Govt extends BPCL bid deadline to November 16

The government has for the fourth time extended the deadline for bidding for privatisation of India's second-biggest oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) by one and a half months to November 16. While the Cabinet, in November last year, had approved the sale of the government's entire 52.98 per cent stake in BPCL, offers seeking expression of interest (EoI) or bids showing interest in buying its stake were invited only on March 7.

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HC declines to entertain PIL against Twitter over anti-India tweets; says approach Centre first

The Delhi High Court Wednesday declined to entertain a PIL seeking action against social media platform Twitter for being allegedly involved in conspiracy to promote anti-India propaganda such as Khalistan movement, saying the plea was based on claims and no representation about it was made to the Centre. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan said "none of the issues in the petition have been flagged before the Union of India" and the plea was made on claims of a Member of Parliament and news reports in the public domain.

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Opinion | Yogi must ensure that Hathras rapists are hanged without any delay

The nation is outraged over the horrific gangrape and torture of a 19-year-old Dalit girl, who succumbed to injuries in Delhi’s Safdarjang Hospital on Tuesday. Along with millions of Indians, I am deeply perturbed over the brutal manner in which four youths gangraped the girl in a field, then beat her up causing severe spinal injuries leaving her in a paralysed state, and tried to cut off her tongue. 

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Maharashtra: Unable to afford a smartphone, Class 10 girl ends life

In a shocking incident, unable to afford a smartphone to attend to her online education classes, a farm widow's 15-year-old daughter studying in SSC, committed suicide, police said here on Wednesday.

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Hathras victim earlier raped by some beasts, yesterday by entire system: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the Hathras gang-rape victim was "earlier raped by some beasts" and then "the entire system raped her", after the woman's family alleged the police forced them to conduct her last rites in the dead of the night. The body of the 19-year-old Dalit woman, who died in Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday, a fortnight after she was gang-raped, was cremated in Hathras in the early hours of Wednesday.

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India successfully test-fires extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the extended range BrahMos supersonic missile which can hit targets at over 400 kilometers range. 

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Security stepped up in vicinity of Lucknow court ahead of Babri case verdict

Ahead of the pronouncement of verdict in the Babri mosque demolition case by a special court here, a multi-layered security apparatus was put in place in the vicinity of the Old High Court building. Wooden barricades were erected near most of the cross sections in the vicinity of the court building, and movement of buses from the Kaisarbagh bus stand diverted.

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Allegations that funeral was conducted without family's consent are wrong, says Hathras DM

As the whole country is enraged over the death and later cremation of Hathras gangrape victim, the District Magistrate said that the funeral took place with the consent of the family members. 

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SP, Congress urge Yogi to allow Durga Puja pandals in Uttar Pradesh

The Samajwadi Party and the Congress in Uttar Pradesh have asked the Yogi Adityanath government to revoke the ban on Durga Puja pandals due to the pandemic. Senior Samajwadi leader and leader of opposition in the state Assembly, Ram Govind Chaudhary, that the ban on Durga Puja pandals was a "direct attack on the people's fundamental right to freedom of religion."

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Delhi's air quality likely to turn 'poor'; monsoon expected to withdraw from northwest India

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category on Wednesday morning, while a government forecasting agency said it is likely to turn 'poor' by Friday. Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 160 at 10:30 am, which falls in the moderate category. The 24-hour average AQI on Tuesday was 177.

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Hathras gangrape case: PM Modi speaks to Yogi Adityanath, directs strict action against culprits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the brutal gangrape of a 19-year-old girl in Hathras and directed strict action against the culprits.

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Amnesty halts India operations, cites freezing of accounts on 'unfounded' allegations

 Amnesty International on Tuesday said it is halting all its activities in India due to freezing of its accounts and claimed that it is being subjected to an 'incessant witch-hunt' over unfounded and motivated allegations.

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Hathras gangrape case: CM Adityanath forms 3-member SIT for investigation; directs trial in fast-track court

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the Hathras gangrape incident. According to the details, the team will submit a report on the same within 7 days. The chief minister has also directed a trial of the case in a fast-track court. The orders by Yogi Adityanath were confirmed through the Twitter handle of the chief minister's office. 

