with joy and best health': PM Modi extends greetings on Onam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his greetings to the people on the occasion of Onam on Monday, saying this is a unique festival that celebrates harmony.  The prime minister also posted a clip of his mention of the festival in his Mann Ki Baat broadcast on Sunday.

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NEP 2020 lacks clarity, cannot be applicable to entire country: West Bengal government

The committee formed by the West Bengal government to study the New Education Policy 2020 (NEP) is of the view that certain features of it lacked clarity while several others may not be applicable to the entire country, almost each state of which has a different cultural heritage, a member of the panel said on Sunday.

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Amit Shah recovers after post-COVID care, discharged from AIIMS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi on August 18 for post-COVID care, has been discharged from the hospital. Shah reached his residence on Monday morning. Earlier on Saturday, authorities at AIIMS had said the Union Minister has recovered and is likely to be discharged in a short time. 

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No money for last rites, man 'abandons' mother's body on footpath in Hyderabad

A 70-year old woman's body was allegedly left abandoned by her son on a footpath in the Banjara Hills area in Hyderabad, police said on Sunday. The woman had died after having fever for the last four and her son claimed that he left the body wrapped in a blanket as he did not have money to perform her last rites, police said.

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Nagpur: Part of bridge collapses following heavy rains; several rescued

A portion of a bridge collapsed following heavy rains in Nagpur on Sunday. According to the details, heavy rains in the catchment area of rivers in Madhya Pradesh led to a rise in water levels in several rivers in Maharashtra, which led to the bridge collapse. Locals said that the collapse has led to the area being cut off and further claimed that the rising waters have affected numerous villages around the rivers.

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15 police personnel, several mourners injured in clash over Muharram processions in Srinagar

Scores of mourners were injured over the weekend after security forces fired pellets and tear shells on Muharram processions at Bemina and Zadibal areas in Srinagar, even as police said more than 15 of its personnel were injured in stone pelting. Photos of some of those who were injured in pellet firing went viral on social media. Suhail, one of those injured in Bemina on Saturday, said police fired pellets on a peaceful procession.

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SC to pronounce its verdict on fugitive Vijay Mallya's plea today

The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya on Monday. Mallya had filed a plea seeking a review of May 2017 order in which he was held guilty for contempt for transferring USD 40 million to his children in violation of the Court's order.

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Pak national arrested in Noida for violation of visa norms

A Pakistani woman has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Noida for allegedly violating visa rules, Gautam Buddh Nagar Police officials said on Sunday. The 36-year-old woman, identified as Nausheen Naaz from Karachi in Pakistan, was held on Saturday. She was staying with her husband at their Ajmeri Gate home in Delhi on a long-term visa. The couple had got married in 2005, the officials said.

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Thiruvananthapuram: PSC exam rank holder dies by suicide after failing to get job

A 28-year-old man who had secured the 77th rank in the Public Service Commission (PSC) exam died by suicide after he failed to get a job. The man identified as Anu residing in Karakonam here hanged himself inside his house, news agency ANI reported.

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10 Gujarat ATS personnel test coronavirus positive

As many as 10 Gujarat ATS personnel, who were involved in an investigation into the alleged attempt to kill BJP leaders, have so far tested positive for coronavirus, an official said on Sunday.

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'These women have become an inspiration for all of us': Smriti Irani hails milkwomen of Banas Dairy

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday applauded the hard work of the milk women of Gujarat's Banas Dairy who have become the top earners in the previous financial year.  These milkwomen of Gujarat's Banas Dairy have become achievers in milk production and dairy. They have shown the strength of women empowerment. These women have become an inspiration for all of us," Smriti Irani tweeted in Hindi. 

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Nature should be nurtured, not just consumed: Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday stressed on the conservation of nature, saying it should be nurtured and not just consumed as is being done in the present world.

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Unlock 4.0 Guidelines: Haryana withdraws order to keep markets shut on Monday, Tuesday

After the Centre's Unlock 4 guidelines, the Haryana government on Sunday withdrew its order to keep markets in urban areas closed on Monday and Tuesday. Issuing the Unlock 4 guidelines on Saturday, the Union Home Ministry had said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside containment zones without prior consultation with the central government.

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Good Samaritan provides smartphones to poor kids for online study

To help the needy during the coronavirus pandemic, many have tured out to be Messiahs. Ankit Gupta is one such person who helped those struggling with financial constraints, including children who did not have smartphones for online studies.

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12-year-old raped, murdered in UP's Maharajganj; one held

A minor was allegedly raped and murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district, police said on Sunday. The body of the 12-year-old girl, missing since Friday evening, was recovered from a forest in Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday evening, they said.

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New Delhi Railway Station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal to undergo redevelopment worth crores: What's in store

Two major railway stations in the country are set to undergo redevelopment with state-of-the-art amenities and facilities for passengers. The railways have sought private participation to redevelop the New Delhi Railway Station complex with a capital investment of Rs 4,925 crore. It also sought private participation for the redevelopment of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal with a capital investment of Rs 1,642 crore. 

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Mann ki Baat: PM Modi hails Army dogs Sophie and Vida; says Indian breeds are very good

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 'Mann ki Baat' address on Sunday hailed the Indian breed dogs and said they play an important role in disaster management and rescue missions. The Prime Minister also appreciated the bravery of Sophie and Vida. 

