Twenty-nine people have been arrested since Friday night and Section 144 imposed was imposed by Mumbai Police at the Aarey Colony blocking all roads to it after protesters gathered to fight the Bombay High Court orders that allowed authorities to cut down over 2,500 trees for a Metro project.

The 29 people were arrested by Aarey police station since 11 pm last night under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for disturbing public order and obstructing government officials from performing their dutiesProtests erupted on Friday night at Aarey forest area after the Bombay High Court dismissed all petitions against the proposed cutting down of over 2,500 trees in Aarey Colony of Mumbai to make way for a Metro car shed and refused to declare the colony as a forest.

On Saturday morning, Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi was also detained by the local police for trying to enter Aarey Colony, which had been cordoned off for protestors.

She was seen outside the Samta Nagar Police station where she was taken by police.

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC imposed in the area near the metro-rail project site in Aarey forest.

The section is issued in urgent cases of security threats, of nuisance or apprehended danger of some event that has the potential to cause trouble or damage to human life or property.

This Section prohibits public gathering. Apart from the political leader, activist Saridun Bhujwala was also picked up by the police from Goreagon Highway located near the Aaarey Colony entry point.

Scores of locals including environmental activists have been opposing the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station.

They are demanding the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.Several politicians across parties have condemned the move to fell the trees.

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray tweeted, "A project that should be executed with pride, the Metro 3, @MumbaiMetro3 has to do it in the cover of the night, with shame, slyness and heavy cop cover. The project supposed to get Mumbai clean air, is hacking down a forest with a leopard, rusty-spotted cat and more."

The Congress also hit out at the Centre for the cutting down of trees.

"So much for being a crusader for the environment. PM Modi`s empty rhetoric on protecting nature was just a crowd-pleaser for global audiences, back home his govt`s actions are wildly different. #AareyForest," the Congress tweeted on its official account.

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Twenty-nine people have been arrested since Friday night and Section 144 imposed was imposed by Mumbai Police at the Aarey Colony blocking all roads to it after protesters gathered to fight the Bombay High Court orders that allowed authorities to cut down over 2,500 trees for a Metro project.

Twenty-nine people have been arrested since Friday night and Section 144 imposed was imposed by Mumbai Police at the Aarey Colony blocking all roads to it after protesters gathered to fight the Bombay High Court orders that allowed authorities to cut down over 2,500 trees for a Metro project. The 29 people were arrested by Aarey police station since 11 pm last night under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for disturbing public order and obstructing government officials from performing their dutiesProtests erupted on Friday night at Aarey forest area after the Bombay High Court dismissed all petitions against the proposed cutting down of over 2,500 trees in Aarey Colony of Mumbai to make way for a Metro car shed and refused to declare the colony as a forest. On Saturday morning, Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi was also detained by the local police for trying to enter Aarey Colony, which had been cordoned off for protestors. She was seen outside the Samta Nagar Police station where she was taken by police. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC imposed in the area near the metro-rail project site in Aarey forest. The section is issued in urgent cases of security threats, of nuisance or apprehended danger of some event that has the potential to cause trouble or damage to human life or property. This Section prohibits public gathering. Apart from the political leader, activist Saridun Bhujwala was also picked up by the police from Goreagon Highway located near the Aaarey Colony entry point. Scores of locals including environmental activists have been opposing the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station. They are demanding the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.Several politicians across parties have condemned the move to fell the trees. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray tweeted, "A project that should be executed with pride, the Metro 3, @MumbaiMetro3 has to do it in the cover of the night, with shame, slyness and heavy cop cover. The project supposed to get Mumbai clean air, is hacking down a forest with a leopard, rusty-spotted cat and more." The Congress also hit out at the Centre for the cutting down of trees. "So much for being a crusader for the environment. PM Modi`s empty rhetoric on protecting nature was just a crowd-pleaser for global audiences, back home his govt`s actions are wildly different. #AareyForest," the Congress tweeted on its official account.

