The dollar rose on Friday after three straight days of losses, as investors took comfort in a US&nbsp;non-farm payrolls number which, while below the consensus forecast, was not as bad as the market initially feared.

The greenback hit session highs against the yen and euro following the jobs report, after trading lower for most of the session.

Data showed that US&nbsp;nonfarm payrolls increased by 136,000 jobs last month. August data was revised to show 168,000 jobs created instead of the previously reported 130,000 positions. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls would increase by 145,000 jobs in September.

The unemployment rate dropped to a near 50-year low of 3.5 per cent.

"Going into it and considering what we saw with the two ISM surveys, it could have been a lot worse. It's probably just right for the market and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/slower-us-job-growth-expected-but-enough-to-support-economy-247977">not as dire as many people expected</a>," said John Velis, global macro strategist, at BNY Mellon in New York.

"It doesn't mean that the economy and the jobs market are falling off a cliff. On the other hand, it's not strong enough that it's going to take out this additional Fed easing that has been priced into the curve the last few days."

A drop in US&nbsp;unemployment in September pushed traders of US&nbsp;short-term interest rate futures on Friday to pare bets the Federal Reserve will cut rates at both of its two upcoming meetings.

The jobs data was a big relief to dollar bulls after two weak reports that heightened US&nbsp;recession fears.

On Thursday, a survey from the US&nbsp;Institute for Supply Management (ISM) showed its non-manufacturing activity index falling to 52.6 in September, the lowest since August 2016 and down from 56.4 in August.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/dollar-pinned-down-after-poor-us-manufacturing-data-pound-slips-253220">non-manufacturing data</a> came on the heels of ISM's survey on Tuesday on manufacturing that showed activity plunging to more than 10-year lows.

In morning trading, the dollar index &nbsp;was up 0.1 per cent&nbsp;at 98.933, rising slightly against the yen to 106.98 yen &lt;JPY=&gt;.

The euro was modestly higher though versus the dollar at $1.0973.&nbsp;

Elsewhere, the Australian dollar&nbsp;and the New Zealand dollar were off their highs after the US&nbsp;report.

The dollar rose on Friday after three straight days of losses, as investors took comfort in a US non-farm payrolls number which, while below the consensus forecast, was not as bad as the market initially feared.

The dollar rose on Friday after three straight days of losses, as investors took comfort in a US non-farm payrolls number which, while below the consensus forecast, was not as bad as the market initially feared. The greenback hit session highs against the yen and euro following the jobs report, after trading lower for most of the session. Data showed that US nonfarm payrolls increased by 136,000 jobs last month. August data was revised to show 168,000 jobs created instead of the previously reported 130,000 positions. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls would increase by 145,000 jobs in September. The unemployment rate dropped to a near 50-year low of 3.5 per cent. "Going into it and considering what we saw with the two ISM surveys, it could have been a lot worse. It's probably just right for the market and not as dire as many people expected," said John Velis, global macro strategist, at BNY Mellon in New York. "It doesn't mean that the economy and the jobs market are falling off a cliff. On the other hand, it's not strong enough that it's going to take out this additional Fed easing that has been priced into the curve the last few days." A drop in US unemployment in September pushed traders of US short-term interest rate futures on Friday to pare bets the Federal Reserve will cut rates at both of its two upcoming meetings. The jobs data was a big relief to dollar bulls after two weak reports that heightened US recession fears. On Thursday, a survey from the US Institute for Supply Management (ISM) showed its non-manufacturing activity index falling to 52.6 in September, the lowest since August 2016 and down from 56.4 in August. The non-manufacturing data came on the heels of ISM's survey on Tuesday on manufacturing that showed activity plunging to more than 10-year lows. In morning trading, the dollar index was up 0.1 per cent at 98.933, rising slightly against the yen to 106.98 yen <JPY=>. The euro was modestly higher though versus the dollar at $1.0973. Elsewhere, the Australian dollar and the New Zealand dollar were off their highs after the US report.

Dollar rises after US jobs come out better than worst expectations

Oil prices rose on Friday, although remained on track for a second consecutive weekly loss, as an increase in US&nbsp;jobs eased financial market concerns that the slowing economy was on the brink of a recession amid lingering trade tensions.

