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India rejects China's assertion over following its 1959 stand on perception of LAC

India rejected China's position that it abides by its 1959 stand on the perception of the Line of Actual Control(LAC), and asked the neighbouring country to refrain from advancing an "untenable unilateral" interpretation of the de-facto border.

Security scenario in eastern Ladakh at uneasy "no war no peace" status: IAF chief

The present security scenario along our northern frontiers is at an uneasy "no war no peace" status, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said, referring to the prolonged border row with China in eastern Ladakh.

25 security personnel among 50 new COVID-19 patients in Mizoram

Mizoram''s COVID-19 tally rose to 1,958 on Tuesday as 50 more people, including 25 security personnel, tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

Bring Assam CM into probe net of police exam paper leak: KMSS

Peasant body Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on Monday demanded that Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who holds the Home portfolio, be brought into the ambit of investigation in the Assam Police recruitment question paper leak scam.

International

Harris to voters: Don't give up as Trump rushes court pick

(US): Kamala Harris urged voters not to be discouraged by Republican efforts to fill a Supreme Court seat before the election, charging it''s the GOP''s goal to make people feel like their votes don''t matter.

Coronavirus remakes South Koreans' Thanksgiving traditions

The coronavirus forced 84-year-old Chung Seong-ran to do something new to celebrate South Korea''s Thanksgiving holiday instead of being visited by her daughter.

Georgia voters choose short-term successor to John Lewis

Seven candidates are facing off in Tuesday''s special election to become the short-term successor to the late US Rep. John Lewis in Georgia.

Business

Sensex jumps over 200 pts in opening trade; Nifty tests 11,300

Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 200 points in early trade led by gains in index-heavyweights TCS, Infosys and HDFC twins amid positive cues from global markets.

Rupee opens on flat note against US dollar

The rupee opened on a flat note to trade in a narrow range against the US dollar in opening session on Tuesday, as investors awaited fresh cues from the US Presidential debate and economic calendar this week.

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St rally ahead of US debate

Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday after Wall Street recovered some of this month''s losses as investors looked ahead to a debate between President Donald Trump and his challenger in the November election, former vice president Joe Biden.

Vedanta gets in-principle nod for delisting from BSE, NSE

Billionaire Anil Agarwal-controlled Vedanta on Tuesday said it has received in-principle approval from stock exchanges - BSE and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) - for its delisting from the bourses.

Legal

Mehbooba Mufti detention case: SC asks J-K administration to respond to plea

New Delhi: The SC asked the J&K administration to respond to Iltija Mufti's amended plea challenging the detention of her mother and former CM Mehbooba Mufti under the J-K Public Safety Act, saying detention cannot be forever and "some via media" should be explored.

2013 Jheeram Ghati naxal attack: SC dismisses Chhattisgarh govt's plea

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of the Chhattisgarh government against the refusal for examining of additional witnesses by the Judicial Commission set up to probe the 2013 Jheeram Ghati naxal attack in which 29 people, including leaders of state Congress, were killed.

HC seeks AAP MLA's reply on plea challenging her election over info filed on education

The Delhi High Court Tuesday sought response of AAP MLA Preeti Tomar on a plea challenging her election from the Tri Nagar assembly constituency on the ground that she allegedly gave false declaration about her educational qualifications in her nomination form, a lawyer associated with the case said.

Special NIA court adjourns hearing on custody of Chhatradhar Mahato till Oct 10

A special NIA court here on Monday adjourned hearing in a prayer by the National Investigation Agency for custody of Chhatradhar Mahato, a former leader of the Maoist-backed People''s Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA), after his lawyer submitted that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Fee hike case: School cites govt circular, urges HC not to pass any order

In a set of petitions by guardians seeking reduction in school fees since only online classes are being held during the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the institutes on Monday submitted before the Calcutta High Court that in view of a state government circular on the issue and a code governing such schools, no directions should be passed as sought by the petitioners.

Odisha HC grants 3-month interim bail to mining scam accused Deepak Gupta

The Orissa High Court on Monday granted interim bail for three months to Deepak Gupta, the prime accused in the over Rs 1,500-crore mining scam in Keonjhar district of the state.

Entertainment

Google doodle pays tribute to Zohra Sehgal

Google on Tuesday paid tributes to the legendary actor-dancer Zohra Sehgal by dedicating a special doodle to her that perfectly captures the screen icon''s joie de vivre.

Parminder Nagra to guest star in 'Black-ish'

"Bend It Like Beckham" star Parminder Nagra will feature in a guest role on the popular sitcom "Black-ish".

Apple to release Billie Eilish documentary in February

Apple is set to release its highly anticipated documentary about multiple Grammy winning-singer and songwriter Billie Eilish in February.

Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski welcome second child

Actor couple Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have become parents for the second time.

Mickey Rourke, Taye Diggs board horror thriller 'Mammon'

Los Angeles: Mickey Rourke, Taye Diggs and Jessica Uberuaga have joined the horror thriller "Mammon".

Sports

De Villiers keeping wickets lends balance to RCB: Washington Sundar

Dubai: RCB spinner Washington Sundar is in awe of his superstar teammate AB de Villiers and feels that the South African swashbuckler's legendary ability to perform multiple tasks, including wicket-keeping, lend balance to the IPL side.

KKR's batting firepower faces stern test against marauding Rajasthan Royals

Kolkata Knight Riders will have to bat out of their skin to stop a marauding Rajasthan Royals when the two teams clash in an IPL match at the Dubai International Stadium here on Wednesday.

Outstanding Super Over from Saini: Kohli

Dubai: Reining in the batsmen like Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya in a Super Over is no mean task and Royals Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was quick to acknowledge a job well-done by his pacer Navdeep Saini.

With 3rd straight win, Liverpool making ominous start to EPL

Three wins from three games, two big rivals dispatched, and an expensive new signing already on the scoresheet.

10 people test positive for the virus in EPL checks

Ten people tested positive for the coronavirus in the latest round of checks in the English Premier League.

GK Snapshot on 29 September 2020

1. World Deaf Day 2020: September 27

2. World Rabies Day Observed on September 28 2020

3. International Day for Universal Access to Information 2020 – September 28

4. World Tourism Day Observed on September 27, 2020; SAATHI App Launched

5. President Ram Nath Kovind gives Assent to 3 Farm Bills passed by Parliament

6. Mustapha Adib, Lebanon’s Prime Minister-Designate Resigns

7. Alapan Bandopadhyay Named as New Chief Secretary of West Bengal

8. Transitional Government of Mali Appointed Moctar Ouane as the New Prime Minister

10. ‘Cable Stayed Bridge’ Constructed across Durgam Cheruvu Lake Inaugurated in Telangana

11. Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates “Destination North East-2020” Festival

12. India, Sri Lanka hold Virtual Bilateral Summit

13. MUI Collaborates with UN to help Indian sailors struck on ships

14. India, US, Japan, Australia hold Virtual Meet on Indo-Pacific under Quad framework

15. Entri, Kerala Startup Signs up Indian Cricketer, Robin Uthappa as it Brand Ambassador

16. RBI Ropes in Amitabh Bachchan for Customer Awareness Campaign

17. RBI Approved 3-Member Committee Headed by Meeta Makhan to Function as ad-interim MD & CEO of LVB

18. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan launches ICMR’s vaccine web portal & National Clinical Registry

19. Mercedes Driver Valtteri Bottas wins Russian Grand Prix 2020

20. Major Jaswant Singh (Retd) Former Union Minister Passed Away at 82

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