Mumbai Aarey protests: 29 people arrested, Section 144 imposed

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday gave in-principle approval to the enhancement of monetary assistance to next of kin (NoK) of all categories of battle casualties from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 8 lakh.

The amount will be granted under the Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF).

Earlier, there was a provision of financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the battle casualties which are fatal, 60 per cent and above disability, battle casualties invalidated due to disability and Rs 1 lakh to disability less than 60 per cent.

This amount is dispersed in addition to liberalised family pension, financial assistance from Army Group Insurance, Army Welfare Fund and ex gratia amount.

"The ABCWF has been set up under Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (ESW), Ministry of Defence after a large number of people offered to provide monetary assistance to the families of battle casualties following an incident in February 2016 at Siachen, wherein 10 soldiers were buried in an avalanche. The ABCWF was instituted in July 2017 and was implemented retrospectively with effect from April 2016," a release issued by the ministry of defence stated.

The fund was created under the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890.

A bank account was also opened for the public to deposit money. This fund is in addition to the various existing schemes for the welfare of NoK and children of battle casualties in the form of additional ex gratia.

In addition to the above assistance, the already existing monetary grant includes ex-gratia (central) for various ranks ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 45 lakh and Army Group Insurance ranging from Rs 40 lakh to Rs 75 lakh.

Earlier, when he was Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh had launched 'Bharat ke Veer fund'&nbsp;to assist families of paramilitary personnel killed or injured in action. The fund became hugely popular within a short span of time and received widespread support from all quarters. 
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday gave in-principle approval to the enhancement of monetary assistance to next of kin (NoK) of all categories of battle casualties from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 8 lakh.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday gave in-principle approval to the enhancement of monetary assistance to next of kin (NoK) of all categories of battle casualties from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. The amount will be granted under the Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF). Earlier, there was a provision of financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the battle casualties which are fatal, 60 per cent and above disability, battle casualties invalidated due to disability and Rs 1 lakh to disability less than 60 per cent. This amount is dispersed in addition to liberalised family pension, financial assistance from Army Group Insurance, Army Welfare Fund and ex gratia amount. "The ABCWF has been set up under Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (ESW), Ministry of Defence after a large number of people offered to provide monetary assistance to the families of battle casualties following an incident in February 2016 at Siachen, wherein 10 soldiers were buried in an avalanche. The ABCWF was instituted in July 2017 and was implemented retrospectively with effect from April 2016," a release issued by the ministry of defence stated. The fund was created under the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890. A bank account was also opened for the public to deposit money. This fund is in addition to the various existing schemes for the welfare of NoK and children of battle casualties in the form of additional ex gratia. In addition to the above assistance, the already existing monetary grant includes ex-gratia (central) for various ranks ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 45 lakh and Army Group Insurance ranging from Rs 40 lakh to Rs 75 lakh. Earlier, when he was Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh had launched 'Bharat ke Veer fund' to assist families of paramilitary personnel killed or injured in action. The fund became hugely popular within a short span of time and received widespread support from all quarters.

Rajnath approves four-fold increment in monetary assistance to next of kin of battle casualties

The Delhi High Court slated the hearing on a fresh application filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking more time to probe charges against its officials Rakesh Asthana, Devender Kumar for October 9.

The CBI had on September 30 moved the court seeking time to complete the investigation into the corruption charges levelled against the duo.

The agency moved the court on the expiry of the four months extension granted to it to investigate the case.

According to the application, it sought the extension as there is an issue relating to the investigation in the foreign countries.

Justice Vibhu Bakhru will hear the matter on the next date of the hearing.

The agency has also submitted to the court a status report in a sealed cover containing all the development made in the investigation so far.

Prior to this, the CBI had filed a status report in March earlier this year mentioning the progress made in the investigation and sought further time from the court which was subsequently allowed.

Asthana and Devendra Kumar are being probed by the CBI for allegedly accepting the bribe in exchange for a clean chit to Hyderabad-based businessman Sathish Babu Sana.Asthana had also accused former CBI Director Alok Verma of trying to falsely implicate him in the case, following which the Centre sent both on leave last year.

