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Latest News LIVE Updates: UP: Man held for raping 2-year-old in Muzaffarnagar
A two-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in her house here on Wednesday, police said. The accused was identified as Shiv Kumar (50), they said. According to the complaint filed by the rape survivor`s family, the accused, Shiv Kumar (50) was their tenant and took the child while she was playing and raped her: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: UP: Man held for raping 2-year-old in Muzaffarnagar
A two-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in her house here on Wednesday, police said. The accused was identified as Shiv Kumar (50), they said. According to the complaint filed by the rape survivor`s family, the accused, Shiv Kumar (50) was their tenant and took the child while she was playing and raped her: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi CM designate Atishi announces Rs 10 lakh compensation to bereaved families of Karol Bagh building collapse incident
Delhi Chief Minister designate and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Wednesday announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the bereaved families affected by the Karol Bagh building collapse incident that claimed the lives of 4 people on Wednesday morning: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi CM designate Atishi announces Rs 10 lakh compensation to bereaved families of Karol Bagh building collapse incident
Delhi Chief Minister designate and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Wednesday announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the bereaved families affected by the Karol Bagh building collapse incident that claimed the lives of 4 people on Wednesday morning: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Air pollution: GRAP period starts early in Delhi-NCR
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) -- a set of emergency measures to control air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region during winter -- has come into effect earlier than the usual date of October 1, according to officials. The Commission for Air Quality Management, an autonomous body responsible for preparing the strategy to improve air quality in Delhi and nearby areas, said on Wednesday that polluting buses from NCR states will not be allowed to enter Delhi if the city`s air quality index (AQI) reaches Stage III -- `Severe` (AQI between 401 and 450): PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Air pollution: GRAP period starts early in Delhi-NCR
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) -- a set of emergency measures to control air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region during winter -- has come into effect earlier than the usual date of October 1, according to officials. The Commission for Air Quality Management, an autonomous body responsible for preparing the strategy to improve air quality in Delhi and nearby areas, said on Wednesday that polluting buses from NCR states will not be allowed to enter Delhi if the city`s air quality index (AQI) reaches Stage III -- `Severe` (AQI between 401 and 450): PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: China imposes sanctions on 9 US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan
China has said it will take countermeasures against nine US military-industrial companies in response to the announcement of arms sales to Taiwan, Taiwan News reported: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: China imposes sanctions on 9 US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan
China has said it will take countermeasures against nine US military-industrial companies in response to the announcement of arms sales to Taiwan, Taiwan News reported: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Union Minister Mandaviya inaugurates anti-doping conclave, reiterates the committment to promoting sports
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the second edition of the Inclusion Conclave organised by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in Delhi on Wednesday: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Union Minister Mandaviya inaugurates anti-doping conclave, reiterates the committment to promoting sports
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the second edition of the Inclusion Conclave organised by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in Delhi on Wednesday: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: RG Kar impasse: Meeting of agitating medics with Bengal chief secretary underway
The second round of talks between agitating junior doctors and officials of the West Bengal government to resolve the impasse due to the RG Kar issue is presently underway for nearly one-and-a-half hours, officials said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: RG Kar impasse: Meeting of agitating medics with Bengal chief secretary underway
The second round of talks between agitating junior doctors and officials of the West Bengal government to resolve the impasse due to the RG Kar issue is presently underway for nearly one-and-a-half hours, officials said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates:UP cop suspended for assaulting BJYM leader
A sub-inspector of police here was suspended and faces departmental action following allegations of abuse and assault against a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) divisional president, an official said on Wednesday. Prince Singh Solanki, president of the Sagarpali division of the BJYM, filed a complaint that on September 16, his tractor-trolley loaded with soil was stopped by Phephana police despite having the necessary permission from the mining department. He accused the sub-inspector Ajay Kumar of verbally abusing him: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates:UP cop suspended for assaulting BJYM leader