Benchmark Brent crude rose 94 cents, or 1.6 per cent, to $58.65 a barrel by 1319 GMT. US&nbsp;West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 68 cents, or 1.3 per cent, to $53.13.

However, Brent was down 5.2 per cent on the week, its lowest since mid-August, and US&nbsp;crude lost 5 per cent&nbsp;on the week, marking its biggest weekly loss since July.

"Both are on track for hefty weekly losses and it will take a brave man to bet against the bearish side," said Stephen Brennock of oil broker PVM.

"As things stand, demand and supply-side developments are anything but supportive and there can be no happy ending for those of a bullish disposition."

US&nbsp;job growth increased moderately in September, with the unemployment rate dropping to near a 50-year low of 3.5 per cent.

The report, however, came on the heels of a string of weak economic reports, including a plunge in manufacturing activity to more than a 10-year low in September and a sharp slowdown in services industry growth to levels last seen in 2016.

"The crisis in the manufacturing sector now appears to be spilling over to the previously robust services sector. This is not good news for oil demand. After all, this also reduces the demand for transport," said Carsten Fritsch, senior commodity analyst at Commerzbank.

On the supply side, Saudi Arabia's energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, said on Thursday the world's top crude oil exporter had <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-restores-full-oil-output-after-attacks-focused-on-aramco-ipo-253556">fully restored oil output</a> after attacks on its facilities last month knocked out more than 5 per cent&nbsp;of global oil supply.

"That Saudi restored its production back to original capacity sooner than expected means investors had to price out raised supply risks at a faster clip than would have otherwise been the case," said Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst at futures brokerage Forex.com.

Razaqzada that weak economic data, particularly from the US&nbsp;manufacturing sector, also raised fears for oil demand, "but now that some of these factors have been priced in, oil prices may fall less sharply going forward or at best start to form a base".

France said Iran and the United States have one month to get to the negotiating table, suggesting that Tehran's plan to increase its nuclear activities in November would spark renewed tension in the region.

Oil prices rose on Friday, although remained on track for a second consecutive weekly loss, as an increase in US jobs eased financial market concerns that the slowing economy was on the brink of a recession amid lingering trade tensions.

Oil prices rose on Friday, although remained on track for a second consecutive weekly loss, as an increase in US jobs eased financial market concerns that the slowing economy was on the brink of a recession amid lingering trade tensions. Benchmark Brent crude rose 94 cents, or 1.6 per cent, to $58.65 a barrel by 1319 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 68 cents, or 1.3 per cent, to $53.13. However, Brent was down 5.2 per cent on the week, its lowest since mid-August, and US crude lost 5 per cent on the week, marking its biggest weekly loss since July. "Both are on track for hefty weekly losses and it will take a brave man to bet against the bearish side," said Stephen Brennock of oil broker PVM. "As things stand, demand and supply-side developments are anything but supportive and there can be no happy ending for those of a bullish disposition." US job growth increased moderately in September, with the unemployment rate dropping to near a 50-year low of 3.5 per cent. The report, however, came on the heels of a string of weak economic reports, including a plunge in manufacturing activity to more than a 10-year low in September and a sharp slowdown in services industry growth to levels last seen in 2016. "The crisis in the manufacturing sector now appears to be spilling over to the previously robust services sector. This is not good news for oil demand. After all, this also reduces the demand for transport," said Carsten Fritsch, senior commodity analyst at Commerzbank. On the supply side, Saudi Arabia's energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, said on Thursday the world's top crude oil exporter had fully restored oil output after attacks on its facilities last month knocked out more than 5 per cent of global oil supply. "That Saudi restored its production back to original capacity sooner than expected means investors had to price out raised supply risks at a faster clip than would have otherwise been the case," said Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst at futures brokerage Forex.com. Razaqzada that weak economic data, particularly from the US manufacturing sector, also raised fears for oil demand, "but now that some of these factors have been priced in, oil prices may fall less sharply going forward or at best start to form a base". France said Iran and the United States have one month to get to the negotiating table, suggesting that Tehran's plan to increase its nuclear activities in November would spark renewed tension in the region.