Last week, CBI officer Satish Dagar, who was investigating the corruption case against Asthana, applied for voluntary retirement.&nbsp; 
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The Delhi High Court slated the hearing on a fresh application filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking more time to probe charges against its officials Rakesh Asthana, Devender Kumar for October 9.

The Delhi High Court slated the hearing on a fresh application filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking more time to probe charges against its officials Rakesh Asthana, Devender Kumar for October 9. The CBI had on September 30 moved the court seeking time to complete the investigation into the corruption charges levelled against the duo. The agency moved the court on the expiry of the four months extension granted to it to investigate the case. According to the application, it sought the extension as there is an issue relating to the investigation in the foreign countries. Justice Vibhu Bakhru will hear the matter on the next date of the hearing. The agency has also submitted to the court a status report in a sealed cover containing all the development made in the investigation so far. Prior to this, the CBI had filed a status report in March earlier this year mentioning the progress made in the investigation and sought further time from the court which was subsequently allowed. Asthana and Devendra Kumar are being probed by the CBI for allegedly accepting the bribe in exchange for a clean chit to Hyderabad-based businessman Sathish Babu Sana.Asthana had also accused former CBI Director Alok Verma of trying to falsely implicate him in the case, following which the Centre sent both on leave last year. Last week, CBI officer Satish Dagar, who was investigating the corruption case against Asthana, applied for voluntary retirement.

Delhi High Court to hear CBI's plea seeking more time to probe Rakesh Asthana on October 9

Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a man allegedly responsible for sending threatening and derogatory emails to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The accused who hails from Ajmer in Rajasthan was arrested by Cyber Cell of Delhi Police after a complaint was registered by Kejriwal.

The police officials said that the accused is mentally ill and he will be given medical counseling."He had earlier also threatened several others.

He got the email of the Chief Minister from the internet and used it to send such mails to him", officials said.The police have also seized the laptop of the accused.

Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a man allegedly responsible for sending threatening and derogatory emails to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The accused who hails from Ajmer in Rajasthan was arrested by Cyber Cell of Delhi Police after a complaint was registered by Kejriwal.

Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a man allegedly responsible for sending threatening and derogatory emails to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The accused who hails from Ajmer in Rajasthan was arrested by Cyber Cell of Delhi Police after a complaint was registered by Kejriwal. The police officials said that the accused is mentally ill and he will be given medical counseling."He had earlier also threatened several others. He got the email of the Chief Minister from the internet and used it to send such mails to him", officials said.The police have also seized the laptop of the accused.

Delhi: One arrested for sending threat mails to CM Arvind Kejriwal

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met with PM Modi on Saturday in New Delhi. Both the leaders inaugurated three key bilateral projects and held bilateral talks.&nbsp;

India and Bangladesh signed as many as seven Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) under which India will provide coastal surveillance to Bangladesh.&nbsp;India and Bangladesh also signed an agreement on education.&nbsp;

New Delhi will withdraw water from River Feni for drinking.&nbsp;

PM Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart unveiled a&nbsp; bulk LPG import plan from Bangladesh.

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"Within a year, India and Bangladesh have undertaken a dozen projects. We launched nine projects via video link, it is an achievement and a new milestone in our bilateral ties," PM Modi said.&nbsp;

The prime minister said that the three bilateral projects which were inaugurated today are extremely crucial for the India-Bangladesh ties.&nbsp;

"The projects are on LPG import from Bangladesh, vocational training and social facility. The motive of our projects are always to benefit our citizens and improve the quality of their life," Modi stated.&nbsp;

The prime minister added that the projects create a "win-win" situation for both the nations as they will lead to boosting financial situation, employment and income generation.&nbsp;

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hoped that the projects will make bilateral trade relations between India and Bangladesh more dynamic. She added that LPG bulk import from Bangladesh to India will meet the demand for fuel energy in India's northeast region.&nbsp;

PM Modi and Hasina had previously met each other on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, in a weekly press conference, said that the talks will revolve around trade and connectivity, development cooperation, people to people contact, culture and other issues of mutual interest.

