Latest news today (September 8): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Fire breaks out in Mumbai chawl, two injured
Two persons were injured when a fire broke out in Mumbai’s Kherwadi Bandra East chawl due to gas leakage, reports said. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), incident occured in the evening and the fire has been doused. “Fire started in chawl due to gas leakage. Two persons were injured and have been sent to a private hospital,” an official said. Further details are awaited.
Reliance Industries Limited contributes Rs 25 cr to Uttarakhand CM’s relief fund
Reliance Industries Limited has contributed an amount of Rs 25 crore to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in view of the destruction caused by heavy rainfall, floods and landslides in the state. On behalf of Reliance Industries Limited Director Anant Ambani, Reliance Industries Limited Executive Assistant Tanay Dwivedi and Chief Minister’s Advisor Shri BD Singh handed over the amount for the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Indian defence exports reach Rs 16,000 crore mark
Looking to expand the Make in India in defence sector, India’s defence exports have skyrocketed to an all-time high, touching nearly the Rs 16,000 cr mark in FY 2022-23, reports said. With a 23-fold increase in exports, Indian design and development capabilities are reaching over 85 countries, the Defence Ministry announced.
Tata AIA Ranks No. 5 Globally and No. 1 in India for the Most Number of Top Quality MDRT Advisors
Tata AIA Life Insurance (Tata AIA), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, has been ranked among the Top 5 Insurers in the world for the highest number of MDRT qualified Advisors. The Company recorded 1,978 Advisors qualifying for the coveted MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) league as on July 1, 2023. MDRT qualified Advisors are considered the best in the industry, given their level of knowledge and expertise in the field of life insurance. They are thus best equipped to offer the right advice to consumers and enable them to meet their life stage needs.
Himachal CM condoles deaths of three persons in Chamba accident
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed sorrow over a tragic accident in Jhulada village, Chamba district, where three people lost their lives. He offered condolences, prayed for the departed, and extended financial aid to their families, including the injured. The Chief Minister also instructed authorities to ensure the injured receive top-notch medical care.
“Victory of INDIA bloc”: Akhilesh Yadav after SP candidate nears win in Ghosi bypoll
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav congratulated his party candidate Sudhakar Singh, who is leading in Ghosi Assembly bypolls by a huge margin, saying that this is a “victory” of the INDIA bloc and that it will continue in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India, the Samajwadi Party candidate is leading by over 30,000 votes and has garnered over 88,000 votes, in the latest trends. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dara Singh Chauhan, who is trailing, has received only 38.67 per cent vote share.
Khattar announces development of 100 acre-industrial area in Hisar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced the development of an industrial area spanning 100 acres of land under the PADMA scheme in Khanpur village, Hisar. This initiative aims to stimulate micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) units in Khanpur and its neighbouring villages, thereby creating employment opportunities. Under this scheme, the Khanpur village Panchayat will propose to allocate 100 acres of land, reports said.
Guangzhou-bound Emirates flight diverted to Delhi due to medical emergency
An Emirates flight from Dubai to Guangzhou was diverted to Delhi on Friday due to a medical emergency, according to a source. Specific details could not be immediately ascertained. The source in the know said the flight EK 362 landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital at around 1605 hours on Friday. (PTI)
Finnish govt survives no-confidence vote over racism scandal
Finland’s government survived on Friday a no-confidence vote in parliament called by the opposition over a racism scandal that has rocked the ruling coalition since it took office in June, an official tally showed. Within days of assuming power in June, the four-party, right-wing government was in turmoil after Finnish media revealed that several ministers of the far-right Finns Party had posted statements in the past that critics deemed to be racist. (Reuters)
‘Jailer’ actor G Marimuthu passes away due to cardiac arrest
Renowned director-actor G Marimuthu passed away on Friday due to cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Chennai. He died of cardiac arrest today around 8:30 am at a private hospital in the city. Marimuthu collapsed while dubbing his voice for a television serial. Then, he was rushed o a private hospital in Vadapalani, where he was declared dead.
