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AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam’s wife dies in Chennai due to heart attack aged 63

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's wife Vijayalakshmi dies of a heart attack in Chennai.

CM Yogi Adityanath orders `strict action` against guilty officials for alleged irregularities in Supertech twin tower project

The order from CM yogi came a day after the Supreme Court ordered the demolition of Supertech Ltd's twin 40-storey towers under construction in NOIDA in Uttar Pradesh within three months for violation of building norms in "collusion’’ with district officials.

`There will be 5 CMs and 20 Deputy CMs in Uttar Pradesh`

Om Praaksh Rajbhar is a former Uttar Pradesh minister and the president of Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party.

India reports 41,965 new COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths in 24 hours

During the past 24 hours, the country also reported 460 deaths due to the COVID-19. There were 33,964 cases of recovery in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry data showed. With this, India's total COVID-19 tally has reached 3,28,10,845, and there are 3,78,181 active cases currently.

Cooking gas gets costlier by Rs 25 from today, one 14.2 kg LPG cylinder to cost Rs 884.50 in Delhi

Currently, the government provides 12 subsidised LPG cylinders of 14.2 kilograms to a household every year. The amount of the subsidy provided by the government on the annual quota of 12 refills varies from month to month.

Is that Niagara falls? Twitter users ask after video of water flowing over Delhi over-bridge surfaces

A video has surfaced online that shows heavy water flow from above a flyover in Delhi.

IT Department recruitment: Golden chance for sportspersons! No written exam, check salary and other details

The I-T Department is seeking candidates for posts of Inspector of Income Tax, Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff in Income Tax Department of UP (East) Region. The applications have been invited from meritorious sportspersons who can submit their application via registered post.

Another milestone: India creates new single-day record by administering over 1 crore vaccine doses

India has achieved a new milestone by administrating over 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses across the country. The numbers are the highest achieved by India on a single day since the beginning of the mass vaccination drive on January 16.

Schools in UP, Delhi, TN, Rajasthan and Haryana reopens from Sept 1, all you need to know

States like TN, Delhi, UP Rajasthan and Haryana are reopening schools from today, September 1, 2021. Check SOPS and other details here.

Good news! Indian Railways introduces economy class in 3 tier AC compartments

Indian Railways has introduced the economy class in the three-tier air-conditioned compartments. This facility is being provided for the first time in the Prayagraj-Jaipur train.

Sri Lankan Navy seizes over 290 kg of heroin worth more than Rs.2321 million

The interception made way to the recovery of about 290kg and 200g of heroin in 259 packages stuffed in 10 sacks which are believed to be over Rs.2321 million.

CM Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP’s Ashirvad yatras amid third COVID wave threat in Maharashtra

The CM said that “these people do not seem to care if some people die due to such rallies.”

DRDO Recruitment 2021: Vacancies for Research Associate and Fellowship, check important details

The candidates must note that the last date to submit applications for DRDO INMAS Recruitment 2021 is September 24, 2021.

RFID tags a must for all commercial vehicles entering Delhi from today

From Tuesday, no commercial vehicle will be allowed to enter Delhi without RFID tag.

Mysuru gangrape case: Karnataka Police arrest 6th accused from Tamil Nadu

The incident of gangrape had taken place in the outskirts of Mysuru at the foothills of Chamundi hill near Lalitadripura locality on August 24. 

Supreme Court gets nine new judges, its effective working strength rises to 33

With the swearing-in of the nine new judges, the strength of the Supreme Court has risen to 33, including the CJI, out of the sanctioned strength of 34.

Delhi Police Cyber Cell arrests `Rockstar`, 13 other fraudsters from Jamtara in Jharkhand

During the raid, the Cyber Cell of Delhi Police also seized property worth Rs 2 crores and a SUV worth Rs 20 lakh from the possession of these fraudsters.

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2021: Last day to apply for over 25,000 vacancies, details here

The interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment drive through the official website- ssc.nic.in or UMANG app.

Supertech`s twin 40-storey towers to be razed within 90 days, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court wants Noida's 40-storey twin towers made by Supertech to be razed within 90 days.

Wipro invites applications for Project Engineer post with salary up to Rs 3.5 lakh, freshers can apply, details here

Indian tech giant will roll out over 30,000 offer letters this year for freshers to join in FY23. 

Delhi Congress Committee office bearers join AAP, Raghav Chadha welcomes new members in the party

AAP MLA Raghav Chadha said the country's politics needs youth leadership, and the Aadmi Party is the party of the youth and inspired by CM Kejriwal’s work, governance, and honesty.

DMK MLA`s son among 7 killed in Audi car crash in Bengaluru

The impact of the accident was such that 6 of them have died on the spot and one succumbed on the way to hospital. The airbags of the luxury vehicles did not open, leading to the death of all the travelers in the vehicle, the Audugodi traffic police said.

Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, IMD predicts more rainfall

Rain lashed various parts of the Delhi and the national capital region (Delhi-NCR) on Tuesday. 

`Jungle Tea Safari` toy train started to boost tourism in Siliguri-Watch video

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has started the toy train second time to attract tourists and to boost the tourism in the region. 

Ghaziabad’s private hospitals overcharged during second COVID-19 wave, panel finds patients paid Rs 10K-1.5 lakh extra

The three-member panel comprises Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation commissioner Mahendra Singh Tanwar, the then chief medical officer NK Gupta and chief treasury officer Laxmi Mishra. 