The Bangladeshi Prime Minister is on a four-day visit to India.

Hasina also addressed the World Economic Forum's 33rd India Economic Summit in New Delhi, as the chief guest, on October 3, wherein the Prime Minister sought for more investments in Bangladesh. She met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar this morning.&nbsp;

 
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met with PM Modi on Saturday in New Delhi. Both the leaders inaugurated three key bilateral projects and held bilateral talks.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met with PM Modi on Saturday in New Delhi. Both the leaders inaugurated three key bilateral projects and held bilateral talks. India and Bangladesh signed as many as seven Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) under which India will provide coastal surveillance to Bangladesh. India and Bangladesh also signed an agreement on education. New Delhi will withdraw water from River Feni for drinking. PM Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart unveiled a bulk LPG import plan from Bangladesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi: I am glad that I got an opportunity to inaugurate 3 more bilateral projects between India & Bangladesh today. In one year, we have inaugurated total 12 joint projects. pic.twitter.com/0liiNj3keh — ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2019 × "Within a year, India and Bangladesh have undertaken a dozen projects. We launched nine projects via video link, it is an achievement and a new milestone in our bilateral ties," PM Modi said. The prime minister said that the three bilateral projects which were inaugurated today are extremely crucial for the India-Bangladesh ties. "The projects are on LPG import from Bangladesh, vocational training and social facility. The motive of our projects are always to benefit our citizens and improve the quality of their life," Modi stated. The prime minister added that the projects create a "win-win" situation for both the nations as they will lead to boosting financial situation, employment and income generation. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hoped that the projects will make bilateral trade relations between India and Bangladesh more dynamic. She added that LPG bulk import from Bangladesh to India will meet the demand for fuel energy in India's northeast region. PM Modi and Hasina had previously met each other on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, in a weekly press conference, said that the talks will revolve around trade and connectivity, development cooperation, people to people contact, culture and other issues of mutual interest. The Bangladeshi Prime Minister is on a four-day visit to India. Hasina also addressed the World Economic Forum's 33rd India Economic Summit in New Delhi, as the chief guest, on October 3, wherein the Prime Minister sought for more investments in Bangladesh. She met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar this morning.

India-Bangladesh friendship aims to benefit citizens, improve their quality of life: PM Modi

Delhi and its nearby regions such as Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad are likely to receive moderate rainfall on Saturday, predicted the weather department.

The India Meteorological Department also stated that the minimum and the maximum temperatures in Delhi-NCR would hover between 22 degree Celsius and 34 degree Celsius with a generally cloudy sky.

The air quality of Delhi is in the moderate category with overall Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 105, according to SAFAR.

At Mathura Road, the AQI was 128 with Particulate Matter (PM) 10.

At Dhirpur, the AQI was 99 while in the Pusa area it improved to 'satisfactory'&nbsp;category at 71.

Furthermore, AQI near Lodhi Road, Airport Terminal 3 and Chandni Chowk stood at 85, 123 and 182, respectively.

Heavy rain with strong winds lashed parts of the national capital on Friday causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

Some parts of the city also saw hailstorm, the weather agency said.

Apart from Delhi, heavy rainfall is predicted over Bihar and South Interior Karnataka.

The IMD in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin stated that thunderstorm accompanied with lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over Marathawada, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal and Sikkim.&nbsp; 
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Delhi and its nearby regions such as Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad are likely to receive moderate rainfall on Saturday, predicted the weather department.

