Latest news today (September 2): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
As Delhi PWD minister, I was never called for any G20 prep meeting, inspection: Atishi
Delhi PWD minister Atishi Saturday dismissed Lt Governor V K Saxena’s allegation that AAP ministers attended just one G20 preparatory meet, and said “had he involved us in preparations, we would have done better”. The minister also said the AAP dispensation asked for Rs 927 crore from the Centre for the G20 preparations but did not get a single penny. However, she insisted now is not the time for a credit war.
India court orders Jet Airways founder to remain in custody till September 11
An Indian court on Saturday decided that Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal will remain in India’s financial crime agency’s custody until Sept. 11, according to two people familiar with the matter. Enforcement Directorate, which investigates financial crimes in India, had arrested Goyal late on Friday night.
Delhi’s Sultanpuri underpass to open for public from September 4
The Sultanpuri underpass project in Delhi, work on which had begun in 2010, has been completed and it will be opened for the public on September 4, reports said.
Improved air connectivity will open distant destinations to tourists: Himachal CM
To increase the footfall of tourists and achieve the target of tourist arrivals to around five crores annually, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stressed strengthening the air connectivity and said that 16 heliports were being constructed in all the district headquarters including tribal and far-flung areas in a phased manner to facilitate the tourists to access unexplored destinations in no time.
Haryana minister Anil Vij orders SIT probe against travel agent for “duping man of Rs 40 lakh”
Haryana Home and Health Minister Anil Vij has redressed the grievances of the people in Ambala and gave directions to the concerned officers to take action on various cases. Vij directed the Sonipat Police Commissioner to investigate and take immediate action on a complaint of a man living in the Housing Board of Ambala Cantonment alleging that he was duped of Rs 40 lakh in the name of sending his son to America. He alleged that the agent told them that he sends youth abroad and works in an airline.
Gold worth Rs 2.73 cr seized at Delhi Airport; 2 held
Air Customs at personnel at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport has seized gold worth Rs 2.73 crores and arrested one Russian and a Tajik national in this case, reports saidd. According to the statement, the seized gold weighed 5,488 grams. The passengers had arrived from Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
PM Modi to attend ASEAN, East Asia Summit meetings in Indonesia next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Indonesia for a two-day visit to attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS) on September 6-7, the External Affairs Ministry said. PM Modi will be in Jakarta at the invitation of the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo.
Wanted gangster from Salman Tyagi gang held in Delhi
Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested a member of the notorious Salman Tyagi-Saddam Gauri gang who had been absconding for more than four years in MCOC Act registered against him and his associates, reports said.
Uday Kotak resigns as CEO, shares his letter
Uday Kotak, Founder & MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, steps down as CEO, shares a post and his letter on ‘X’, formerly known as twitter. (READ MORE)
Delhi should have robust infra for hosting grand events like G20 in a week’s notice: LG Saxena
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has said the national capital’s infrastructure should be such that grand events like the G20 Summit can be hosted in a week’s notice, and stressed that a lot of work was carried out in this regard in the last two months.
PM Modi congratulates on successful launch of Aditya L1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates the scientists and engineers at ISRO for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1.
ASI may seek more time from court on Gynavapi survey report, say lawyers representing Hindu litigants
With the timeline of four weeks granted to the Archaeological Survey of India by a Varanasi court to complete its survey in the Gyanvapi complex ending on Saturday, lawyers representing Hindu litigants said that ASI may seek more time from the court and may submit a preliminary report. Sudhir Tripathi, an advocate representing the Hindu side, said they think the survey is not completed yet.
Arvind Kejriwal to announce poll guarantees
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will announce poll guarantees for the people of Rajasthan at an event in Jaipur on September 4. At the event, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will also be present with him. On September 3, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann will administer the oath to the office bearers of the AAP in Bhiwani, Haryana.
ISRO launches Aditya L1
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches India’s first solar mission, AdityaL1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Aditya L1 is carrying seven different payloads to have a detailed study of the Sun. (ANI)
ED arrests Jet Airways foundera Naresh Goyal
Jet Airways founder chairman Naresh Goyal was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday in relation to a money laundering case, reports said.
Pakistan caretaker PM calls inflated electricity bills “non-issue”
Pakistan Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul-Haq-Kakar called the matter of inflated electricity bills, which have led to the countrywide protests, a “non-issue”, reports said.
India vs Pakistan: Skies clear in Pallekele, Toss expected on time
According to weather.com at 9:09 AM IST, there are fewer changes of rain on Saturday, however, the weather will be cloudy but there is no sign of rainfall. The sky is predicted to be 64 per cent covered with clouds but there is only a 15-19 per cent forecast predicted of a drizzle.
Aditya L1 Launch LIVE Updates: Nearly two more hours to go
Aditya-L1, India’s inaugural solar space observatory, is set to embark on its mission aboard the PSLV-C57. The launch for this sun mission is slated for Saturday at 1150 IST, originating from the launch pad located in Sriharikota. All necessary launch rehearsal and vehicle internal checks have been successfully executed. The observatory is equipped with seven distinct payloads to facilitate an extensive examination of the sun. Among these payloads, four are designed to observe solar light, while the remaining three are dedicated to measuring in-situ parameters related to plasma and magnetic fields.
Biden to visit India for G20 Summit
The G-20 Summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on September 9 and 10. However, the delegates will also visit Rajghat, National Gallery of Modern Art and Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa during the summit. Biden has said he hopes Xi Jinping will attend the G20 leaders summit in India next week, following reports the Chinese president will skip the meeting.
Delhi Police holds full dress rehearsals; traffic to be affected
Delhi Police on Saturday held full dress rehearsals for the G20 Summit, escorting carcades from different parts of the national capital towards the New Delhi district, officials said. The timings for the rehearsal are 8.30 am to 12 pm, 4.30 pm to 6 pm, and 7 pm to 11 pm. The commuters have been advised to use metro services as traffic is likely to be affected.