Many firsts as Supreme Court gets nine new judges today

A history of the sort will be created when the Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana will administer the Oath of Office and Secrecy to the nine Judge Designates at the auditorium of the Supreme Court at 10.30 AM today.

India records 30,941 new COVID-19 cases, 350 deaths in 24 hours

India recorded 36,275 recoveries in the last 24 hours, taking total recoveries to 3,19,59,680 and the active caseload now stands at 3,70,640. 

Bad news for Noida, Ghaziabad residents as 10-year scrapping rule for diesel vehicles will apply

The rules are also going to be applied for the residents of Noida, Ghaziabad and other parts of the NCR as they will also have to get their old vehicles scrapped.

Janmashtami procession taken out in Srinagar after 32 years, Kashmiri Pandits rejoiced as jhanki yatra crossed Lal Chowk

The devotees, including people from all age groups, danced alongside the chariot and distributed sweets among people and chanted prayers of "Hare Krishna Hare Ram".

Five women held for hitting woman with sticks, stones in Telangana

The woman in a complaint to police said that the women, trespassed into the house of her paternal uncle and beat her with sticks and stones.

Assam Floods: Over 3.5 lakh people across 21 districts affected as Brahmaputra River flows above danger mark

According to Flood Reporting and Information Management System (FRIMS), as many as 950 villages in 21 districts of the state have been affected due to floods following heavy rainfall in the state.

In a first, IIT Roorkee, NDMA developed app that predicts natural disasters

As per the information shared by Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Dhan Singh Rawat on Monday (August 30, 2021), the app will alert about the probable natural calamities beforehand.

COVID-19 third wave peak likely between October-November; expected to be less infectious than second wave

If the third wave peaks, the country may see only 1 lakh daily cases as against more than 4 lakh when the deadly second wave was at its peak in May. The second wave killed thousands and infected several lakh.

First time in the history, nine new Supreme Court judges to take oath today

Justice Nagarathna is in line to become the first woman CJI in September 2027. Justice Nagarathna, born on October 30, 1962, is the daughter of former CJI E S Venkataramiah. Three out of these nine new judges, Justices Nath and Nagarathna and Narasimha, are in line to become the CJI.

Who is he to demand my resignation? Haryana CM ML Khattar hits back at Amarinder Singh

Khattar, instead, asked for Punjab CM's resignation and alleged that he is behind the farmers' protests. 

COVID19: Vaccinate teachers, children to keep schools safe- WHO

Vaccinating teachers and other school staff against Covid-19 disease can help make schools a safe place against the infectious disease, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Unicef said.

`Modi government alert and capable of dealing with any situation,` says Rajnath Singh on Afghanistan crisis

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the government is alert and no anti-national force should be allowed to encourage terrorism from across the border by taking advantage of the situation.

NIOS Recruitment 2021: Check vacancies, application date and other details

The NIOS Recruitment 2021 walk-in-interview will be conducted at the NIOS office in Noida on September 6 and 7.

NTA NEET-UG 2021: Admit card to release soon at neet.nta.nic.in; check important updates

Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of cities where the examination will be conducted has been increased from 155 to 198.

UP Assembly election 2022: BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav for inducting Mukhtar Ansari`s brother

Sibghatullah Ansari, a former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA, joined SP on Saturday.

TNPSC combined geology subordinate service exam 2021: Know eligibility and important details

Candidates with an M. Sc degree in Geology or a degree in Geology or MSc in Applied Geology or MSc in Hydrogeology are eligible for the exam.

Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh booked in Agra for violating COVID-19 norms

After Lucknow, this was the second Tiranga Sankalp Yatra in Agra, in which thousands of people along with AAP workers participated with the national Tricolour on Sunday.

UPSC EPFO exam 2021: Candidates should check date, other important points here

The candidates need to note that the admit cards of the UPSC EPFO exam is available on the website of the Commission- upsc.gov.in. 

Punjab Congress crisis: Pargat Singh questions Harish Rawat for backing Captain Amarinder Singh

Pargat Singh "Now, if Harish Rawat is saying that the 2022 Punjab elections will be fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, then he should also tell when this decision was taken," he asked. 

UP CM Yogi Adityanath directs special teams to check viral fever cases in state

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed state officials to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

19-year-old woman arrested in Tamil Nadu for marrying a minor boy and sexually assaulting him

The woman was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act for marrying the 17-year-old boy and sexually assaulting him.

Punjab Congress cisis: Pargat Singh questions Harish Rawat for backing Captain Amarinder Singh

Pargat Singh "Now, if Harish Rawat is saying that the 2022 Punjab elections will be fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, then he should also tell when this decision was taken," he asked. 

Uttarakhand: 7 feared dead after landslide hits Pithoragarh

“Out of the 7 people who went missing following heavy rainfall, three bodies of children have been recovered near Jumma village of Pithoragarh district," said the Uttarakhand government. 

Nitish Kumar is certainly a PM material, but he is not a candidate for the post: JD(U)

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) is a part of the BJP-led NDA. He refused to make any comments on KC Tyagi's remarks.

CRPF Recruitment 2021: Apply for Commandant, Dy. Commandant posts on crpf.gov.in, details here

The candidates need to note that they can apply for the posts on or before September 23, 2021. This recruitment drive will fill up 13 vacancies of Commandant and Deputy Commandant in the organization.