Oil rises on fall in US unemployment rate

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/railways-vital-to-achieve-pms-vision-of-5-trillion-economy-shah-253524">Union Home Minister Amit Shah</a> on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the current status of border security and measures to be taken to strengthen it further.&nbsp;

The meeting was attended by Home Secretary, Secretary (Border Management), Special Secretary (Internal Security) and Directors General of Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Assam Rifles, along with other senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

According to the ministry, the home minister stressed on government's policy of 'Zero Tolerance' towards terrorism, insurgency, corruption as well as smuggling of weapons, narcotics and cattle.&nbsp;

"He directed the senior officers to take stringent measures against these practices. The Home Minister also directed the DGs to identify all issues affecting border security and submit a detailed action plan to the ministry in this regard," a government press statement said.

Shah also asked all DGs to ensure the best facilities for housing, health and training are available to the security personnel who are posted on the border.

"We must keep in mind that 130 crore countrymen are safe because of this security personnel on the border," Amit Shah said.&nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the current status of border security and measures to be taken to strengthen it further.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the current status of border security and measures to be taken to strengthen it further. The meeting was attended by Home Secretary, Secretary (Border Management), Special Secretary (Internal Security) and Directors General of Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Assam Rifles, along with other senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the ministry, the home minister stressed on government's policy of 'Zero Tolerance' towards terrorism, insurgency, corruption as well as smuggling of weapons, narcotics and cattle. "He directed the senior officers to take stringent measures against these practices. The Home Minister also directed the DGs to identify all issues affecting border security and submit a detailed action plan to the ministry in this regard," a government press statement said. Shah also asked all DGs to ensure the best facilities for housing, health and training are available to the security personnel who are posted on the border. "We must keep in mind that 130 crore countrymen are safe because of this security personnel on the border," Amit Shah said.

Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review current status of border security

The Indian Air Force on Friday showed the story of Balakot airstrikes on a terror camp in Pakistan in a promotional video at the annual Air Force Day press conference which was addressed by Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria.

The video showed the story of airstrikes which IAF carried out on Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot, Pakistan on February 26, earlier this year.

Releasing the video, Air Chief Marshal Bhaduria said that the footage in the promotional video was not actually from Mirage fighter jets that launched an airstrike on the terror launch pad in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The airstrike was carried out on February 26 days after a terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu Kashmir's Pulwama which killed 40 personnel. JeM had taken responsibility for the terror attack.

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The video also talks about the IAF foiling attempt by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to carry out an attack on Indian military installations the next day.

The video has visuals of IAF pilots running out to their fighter jets and taking off and zoom in of potential targets.

In the aerial skirmish that followed PAF's failed attack, an F-16 of Pakistan was shot down by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of IAF who was piloting a MiG-21 aircraft.

The IAF chief said in his opening remarks that IAF successfully struck terrorist camps located at Balakot on February 26 this year.

"The next day IAF successfully thwarted Pakistan Air Force's attempts to attack our military establishments. In the aerial engagement that followed we shot down a PAF F-16 fighter aircraft and lost a MiG-21."

The Indian Air Force on Friday showed the story of Balakot airstrikes on a terror camp in Pakistan in a promotional video at the annual Air Force Day press conference which was addressed by Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria.

The Indian Air Force on Friday showed the story of Balakot airstrikes on a terror camp in Pakistan in a promotional video at the annual Air Force Day press conference which was addressed by Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria. The video showed the story of airstrikes which IAF carried out on Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot, Pakistan on February 26, earlier this year. Releasing the video, Air Chief Marshal Bhaduria said that the footage in the promotional video was not actually from Mirage fighter jets that launched an airstrike on the terror launch pad in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The airstrike was carried out on February 26 days after a terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu Kashmir's Pulwama which killed 40 personnel. JeM had taken responsibility for the terror attack. The video also talks about the IAF foiling attempt by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to carry out an attack on Indian military installations the next day. The video has visuals of IAF pilots running out to their fighter jets and taking off and zoom in of potential targets. In the aerial skirmish that followed PAF's failed attack, an F-16 of Pakistan was shot down by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of IAF who was piloting a MiG-21 aircraft. The IAF chief said in his opening remarks that IAF successfully struck terrorist camps located at Balakot on February 26 this year. "The next day IAF successfully thwarted Pakistan Air Force's attempts to attack our military establishments. In the aerial engagement that followed we shot down a PAF F-16 fighter aircraft and lost a MiG-21."