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Babri Verdict: BJP leaders LK Advani, MM Joshi, Uma Bharti unlikely to be present in court

BJP veterans LK Advani, MM Joshi, Uma Bharti and Kalyan Singh, all accused in the Babri mosque demolition case, are unlikely to be present in the trial court on Wednesday at the time of delivery of the verdict in the matter.

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India records single-day spike of 80,472 COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 62-lakh mark

India records single-day spike of 80,472 COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 62-lakh mark

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Greater Noida West Metro Line: NMRC issues tender for 5 stations

The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) is set to build five metro stations on the extension corridor of the Aqua Line to Greater Noida West in the first phase. According to a report with the Hindustan Times, the NMRC has issued a tender for the same and the proposed route will connect Noida’s Sector 51 metro station with Greater Noida’s Sector 2 metro station. This will make commuting easier for those living in Greater Noida's high-rises and nearby villages.

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Govt data shows 87 women raped daily in 2019

An average of 87 rape cases were reported daily in 2019, latest government data has revealed. The data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) showed an overall 4,05,861 cases of crime against women during the year, a rise of over 7 percent from 2018.

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Delhi: Raghav Chadha's car window smashed by unidentified miscreants, laptop stolen

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raghav Chadha's car was on Monday attacked by some unidentified miscreants in Delhi. According to a statement by the Delhi Police, two bike-borne men smashed the window of Raghav Chadha's car, which was parked outside his residence in Naraina Vihar.

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Four more arrested in tractor burning incident near India Gate

The Delhi Police have arrested four more people, including Brinder Singh Dhillon, the President of Punjab Youth Congress, in connection with the tractor burning incident near the India Gate during a protest against the farm Bills recently passed by the Parliament.

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Verdict in Babri mosque demolition case today; UP on high alert

A special court in Lucknow will deliver the much-awaited judgment on Wednesday in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case in which BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are among the accused. CBI judge SK Yadav had on September 16 directed all the 32 surviving accused to remain present in the court on the day of the judgment. The accused include former deputy prime minister Advani, former Union ministers Joshi and Uma Bharti, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, besides Vinay Katiyar and Sadhvi Rithambara.

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Bihar polls: Congress to hold talks on seat sharing

The Congress on Wednesday is expected to discuss the seat-sharing formula with its allies for the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar, and the party has called its leaders from Bihar to Delhi.

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Hathras rape victim's body forcibly cremated by UP police at night, alleges family

The family of the 19-year-old Dalit woman, who died in a Delhi hospital a fortnight after she was gang-raped here, alleged on Wednesday that the police were forcibly trying to get her body cremated in the middle of the night. Local police officers, however, told PTI that the cremation was being carried out “as per the wishes of the family”.

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Fire breaks out at Thane West company in Maharashtra

A fire broke out in Maharashtra's Thane early on Wednesday. According to the details, the blaze was reported from a company in Thane West. Fire tenders were present at the spot as the efforts to douse the flames continued. 

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Delhi Police SI arrested for shooting at female friend, killing father-in-law

The Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested its sub-inspector Sandeep Dahiya who allegedly shot at and injured his female friend here and later killed his father-in-law in Rohtak, officials said. "Dahiya was arrested from Sector-3, Rohini around 11 am by the joint teams of special staff, cyber cell and Lahori Gate police station," a senior police officer said.

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Thiruvananthapuram Delhi daily special service from September 30

The Southern Railway on Tuesday announced operating daily special between Thiruvananthapuram and New Delhi, starting September 30.

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4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Gujarat's Rajkot

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude was experienced in Rajkot district in Gujarat on Tuesday afternoon, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said.

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1 in 15 individuals aged more than 10 yrs and above estimated to be exposed to corona by Aug 2020: ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday released the outcomes of the second national serosurvey report saying that one in 15 individuals aged more than 10 years were estimated to be exposed to coronavirus by August 2020. ICMR DG Balram Bhargava informed in a presser. As per ICMR's report, urban slum and urban non-slum areas had higher SARS_CoV_2 infection prevalence than that of rural areas.