A sub-inspector of police here was suspended and faces departmental action following allegations of abuse and assault against a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) divisional president, an official said on Wednesday. Prince Singh Solanki, president of the Sagarpali division of the BJYM, filed a complaint that on September 16, his tractor-trolley loaded with soil was stopped by Phephana police despite having the necessary permission from the mining department. He accused the sub-inspector Ajay Kumar of verbally abusing him: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: JD(U) supports holding LS, assembly polls together but not with local body elections
BJP`s ally Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday supported simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections but said local body polls should not be clubbed with them. JD(U) working president Sanjay Jha noted that polls to local bodies -- municipalities and panchayats -- are not held on party symbols in many states, including in Bihar. He added that state election commissions, which are a separate constitutional body from the Election Commission of India, administer local elections, as he highlighted the differences underpinning local polls compared to the Lok Sabha and assembly elections: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: JD(U) supports holding LS, assembly polls together but not with local body elections
BJP`s ally Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday supported simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections but said local body polls should not be clubbed with them.JD(U) working president Sanjay Jha noted that polls to local bodies -- municipalities and panchayats -- are not held on party symbols in many states, including in Bihar. He added that state election commissions, which are a separate constitutional body from the Election Commission of India, administer local elections, as he highlighted the differences underpinning local polls compared to the Lok Sabha and assembly elections: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: UN General Assembly widely supports Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation
The UN General Assembly strongly supported a nonbinding Palestinian resolution Wednesday demanding that Israel end its `unlawful presence` in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year. The vote in the 193-member world body was 124-14, with 43 abstentions. Israel`s UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, called it &iquest;a shameful decision that backs the Palestinian Authority`s diplomatic terrorism: AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: UN General Assembly widely supports Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation
The UN General Assembly strongly supported a nonbinding Palestinian resolution Wednesday demanding that Israel end its `unlawful presence` in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year. The vote in the 193-member world body was 124-14, with 43 abstentions. Israel`s UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, called it &iquest;a shameful decision that backs the Palestinian Authority`s diplomatic terrorism: AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: Phase 1 of J-K polls passes off peacefully, voter turnout 59 per cent
About 59 per cent of the electorate in Jammu and Kashmir turned out to vote on Wednesday, giving a thumbs up to the union territory`s first assembly election since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 with round one going off without incident: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Phase 1 of J-K polls passes off peacefully, voter turnout 59 per cent
About 59 per cent of the electorate in Jammu and Kashmir turned out to vote on Wednesday, giving a thumbs up to the union territory`s first assembly election since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 with round one going off without incident: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Jammu-Kashmir records 58.2 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 58.2&nbsp;per cent voter turnout till 5 pm. A total of 24 Assembly seats have gone for polls in Phase-1 of the elections.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Jammu-Kashmir records 58.2 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 58.2&nbsp;per cent voter turnout till 5 pm. A total of 24 Assembly seats have gone for polls in Phase-1 of the elections.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Long queues as phase 1 of J-K polls proceed peacefully, 50.65 per cent turnout reported till 3 pm Men and women, the young and old, some too frail to walk and others patiently waiting their turn, queued up outside polling booths in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as phase one of the union territory`s first assembly elections since 2019 proceeded peacefully and steadily, news agency PTI reported.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Long queues as phase 1 of J-K polls proceed peacefully, 50.65 per cent turnout reported till 3 pmMen and women, the young and old, some too frail to walk and others patiently waiting their turn, queued up outside polling booths in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as phase one of the union territory`s first assembly elections since 2019 proceeded peacefully and steadily, news agency PTI reported.

