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Economic Times | 06 Sep, 2020 | 12.15PM IST
Latest News Live: GST second major attack on India's unorganised economy, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the NDA's Goods and Services Tax (GST) is not a tax system but an "attack" on India's poor and on its small and medium businesses, and urged all to stand against it.
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Rise in smuggling in NE due to eco distress caused by COVID- 19: FICCI
- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) on Sunday said the recent rise in smuggling in the northeast can be attributed to economic distress caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
- The FICCI's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) lauded the efforts of paramilitary force Assam Rifles and congratulated its Director General along with other officers for their anti-smuggling operations.
Thriveni Earthmovers bags Rs 31,428 cr contract to develop, operate NTPC's coal mine in Chhattisgarh
"Thriveni Earthmovers... a Coimbatore-based mining company, has bagged another mine development and operation contract from NTPC on August 26, with a contract value of Rs 31,428 crore," an official on the condition of anonymity said.
Hinduja Global Solutions Q1 net profit up 21.7% at Rs 49.2 cr
Govt mulls installing EV charging kiosks at around 69,000 petrol pumps in country
- The government is mulling setting up at least one electric vehicle (EV) charging kiosk each at nearly 69,000 petrol pumps across the country to induce people to go for electric mobility.
- Besides, the government is also thinking of making it compulsory to install EV charging kiosks at all Company-Owned, Company-Operated (COCO) petrol pumps of state refiners.
GST second major attack on India's unorganised economy
- Rahul Gandhi
Had a very fruitful meeting with Iranian Defence Minister in Tehran: Rajnath Singh
Had a very fruitful meeting with Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami, in Tehran. We discussed regional security issues including Afghanistan and the issues of bilateral cooperation, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Several people stabbed in Birmingham, British police say
- At approx 12:30 am today we were called to reports of a stabbing in Birmingham city centre, England. A number of other stabbings were reported in the area shortly after. People injured but at the moment we are not in a position to say how many or how serious: West Midlands Police
- All emergency services are working together at the scene, and making sure that those who are injured receive medical care, said Police.
SSR case: Mumbai Police notice to Electronic Media
Mumbai Police has started sending legal notice to Youtube/Electronic Media publishers who are posting news/ material regarding SSR case, which they feel, is going against the Maharashtra Government.
Odisha reports 3,810 new cases and 8 deaths
- Total cases : 1,24,031
- Recoveries: 93,774
- Active cases : 29,658
- Deaths: 546
Work from home a new normal but hits productivity: Mumbaikars
- The COVID-19 pandemic has popularisedthe concept of work from home, but Mumbai professionals say space crunch in apartments and lack of robust internet connectivity has hampered their work, though saving on travel time has been an advantage for some.
- Many people also complain of lack of professional environment and privacy at home, but say this is the new normal which they have to accept.
Rajasthan records 726 new cases, 8 deaths
- Total cases : 90,089
- Deaths : 1,130
- Recoveries : 73,382
- Active cases: 15,577
'10 hafte 10 baje 10 minute' by Arvind Kejriwal
It's the breeding season of Dengue mosquitoes, so to protect our family & friends from it, we are launching the '10 hafte 10 baje 10 minute' on every Sunday campaign, like last year. Renew the water collected in your houses, with fresh water every week: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
China's experimental reusable spacecraft successfully returns to designated landing site
After flying in orbit for two days, China's reusable spacecraft, which was launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Friday, successfully returned to its designated landing site, reported China's state-run Global Times.
Congress parliamentary strategy group meeting to be held on 8th September, via video-conferencing
FPIs turn net sellers in Sep so far, pull out Rs 900 cr
- Overseas investors pulled out Rs 900 crore on net basis from Indian markets in the first four trading sessions of this month as weak economic data and India-China border tensions hit market sentiment.
- Depositories data showed that foreign portfolio investors (FPI) pulled out Rs 675 crore from equities and Rs 225 crore from the debt segment on net basis between September 1-4.
- Prior to this, FPIs were net buyers for three consecutive months. They invested Rs 46,532 crore in August, Rs 3,301 crore in July and Rs 24,053 crore in June on net basis.
Union Berlin hosts 4,500 soccer fans amid pandemic
In the biggest attendance so far for a soccer team in Germany during the coronavirus pandemic, Union Berlin welcomed 4,500 fans for its 2-1 win over Nuremberg.