Indian Air Force releases promotional video on Balakot airstrike

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath called on Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/economic-woes-pm-narendra-modi-should-continue-to-focus-on-clarity-and-stability-in-policymaking-253452">Narendra Modi</a> here on Friday and sought centres help in the backdrop of "estimated loss amounting to worth Rs 16000 crores" due to incessant rain lashing the state.

"I discussed with Prime Minister about the excessive rainfall in the state due to which loss worth approximately Rs 16,000 crore is incurred," said Kamal Nath.

"Farmers have been badly hit and their crops have been lost, roads are damaged, there is a loss to buildings and other infrastructure," added Kamal Nath.

"The production of soya-bean, corn and cotton will be drastically reduced. He assured that he will think over it," he added.

Kamal Nath also said that he has been assured by the Prime Minister of a survey to be conducted for estimating the loses.

"He said that a survey would be conducted again to estimate the losses. The rains never stopped. We have also submitted the report of our survey," he said.

Heavy rainfall and flood have lashed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-meteorological-department-predicts-heavy-rainfall-over-east-rajasthan-west-madhya-pradesh-252965">Madhya Pradesh</a> this year causing widespread damage to crops and taking a toll on human lives.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Friday and sought centres help in the backdrop of "estimated loss amounting to worth Rs 16000 crores" due to incessant rain lashing the state.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Friday and sought centres help in the backdrop of "estimated loss amounting to worth Rs 16000 crores" due to incessant rain lashing the state. "I discussed with Prime Minister about the excessive rainfall in the state due to which loss worth approximately Rs 16,000 crore is incurred," said Kamal Nath. "Farmers have been badly hit and their crops have been lost, roads are damaged, there is a loss to buildings and other infrastructure," added Kamal Nath. "The production of soya-bean, corn and cotton will be drastically reduced. He assured that he will think over it," he added. Kamal Nath also said that he has been assured by the Prime Minister of a survey to be conducted for estimating the loses. "He said that a survey would be conducted again to estimate the losses. The rains never stopped. We have also submitted the report of our survey," he said. Heavy rainfall and flood have lashed Madhya Pradesh this year causing widespread damage to crops and taking a toll on human lives.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath calls on PM Modi, seeks centres help for flood and rain relief

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-partially-sets-aside-its-2018-order-allows-centres-review-petition-against-dilution-of-scst-act-253040">Supreme Court</a> on Friday said that no hearing would take place tomorrow in Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid land (Title) dispute case.

The top court also announced that it will hear the case till 4 in the evening, instead of 5 pm.

The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi said, "We would not sit and hear the matter (Ram Janmabhoomi and Babri Masjid land dispute case) on Saturday. We will also hear the case today till 4 pm."

The lawyers fighting the case were speculating that there would be another hearing on Saturday, as the apex court has announced to conclude the hearing in case by October 18.

It is likely that the apex court would pronounce the judgment before November 17, the date on which the CJI is slated to retire.

Notably, the apex court since August this year is hearing the case every day.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Friday said that no hearing would take place tomorrow in Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid land (Title) dispute case. The top court also announced that it will hear the case till 4 in the evening, instead of 5 pm.

The Supreme Court on Friday said that no hearing would take place tomorrow in Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid land (Title) dispute case. The top court also announced that it will hear the case till 4 in the evening, instead of 5 pm. The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi said, "We would not sit and hear the matter (Ram Janmabhoomi and Babri Masjid land dispute case) on Saturday. We will also hear the case today till 4 pm." The lawyers fighting the case were speculating that there would be another hearing on Saturday, as the apex court has announced to conclude the hearing in case by October 18. It is likely that the apex court would pronounce the judgment before November 17, the date on which the CJI is slated to retire. Notably, the apex court since August this year is hearing the case every day.