Latest News LIVE Updates: `One nation, one election` not practical; BJP`s bid to divert attention, says Kharge Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said `One nation, one election` was not practical and alleged that the BJP comes up with such things to divert attention from real issues when elections approach. His remarks came after the report of the high-level committee on `one nation, one election` was placed before the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: `One nation, one election` not practical; BJP`s bid to divert attention, says KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said `One nation, one election` was not practical and alleged that the BJP comes up with such things to divert attention from real issues when elections approach. His remarks came after the report of the high-level committee on `one nation, one election` was placed before the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Cabinet approves Kovind panel report on simultaneous polls The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for `one nation, one Election` as recommended by the Kovind panel, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. The report of the high-level committee on `one nation, one election` was placed before the Union Cabinet on Wednesday. The panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had submitted the report in March ahead of the announcement of Lok Sabha elections.
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Latest News LIVE Updates: Cabinet approves Kovind panel report on simultaneous pollsThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for `one nation, one Election` as recommended by the Kovind panel, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. The report of the high-level committee on `one nation, one election` was placed before the Union Cabinet on Wednesday. The panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had submitted the report in March ahead of the announcement of Lok Sabha elections.

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Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi LG proposes Sep 21 swearing-in of CM-designate Atishi Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has in a communication to President Droupadi Murmu proposed September 21 as the date for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi, sources said on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi LG proposes Sep 21 swearing-in of CM-designate AtishiDelhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has in a communication to President Droupadi Murmu proposed September 21 as the date for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi, sources said on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Indian-origin woman among three charged for holding pro-Palestinian procession outside Singapore Presidential Palace Three Singaporean women, including one of Indian origin, will be contesting their charges involving a pro-Palestinian procession to the Istana, Singapore`s Presidential Palace, during the trial.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Indian-origin woman among three charged for holding pro-Palestinian procession outside Singapore Presidential PalaceThree Singaporean women, including one of Indian origin, will be contesting their charges involving a pro-Palestinian procession to the Istana, Singapore`s Presidential Palace, during the trial.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 60-year-old man rapes minor girl in Dharavi ; threatens her of acid attack A 60-year-old man was arrested in Dharavi here on Tuesday after a case was registered on him for raping a minor girl. The accused was identified as Jafar Hanif Khan.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 60-year-old man rapes minor girl in Dharavi ; threatens her of acid attackA 60-year-old man was arrested in Dharavi here on Tuesday after a case was registered on him for raping a minor girl. The accused was identified as Jafar Hanif Khan.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three injured as rival groups clash over old land dispute; 10 arrested Three persons were injured after two rival groups clashed over a land dispute in Bhiwandi taluka of Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three injured as rival groups clash over old land dispute; 10 arrestedThree persons were injured after two rival groups clashed over a land dispute in Bhiwandi taluka of Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Two teens drown in river during Ganesh idol immersion in Nashik Two teenagers drowned during the immersion of a Ganesh idol in Maharashtra`s Nashik city, an official said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when Omkar Chandrakant Gade (17) and Swayam Bhaiyya More (18) went to Waldevi river with their friends to immerse an idol of the elephant-headed deity.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Two teens drown in river during Ganesh idol immersion in NashikTwo teenagers drowned during the immersion of a Ganesh idol in Maharashtra`s Nashik city, an official said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when Omkar Chandrakant Gade (17) and Swayam Bhaiyya More (18) went to Waldevi river with their friends to immerse an idol of the elephant-headed deity.

Latest News LIVE Updates: J-K polls: 41.17 per cent voter turnout till 1 pm A voter turnout of 41.17 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls on Wednesday, the Election Commission said. The voting began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements.