Delhi and its nearby regions such as Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad are likely to receive moderate rainfall on Saturday, predicted the weather department. The India Meteorological Department also stated that the minimum and the maximum temperatures in Delhi-NCR would hover between 22 degree Celsius and 34 degree Celsius with a generally cloudy sky. The air quality of Delhi is in the moderate category with overall Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 105, according to SAFAR. At Mathura Road, the AQI was 128 with Particulate Matter (PM) 10. At Dhirpur, the AQI was 99 while in the Pusa area it improved to 'satisfactory' category at 71. Furthermore, AQI near Lodhi Road, Airport Terminal 3 and Chandni Chowk stood at 85, 123 and 182, respectively. Heavy rain with strong winds lashed parts of the national capital on Friday causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Some parts of the city also saw hailstorm, the weather agency said. Apart from Delhi, heavy rainfall is predicted over Bihar and South Interior Karnataka. The IMD in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin stated that thunderstorm accompanied with lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over Marathawada, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal and Sikkim.

Delhi likely to receive light rains today: IMD

BJP on Friday released its fourth list of seven candidates for the ensuring Maharashtra Assembly polls, with senior leaders like Eknath Khadse and cabinet minister Vinod Tawde missing from the list.

Eknath Khadse had earlier filed nomination from Muktainagar but the party has decided to field his daughter Rohini Khadse from the north Maharashtra constituency.

Khadse, who resigned as a cabinet minister is one of the senior-most leaders in the state.

Senior leader Vinod Tawde has also been replaced by Sunil Rane on Borivali seat.

The last list of the BJP came in today, the last date for filing nominations. The party picked NCP MLC Rahul Narvekar in Colaba and decided to drop MLA Raj Purohit.

Another leader Rahul Narvekar has replaced Raj Purohit from the Colaba seat. BMC corporate Parag Shah has been replaced Prakash Mehta on Ghatkopar east seat.

Rahul Dhikale will contest from the Nashik East and Pradeep Padole has been fielded on Tumsar seat.

Among the seven candidates in the list, Charan Singh Thakur will contest from Katol, Pradeep Padole from Tumsar and Rahul Dhikale from Nashik East.

School education minister Vinod Tawde and power minister Chandrashekar Bawankule are still out of the list.

With its final list of 7 candidates it is now clear that BJP is fighting 26 more seats than its ally Shiv Sena, BJP will be contesting 150 seats and Shiv Sena will contest on 124 seats and other allies gets 14 seats as the total Assembly seat in Maharashtra is 288.

The election will be conducted on October 21 while the counting of votes will take place on October 24 in Maharashtra.&nbsp; 
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BJP on Friday released its fourth list of seven candidates for the ensuring Maharashtra Assembly polls, with senior leaders like Eknath Khadse and cabinet minister Vinod Tawde missing from the list.

BJP on Friday released its fourth list of seven candidates for the ensuring Maharashtra Assembly polls, with senior leaders like Eknath Khadse and cabinet minister Vinod Tawde missing from the list. Eknath Khadse had earlier filed nomination from Muktainagar but the party has decided to field his daughter Rohini Khadse from the north Maharashtra constituency. Khadse, who resigned as a cabinet minister is one of the senior-most leaders in the state. Senior leader Vinod Tawde has also been replaced by Sunil Rane on Borivali seat. The last list of the BJP came in today, the last date for filing nominations. The party picked NCP MLC Rahul Narvekar in Colaba and decided to drop MLA Raj Purohit. Another leader Rahul Narvekar has replaced Raj Purohit from the Colaba seat. BMC corporate Parag Shah has been replaced Prakash Mehta on Ghatkopar east seat. Rahul Dhikale will contest from the Nashik East and Pradeep Padole has been fielded on Tumsar seat. Among the seven candidates in the list, Charan Singh Thakur will contest from Katol, Pradeep Padole from Tumsar and Rahul Dhikale from Nashik East. School education minister Vinod Tawde and power minister Chandrashekar Bawankule are still out of the list. With its final list of 7 candidates it is now clear that BJP is fighting 26 more seats than its ally Shiv Sena, BJP will be contesting 150 seats and Shiv Sena will contest on 124 seats and other allies gets 14 seats as the total Assembly seat in Maharashtra is 288. The election will be conducted on October 21 while the counting of votes will take place on October 24 in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Assembly polls: BJP releases 4th list of candidates

Indian shares rose on Friday ahead of a likely interest rate cut by the central bank in the backdrop of slowing economic growth, with beaten-down banking stocks leading gains.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to cut benchmark interest rates for the fifth time this year as benign inflation offers room for more easing and fiscal measures to revive growth seem largely inadequate.

