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Economic Times | 14 Aug, 2020 | 05.18PM IST
AGR Live: AGR hearing deferred to 3 pm of August 17
SC adjourns the hearing to August 17, and directs the government, Jio and RCom Resolution Professional to produce necessary documents to bring to light who would be liable for AGR dues of RComm.
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2 terror associates arrested in J&K
Two terror associates of proscribed outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) arrested in Tral area by a joint team of Awantipora Police, 42 Rashtriya Rifles and 180 Battalion CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force): Jammu & Kashmir Police
Gallantry awards by Indian Army
Havaldar Alok Kumar Dubey, Major Anil Urs and Lieutenant Colonel Krishan Singh Rawat to be awarded Shaurya Chakra for gallantry in different operations in Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army
Budget airline GoAir appoints Kaushik Khona as CEO in place of Vinay Dube: Statement
Ashok Gehlot government wins confidence vote in Rajasthan Assembly
The vote of confidence which was brought by the govt has been passed with a very good majority today in the #Rajasthan Assembly. Despite various attempts by the opposition, the result is in favour of govt: Congress leader Sachin Pilot
AGR: SC defers meeting in AGR case for 3 pm on August 17
Arun Mishra asks who is using that spectrum since when? Divan says part of it is lying idle. And other part being used by Jio under the asset sharing contract sharing.
RBI Board decided to maintain contingency risk buffer at 5.5%
RCom says spectrum sale to Jio did not happen
Rcom says spectrum sale to jio did not happen not because DoT did not give permission but because Jio did not agree o take over old spectrum dues of RCom.
Haryana's draft industrial policy aims to attract Rs 1 lakh cr investment, generate 5 lakh jobs
- Haryana's draft industrial policy aims to attract Rs 1 lakh crore investment, generate 5 lakh jobs and establish the state as a favoured investment destination.
- According to the draft 'Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy, 2020', the state is planning to establish Haryana as a competitive and favoured investment destination, achieve regional development, export diversification and provide livelihood opportunities to its people through resilient economic development.
- "The policy objective is to attract investments of Rs 1 lakh crore and generate 5 lakh jobs in the State," as per the draft policy.
Contracts of Defence India Start-up Challenge signed today
Four Contracts of Defence India Start-up Challenge and four MoUs between industry partners and Defence PSUs were signed in presence today. A number of Expression of Interest/Request for Proposal were also issued: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Explosion in Kabul
An explosive device was planted in a motorcycle near a mosque in the 17th district area of Kabul & exploded when police tried to defuse it, injuring one policeman: Tolo News reports quoting Kabul Police Spokesman
Closing Bell:
Sensex tanks 433.15 pts to end at 37,877.34; Nifty tumbles 122.05 pts to 11,178.40
SC declines bail to Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra
Court said that condition of deposit of Rs. 750 crore as per Oct 2017 order of top court has not been complied with.
AGR case in SC: SBI seeks to be heard in telecom dues case in SC
- Harsh Salve and senior lawyer Ranjit Kumar appearing for SBI
- Harish Salve for SBI: Seek to be heard as lenders of RCom, Aircel
- SBI: Lenders only can decide on the allocation of IBC proceeds
- SBI to SC: Operational creditors can't be treated at par with financial creditors
Covid trend: Students make electronic mask
Students of Jadavpur University make an electronic mask which will be able to annihilate any virus in close proximity to the person wearing it, says varsity official.
NGT holds 4 cos responsible for creating "gas chamber like condition" in Mumbai
National Green Tribunal holds four companies, including BPCL and HPCL, responsible for creating "gas chamber like condition" in Mahul, Ambapada and Chembur areas in Mumbai; directs them to pay Rs 286.2 crore for damaged caused to the environment.
Uttarakhand: Houses damaged in Pithoragarh's Dharchula following heavy rainfall in the area.