Latest News LIVE Updates: J-K polls: 41.17 per cent voter turnout till 1 pmA voter turnout of 41.17 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls on Wednesday, the Election Commission said. The voting began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 10 patients rescued from eye clinic, fertility centre after fire in commercial building Nine persons undergoing treatment at an eye clinic and another one at a fertility centre were rescued after a fire broke out on the 11th floor of a 16-storey commercial building in Maharashtra`s Thane city, officials said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 10 patients rescued from eye clinic, fertility centre after fire in commercial buildingNine persons undergoing treatment at an eye clinic and another one at a fertility centre were rescued after a fire broke out on the 11th floor of a 16-storey commercial building in Maharashtra`s Thane city, officials said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Cong files police complaint over statements of NDA leaders targeting Rahul The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling NDA targeting Rahul Gandhi. The party alleged that the statements were aimed at jeopardising the safety and security of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and to disturb peace throughout the country, especially in view of the polls in Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Cong files police complaint over statements of NDA leaders targeting RahulThe Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling NDA targeting Rahul Gandhi. The party alleged that the statements were aimed at jeopardising the safety and security of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and to disturb peace throughout the country, especially in view of the polls in Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Atishi`s parents had close ties with SAR Geelani, says AAP MP Swati Maliwal AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday alleged that Delhi Chief Minister-designate Atishi`s parents had close ties with SAR Geelani who was an accused in the 2001 Parliament attack case but later acquitted by the Supreme Court.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Atishi`s parents had close ties with SAR Geelani, says AAP MP Swati MaliwalAAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday alleged that Delhi Chief Minister-designate Atishi`s parents had close ties with SAR Geelani who was an accused in the 2001 Parliament attack case but later acquitted by the Supreme Court.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi`s tongue should be singed for his `dangerous` remarks on quota, says BJP MP Anil Bonde BJP`s Rajya Sabha member Anil Bonde has said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s tongue should be singed as what he said about reservation was "dangerous". His remark comes in the wake of Shiv Sena`s Buldhana MLA Sanjay Gaikwad kicking up a row by announcing a Rs 11 lakh reward to anyone chopping off Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s tongue for his remarks on scrapping the reservation system.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi`s tongue should be singed for his `dangerous` remarks on quota, says BJP MP Anil BondeBJP`s Rajya Sabha member Anil Bonde has said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s tongue should be singed as what he said about reservation was "dangerous". His remark comes in the wake of Shiv Sena`s Buldhana MLA Sanjay Gaikwad kicking up a row by announcing a Rs 11 lakh reward to anyone chopping off Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s tongue for his remarks on scrapping the reservation system.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Body of man found in abandoned godown
The body of a man was found in an abandoned godown at Panvel in Maharashtra`s Raigad district, police said on Wednesday. It was found on Tuesday afternoon, they said. "A passerby noticed the body in the godown opposite a church located near the Panvel railway station. After being alerted, a police team went to the spot and sent the body for post-mortem," an official of Panvel Town police station said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Body of man found in abandoned godown
The body of a man was found in an abandoned godown at Panvel in Maharashtra`s Raigad district, police said on Wednesday. It was found on Tuesday afternoon, they said. "A passerby noticed the body in the godown opposite a church located near the Panvel railway station. After being alerted, a police team went to the spot and sent the body for post-mortem," an official of Panvel Town police station said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Former J-K Congress chief joins early voters in J-K, says confident of hat-trick victory in Banihal
Former president of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vikar Rasool Wani was among the early voters to cast their ballot at a polling station here in Jammu and Kashmir`s Ramban district on Wednesday. Wani, a former minister who won the Banihal constituency seat in the 2008 and 2014 elections, expressed confidence in securing the seat for a third consecutive term.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Former J-K Congress chief joins early voters in J-K, says confident of hat-trick victory in Banihal
Former president of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vikar Rasool Wani was among the early voters to cast their ballot at a polling station here in Jammu and Kashmir`s Ramban district on Wednesday. Wani, a former minister who won the Banihal constituency seat in the 2008 and 2014 elections, expressed confidence in securing the seat for a third consecutive term.