The RBI is predicted to lower its key lending rate, or the repo rate, by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.15 per cent, which would take cumulative cuts so far this year to 135 bps.

The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.37 per cent at 11,355.75 by 0408 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.46&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;higher at 38,280.73. Meanwhile, the rupee was stronger by 0.13 per cent against the dollar at 70.8375.

Asia`s third-largest economy grew by just 5 per cent in the June quarter, its slowest pace in more than five years, prompting the government to take measures aimed at boosting growth.

A sharp cut in the corporate tax rate - to 22&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;from 30&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;- last month brought cheer to markets, but economists say the move will do little to address a lack of spending power.

"The moves in the market largely reflect the optimism that will come from the monetary policy announcement," said Saurabh Jain, assistant vice president at SMC Global Securities in New Delhi.

Leading stock indexes higher on Friday were banks, which have suffered bruising declines over the past fortnight.

The Nifty PSU index, which tracks state-run lenders, was up 0.69 per cent, having fallen about 12 per cent over the past 10 sessions.

With a 2.5 per cent rise, shares in private-sector lender IndusInd Bank Ltd were the top gainers on the NSE and BSE indexes.

Indian shares rose on Friday ahead of a likely interest rate cut by the central bank in the backdrop of slowing economic growth, with beaten-down banking stocks leading gains.

Indian shares rose on Friday ahead of a likely interest rate cut by the central bank in the backdrop of slowing economic growth, with beaten-down banking stocks leading gains. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to cut benchmark interest rates for the fifth time this year as benign inflation offers room for more easing and fiscal measures to revive growth seem largely inadequate. The RBI is predicted to lower its key lending rate, or the repo rate, by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.15 per cent, which would take cumulative cuts so far this year to 135 bps. The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.37 per cent at 11,355.75 by 0408 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.46 per cent higher at 38,280.73. Meanwhile, the rupee was stronger by 0.13 per cent against the dollar at 70.8375. Asia`s third-largest economy grew by just 5 per cent in the June quarter, its slowest pace in more than five years, prompting the government to take measures aimed at boosting growth. A sharp cut in the corporate tax rate - to 22 per cent from 30 per cent - last month brought cheer to markets, but economists say the move will do little to address a lack of spending power. "The moves in the market largely reflect the optimism that will come from the monetary policy announcement," said Saurabh Jain, assistant vice president at SMC Global Securities in New Delhi. Leading stock indexes higher on Friday were banks, which have suffered bruising declines over the past fortnight. The Nifty PSU index, which tracks state-run lenders, was up 0.69 per cent, having fallen about 12 per cent over the past 10 sessions. With a 2.5 per cent rise, shares in private-sector lender IndusInd Bank Ltd were the top gainers on the NSE and BSE indexes.

Nifty, Sensex rise before likely rate cut

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien here on Thursday during the final day of his three-day visit to the US.

"Glad to meet the National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien. A substantive meeting on key issues. Look forward to working with him," Jaishankar wrote on Twitter.

The three-day visit to Washington witnessed the External Affairs Minister holding meetings with several top US officials, during which an entire range of issues from strategic ties and welfare of Indian students in America to trade-related issues, were discussed.&nbsp;

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien here on Thursday during the final day of his three-day visit to the US.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien here on Thursday during the final day of his three-day visit to the US. "Glad to meet the National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien. A substantive meeting on key issues. Look forward to working with him," Jaishankar wrote on Twitter. The three-day visit to Washington witnessed the External Affairs Minister holding meetings with several top US officials, during which an entire range of issues from strategic ties and welfare of Indian students in America to trade-related issues, were discussed.

