Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, September 17, 2018: Asia Cup 2018: Afghanistan Set Target Of 250 For Sri Lanka

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17 Sep, 20:56 (IST)

Afghanistan has scored 249 runs in 50 overs. Sri Lanka need to 250 runs at 5 runs per over.

17 Sep, 19:35 (IST)

Bharat Kurne and Sujit Kumar also sent for Police Custody till September 25 in Nala Sopara terror conspiracy case. Earlier today, Sujit Kumar was sent for a medical report after he alleged that he was beaten in the custody; nothing found in the report.

17 Sep, 18:30 (IST)

We have decided to merge Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank and Bank of Baroda.
Merger of the 3 banks will make this the third largest bank of the country: Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar.

17 Sep, 16:16 (IST)

Gujarat: Fire breaks out in a tyre godown at Shreeji Tower in Ahmedabad. Fire tenders at the spot. Additional Chief Fire Officer says,"Fire broke out in a tyre showroom&godown on the ground floor of a residential cum commercial building. No injuries till now. Fire under control".

17 Sep, 16:07 (IST)

Delhi Court issues summons to accused Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav in connection with IRCTC hotels allotment money laundering case. They have to appear before Court on October 6.

17 Sep, 15:11 (IST)

Cricketer Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu have been recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award: Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award committee sources.

17 Sep, 14:05 (IST)

7 Vietnamese dead, 5 in a coma after taking drugs at the music festival, reports AFP news agency quoting police.

17 Sep, 13:24 (IST)

Congress president Rahul Gandhi begins his 14-km roadshow in a secured bus in Bhopal. Massive crowd of Congress workers awaiting to welcome Gandhi in different parts of poll-bound MP's capital.

 

17 Sep, 12:58 (IST)

Bhima Koregaon Case: Activists to remain under house arrest, Activists’ Counsel claims conspiracy, ‘centre must furnish proof in court’ HeenaGambhir shares more details.

17 Sep, 12:52 (IST)

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Sharad Kalaskar, an accused in the case, has been sent to Judicial custody till 29 September.

17 Sep, 12:33 (IST)

Not only the political parties but all the people in India want to oust BJP. Main samajhta hoon aane wale samay mein aap dekhenge ki ek bahut achha gathbandhan tayyar hoga: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav.

17 Sep, 12:09 (IST)

Army Jawan martyred: Mukhtar Ahmed who was part of 162 Territorial army unit was shot dead by terrorists inside his residence in Shurat village of Kulgam in South Kashmir.

17 Sep, 12:07 (IST)

Police have been directed to take strict action in the case. The other two accused in the case will also be arrested soon. Appeal to the public to not harbour them. Strict legal action will be taken against those who harbour them: Haryana CM ML Khattar on Rewari gangrape case.

17 Sep, 10:19 (IST)

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy announces slashing of fuel prices, reduced Rs 2 cess cut on both petrol and diesel.

 

17 Sep, 10:11 (IST)

Sensex currently at 37,754.82, down by 335.82 points; Nifty currently at 11,415.90, down by 99.30 points.

17 Sep, 09:56 (IST)

Indian National Rupee (INR) at 72.63 versus the US dollar.

17 Sep, 09:21 (IST)

On the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja today, the holiday has been scrapped for schools in UP. 

17 Sep, 08:47 (IST)

Bishop Franco Mulakkal has written to the Pope on 16 Sep expressing his desire to step down temporarily from the responsibilities of the diocese and has sought permission for the same: Diocese of Jalandhar on Kerala Nun rape case.


Today Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi has turned 68. On this occasion, the PM will celebrate his birthday at Varanasi - his parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh. According to reports, PM Modi will offer prayers to Lord Shiva at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and he will also watch 'Chalo Jeete Hain', a film based on his life. The Prime Minister is likely to meet children from a primary school in Naraur village. In 2014, Modi contested the Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C42 (PSLV-C42) into orbit carrying two foreign satellites, NovaSAR & S1-4.

As part of an austerity drive undertaken by Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan, his office has announced the auction of multiple assets to raise funds. The auction is scheduled to take place on September 17.

On Sunday, a fire broke out in Kolkata's Bagree market on Canning Street where a fire had broken out yesterday morning. Firefighting operation is still underway as a fire continues to rage in some parts of the building.

Some big developments that are expected to happen today are: Fuel prices continue to soar. Petrol at Rs 82.06/litre (increase by Rs 0.15/litre) and diesel at Rs 73.78/litre (increase by Rs 0.6/litre) in Delhi. Petrol at Rs 89.44/litre (increase by Rs 0.15/litre) and diesel at Rs 78.33/litre (increase by Rs 0.7/litre) in Mumbai.

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