No hearing on Ram Janmabhoomi Babri Masjid case tomorrow: Supreme Court

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday filed his nomination for Janata Dal-United (JDU) national president's post.

According to top party sources, on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-bjp-president-accuses-nitish-kumar-of-negligence-as-flood-death-toll-rises-to-42-253203">Nitish</a>'s behalf, his representative JDU MLC Sanjay Gandhi submitted nomination papers to party's national election officer Anil Hegde here.

Sources said that Kumar will be elected unopposed for the 'second time' to the post of JDU president.

In wake of the flood situation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-death-toll-due-to-floods-rises-to-73-as-water-starts-to-recede-253405">Bihar</a>, Kumar did not go to Delhi to submit nomination papers, so his representatives have submitted nomination papers to the national election officer.

Today was the last day for submitting nomination papers for the top party post, which will be scrutinized on Saturday.

October 6 is the last day for withdrawal of nomination and the results will be announced on October 19.&nbsp;

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday filed his nomination for Janata Dal-United (JDU) national president's post. According to top party sources, on Nitish's behalf, his representative JDU MLC Sanjay Gandhi submitted nomination papers to party's national election officer Anil Hegde here.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday filed his nomination for Janata Dal-United (JDU) national president's post. According to top party sources, on Nitish's behalf, his representative JDU MLC Sanjay Gandhi submitted nomination papers to party's national election officer Anil Hegde here. Sources said that Kumar will be elected unopposed for the 'second time' to the post of JDU president. In wake of the flood situation in Bihar, Kumar did not go to Delhi to submit nomination papers, so his representatives have submitted nomination papers to the national election officer. Today was the last day for submitting nomination papers for the top party post, which will be scrutinized on Saturday. October 6 is the last day for withdrawal of nomination and the results will be announced on October 19.

Nitish Kumar files nomination for Janata Dal (United) national president's post

The interest rate cut by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) failed to boost market sentiment on Friday as equity benchmarks fell after the central bank also lowered its forecast of GDP growth rate to 6.1 per cent for the current financial year.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 434 points or 1.14 per cent lower at 37,673, while the Nifty 50 was down by 139 points or 1.23 per cent to 11,175.

The RBI cut repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent, bringing the cumulative reduction in interest rate of 135 basis points for this calendar year.

However, it also lowered the GDP growth forecast to 6.1 per cent for FY20 from 6.9 per cent earlier.

With the latest central bank move, investors appeared unsure if it is sufficient to support the flagging consumer demand amid slowing economic output, rising unemployment rate and low business confidence.

Except for IT, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red. Nifty Bank fell by 2.4 per cent, financial service by 1.9 per cent, FMCG by 1.5 per cent and metal by 1.2 per cent.

Among stocks, Grasim tumbled by 4.2 per cent, UltraTech Cements by 4 per cent, JSW Steel by 3.8 per cent and Titan by 3.4 per cent. The other prominent losers included private lenders like Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank besides Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Tata Motors.

But IT majors like Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies showed marginal gains. The other gainers were ONGC, GAIL, NTPC, IndusInd Bank and Hero MotoCorp.

Meanwhile, Asian stocks were mixed before a key US job report. MSCI's broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan rose marginally while Japan's Nikkei stock index was up by 0.32 per cent.

Hong Kong shares were down by 1.11 per cent with fragile sentiment as the territory's government mulls emergency laws to contain months of often violent protest against China's rule of the former British colony.

South Korean Kospi and Shanghai composite too were in the red.

The interest rate cut by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) failed to boost market sentiment on Friday as equity benchmarks fell after the central bank also lowered its forecast of GDP growth rate to 6.