EAM S Jaishankar meets US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien

Indrani and Peter Mukerjea, imprisoned for their alleged role in their daughter Sheena Bora's murder, were granted a divorce by a Mumbai court on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI, Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer Edith Dey, stated, "Both of them had filed for divorce with mutual consent. It took us one year but both of them cooperated and that is why we were able to finish the matter today."

This was Indrani and Peter's second marriage. They got married in the year 2002. Indrani has been lodged at Mumbai's Byculla jail since her arrest in 2015 while Peter is jailed at Arthur Road Jail.

In 2012, Indrani along with Peter and his former husband Sanjeev Khanna allegedly murdered Sheena over a financial dispute.

The alleged crime was uncovered three years later in 2015.

Indrani came under the police radar after her driver, Shyamvar Rai, who got arrested in another case in August 2015, revealed the murder plot.

The police then arrested Indrani, Khanna and the driver for the alleged murder. Peter was put behind bars later for allegedly being involved in the murder.&nbsp; 
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Indrani and Peter Mukerjea, imprisoned for their alleged role in their daughter Sheena Bora's murder, were granted a divorce by a Mumbai court on Thursday. Speaking to ANI, Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer Edith Dey, stated, "Both of them had filed for divorce with mutual consent.

Indrani and Peter Mukerjea, imprisoned for their alleged role in their daughter Sheena Bora's murder, were granted a divorce by a Mumbai court on Thursday. Speaking to ANI, Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer Edith Dey, stated, "Both of them had filed for divorce with mutual consent. It took us one year but both of them cooperated and that is why we were able to finish the matter today." This was Indrani and Peter's second marriage. They got married in the year 2002. Indrani has been lodged at Mumbai's Byculla jail since her arrest in 2015 while Peter is jailed at Arthur Road Jail. In 2012, Indrani along with Peter and his former husband Sanjeev Khanna allegedly murdered Sheena over a financial dispute. The alleged crime was uncovered three years later in 2015. Indrani came under the police radar after her driver, Shyamvar Rai, who got arrested in another case in August 2015, revealed the murder plot. The police then arrested Indrani, Khanna and the driver for the alleged murder. Peter was put behind bars later for allegedly being involved in the murder.

Mumbai court grants divorce to Indrani and Peter Mukerjea

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and discussed a range of issues including a direct flight between Agartala and Dhaka.

"Delighted to attend the Dinner with Hon`ble PM of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina ji hosted by High commissioner of Bangladesh at New Delhi tonight," Deb tweeted.

The Chief Minister said he had a "fruitful interaction" with Hasina regarding various issues related to Indo-Bangladesh relations.

"Since Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh various bilateral issues related to Tripura and Bangladesh was also discussed. Most importantly after my request Madam Hasina also shown interest for an international flight from Dhaka to Agartala," he said.

Sources said that Bangladesh Prime Minister has given mutual consent after Deb put his demand to start a direct flight between Dhaka and Agartala.

He said Hasina and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a good bond and making friendly relation of both the countries including economic development.

Sources said that the Chief Minister urged the Bangladesh Prime Minister regarding BBIN services.

To this, Hasina informed Deb that they are going positive in this regard.

An agreement in this regard is likely to be announced soon. Sources said that Bangladesh is also ready to declare with GOI Sonamura Waterways as International Protocol rout.&nbsp;

 
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Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and discussed a range of issues including a direct flight between Agartala and Dhaka.