Latest News LIVE Updates: House collapses in central Delhi`s Bapa Nagar, occupants feared trapped
A few people are feared trapped in the debris of a house that collapsed in central Delhi`s Bapa Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to an official of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), a call reporting the collapse was received at 9.11 am, following which five fire tenders were sent to the spot.

Latest News LIVE Updates: House collapses in central Delhi`s Bapa Nagar, occupants feared trapped
A few people are feared trapped in the debris of a house that collapsed in central Delhi`s Bapa Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to an official of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), a call reporting the collapse was received at 9.11 am, following which five fire tenders were sent to the spot.

Latest News LIVE Updates: US President Joe Biden to address UN General Assembly and meet world leaders in New York
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is scheduled to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City from September 23 to 25, as per an official statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. During this event, Biden will address the assembly on September 24, outlining his administration`s priorities and vision. His speech will focus on fostering international cooperation to address global threats, promote economic prosperity, and uphold human rights.

Latest News LIVE Updates: US President Joe Biden to address UN General Assembly and meet world leaders in New York
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is scheduled to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City from September 23 to 25, as per an official statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. During this event, Biden will address the assembly on September 24, outlining his administration`s priorities and vision. His speech will focus on fostering international cooperation to address global threats, promote economic prosperity, and uphold human rights.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Over 11 per cent voting for J-K polls in first 2 hours
A voter turnout of 11.11 per cent was recorded in the first two hours of voting in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, an official said on Wednesday.&nbsp; The maximum voting percentage among the 16 assembly segments in the Kashmir valley was recorded in Shopian at 13 per cent. It was followed by Pahalgam at 12.56 per cent, Kokernag (ST) at 12 per cent and Srigufwara-Bijbehara at 11.60 per cent. The lowest -- 6 per cent -- was recorded in Anantnag, they said. The remaining constituencies in the valley polled around 10 per cent votes since 7 am.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Over 11 per cent voting for J-K polls in first 2 hours
A voter turnout of 11.11 per cent was recorded in the first two hours of voting in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, an official said on Wednesday.&nbsp; The maximum voting percentage among the 16 assembly segments in the Kashmir valley was recorded in Shopian at 13 per cent. It was followed by Pahalgam at 12.56 per cent, Kokernag (ST) at 12 per cent and Srigufwara-Bijbehara at 11.60 per cent. The lowest -- 6 per cent -- was recorded in Anantnag, they said. The remaining constituencies in the valley polled around 10 per cent votes since 7 am.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Markets decline in early trade; IT stocks drag
Benchmark equity indices declined in early trade on Wednesday after a record rally, dragged by IT stocks and sluggish global market trends, ahead of the much-awaited US Fed`s decision on interest rates. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 130.24 points to 82,949.42. The NSE Nifty dipped 37.75 points to 25,380.80. From the 30 Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints and Sun Pharma were the biggest laggards.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Markets decline in early trade; IT stocks drag
Benchmark equity indices declined in early trade on Wednesday after a record rally, dragged by IT stocks and sluggish global market trends, ahead of the much-awaited US Fed`s decision on interest rates. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 130.24 points to 82,949.42. The NSE Nifty dipped 37.75 points to 25,380.80. From the 30 Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints and Sun Pharma were the biggest laggards.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar expresses disappointment over unacknowledged Baramati development efforts
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed disappointment on Tuesday over the lack of recognition for his development efforts in Baramati. Despite securing significant funds for the constituency, Pawar feels his contributions have not been fully appreciated by the people. He highlighted the importance of acknowledging achievements, noting that even completed work can be overlooked if not properly highlighted.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar expresses disappointment over unacknowledged Baramati development efforts
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed disappointment on Tuesday over the lack of recognition for his development efforts in Baramati. Despite securing significant funds for the constituency, Pawar feels his contributions have not been fully appreciated by the people. He highlighted the importance of acknowledging achievements, noting that even completed work can be overlooked if not properly highlighted.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Trump says PM Modi will meet him during US visit, calls him `fantastic`
Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. While the Republican presidential candidate slammed India as an "abuser" on the issue of import tariffs, he described Modi as a "fantastic man". PM Modi will be visiting the US from September 21 to 23. Speaking on Tuesday at his first public appearance following the recent apparent assassination attempt, Trump said Modi will meet him next week when he is in the US.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Trump says PM Modi will meet him during US visit, calls him `fantastic`
Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. While the Republican presidential candidate slammed India as an "abuser" on the issue of import tariffs, he described Modi as a "fantastic man".PM Modi will be visiting the US from September 21 to 23. Speaking on Tuesday at his first public appearance following the recent apparent assassination attempt, Trump said Modi will meet him next week when he is in the US.

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi urges people to vote in large numbers as polling in J&amp;K begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people in Jammu and Kashmir to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, first time since the abrogation of Article 370, as 24 constituencies spread over seven districts of the Union Territory went to polls in Phase 1 amid tight security arrangements.

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi urges people to vote in large numbers as polling in J&amp;K begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people in Jammu and Kashmir to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, first time since the abrogation of Article 370, as 24 constituencies spread over seven districts of the Union Territory went to polls in Phase 1 amid tight security arrangements.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Polling begins in J&amp;K for first-ever Assembly elections since bifurcation
Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, first time since the abrogation of Article 370, as 24 constituencies spread over seven districts of the Union Territory went to polls in Phase 1 amid tight security arrangements, officials said. This is the maiden assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir in a Union Territory setup &iquest; also the first poll to elect an assembly in the last 10 years. The Centre abrogated Article 370, that gave special status to J-K, and bifurcated the erstwhile state into two UTs--J-K and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Polling begins in J&amp;K for first-ever Assembly elections since bifurcation
Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, first time since the abrogation of Article 370, as 24 constituencies spread over seven districts of the Union Territory went to polls in Phase 1 amid tight security arrangements, officials said. This is the maiden assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir in a Union Territory setup &iquest; also the first poll to elect an assembly in the last 10 years. The Centre abrogated Article 370, that gave special status to J-K, and bifurcated the erstwhile state into two UTs--J-K and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Trump says PM Modi will meet him during US visit
Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. PM Modi will be visiting the US from September 21 to 23, beginning his trip with the Quad Leaders` Summit being hosted by President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. The summit will be attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Trump says PM Modi will meet him during US visit
Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. PM Modi will be visiting the US from September 21 to 23, beginning his trip with the Quad Leaders` Summit being hosted by President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. The summit will be attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.

Latest News LIVE Updates: US military acknowledges Yemen`s Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Yemen`s Houthi rebels shot down two American MQ-9 Reaper drones in under a week, the United States military acknowledged Wednesday, further highlighting the regional spread of the Israel-Hamas war. As the one-year anniversary of the war approaches, Houthis continue a campaign to target ships travelling through the Red Sea as US-led airstrikes pound their positions in Yemen. That`s imperiled a waterway that typically sees USD 1 trillion of trade pass through it, as well as crucial shipments of aid to war-torn Sudan and Yemen.