The interest rate cut by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) failed to boost market sentiment on Friday as equity benchmarks fell after the central bank also lowered its forecast of GDP growth rate to 6.1 per cent for the current financial year. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 434 points or 1.14 per cent lower at 37,673, while the Nifty 50 was down by 139 points or 1.23 per cent to 11,175. The RBI cut repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent, bringing the cumulative reduction in interest rate of 135 basis points for this calendar year. However, it also lowered the GDP growth forecast to 6.1 per cent for FY20 from 6.9 per cent earlier. With the latest central bank move, investors appeared unsure if it is sufficient to support the flagging consumer demand amid slowing economic output, rising unemployment rate and low business confidence. Except for IT, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red. Nifty Bank fell by 2.4 per cent, financial service by 1.9 per cent, FMCG by 1.5 per cent and metal by 1.2 per cent. Among stocks, Grasim tumbled by 4.2 per cent, UltraTech Cements by 4 per cent, JSW Steel by 3.8 per cent and Titan by 3.4 per cent. The other prominent losers included private lenders like Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank besides Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Tata Motors. But IT majors like Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies showed marginal gains. The other gainers were ONGC, GAIL, NTPC, IndusInd Bank and Hero MotoCorp. Meanwhile, Asian stocks were mixed before a key US job report. MSCI's broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan rose marginally while Japan's Nikkei stock index was up by 0.32 per cent. Hong Kong shares were down by 1.11 per cent with fragile sentiment as the territory's government mulls emergency laws to contain months of often violent protest against China's rule of the former British colony. South Korean Kospi and Shanghai composite too were in the red.

Sensex drops 434 points after RBI cuts repo rate and GDP forecast

Clad in a bright yellow saree, recording a video of herself to share with her countess social media followers - this is how TikTok star Sonali Phogat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Adampur, set out to file nomination for the assembly polls.

Her celebrity status on the video app catapulted her into an election candidate for the ruling party. Phogat on Friday asserted that she will win, despite being fielded against Congress strongman Kuldeep Bishnoi - third time sitting legislator from the seat and son of three-time Haryana chief minister, late Bhajan Lal.

"My party, BJP, gives me the strength and the backing needed. I do not have to be dependent on anyone else. I have been connected with the party for the past 12 years and that is why I have been given the ticket from Adampur," she told reporters.

Enroute filing nominations, Phogat said that the support of the party leaders and her fans will ensure her win.

"Today I am going to file nomination papers for my candidature from the Adampur seat, our Lok Sabha MP Vijendra Choudhary, UP Minister Choudary Bhupinder Singh and district chief, along with the former candidate from the Adampur Vidhan Sabha seat, the voters from my region and my fans will come in large numbers to support me," Phogat said.

It remains to be seen whether the social media star will be able to reap benefits for the BJP in the Jat-dominated Adampur seat.

Elections for the 90 member Assembly seat of Haryana will be conducted on October 21, along with Maharashtra, and the results will be declared on October 24.

Clad in a bright yellow saree, recording a video of herself to share with her countess social media followers - this is how TikTok star Sonali Phogat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Adampur, set out to file nomination for the assembly polls.

Clad in a bright yellow saree, recording a video of herself to share with her countess social media followers - this is how TikTok star Sonali Phogat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Adampur, set out to file nomination for the assembly polls. Her celebrity status on the video app catapulted her into an election candidate for the ruling party. Phogat on Friday asserted that she will win, despite being fielded against Congress strongman Kuldeep Bishnoi - third time sitting legislator from the seat and son of three-time Haryana chief minister, late Bhajan Lal. "My party, BJP, gives me the strength and the backing needed. I do not have to be dependent on anyone else. I have been connected with the party for the past 12 years and that is why I have been given the ticket from Adampur," she told reporters. Enroute filing nominations, Phogat said that the support of the party leaders and her fans will ensure her win. "Today I am going to file nomination papers for my candidature from the Adampur seat, our Lok Sabha MP Vijendra Choudhary, UP Minister Choudary Bhupinder Singh and district chief, along with the former candidate from the Adampur Vidhan Sabha seat, the voters from my region and my fans will come in large numbers to support me," Phogat said. It remains to be seen whether the social media star will be able to reap benefits for the BJP in the Jat-dominated Adampur seat. Elections for the 90 member Assembly seat of Haryana will be conducted on October 21, along with Maharashtra, and the results will be declared on October 24.

BJP fields TikTok star Sonali Phogat for upcoming Haryana polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Mauritius are diverse and vibrant democracies, which are committed to working for the prosperity of their people as well as for peace in the region and the world.

