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Economic Times | 07 Sep, 2020 | 06.16PM IST
LIVE Updates: One-day session of Delhi Assembly on September 14
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the session will be held with various safety measures in place, including testing of legislators and staff.
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Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: NIA court in Kochi grants the agency, custody of four persons who were financiers and buyers of the gold smuggled. Court grants custody of Jifsal CV, Muhammad Abdu Shameem and Abdul Hameed PM to NIA till Friday, 11th September.
Actor Rhea Chakraborty leaves from Narcotics Control Bureau office in Mumbai. She was called to the office for the second day today, as part of the investigation related to Sushant Singh Rajput death case.
Actor #RheaChakraborty leaves from Narcotics Control Bureau office in Mumbai. She was called to the office for the… https://t.co/YT04jXLiGW
— ANI (@ANI) 1599482110000We were expecting dad's lungs to improve to a certain point where we could remove the ventilator but unfortunately, we are still not at that point. But the good news is that dad is COVID-19 negative: SP Saran, son of SP Balasubrahmanyam
Himachal Pradesh records 28 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases to 7,489 including 2,111 active cases, 5,311 recoveries and 54 deaths: State Health Department
With cases & fatalities due to COVID-19 going up, Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh announces 3-month extension for all retiring doctors & specialists under 60, and asks the Chief Secretary to expedite the process of recruitment of technicians & lab assistants: Punjab CMO
There will be no rule of law. If you don't like someone's opinion then take legal action against them but it is the responsibility of those who have taken the oath of the constitution to protect them. I think what centre did is right.
- Devendra Fadnavis, BJP on Kangana Ranaut
If someone says something wrong, if their thinking is wrong, we can object. But it's responsibility of state govt & those holding constitutional posts to protect their life & property. If it doesn't happen, we'll become a banana republic.
- Devendra Fadnavis, BJP on Kangana Ranaut
BJP doesn't support Kangana's statement, says Fadnavis
Presence of antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19, says scientists
8,368 new COVID-19 positive cases and 70 deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh today. Total number of cases now at 5,06,493 including 97,932 active cases, 4,04,074 recoveries and 4,487 deaths
Monsoon will remain weak over Odisha for the next 4-5 days with likely thunder-storms & light to moderate rainfall. In the next 24 hours, Kalahandi & Keonjhar likely to have these weather conditions. Bhubaneshwar will stay partly cloudy: HR Biswas, Director MET Dept, Bhubaneshwar
Centre changed the fuel standards to BSVI in a bid to fight against pollution. I use an electric vehicle, urge others too to opt for it, in order to curb air pollution: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar addressing webinar on first-ever International Day of Clean Air For Blue Skies
Meghalaya government has decided to open places of worship in the State if the COVID-19 situation improves by the first week of October
Kerala: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the final stretch of the Phase-I construction of the Kochi metro via video conferencing, today. The inauguration was presided by HS Puri, Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs.
#Kerala: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the final stretch of the Phase-I construction of the Kochi met… https://t.co/1uY99ezkNE
— ANI (@ANI) 1599477412000An FIR has been registered against Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) leader and MLA Simarjit Singh Bains for allegedly spreading false propaganda to mislead the people on the COVID-19 pandemic: Punjab Police
Fire breaks out at a chemical factory in Sikandra area of Agra. So far, no casualty reported.
#WATCH: Fire breaks out at a chemical factory in Sikandra area of Agra. So far, no casualty reported. https://t.co/5D03ZjRQkX
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1599476984000Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter begins at Kawoosa area of Budgam. Police and security forces are carrying out the operation
It was discussed that a list of candidates to be made for 143 Vidhan Sabha seats & sent to central parliamentary board at the earliest. Resolution was also passed that all decisions regarding the alliance for Bihar election have to be taken by the party's national president: LJP
It was discussed that a list of candidates to be made for 143 Vidhan Sabha seats & sent to central parliamentary bo… https://t.co/QufXlEV3Lp
— ANI (@ANI) 1599476245000Thiruvananthapuram: Police arrested a junior health inspector on charges of raping a woman, who was in quarantine, by calling her to his residence on the pretext of giving her COVID-19 negative certificate
Liquor shops to remain open from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm instead of 7 am to 6 pm in addition to home delivery; shops to remain shut within containment zones: Excise Department, Odisha.
Rhea Chakraborty files complaint before Mumbai Police requesting that an FIR be registered against Priyanka Singh (Sushant's sister), Dr Tarun Kumar (from RML Hospital, Delhi) and others under IPC, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act & Telemedicine Practice Guidelines.
Rhea Chakraborty's complaint states that Priyanka had sent Sushant a prescription by Dr Tarun Kumar and he "appears to have prescribed medication controlled under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 to Sushant without any consultation as mandated by law."
Rhea Chakraborty's complaint further states that the "drugs prescribed by the doctor (Dr Tarun Kumar) were prohibited from being prescribed electronically under the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020."
Kerala: Members of the BJP Mahila Morcha in Thiruvanathapuram, protest outside Secretariat demanding Health Minister KK Shailaja's resignation, over alleged rape of a COVID-19 positive woman by an ambulance driver in Pathanamthitta.
Kerala: Members of the BJP Mahila Morcha in Thiruvanathapuram, protest outside Secretariat demanding Health Ministe… https://t.co/uSGORK0sKQ
— ANI (@ANI) 1599474618000Delhi Cabinet takes the decision to hold a one-day special session of Delhi Assembly.
The session will be held on 14th September 2020.
Bihar: Lok Janshakti Party's Bihar Pradesh parliamentary board meeting is underway.
Party's president Chirag Paswan and members present.
