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Mumbai: A 62-year-old retired Navy officer was beaten up by alleged Shiv Sena workers after he forwarded a cartoon on Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on WhatsApp on Friday, the police said. Four men were arrested in connection with the incident, they said. The incident took place around 11.30 am in Lokhandwala Complex area in suburban Kandivali, an official said. "Retired Navy officer Madan Sharma had forwarded a cartoon on Thackeray on a WhatsApp group. Some Sena workers went to his house and beat him up. Sharma sustained an eye injury and is being treated at hospital," he said. A case under IPC Section 325 (causing grievous hurt) and provisions related to rioting was registered against six persons. Kamlesh Kadam and three others were arrested late in the evening, he said, adding that probe was on. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/3meV0qz Press Trust of India

21:09 (IST) Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates 23,446 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today The Maharashtra government said that 23,446 new cases and 448 deaths were reported in the state on Thursday. Additionally,14,253 patients were discharged. The total cases in the state rise to 9,90,795, including 28,282 deaths and 7,00,715 patients discharged. Active cases 2,61,432. 20:18 (IST) Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates 4,308 new COVID-19 cases in Delhi today The Delhi government said that 4,308 new COVID-19 cases and 28 deaths, and 2,637 recoveries were reported in the last 24 hours. The total cases in the national capital rise to 2,05,482 including 4,666 deaths and 1,75,400 recovered/discharged/migrated. Active cases are 25,416. "9,004 RTPCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests and 49,336 Rapid antigen test conducted today. A total of 19,62,120 tests done so far," the statement added. 19:38 (IST) Coronavirus in China Latest Updates China approve...

Coronavirus LATEST Updates: After a hiatus of close to six months, Delhi Metro on Saturday became fully operational after the resumption of Airport Express Line. The entire Metro rail network is now available from 6 am to 11 pm, confirmed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). India witnessed another record spike in its tally of coronavirus cases , with 96,551 new cases being reported on Friday, according to the Union health ministry's data. The total number of cases rose to 45,62,415, the ministry said, adding that 1,299 new deaths were also reported. The total caseload includes 9,43,480 active cases, 35,42,664 cured, discharged, and migrated patients, and a toll of 76,271. Maharashtra, which has consistently been the worst-affected state by the pandemic, crossed a grim milestone in its count of COVID-19 cases on Friday. The tally crossed 10 lakh-mark with 24,886 new cases on Friday, while 393 new deaths were reported. The total number of cases in the state includes 7,15,023...

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said his government was firm on giving justice to the Marathas, and the option of issuing an ordinance to restore quota for students from the community has been discussed. The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed implementation of the 2018 Maratha quota law of the state and referred the petitions challenging the law to a larger constitution bench. Speaking at a meeting with representatives of Maratha organisations and a cabinet subcommittee on the issue, Thackeray said all the stakeholders should refrain from indulging in politics and provoking the members of the community. The chief minister also said he had spoken to NCP chief Sharad Pawar and discussed the possibility of helping Maratha students through the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research Training and Human Development Institute (Saarthi), or by promulgating an ordinance. SAARTHI has been established for research, policy advocacy, and training for socio economic and ...

Universal Brotherhood Day is observed every year on 11 September to commemorate the historic speech delivered by Indian thinker and spiritualist Swami Vivekananda in Chicago in 1893. This year marks the 127th year of iconic speech. Vivekananda delivered the speech to an audience of delegates from all across the world at the first-ever World Parliament of Religion that was held between 11 and 27 September 1893. The speech started differently from the conventional usage of more formal salutations. The opening remarks were, "Sisters and brothers of America," for which he received a two-minutes-long standing ovation. According to a report by Scroll , between 11 September and 27 September, 1983, Swami Vivekananda actually gave six speeches in Chicago, of which the opening address is best known due to its novel and dramatic way of beginning. Vivekananda introduced Hinduism to the world and spoke about intolerance and the need to put an end to religious supremacy. He propagated...

WBJEE 2020: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has started the round 2 counselling for WBJEE from Friday. Candidates who wish to secure seats in colleges of the state need to register themselves on the official website of WBJEEB at wbjeeb.nic.in . The registration is for candidates who seek admission in BTech courses in colleges of West Bengal, reported Jagran Josh . The process is being conducted online due to the pandemic situation. According to India Today , the seat allotment for WBJEE 2020 round two counselling will be released on the same site on 24 September. Candidates can check if they have been allotted seats. Along with the marks obtained in the WBJEE 2020 entrance exams, the choice of colleges and courses that a candidate has made will also affect their chance of being given a seat in the process. Here is how you can register yourself for the WBJEE counselling: Step 1: Visit the official website of WBJEEB at wbjeeb.nic.in Step 2: Scroll down ...

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj, has announced the final result of Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Exam 2018 on Friday (11 September). Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check the result on the commission's official website -  uppsc.up.nic.in . According to a report by Zee News , Anuj Nehra has topped the exam, while the second rank is secured by Sangeeta Raghav. The third position is bagged by Jyoti Sharma. These candidates have been selected for the post of Deputy Collector. A total of 119 candidates have been selected for the position. Steps to check the result: Candidates need to go to the official website of UPPSC -  uppsc.up.nic.in . Once there, they need to go to the right side of the home page, under Information bulletin, and click on the link that reads, RESULTS OF COMBINED STAFF UPPER SUBORDINATE SERVICES (GEN./SPL. RECTT.) EXAM 2018. A new PDF will open. Candidates have to scroll down and check for their...