Prime Minister Modi, after jointly inaugurated two landmark projects in Mauritius with his island nation counterpart Pravind Jugnauth via video conference on Thursday, said: "These projects are the symbol of India's strong commitment to the development of Mauritius."

"We are proud that India has partnered with Mauritius in these and other projects of direct public interest. Last year, a joint project provided e-tablets to young children. The new Supreme Court building and one thousand social housing units are coming up rapidly," added Modi.

PM Modi and Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the Phase-1 of the Metro Express and a new ENT Hospital.

"This is a new chapter in our shared history, heritage and cooperation. These developments make the inauguration of the first phase of the Metro project an even more joyous occasion. The Metro will provide clean, efficient and time-saving transport. It will contribute to economic activities and tourism," said Modi.

Talking about the hospital, the Prime Minister said the project will contribute to quality healthcare. "The state-of-the-art ENT hospital will contribute to quality healthcare. It has an energy-efficient building and will offer paper-less services."

"Both these projects will serve the people of Mauritius. They are a symbol of India's strong commitment to the development of Mauritius," he added.

Modi also thanked the Mauritius government for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure as a founding member.

Jugnauth thanked India for the support and assistance and said the people of Mauritius will ever be grateful to India.

"Without India's support and assistance, we will never have progressed so quickly in implementing not only the metro express project but also projects such as new ENT Hospital that we relaunched a few moments ago," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Mauritius are diverse and vibrant democracies, which are committed to working for the prosperity of their people as well as for peace in the region and the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Mauritius are diverse and vibrant democracies, which are committed to working for the prosperity of their people as well as for peace in the region and the world. Prime Minister Modi, after jointly inaugurated two landmark projects in Mauritius with his island nation counterpart Pravind Jugnauth via video conference on Thursday, said: "These projects are the symbol of India's strong commitment to the development of Mauritius." "We are proud that India has partnered with Mauritius in these and other projects of direct public interest. Last year, a joint project provided e-tablets to young children. The new Supreme Court building and one thousand social housing units are coming up rapidly," added Modi. PM Modi and Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the Phase-1 of the Metro Express and a new ENT Hospital. "This is a new chapter in our shared history, heritage and cooperation. These developments make the inauguration of the first phase of the Metro project an even more joyous occasion. The Metro will provide clean, efficient and time-saving transport. It will contribute to economic activities and tourism," said Modi. Talking about the hospital, the Prime Minister said the project will contribute to quality healthcare. "The state-of-the-art ENT hospital will contribute to quality healthcare. It has an energy-efficient building and will offer paper-less services." "Both these projects will serve the people of Mauritius. They are a symbol of India's strong commitment to the development of Mauritius," he added. Modi also thanked the Mauritius government for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure as a founding member. Jugnauth thanked India for the support and assistance and said the people of Mauritius will ever be grateful to India. "Without India's support and assistance, we will never have progressed so quickly in implementing not only the metro express project but also projects such as new ENT Hospital that we relaunched a few moments ago," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates two landmark projects in Mauritius via video conference

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit France to receive Rafale fighter jets on October 8- The Air Force Day and Dussehra. Though the planes would officially be inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the Defence Minister's visit, they would start arriving in India only in May 2020 after re-fitment to Indian specifications and training of pilots and personnel.

During the visit, the Defence Minister may also fly in a Rafale plane but the programme is not yet confirmed, Defence sources told ANI.

After receiving the fighter jets, the Defence Minister will hold talks with the French government on further strengthening the military ties.

The Defence Minister will land in Bordeaux for officially receiving the plane on October 8 and then leave for Paris to hold talks on defence ties with his French counterparts on October 9, sources added.

From the IAF, newly appointed Vice Chief Air Marshal HS Arora is scheduled to accompany the Defence Minister for receiving the aircraft.

Earlier, the Air Chief was also supposed to travel along with the Minister but due to change in programme, he would now be busy with the Air Force Day celebrations in the national capital region.

Top French military brass as well as senior officials of the Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale, will also be present at the handing over ceremony.