German Company Samson Controls Private Ltd. embarks on ambitious expansion plan in India as part of Atma-nirbhar Bharat initiative
In a momentous ceremony held at their Ranjangaon factory premises, German company Samson Controls Pvt. Ltd. celebrated the ground-breaking of their new facility. The company is one of the biggest manufacturers of all kinds of valves, smart positioners, and artificial intelligence-supported smart valves & systems.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr Dominic Deller, CFO and Member of the Executive Board at Samson AG, Germany, and Atul Raje, Managing Director of Samson India. Samson India also manufactures cryogenic and specialty valves for LNG projects.
Himachal Pradesh: Kinnaur district cut off from Shimla following major landslide
Kinnaur district has been cut off from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, following a major landslide at Negulsari on National Highway 5 on Thursday night, officials said. However, no casualty was reported as vehicular traffic was stopped on the road late on Thursday evening. A stretch of about 150-300 metre of the NH has been badly damaged, K L Suman, executive engineer, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), said, adding that it is not even possible to cross the stretch on foot. A large number of vehicles, including apple-laden trucks coming from Kinnaur, are stranded on the road. The apple growers are worried as their produce will rot if the road is not opened soon. (PTI)
India’s military studying options for any China war on Taiwan: Bloomberg
India is studying possible responses to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan following discreet inquiries from the US on how the South Asian nation could contribute in the event of a war, according to senior Indian government officials. About six weeks ago, Defense Chief General Anil Chauhan — India’s top military commander — commissioned a study to examine the wider impact of any war over the island that also involves the US and its allies, and what action India could take in response, according to two senior Indian officials, who asked not to be named since discussions are private. The order came after the US raised the issue in several different forums, they said. (Bloomberg)
Man held for flight attendant’s murder found hanging in Mumbai police’s custody
A 40-year-old man, who was arrested for allegedly killing flight attendant Rupal Ogrey, was found hanging in the Mumbai police’s custody in the early hours of Friday, an official said. The accused, Vikram Athwal, was found hanging using a pair of pants as a noose inside the toilet of Andheri police station, he said. It is a suspected case of suicide, the police official added. (PTI)
Hong Kong receives record rains since 1884
Hong Kong on Friday closed schools and halted trading on the stock exchange as torrential rain lashed the city overnight, flooding streets in parts of the city as well as an underground subway station. Heavy rains poured down on the city from Thursday night, with the government warning that the weather would last till noon Friday. The Hong Kong Observatory said it recorded 158.1 mm (6.2 inches) of rain in the hour between 11 pm on Thursday and midnight, the highest recording since records began in 1884. (AP)
Nikki Haley only Republican presidential aspirant who can defeat Prez Biden, says CNN poll
Indian American Nikki Haley is the only Republican presidential aspirant who can defeat President Joe Biden in the November 2024 polls, a CNN poll has revealed. More than half a dozen Republican leaders, including two Indian Americans – Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy — are seeking to be the party’s presidential nominee. The race is currently being led by former president Donald Trump who is far ahead of others. (PTI)
Ten workers killed in gas accident in China’s Inner Mongolia region
Ten people were killed and three others were injured in a gas accident at a workshop in Ordos in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) said on Friday, citing local authorities. A burst of high-pressure gas on Thursday afternoon killed 8 workers at the shop owned by Ordos Yiding Eco-Agriculture Development, CCTV reported. (Reuters)
China’s Huawei launches Mate 60 Pro+ smartphone for presale
China’s Huawei Technologies on Friday started presales for its Mate 60 Pro+ smartphone, adding a new version to a series that has captured global attention for revealing the Chinese tech firm’s success in beating back against US sanctions. With no prior advertising, as it did for the launch of the Mate 60 Pro smartphone last week, the company announced on its official online store that it would start taking orders for the phone from 10:08 a.m. (0208 GMT) with delivery by Oct. 9. (Reuters)
Bypoll results today
The counting of votes for the seven assembly seats across six states that went to bypoll on last Tuesday is underway. The byelections verdict is perceived as the first round of battle between the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc vs BJP-led NDA ahead of the crucial Assembly polls in five states, which are likely to be announced sometime later this year. The seven seats include Ghosi in UP, Boxanagar and Dhanpur in Tripura, Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, Dhupguri in West Bengal, Puthuppally in Kerala, Dumri in Jharkhand. (LIVE UPDATES)