Sources say budget has projected dividend of Rs 60,000 cr from RBI & Fin institutions
ET Now reports
Sources say RBI approves dividend of approx Rs 57,000 crore for the year
ET Now reports
SC refuses to extend interim bail of Unitech promoter Sanjay Chandra.
He was granted bail earlier after it was appraised that his father was COVID positive & is in ICU at the hospital. He had been in jail in an alleged fraud case related to delaying housing projects in Noida & Gurugram.
Sachin Pilot says, "all 125 of us are standing in the House today after 'treatment'"
Be it me or any friend of mine, we consulted the 'doctor' and all 125 of us are standing in the House today after 'treatment'...There may be bombardment at this border but we will be the armour and keep it everything safe: Sachin Pilot, Congress MLA, in #Rajasthan Assembly
Indore: Tulsi Silawat, Minister of Water Resource Department, MadhyaPradesh was discharged from a hospital after being treated for COVID19
Kerala govt has begun distribution of Onam special food kits
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala govt has begun distribution of Onam special food kits to ration cardholders. Food kits will be distributed until Aug 29. A shop owner in Nanthancode says, "First, we are giving to yellow cardholders then pink, blue and at last to general cardholders."
Sachin Pilot speaks in Rajasthan Assembly
I was safe on the seat I used to sit on earlier. Then I thought why have I been allotted a different seat. I saw that this is the border - ruling party on one side, opposition on other. Who is sent to the border? The strongest warrior: Sachin Pilot, Congress in Rajasthan Assembly
Rupee settles 6 paise lower at 74.90 against US dollar
Nepal: 5 bodies found, 38 missing after landslide
Nepal: 5 bodies found, 8 injured & 38 people missing after a landslide swept houses at around 6:30 am in Sindhupalchowk district. The landslide collapsed more than a dozen houses in Lidimo Lama Tole, Jugal rural municipality-2 in Sindhupalchok area of North-Central Nepal.
We're thinking of banning SDPI: K'taka Minister
SDPI is a silly organisation. We're thinking of banning it. Two decisions will be taken shortly. 1st - properties of those involved in violence (in Bengaluru) will be confiscated. 2nd - banning SDPI. These two matters will be discussed in cabinet meet on Aug 20: Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa
Gujarat: Fishermen are warned to not venture into sea
Last 24 hours saw lot of rainfall. 70% of the total usual seasonal precipitation has already happened. Heavy widespread rainfall in next 5 days with 45- 50 kmph wind speeds. Fishermen are warned to not venture into sea: Jayanta Sarkar, Regional MET Department, Ahmedabad
Govt plans wind-solar hybrid parks to overcome land, connectivity bottleneck
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has identified 10 areas where hybrid wind-solar parks can be set up. With this, it hopes to resolve two of the biggest issues troubling the wind industry - that of land and connectivity.
ITBP recommends 21 Gallantry medals, 294 DG Gallantry for its personnel to MHA
ITBP gives recommendations for 21 Gallantry medals, 294 DG Gallantry Commendations for its personnel, to MHA, for d… https://t.co/B1YFmj3Bqp
— ANI (@ANI) 1597393352000328 new COVID19 cases in Puducherry today
- Total 6,995,
- 2,880 active cases
- 4,009 cured cases
- 106 deaths
Wreath laying ceremony
Jammu and Kashmir: Wreath laying ceremony of two police personnel, who lost their lives in the firing by terrorists… https://t.co/aPDMtznBQh
— ANI (@ANI) 1597393596000Sachin Pilot addresses Rajasthan assembly
For China's landlords, rent-to-riches dreams fade in red flag for fragile economy
Analysts say there's little prospect of widespread mortgage defaults for now, and property prices continue to grow, albeit more slowly. But the rental woes underline China's economic fragility, with the landlord legions already cutting back on spending amid their gloom.