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Some don't want farmers to earn more profit, sell produce anywhere in country: PM Modi slams Oppn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lashed out at those opposing the newly passed farm bills in the recently concluded Parliament session saying these people are insulting farmers and do not want them (farmers) to sell their produce anywhere in the country. PM Modi's remark came in wake of protests over new farm bills when some protesters said to be related to Congress' youth wing set a tractor on fire near India Gate in New Delhi on Monday.

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Manish Sisodia, tests negative for coronavirus, discharged from hospital

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has been discharged from Max hospital on Tuesday after he tested negative for coronavirus. Doctors have advised him to take rest for a week, Office of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister has informed.

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After 'Corona', 'Sanitizer', now baby named 'Mahoba Depot' in Uttar Pradesh

A baby born abroad a moving bus in Mahoba district has been named 'Mahoba Depot'. This comes after the pandemic inspired named like "Corona Kumar", "Sanitizer Kumari" and even "Covid".

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Opinion | Centre must remove fears from the minds of farmers

Fake dramas are being enacted on the streets by some opposition parties in the guise of farmers’ protest against farm bills. On Monday, a tractor was set ablaze by Punjab Youth Congress workers in the high-security zone of Delhi’s Rajpath, near India Gate. Despite the presence of heavy police security, a few cars along with a truck carrying a tractor reached the spot at around 7.30 am. The tractor was dropped on the road from the truck, and the agitators set it ablaze even before the police could react. Fire brigade personnel reached the spot and doused the flames.

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Serum Institute of India to produce additional 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India

The Serum Institute of India (SII) on Tuesday said it would produce upto an additional 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India in 2021. Other than for India, the COVID-19 vaccines will also be produced for low and middle-income countries, the Serum Institute of India said. Further, the SII said the development takes forward the collaboration between SII, Gavi, Vaccine Alliance and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Matter of shame for country, governments, says Kejriwal on Hathras incident

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday termed the death of Hathras gangrape victim a matter of shame for the country as well as for the governments and demanded the hanging of the guilty. The 19-year-old Dalit woman died at a Delhi hospital on Tuesday morning, days after being raped by four men in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said.

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Delhi Jal Board issues notices to govt depts over pending bills of Rs 6,811 cr

Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Raghav Chadha on Tuesday said the DJB has issued notices to several central government departments, including Railways and Delhi Police, and municipal corporations asking them to clear dues amounting to Rs 6,811 crore within 30 days. Addressing a press conference, Chadha said the notices were also issued to the Central Public Works Department and the Delhi Development Authority between September 1 and September 15.

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Meet Amita Varun, UP PCS official who faced 17th transfer in 13-year career

The transfer of a woman official -- 17th in a row -- has led to a major controversy in the state. The woman PCS (lower) official posted in Meerut was transferred in 'public interest' after over a year-long tenure which was marked with several spats with controversial Sardhana BJP MLA Sangeet Som.

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You are accountable for safety of women in UP: Priyanka Gandhi to Yogi Adityanath

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday hit out at the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh over the Hathras gangrape incident, alleging that there is "no semblance of security" for women in the state.

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Puri: 351 Jagannath Temple servitors, 53 other employees test positive for COVID-19; regular rituals continue

At least 351 servitors and 53 employees of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri have tested positive for COVID-19, an official said. A total of 404 persons engaged in the 12th century shrine have tested positive for the virus, said Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) administrator Ajay Jena. He said the Lord Jagannath's rituals, however, are continuing as usual despite the absence of so many servitors. The Jagannath temple is closed for devotees since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maharashtra: Palghar on alert over possible spread of Congo fever through animals

The Palghar administration on Tuesday asked authorities to remain alert against a possible spread of the Congo fever in the Maharashtra district. The Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as the Congo fever, spreads in humans through ticks. The district administration said in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19, this is a matter of concern for cattle-breeders, meat-sellers and animal husbandry officials, and it is necessary to take timely precautions as there is no specific and useful treatment for the CCHF.

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ICMR now flags chances of Chinese 'Cat Que Virus' in India

ICMR scientists have flagged presence of another Chinese virus called 'Cat Que Virus', which has a "potential" to cause disease in India, even as it grapples with the Covidpandemic. CQV can cause febrile illnesses, meningitis and paediatric encephalitis in humans.

