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11 people killed in past 24 hours, schools shut in UP

Due to heavy rainfall in central Uttar Pradesh, 11 died in rain-related incidents in the past 24 hours. The government has closed schools for a day as there has been 40 mm plus rain water level in 22 districts. CM Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to be prepared with relief work.

Telesat taps SpaceX to launch its broadband satellites in orbit

Canada’s Telesat on Monday said it has signed an agreement with SpaceX to launch its low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellation called Lightspeed starting in 2026, with the aim of providing global broadband service from space in late 2027. LEO satellites operate 36 times closer to Earth than traditional ones so they take less time to send and receive information, leading to better and faster broadband service even in remote areas. (REUTERS)

Hawaii volcano Kilauea erupts after nearly two months of quiet

After a two-month hiatus, Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, started erupting again on Sunday. In a Big Island national park, glowing lava can be seen from a safe distance from people and buildings. The explosion was reportedly seen at Kilauea’s summit in the late afternoon, according to the Hawaii Volcano Observatory. The observatory stated that volcanic smog will develop downwind of Kilauea as a result of gases emitted by the eruption.

Over 100 toilets constructed for transgenders in Delhi, govt tells HC

Over 100 toilets have been built for exclusive use by transgender people in the national capital, the city authorities informed the Delhi High Court on Monday. The counsel for the social welfare department told a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma that a total of 102 such toilets have been built and 194 more are under construction. (PTI)

Sonowal to participate in Eastern Economic Forum meet in Vladivostok; Putin to address

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, leading an Indian delegation, will take part in the 8th Eastern Economic Forum meeting being held in Russia’s far eastern city Vladivostok this week, where Russian President Vladimir Putin will be present. Sonowal, who left for Moscow this morning en route to Vladivostok, will have a dialogue with business leaders and foreign partners during his three-day stay there, official sources said. (PTI)

Pankaj Tripathi inaugurates school library in memory of late father in his village

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi has inaugurated a school library at a higher secondary school in his village Belsand, Gopalganj, in Bihar in the memory of his late father who died on August 21 at the age of 99.

Railway tracks submerges in heavy rainfall, Uttar Pradesh

Due to heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, the railway tracks submerged in water and many roads blocked.

Private transporters’ observe bandh in Bengaluru, security beefed up

The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for bandh in the state to demand police strict action against those indulging in any kind of mischief. Lakhs of private vehicles including autos, taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles and corporate buses are supporting the bandh making it inconvenient for common public to transport. (READ MORE)

China to give $200,000 to earthquake-stricken Morocco

The Red Cross Society of China will be providing aid of $200,000 to Morocco for the recent earthquake strike in the country. Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his condolences to Moroccan King Mohammed VI and earthquake affected people. Along with aid, Chinese medical workers are actively working to help victims in Morocco.

Fire breaks out at Delhi factory, no casualty

A massive fire broke out at a plastic granules factory in Bhorgarh area on the outskirts of Delhi on Monday, a fire department official said. No casualty was reported in the incident, he said. Fifteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze, the official said, adding that a cooling operation was underway.

J’khand’s first intercity express with vistadome coach to be inaugurated on Tuesday

Jharkhand’s first intercity express with a vistadome coach will be inaugurated on Tuesday, a senior railway official said. The train will run between New Giridih station and Ranchi, offering a new experience of journey to passengers with glimpses of natural beauty such as hills and dense forest, he said. (PTI) (READ MORE)

Celebrating 100 years of Dev Anand, FHF announces two-day festival

A two day festival is announced by Film Heritage Foundation to celebrate 100 years of Dev Anand in association with NFDC-NFAI (National Film Development Corporation Of India – National Film Archive of India) and PVR Inox from September 23 to September 24 across 30 cities and 55 cinema halls all over India.

Special campaign to screen UP prisoners for tuberculosis, HIV from Oct 15

A special campaign will be launched by the Uttar Pradesh government that will screen and test inmates of all the 74 jails of the state for tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and sexually transmitted diseases. As per the records by Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society, there are 1550 people affected by HIV, 440 have tuberculosis, 174 are infected with hepatitis C and 56 have hepatitis B and all of them will be treated free of cost in the jails.

Maratha outfits announce bandh in Thane

The recent lathi charge by the Maharashtra police in Jalna district has caused Maratha outfits to call for a bandh in Thane. The protesters in Jalna district were demanding Maratha reservation in Maharashtra. Many political parties such as Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena have extended their support for the bandh. (READ MORE)

Section 144 across Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Police has imposed Section 144 across the state prohibiting rallies, processions and meetings. However, as per an IANS report, the TDP cadres took to streets Monday morning to lodge their protest defying the prohibitory orders. In Kuppam town of Chittoor district, the TDP workers staged a road blockade by burning tyres and placing boulders on the highway. Police arrested the protesters and shifted them to the police station. (READ MORE)

AirAsia flight returns to Kochi airport after take-off due to suspected hydraulic failure

A Kochi to Bangalore flight of AirAsia carrying 168 passengers returned within minutes just after taking off from the Cochin International Airport due to a suspected hydraulic failure, no casualty reported.

Schools closed in Lucknow today due to heavy rains

Due to heavy rainfall and lightning, all schools will remain closed in Lucknow on Monday, announced the district official. Meanwhile, several areas in Delhi, including Safdarjung, Palam airport, Rajghat, Vasant Kunj, Munirka, Narela, and others, also experienced light to moderate rain on Saturday night, which continued through Sunday morning.

At least 40 killed in drone attack on Khartoum market

At least 40 people were killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the Sudanese capital on Sunday, as the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) battle for control of the country, reports said. The resistance committees and two healthcare workers at the Bashair University Hospital said that at least 70 others have been injured in Khartoum’s Mayo neighbourhood.

AIU seizes gold bar worth Rs 12.50 lakh at Trichy Airport

The Air Intelligence Unit at Trichy Airport in Tamil Nadu seized one piece of gold bar on Sunday, said Trichy Customs Officials. According to customs officials, the seizure was made following an intelligence input. The gold bar of 24K purity weighing 209 grams was extracted from paste-like material ingeniously concealed in slippers by a passenger who arrived from Singapore on September 10.

Health ministry to run wellness drives during Seva Pakhwada starting on PM Modi’s 73rd birthday

The Centre has decided to run several healthcare programmes during ‘Seva Pakhwada’, starting September 17, coinciding with the 73rd birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, till Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The programmes will be launched under the ‘Ayushman Bhava’ campaign of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), which is scheduled to be launched by President Droupadi Murmu on September 13 virtually.