Rajasthan: Trust vote tabled
Rajasthan's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Kumar Dhariwal tables proposal for a trust vote in the state assembly
Tripura reports 164 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
Maharashtra Police: 147 more policemen found COVID19 positive in the last 24 hours
- Tally to 11,920,
- 2,227 active cases
- 9,569 recovered cases
- 124 deaths
58 MT of emergency humanitarian aid on its way to Beirut
India demonstrates solidarity with the people of Lebanon in the aftermath of the tragic explosions in Beirut. 58 MT… https://t.co/xBAtv6wkME
— ANI (@ANI) 1597390212000EU Commission opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese aluminium products
MHA announces list of medal awardees to the police personnel on Independence Day 2020
Ministry of Home Affairs announces list of medal awardees to the police personnel on #IndependenceDay 2020. 215 p… https://t.co/p4euarW1r2
— ANI (@ANI) 159738918700096-hour observation period ends today. My father's vital parameters continue to remain stable and he is responding to external stimuli & treatment
- Abhijit Mukherjee, Son of former President Pranab Mukherjee
Salary contribution by Uttarakhand MLAs to fight COVID-19 made mandatory
"According to the ordinance every MLA will have to contribute 30 per cent of his salary and perks towards the fight against the Corona crisis with effect from April 2020 to March 2021," state government spokesman and cabinet minister Madan Kaushik told reporters after the meeting.
Turkey says UAE-Israel deal 'betraying' Palestinian cause
Shriram City cuts loans to small firms by 99%
Loans to small businesses including grain merchants, which make up a little over half of the company’s borrowers, plunged 99% to Rs 20 crore in the June quarter from a year ago. While there’s demand for small-ticket loans, the financier prefers to wait for more clarity on their recovery, according to Chief Executive Officer Yalamati Srinivasa Chakravarti.
July Wholesale Price Index-Inflation comes in at -0.58%
Supreme Court to hear telcos today
SC to hear AGR case with a focus on whether spectrum can be sold as part of bankruptcy proceedings under IBC.
Odisha's COVID-19 tally rises to 54,630 with record 1,977 new cases
10 more fatalities push toll to 324
Supreme Court holds lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for his alleged tweets on CJI and his four predecessors.
The Court to hear the arguments on sentence against him on August 20.
Iran condemns Israel-UAE deal as 'strategic stupidity'
New Zealand extends Auckland virus lockdown by 12 days, says PM Jacinda Ardern
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It would be a victory of truth, says Ashok Gehlot
As the Legislative Assembly session begins today, It would be the victory of the people of #Rajasthan and the unity… https://t.co/bwljGSFhcR
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) 1597382932000Jaipur: Former Rajasthan CM and BJP leader Vasundhra Raje and Congress leader Sachin Pilot arrive at Rajasthan assembly
Urge India to conduct thorough investigation, hold violators accountable, strictly discipline frontline troops & immediately stop provocative acts to ensure such incidents won't occur again
- Chinese Foreign Min-State Councilor in magazine published by Chinese Embassy, on Galwan
Pranab Mukherjee's condition remains unchanged, under intensive care
He is under intensive care and continues to be on ventilatory support. His vital parameters are presently stable: Army Research & Referral (R&R) Hospital, Delhi
As of 12 Aug 2020, the total amount sanctioned under the 100% Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme by Public sector banks & private banks stands at Rs 1,43,318.09 crore, of which Rs 98,665.93 crore has already been disbursed
- Office of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Terrorists open fire at a police party in Nowgam, Srinagar, 2 cops martyred
Reports Times Now
Rupee inches 3 paise higher to 74.81 against US dollar in early trade
Telangana reports 1,921 new COVID19 cases
1,210 recovered cases & 9 deaths reported in Telangana on August 13 till 8 pm
J&K: Terrorists attacked a Police party in Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar city
Sensex opens at 38,432 points with a gain of 122 points, currently at 38,464, up by 154 points
Nifty also opened in green, currently at 11,340, up by 40 points
Spike of 64,553 cases and 1,007 deaths reported in India, in the last 24 hours
Total: 24,61,191 Active: 6,61,595Recovered: 17,51,556Total deaths: 48,040