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and discussed a range of issues including a direct flight between Agartala and Dhaka. "Delighted to attend the Dinner with Hon`ble PM of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina ji hosted by High commissioner of Bangladesh at New Delhi tonight," Deb tweeted. The Chief Minister said he had a "fruitful interaction" with Hasina regarding various issues related to Indo-Bangladesh relations. "Since Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh various bilateral issues related to Tripura and Bangladesh was also discussed. Most importantly after my request Madam Hasina also shown interest for an international flight from Dhaka to Agartala," he said. Sources said that Bangladesh Prime Minister has given mutual consent after Deb put his demand to start a direct flight between Dhaka and Agartala. He said Hasina and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a good bond and making friendly relation of both the countries including economic development. Sources said that the Chief Minister urged the Bangladesh Prime Minister regarding BBIN services. To this, Hasina informed Deb that they are going positive in this regard. An agreement in this regard is likely to be announced soon. Sources said that Bangladesh is also ready to declare with GOI Sonamura Waterways as International Protocol rout.

Tripura CM meets Hasina, discusses range of issues including direct flight between Dhaka, Agartala

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday made a clarion call for beginning a 'Swachh Pani Abhiyan'&nbsp;or clean water mission in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'.

Paswan asserted that it is not a matter of consumer rights but of people's lives and therefore must be given priority, read a statement.

He stated that it is "Prime Minister Modi's vision to provide piped drinking water to all households by 2024 and for furthering this vision and mission, he has started this Abhiyan which has begun from Delhi and will be taken across the nation, the statement added.

Paswan chaired a meeting with officials of Bureau of India Standards (BIS), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), officials from Ministry of Jal Shakti and Department of Consumer Affairs and FSSAI where it was discussed that the standards for drinking water which are being set by BIS must be made mandatory which are currently voluntary in nature and only then can they be enforced.

BIS stated in the meeting that it had collected samples from 11 places from Delhi region and tested them on 42 parameters such as PH levels, Odour, Metal content, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and all samples failed to meet the BIS standard on multiple parameters.

Paswan said it is the responsibility of DJB to provide clean drinking water to all residents of Delhi and people are facing numerous issues due to this, the statement said.

Paswan further directed BIS officials to collect samples from state capitals and compile the results by November 2019 itself.

The process of collecting samples from state capitals including Delhi has already begun.

BIS will be conducting a test of all the water samples for which teams have been deployed.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Paswan said that BIS has been asked to write letters to all states including Delhi and also to concerned officials from various ministries to create a consensus among them regarding making the standards mandatory.

This is an important matter that touches the lives of all citizens and especially children who are most vulnerable, he stated.&nbsp; 
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Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday made a clarion call for beginning a 'Swachh Pani Abhiyan' or clean water mission in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'.

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday made a clarion call for beginning a 'Swachh Pani Abhiyan' or clean water mission in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. Paswan asserted that it is not a matter of consumer rights but of people's lives and therefore must be given priority, read a statement. He stated that it is "Prime Minister Modi's vision to provide piped drinking water to all households by 2024 and for furthering this vision and mission, he has started this Abhiyan which has begun from Delhi and will be taken across the nation, the statement added. Paswan chaired a meeting with officials of Bureau of India Standards (BIS), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), officials from Ministry of Jal Shakti and Department of Consumer Affairs and FSSAI where it was discussed that the standards for drinking water which are being set by BIS must be made mandatory which are currently voluntary in nature and only then can they be enforced. BIS stated in the meeting that it had collected samples from 11 places from Delhi region and tested them on 42 parameters such as PH levels, Odour, Metal content, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and all samples failed to meet the BIS standard on multiple parameters. Paswan said it is the responsibility of DJB to provide clean drinking water to all residents of Delhi and people are facing numerous issues due to this, the statement said. Paswan further directed BIS officials to collect samples from state capitals and compile the results by November 2019 itself. The process of collecting samples from state capitals including Delhi has already begun. BIS will be conducting a test of all the water samples for which teams have been deployed. Addressing the media after the meeting, Paswan said that BIS has been asked to write letters to all states including Delhi and also to concerned officials from various ministries to create a consensus among them regarding making the standards mandatory. This is an important matter that touches the lives of all citizens and especially children who are most vulnerable, he stated.

Paswan makes clarion call for beginning 'Swachh Pani Abhiyan'

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