INDIA
Maha to reopen all places of worship from October 7
"From the auspicious first day of Navratri, all places of worship shall be thrown open for devotees to pray... all Covid-19 protocols must be followed," Thackeray said in a late evening statement.
Pilot meets Rahul twice in a week, bells of change ringing in Rajasthan?
Pilot had met Rahul Gandhi in the national capital over the last weekend, while he called on him again on Friday evening, this time in the presence of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi.
India's airspace map for drone operations released
The drone airspace map comes as a follow-through of the liberalised Drone Rules, 2021 which were released by the government on August 25, the PLI scheme for drones released on September 15, and the Geospatial Data Guidelines issued on February 15.
Calcutta HC questions exigency of Bhabanipur bypoll
The division bench comprising Bindal and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj also refused to take on record the affidavit filed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the PIL petition challenging the decision of the poll panel to prioritise the by-election in Bhabanipur, from where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to contest on September 30.
BJP's Bengal unit completely in dark about Babul Supriyo's exit plans
The leader said that they did not expect the sudden exit of Supriyo within the three months of being dropped as minister.
Monsoon withdrawal from northwest India further delayed: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had, last year, revised the date of commencement of withdrawal of monsoon from northwest India from September 1 to September 17. Earlier last week, the IMD had said, the withdrawal process may not commence before September 28 or 29.
Delhi Police 'determined' to take action against organised crime: Commissioner Asthana
Asthana's comments, in an interview with IANS, came against the backdrop of Friday's dramatic murder of most wanted gangster Jitender Singh Mann, alias Gogi, in a Delhi courtroom by two assailants from the rival Tilu gang, dressed in lawyers' garb. "The police is completely determined and if any organised crime activity happens in Delhi, then effective legal action will be taken against the criminals," he said.
Indian military adds more jest in historic overhaul amidst US interest to counter China and Pakistan
The newly created Department of Military Affairs ordered the Indian Army unit which is overseeing the Pakistan border, to draw up a plan for integrating all the three sections of the military, the Navy, the Air Force and the army. This model is already followed by China, the US and Australia.
India snaps back at China for accusation over Galwan Valley clashes
In response to a statement made by Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that the Indian position with regard to the developments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh last year has been clear and consistent.
After Channi in Punjab, Congress shifts focus to Dalits
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi met a delegation of Dalit leaders on Friday and invited the community to the Congress. He said on Facebook, "Had an interesting discussion with leaders from the Dalit community this morning. Come rain or shine, we will stay true to our resolve for equal opportunities for all sections of the society. Jai Hind!"
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