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Pranab Mukherjee being treated for lung infection, is haemodynamically stable: Hospital

Former President Pranab Mukherjee is being treated for a lung infection, the Army Research and Referral Hospital said today. He was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10, where he was operated for removal of a clot in the brain. Thereafter, he developed a lung infection and is being treated for the same.

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Imam Hussain's emphasis on equality gives strength: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the sacrifice of Imam Hussain -- the grandson of Prophet Muhammad -- on the occasion of Muharram, saying, "His emphasis on equality as well as fairness are noteworthy and give strength".

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Wife takes lover on Australia tour, forges husband's name on passport

In a bizarre incident, a 36-year-old woman allegedly took her lover on Australia tour on a passport forged in her husband's name in January. The two were supposed to return in March but since all international passenger flights to India were suspended in the national lockdown, they got stranded and returned home only on August 24.

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From Indian toys to Indian dog breeds: Key Points from PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an all-out push for a self-reliant India, in his address during the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat today. From Indian toys to Indian dog breeds, the prime minister emphasised on the need for an 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat."

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Plumber averts major accident, prevents derailment of train in Uttar Pradesh

In a miraculous incident, an alert plumber helped in averting a major train accident in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district. The incident took place on Saturday. Chandrasen Saini, a plumber, was on his way to relieve himself when he spotted a crack on the railway track, minutes before the Amritsar-Howrah parcel train, with two military compartments attached, was scheduled to cross the track.

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Delhi at 50-day high with nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases; death toll at 4,404

Delhi recorded as many as 1,954 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the city's highest single-day spike in August till date and even in 50-days. With this the tally of coronavirus cases in the state has jumped over 1.71 lakh, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 4,404.

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With 56 new corona cases, alarm bells ring again in Agra

Agra reported 56 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, even as the 55-hour weekend lockdown continues.

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Metro trains, schools, gatherings, flights, cinema halls, bars: All you need to know about Unlock 4

India is entering the fourth phase of unlocking starting September 1. The Union Home Ministry on Saturday announced major relaxations in the Unlock 4 guidelines. One of the major announcements was the permission for metro trains to travel. Congregations of up to 100 people will be permitted from September 21. The home ministry said the new guidelines were based on feedback received from the states and union territories, and extensive consultations held with related central ministries and departments. The home ministry said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government. Lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till September 30. Unlock 4 will come into effect from September 1 and will continue till September 30. Here's what you need to know:

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India records highest single-day spike of 78,761 COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 35-lakh mark

India on Sunday recorded as many as 78,761 new coronavirus cases and 948 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data. India's Covid-19 tally crossed 35 lakh-mark with Maharashtra recording the highest number of cases. The total cases of coronavirus infections stand at 35,42,734 while the death toll climbed to 63,498 the data updated at 8 am showed. Out of these 27,13,934 cured/discharged/migrated, according to the health ministry.

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BJP to celebrate PM Modi's birthday as 'Seva Saptah' from Sept 14-20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 70 on September 17. The date holds special significance for the leaders and workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The saffron party has decided to celebrate Modi's birthday by observing 'Seva Saptah' from September 14 till September 20. 

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PM Modi to address nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am today. Earlier this month, the prime minister had sought suggestions from people on Twitter on topics to discuss in this edition of the programme. 

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UP double murder: Crime cases now being reported in 'safe, secure' areas, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday hit out at the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, saying crime cases are now being reported in "safe and secure" areas of the state like Gautampalli where a double murder took place.

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3 terrorists killed in encounter at Srinagar's Pantha Chowk

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in the Pantha Chowk area on Sunday. Meanwhile, one Police Personnel Babu Ram also lost his life in the gunfight. 

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Unlock 4: Noida Metro services to resume from September 7

Unlock 4 Guidelines: Metro train services of the Noida-Greater Noida Metro rail, which were shut down five months ago amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, will be allowed to operate with effect from September 7. The decision comes after the Union Home Ministry issued guidelines for "Unlock 4" this evening and allowed metro rail operations in a graded manner.

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Unlock 4.0: Social, political, religious, other gatherings with upto 100 people allowed from Sep 21

Unlock 4.0 Guidelines: Social, political, religious functions and other congregations will be permitted with a ceiling of 100 people with effect from September 21 as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced Unlock 4.0 guidelines, allowing more activities outside the containment zones. MHA in its new Unlock 4.0 guidelines said, "Social/ academic/ sports/ entertainment/ cultural/ religious/ political functions and other congregations will be permitted with a ceiling of 100 persons, with effect from 21st September 2020. However, such limited gatherings can be held with mandatory wearing of face masks, social distancing, provision for thermal scanning and hand wash or sanitizer." 

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Unlock 4.0 Guidelines: Metro train service to resume from Sep 7, details

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issued new guidelines for Unlock 4.0. According to the guidelines, during the Unlock 4.0 phase, more activities will be allowed out the Containment Zones. Metro train services will be allowed to operate with effect from September 7, 2020 in a graded manner, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA)/ Ministry of Railways (MOR), in consultation with MHA. In this regard, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be issued by MOHUA

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Unlock 4.0: MHA issues guidelines, Metro to resume from Sep 7, more activities allowed: All you need to know

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issued new guidelines for Unlock 4.0. According to the guidelines, during the Unlock 4.0 period, more activities will be allowed outside the containment zones. However, strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones has to be ensured till September 30, 2020. In Unlock 4, which will come into effect from September 1, 2020, the process of phased re-opening of activities has been extended further. The new guidelines, issued today, are based on feedback received from States and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and Departments. 

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