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Youth kills 11 pigeons to avenge insult after heated exchange over spitting in front of neighbour's house

In a bizarre incident, a youth killed 11 pigeons, belonging to his neighbour, after the latter pulled him up for spitting in front of his house. According to reports, Rahul Singh climbed onto the roof of his neighbour Dharampal Singh's house where he killed 11 pigeons kept in a cage with a stone.

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Delhi set to witness a virtual Durga Puja this year

One of the most popular festivals in the national capital -- Durga Puja -- in all likelihood is going to be celebrated 'virtually' this year amid the 'new normal' scheme of things taking over due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictions, including social distancing. Delhi witnesses the grand celebration of Durga Puja every year but this time, the festival is all set to lose its glitz and shine. Preparations in many places in the national capital are underway to celebrate the Puja 'virtually'.

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MLA hostel in Mumbai evacuated after bomb scare

An MLA hostel in south Mumbai was evacuated after the city police received a phone call about a bomb being placed in the building, an official said on Tuesday. However, no bomb was found after a search in the premises and the phone call turned out to be a hoax, he said. The incident took place on Monday night when an unidentified person called the police, saying a bomb was placed inside the Akashvani MLA hostel, located near the state secretariat, the official said.

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India records single-day spike of 70,589 COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 61-lakh mark

India on Tuesday recorded as many as 70,589 new coronavirus cases and 776 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data. India's Covid-19 tally crossed 61 lakh-mark with Maharashtra recording the highest number of cases. The total cases of coronavirus infections stand at 61,45,292 while the death toll climbed to 96,318 the data updated at 8 am showed. Out of these 51,01,398 cured/discharged/migrated, according to the health ministry. 

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'Rail Roko' agitation enters 6th day; farmers to now announce mass agitation across nation

The 'rail roko' agitation by farmers in Punjab has entered the sixth day today (Tuesday). This goes in continuation with the farmers announcing a protest against the three farm bills passed by parliament recently will be extended till October 2. Farmers under the banner of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee have been squatting on rail tracks since September 24.

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J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire on LoC; targets Indian positions in Poonch

Pakistan resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation on the line of control (LoC) on Tuesday targeting Indian positions in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Col. Devender Anand, spokesman of Defence Ministry said that at 4.30 a.m., Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the LoC in Mankote sector of Poonch district.

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Gujarat: 3 dead after under-construction building collapses in Vadodara

At least three people died after an under-construction building collapsed in Gujarat late on Monday. The incident was reported from Bawamanpura in Vadodara.

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Indian Railways may charge Rs 10-35 user fees in train fares for using redeveloped stations

The Indian Railways passengers may have to shell out additional Rs 10-Rs 35 for their train ticket fares as user charges for availing redeveloped stations with state of the art amenities and to help the national transporter in raising funds for redeveloping more stations, according to sources.

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Health Ministry launches COVID-19 vaccine portal; all data linked to research, clinical trial: Harsh Vardhan

The Union Health Ministry has launched an online coronavirus vaccine and clinical registry portal on Monday which will provide all important information on COVID-19 vaccine development, ongoing clinical trials, launch date, and progress made in India and globally.

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Coronavirus showed risk of dependence of global supply chain on any single source: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a virtual bilateral summit with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Monday said that the coronavirus pandemic has shown the risk involved in excessive dependence of the global supply chain on any single source. The prime minister said India is working with Australia and Japan to diversify the supply chain, noting that like-minded countries are welcome to join the initiative.

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Delhi records daily recovery count of 3500; recovery rate increases to 87%

Despite thousands of coronavirus infections being reported daily from Delhi, the national capital has registered a rapid surge in the recovery rate. Recently, the COVID-19 recovery rate in Delhi raised from 84 per cent to 87 per cent. About 3,500 patients is recovering per day from hospitals authorised by the Delhi government. According to data, around 77,000 COVID patients have recovered in the national capital this month. Meanwhile, a total of 2,32,912 coronavirus recoveries have been recorded in Delhi till now.  

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