Metro ops from 7:00 am to 11:00 am was smooth: DMRC
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) resumed its services on Yellow Line and Rapid Metro, today. Operations in the first four hours from 7:00 am to 11:00 am was smooth with approximately 7500 passengers availing services: DMRC
A police team will be deployed with actor Kangana Ranaut in Manali: HP CM
Actor Kangana Ranaut is the daughter of our state. Her father has written to me, expressing his concerns over her security. I have informed my DGP, to assess the threat & take appropriate action. A police team will be deployed with her in Manali, today: Himachal Pradesh CM JR Thakur
Nirav Modi's 5-day extradition trial begins
- Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's 5-day extradition trial begins at the Westminster Magistrate's Court in London.
- Nirav Modi has joined through video link from Wandsworth Prison in South London.
- Enforcement Directorate team also present in court.
Jawaharlal Nehru University to have a virtual convocation in the month of November.
Kerala: Protesters demand Health Minister KK Shailaja's resignation
Kerala: Members of the Mahila Congress in Thiruvanathapuram, protest in front of Secretariat demanding Health Minister KK Shailaja's resignation, over alleged rape of a COVID19 positive woman by an ambulance driver in Pathanamthitta. (ANI reports)
DRDO Chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy on successful demonstration of the Hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology
"It's a major technological breakthrough in the country. This testing paves the way for the development of more critical technologies, materials & hypersonic vehicles. This puts India in a selected club of nations who have demonstrated this technology."
Rajasthan's Ajmer Sharif Dargah opens for devotees today after months of COVID19 lockdown.
IFS R.Masakui appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Jamaica.
He is presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Puducherry records 292 new COVID19 cases, 11 more deaths
Rupee settles 21 paise lower at 73.35 (provisional) against US dollar
Country's biggest COVID Care Centre to be shut from September 15
The COVID Care Centre at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, that was touted to be the biggest such facility for the treatment of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients in the country, will be shut from September 15, as it is not getting patients.
SC defers till September 15 hearing on plea to fill vacancies in various tribunals
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred till September 15 hearing on a petition seeking to fill vacancies in various tribunals, after it was informed that Attorney General KK Venugopal, who was to argue for the Centre, is in self-quarantine.
Only BJP showed dynamism when opposition parties stood stock-still during COVID-19 outbreak
- BJP president J P Nadda at Jharkhand party meet
Fall in GDP alarming; time for bureaucracy to take meaningful action
- Raghuram Rajan
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Jharkhand's Hemant Soren government corrupt, anti-development
- BJP chief J P Nadda tells party's state executive committee meeting.
China in response to possible SMIC sanctions says U.S. bullying firms
Online classes for standards IX to XII of MP board cancelled
Online classes for students of standards IX to XII of the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education could not begin on Monday following an order from the board for cancellation of the classes.
DRDO successfully tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
Chairman DRDO congratulated all the Scientists, Researchers and other personnel related with #HSTDV mission for the… https://t.co/2F6i3531Yo
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) 1599461896000Rajnath Singh congratulates DRDO for successfully testing Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
Delhi Court extends ED custody of Tahir Hussain, former AAP Councillor, till 10th September
With the integration of its 2G, 3G and 4G network, the unified brand is committed to provide a superior network experience and better customer services
- Nick Read, CEO, Vodafone group
It is a time for a fresh start as Vodafone India and Idea Cellular complete the integration of the two entities and rebrand the unified company as Vi
- Nick Read, CEO, Vodafone group
New brand identity is a reflection of both brands, says Kumar Mangalam Birla
The world had never ever seen a merger and integration of this size and scale in the telecom sector
- Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group, also VIL's parent
Vodafone Idea continues to invest in 4G to increase coverage
Reports ET Now
Voda Idea CEO Takkar says telco ready to take first step to raise prices
A new tariff will help improve the telco's ARPU which is at Rs 114 compared to rival Airtel and Jio's at Rs 157 and Rs 140.
Both Vodafone and Idea have set new benchmarks in network experience, rural connectivity, customer service, enterprise mobility solutions and many more
- Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group, also VIL's parent
In their various avatars, since the mid-90s, Vodafone and Idea steered the growth of the sector for over decades separately
- Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group, also VIL's parent.
We stand committed to partner govt to accelerate progression towards digital economy
- KM Birla
Vodafone Idea rebrands itself as 'Vi'
- Over the last two years, the telco maintained its two different brands but a combined one is expected to bring in more subscribers.
- This is crucial since VIL has been steadily losing its customers to rivals.
- While erstwhile Idea Cellular had a more rural reach, Vodafone was popular in the urban areas.
- The telco has already integrated its post paid plans under the Vodafone brand.
Vodafone Idea launches a new unified brand
Vodafone Idea launched a unified brand which will bet big on digital to attract customers and stem exits to rivals Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio.
VIL's plunging user base
- It has seen its user base plunge to nearly 280 million at June end from 408 million at the time of merger.
- Its revenue market share (RMS) also plunged 448 basis points (bps) sequentially to 23.3% in the June quarter, triggered by heavy market-share declines in urban circles, analysts said.
- Market leader Jio, in contrast, reported strong sequential growth - 702 bps to 41.8% - in its RMS in the April-June period, while Airtel’s RMS too climbed 391 bps on-quarter to 34.8%.
Pakistan seeking relief from $5.8B fine over mining lease
- Pakistan is seeking the reversal of a USD 5.8 billion penalty imposed by an international tribunal for denying a mining lease to an Australian company, saying that paying the fine would hinder its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
- The Reko Diq district in southwestern Pakistan's Baluchistan province is famed for its mineral wealth, including gold and copper. Prime Minister Imran Khan's government considers it a strategic national asset, though instead of yielding a bonanza the Reko Diq mining project may cost the country dearly.