Delhi: NDA exams begin
Delhi: Candidates appearing for National Defence Academy (NDA) exams, observe social distancing norms and sanitisat… https://t.co/uASmkyZxgU
— ANI (@ANI) 1599367086000Sushant case: NCB summons Rhea; serves notice at home
- A Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) team reached actress Rhea Chakraborty's home in Mumbai on Sunday morning to serve her summons for joining probe in the drugs case linked to the death of her live-in partner and actor Sushant Singh Rajput, officials said.
- The agency has said that it wants to question Rhea, 28, the main accused in the death case, to take the probe forward in the case.
- "The team has gone to serve the summons for joining investigation. She(Rhea) can come on her own or she can come with the team," a senior official of the federal anti-narcotics agency said.
India's covid tally surges past 41 lakh mark
- Active cases : 8,62,320
- Cured/ Discharged : 31,80,865
- Deaths : 70,626
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 988 to 249,985 - RKI
President, PM to address Governors' Conference on NEP
- President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of the Governors' Conference on the National Education Policy on Monday through video conference, the Prime Minister's Office said.
- The conference titled 'Role of NEP-2020 in Transforming Higher Education' is being organised by the Ministry of Education.
- The Governors' Conference is also being attended by education ministers of all states, vice-chancellors of state universities and other senior officials.
Record 70,000 COVID-19 patients discharged in single day: Health Ministry
Reports ANI
Total covid tests in India go up to 4.88 crore
A total of 4,88,31,145 samples tested up to 5th September 2020. Of these, 10,92,654 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Sushant S Rajput Death Case:
A team of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrives at the residence of actor Rhea Chakraborty in Mumbai. Police also present at the spot.
Seven killed as van collides head-on with trailer in Rajasthan
- Seven people were killed after their van collided head-on with a trailer in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan, police said on Sunday.
- The accident occurred near Kesarpura, which comes under the jurisdiction of Bijolia police station, on Saturday night when the victims were on their way to Bhilwara from Kota, they said.
Earthquake hits Arunachal Pradesh
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter Scale, hit Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh today at 7:30 am: National Center for Seismology (NCS)
4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Islands
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter Scale, hit Nicobar Islands today at 6:38 am: National Center for Seismology (NCS)
Delhi: Nizamuddin Dargah reopens today
Delhi: Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah reopens for devotees today. The shrine was closed from mid-March, after the… https://t.co/mCFmQXzifZ
— ANI (@ANI) 1599356128000Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Coquimbo, Chile –EMSC
An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck 50 km (31.07 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo in Chile, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Saturday.
Typhoon Haishen unleashes rain, strong winds in south Japan
The second powerful typhoon to slam Japan in a week unleashed fierce winds and rain on southern islands on Sunday, blowing off rooftops and leaving homes without power as it edged northward into an area vulnerable to flooding and mudslides.
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 26.75 million, death toll at 875,419
Hyderabad Metro to resume services from September 7
Informing about the same, N.V.S Reddy, Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited said, "Metro operations will be resumed in a graded manner from September 7 onwards following Hyderabad metro rail services Broad Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The frequency of trains will be around 5 minutes. It will be increased or decreased based on passenger traffic and to avoid crowding,"
Panjab University final year exams from Sept 17
We will conduct our first ever online examinations of Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses from 17th September, 2020 for the exit/terminal classes: Panjab University
Over 15 lakh people returned under Vande Bharat mission: Puri
International flights continue to facilitate repatriation & outbound travel of stranded citizens under Vande Bharat Mission. More than 15 lakh people have returned through various modes including more than 4.5 lakh on flights: Union Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri
France reports 8,550 new daily COVID infections
The number of people in France who have died from COVID-19 increased by 12 to 30,698, and the cumulative number of cases now totals 317,706.
Opium seeds worth over Rs 1 crore seized in Nagaland, 4 arrested
Based on specific inputs, Assam Rifles impounded two trucks carrying 120 bags of Vietnamese Poppy near Piphema on National Highway-29, an official said.
Brazil reports 30,168 coronavirus cases, 682 deaths
Brazil has registered 4.1 million cases of the virus since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 126,203, according to ministry data.
