India is the fastest growing major economy in the world with a current growth rate of 8.2%. We are making steady progress towards becoming a 5 trillion economy & the 3rd largest consumer market in the world by 2025: President Ram Nath Kovind in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, September 4, 2018: India is the Fastest Growing Major Economy in The World with A Growth Rate of 8.2%, Says President Kovind
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04 Sep, 23:38 (IST)
Dr B Srinivas replaces AG Mir as the new additional director general of police (ADGP), CID, by the order of Jammu and Kashmir government. Mir has been posted as ADGP Headquarters, PHQ against an available vacancy.
04 Sep, 23:10 (IST)
Kolkata: Search & rescue operation underway at the spot where part of Majerhat bridge collapsed earlier today. Clearance work also going on
04 Sep, 22:44 (IST)
E-commerce company Amazon on Tuesday became the second American company to cross USD 1 trillion in value. The Jeff Bezos-founded company and Apple now make up more than eight percent of the entire value of the S&P 500, CNN quoted senior index analyst for S&P, Howard Silverblatt as saying.
04 Sep, 22:29 (IST)
Posters put up in Chennai ahead of the rally of expelled DMK leader MK Alagiri tomorrow at the memorial of his father and former DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Marina Beach.
04 Sep, 22:18 (IST)
Bangladesh Naval Ship Somudra Joy, arrived in Visakhapatnam today on a 4-day visit to Eastern Naval Command, as part of a goodwill visit. Captain M Moniruzzaman, Commanding Officer BNS Somudra Joy called-on Vice Adm Karambir Singh, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
04 Sep, 21:34 (IST)
Due to heavy rainfall, traffic movement has been hit near Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla.
04 Sep, 21:21 (IST)
Accused Fahad Khan and Farhan Ansari apprehended by police in the murder case of BSP member Dilshad in Batla House.
04 Sep, 20:56 (IST)
Bulgaria: President Ram Nath Kovind & his wife Savita Kovind arrive in Sofia. The President is on an eight-day tour of Cyprus, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.
04 Sep, 20:44 (IST)
Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the Majerhat bridge collapse in Kolkata. She has apprised him of the ground situation. Home Minister has assured the CM of more help from the Centre if needed.
04 Sep, 20:19 (IST)
The bridge (Majerhat) collapse incident in Kolkata is extremely tragic. Four NDRF teams have already reached the spot. One more team is on the way. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
04 Sep, 20:15 (IST)
2 persons apprehended in Delhi in the murder case of BSP member Dilshad in Batla House. Dilshad (in pic) along with 3 others was an accused in an 'attempt to murder' case in Delhi's Jamia Nagar area & was out on a bail since August 24: Delhi Police
04 Sep, 19:53 (IST)
Madhya Pradesh: Section 144 imposed in Satna, Bhind, Shivpuri, Gwalior and other districts ahead of Bharat bandh called against amendments in SC/ST act, on September 6. About 35 organizations have called for a bandh.
04 Sep, 18:59 (IST)
The collapse of a part of a bridge in Kolkata is deeply unfortunate. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest: PM Modi
04 Sep, 18:38 (IST)
Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday met Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar, earlier today and extended greetings on the latter's appointment as the Governor.
04 Sep, 18:12 (IST)
Delhi: Two dead, three injured after a fire broke out in a godown in Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar earlier today
04 Sep, 18:06 (IST)
State Govt & CM is responsible for this bridge collapse. They are saying beautification of the city is on, but repair work of old constructions is not on her mind. State govt should take complete responsibility of this collapse: Mukul Roy, BJP, on Majerhat bridge collapse.
04 Sep, 17:59 (IST)
Six people have been admitted to hospital: Firhad Hakim, West Bengal Minister on Majerhat bridge collapse.
04 Sep, 17:51 (IST)
All those who were trapped have been rescued: Firhad Hakim, West Bengal Minister on Majerhat bridge collapse. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said Police is investigating the matter, a detailed investigation will be done, our main focus right now is rescue and relief operations.
04 Sep, 17:40 (IST)
'Our team is focused on relief and rescue work. Our priority is relief and rescue. Rest of the investigation will be done later', Says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Majerhat bridge collapse in South Kolkata.
Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Tamil Nadu president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), got into a spat with a co-passenger who shouted 'Fascist BJP Government Down, Down' at Tuticorin airport on Monday. "Fascist BJP Government Down, Down," screamed Louis Sophia, Soundararajan’s co-passenger, when they were waiting to collect their baggage at the airport.
President Ram Nath Kovind at the House of Representatives of Cyprus said, "India is the world’s fastest-growing large economy. Our GDP grew at a scorching 8.2% in the previous quarter. India is open for business & investment, & India is open for Cyprus."
According to the data released by the Government Railway Police (GRP), over 400 people have died due to falling off from crowded local trains so far in 2018.
Goa Congress spokesperson Ramakant Khalap on Monday demanded President's rule in the state in the backdrop of the long absence of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who is currently in the United States for a medical treatment. "For the last six months, the administration is in turmoil. Adding to the ailment of the Chief Minister, two more ministers have fallen ill,"
Some big developments that are expected to happen today are: Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise. Fuel prices at an all-time high, Petrol now at Rs 86.72/litre and diesel selling for Rs 75.74/litre, in Mumbai. Petrol price in Delhi, today, is Rs 79.31/litre and the price of diesel is Rs 71.34/litre.
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