The Indian planes have been equipped with a lot of India-specific enhancements, which have been fitted at a cost of around one billion euros.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit France to receive Rafale fighter jets on October 8- The Air Force Day and Dussehra. Though the planes would officially be inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the Defence Minister's visit, they would start arriving in India only in May 2020 after re-fitment to Indian specifications and training of pilots and personnel.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit France to receive Rafale fighter jets on October 8- The Air Force Day and Dussehra. Though the planes would officially be inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the Defence Minister's visit, they would start arriving in India only in May 2020 after re-fitment to Indian specifications and training of pilots and personnel. During the visit, the Defence Minister may also fly in a Rafale plane but the programme is not yet confirmed, Defence sources told ANI. After receiving the fighter jets, the Defence Minister will hold talks with the French government on further strengthening the military ties. The Defence Minister will land in Bordeaux for officially receiving the plane on October 8 and then leave for Paris to hold talks on defence ties with his French counterparts on October 9, sources added. From the IAF, newly appointed Vice Chief Air Marshal HS Arora is scheduled to accompany the Defence Minister for receiving the aircraft. Earlier, the Air Chief was also supposed to travel along with the Minister but due to change in programme, he would now be busy with the Air Force Day celebrations in the national capital region. Top French military brass as well as senior officials of the Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale, will also be present at the handing over ceremony. The Indian planes have been equipped with a lot of India-specific enhancements, which have been fitted at a cost of around one billion euros.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit France to receive Rafale jets on October 8

A Delhi court on Thursday allowed home-cooked food to be provided to senior Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-chidambaram-moves-application-seeking-home-cooked-food-in-tihar-jail-253058">P Chidambaram</a> in Tihar jail once in a day.

The court, however, clarified that this will not be treated as a precedent for other accused lodged in jails.

Citing health reasons, the leader had moved an application in the court seeking the same to be provided to him.

During the course of proceedings, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), said that they do not have any objection if the accused is given the home-cooked food.

The CBI had arrested him on August 21 following which he was sent to judicial custody in Tihar jail.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-delhi-court-dismisses-chidambarams-bail-plea-252831">court</a>&nbsp;on Thursday extended his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-delhi-court-extends-chidambarams-judicial-custody-till-october-17-253503">judicial custody till October 17</a>.

Senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal told the court that they will not argue on the CBI's application which sought the extension of their client's remand.

Chidambaram's friend, Bishop Ezra Sargunam,&nbsp;also attended the court proceedings and presented a book named "Christian and Contribution to Nation building" to him.&nbsp;

Earlier today, the former Finance Minister had moved a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court against the order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his regular bail petition in the case.

The High Court had dismissed the plea contending that he might influence the witnesses in the case.

Chidambaram is facing probe for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister.

While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-opposes-chidambarams-bail-plea-in-delhi-hc-citing-gravity-of-offence-250861">CBI</a>&nbsp;is probing the corruption allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into money laundering allegations against him in the case.

A Delhi court on Thursday allowed home-cooked food to be provided to senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in Tihar jail once in a day. The court, however, clarified that this will not be treated as a precedent for other accused lodged in jails.

A Delhi court on Thursday allowed home-cooked food to be provided to senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in Tihar jail once in a day. The court, however, clarified that this will not be treated as a precedent for other accused lodged in jails. Citing health reasons, the leader had moved an application in the court seeking the same to be provided to him. During the course of proceedings, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), said that they do not have any objection if the accused is given the home-cooked food. The CBI had arrested him on August 21 following which he was sent to judicial custody in Tihar jail. The court on Thursday extended his judicial custody till October 17. Senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal told the court that they will not argue on the CBI's application which sought the extension of their client's remand. Chidambaram's friend, Bishop Ezra Sargunam, also attended the court proceedings and presented a book named "Christian and Contribution to Nation building" to him. Earlier today, the former Finance Minister had moved a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court against the order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his regular bail petition in the case. The High Court had dismissed the plea contending that he might influence the witnesses in the case. Chidambaram is facing probe for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister. While CBI is probing the corruption allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into money laundering allegations against him in the case.

INX Media case: Delhi court allows home-cooked food to Chidambaram in Tihar jail

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