Latest News LIVE Updates: US military acknowledges Yemen`s Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Yemen`s Houthi rebels shot down two American MQ-9 Reaper drones in under a week, the United States military acknowledged Wednesday, further highlighting the regional spread of the Israel-Hamas war. As the one-year anniversary of the war approaches, Houthis continue a campaign to target ships travelling through the Red Sea as US-led airstrikes pound their positions in Yemen. That`s imperiled a waterway that typically sees USD 1 trillion of trade pass through it, as well as crucial shipments of aid to war-torn Sudan and Yemen.

Latest News LIVE Updates: NCP leader Nawab Malik`s son-in-law injured in accident at Kurla
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik`s son-in-law was injured, as the driver of the SUV lost control and crashed into the wall at Kurla in Central Mumbai, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday outside a hospital in Kurla West in which Sameer Khan was injured, an official said. Khan along with his wife, Nilopher had gone to a private hospital for a routine check-up, he said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: NCP leader Nawab Malik`s son-in-law injured in accident at Kurla
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik`s son-in-law was injured, as the driver of the SUV lost control and crashed into the wall at Kurla in Central Mumbai, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday outside a hospital in Kurla West in which Sameer Khan was injured, an official said. Khan along with his wife, Nilopher had gone to a private hospital for a routine check-up, he said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 415 candidates in fray for phase-3 of J-K assembly polls
As the deadline for the withdrawal of nominations ended on Tuesday, a total of 415 candidates remain in the fray for 40 assembly constituencies going to polls in the third phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on October 1, officials said. Tuesday was the last day of the withdrawal of nomination papers for the final phase covering assembly segments spread across seven districts -- Udhampur, Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts in Jammu region and Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts in north Kashmir.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 415 candidates in fray for phase-3 of J-K assembly polls
As the deadline for the withdrawal of nominations ended on Tuesday, a total of 415 candidates remain in the fray for 40 assembly constituencies going to polls in the third phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on October 1, officials said. Tuesday was the last day of the withdrawal of nomination papers for the final phase covering assembly segments spread across seven districts -- Udhampur, Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts in Jammu region and Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts in north Kashmir.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Why Centre is allowing Bangladesh cricket team`s India tour, asks Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday sought to know why the Centre was "going soft" on BCCI and allowing the Bangladesh cricket team to tour India when the minority Hindu community was facing violence in the neighbouring country. In a post on X, Thackeray said trolls in India are engineering hatred on the pretext of violence in Bangladesh, while the BCCI is hosting its team.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Why Centre is allowing Bangladesh cricket team`s India tour, asks Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday sought to know why the Centre was "going soft" on BCCI and allowing the Bangladesh cricket team to tour India when the minority Hindu community was facing violence in the neighbouring country. In a post on X, Thackeray said trolls in India are engineering hatred on the pretext of violence in Bangladesh, while the BCCI is hosting its team.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Progressive Students Forum claims TISS revoked ban
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has revoked the ban on Progressive Students Forum (PSF-TISS), the left-leaning student body claimed on Tuesday. In a statement, the PSF said with the lifting of the ban, the united struggle of the students ensured that such actions could not survive even for a single month. The ban on the student body was imposed last month. In a rare move, the right-wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the RSS, also came out in support of the PSF.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Progressive Students Forum claims TISS revoked ban
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has revoked the ban on Progressive Students Forum (PSF-TISS), the left-leaning student body claimed on Tuesday. In a statement, the PSF said with the lifting of the ban, the united struggle of the students ensured that such actions could not survive even for a single month. The ban on the student body was imposed last month. In a rare move, the right-wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the RSS, also came out in support of the PSF.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Junior doctors on Tuesday night said they will continue their strike till all their demands are met, despite the West Bengal government appointing senior IPS officer Manoj Kumar Verma as the new Kolkata Police chief. The state also removed two senior health department officials, acceding to the medics` demands. The doctors announced the conclusion of their governing body meeting, which had started around 6.30 pm and ended at around 1 AM early Wednesday.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Junior doctors on Tuesday night said they will continue their strike till all their demands are met, despite the West Bengal government appointing senior IPS officer Manoj Kumar Verma as the new Kolkata Police chief. The state also removed two senior health department officials, acceding to the medics` demands. The doctors announced the conclusion of their governing body meeting, which had started around 6.30 pm and ended at around 1 AM early Wednesday.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: About 59 per cent of the electorate in Jammu and Kashmir turned out to vote on Wednesday as the polling went on smoothly, the officials said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Latest News LIVE Updates: About 59 per cent of the electorate in Jammu and Kashmir turned out to vote on Wednesday as the polling went on smoothly

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