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11:25 PM

Modi in poll-bound MP on Oct 2 and 5 to launch slew of projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gwalior and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh on Monday and Thursday respectively to launch several projects, including the inauguration of Rs 11,895 crore Delhi-Vadodara Expressway, an official release and the BJP said.

A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said besides inaugurating the Expressway, Modi will also lay the foundation stone for five different road projects worth more than Rs 1,880 crore during the Gwalior visit.

 

11:01 PM

Conviction of Isro scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 'amazing': Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has praised the scientists behind India's successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, saying their conviction about it was "simply amazing."

Addressing a gathering of eminent Indian-Americans at the India House here on Saturday, Jaishankar gave a first-hand account of what was happening on August 23 when India's third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole.

 

10:20 PM

Himachal Pradesh received 61% of rainfall in July alone

About 61 percent of the total normal rainfall from June 1 to September 30 was recorded in July alone this year, according to the data of the local Met department. The total normal rainfall from June 1 to September 30 is 734.4 mm of which 448.1 mm was recorded in July. Himachal Pradesh received 884.8 mm of rain against normal rainfall of 734.4 mm, an excess of 20 per cent since during the monsoon season in the same period.

 

10:04 PM

Odisha's GST collections rose by 12.85% to Rs 4,249 cr in September

Odisha's GST collections increased by 12.85 per cent to Rs 4,249.12 crore in September, officials said on Sunday.  The state had collected a gross GST revenue of Rs 3,765.17 crore in the same month last year, they said.

The collection to be retained by the state (OGST+IGST settlement) was Rs 1,651.58 crore, against 1,157.08 crore in September 2022, a growth of 42.74 percent, they added.

 

9:45 PM

General Motors Employees Union calls for chain hunger strike from Oct 2

The employee union of General Motors India has called for a chain hunger strike from Monday, demanding transfer of all its workers to Hyundai Motor, which plans to acquire its manufacturing facility in Talegaon. The American automobile giant stopped selling its cars in India from 2017.

 

9:40 PM

BJP Central Election Committee meets to finalise candidates, focus on Rajasthan

The BJP's Central Election Committee members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met here on Sunday to finalise its candidates for the coming assembly polls as the party looks to conclude much of deliberations on the contestants before the election process formally begins.

 

9:13 PM

Dalai Lama cancels sermons after doctors advice him rest

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has cancelled his sermons on October 2 and 3 as he is suffering from a "persistent cold", his office said.

On the advice of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's personal physicians, His Holiness will take rest due to a persistent cold," a statement said.

 

8:00 PM

PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medal winners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Asian Games medallists, praising the performance of "phenomenal" Tajinderpal Singh Toor and "unstoppable" Avinash Sable in shot put and steeplechase events respectively. While Toor defended his title with an amazing final throw to beat back the challenge from his Saudi Arabian rival, Sable became the first Indian man to win the gold medal in 3000 m steeplechase at the Asian Games.

 

7:27 PM

Punjab has received over Rs 50,000 crore investments in 18 months: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Sunday said the state has received investments of more than Rs 50,000 crore in the past one-and-a-half years because of the concerted efforts of his government. Mann also said Punjab has complete communal harmony coupled with congenial atmosphere for industrial growth, which is giving impetus to its overall development and prosperity.

 

7:15 PM

Festive demand steers passenger vehicle wholesales to record high in Sept

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose to record levels in September as automakers dispatched stocks to dealers in order to cater to the robust demand in the ongoing festive season. The industry dispatches stood at 3,63,733 units last month, the best ever in a month. The previous best was reported in August 2023 with dispatches of 3,60,700 units.

 

6:44 PM

BJP top brass meets at Nadda's residence to discuss plans for Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh polls

The BJP's top leaders met at party chief J P Nadda's residence here on Sunday to discuss plans for the upcoming assembly polls in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, both currently ruled by the Congress.

At the meeting, sources said, the BJP's core group leaders, who are engaged in preparing the party's poll strategy, discussed a range of issues and the names of candidates who could be fielded against the Congress nominees in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh assembly polls due to be held later this year.

 

6:12 PM

Karnataka Governor flags off 'Vintage Vehicle Drive' for wildlife conservation

In celebration of the 69th Wildlife Week, the Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot flagged off the 'Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation' event at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

The 'Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation' was orchestrated by the Karnataka Forest Department in collaboration with the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India. This event, comprised of meticulously preserved cars and motorcycles, serves as a poignant symbol of dedication to wildlife conservation, officials said.

 

6:04 PM

Have urged Centre to implement OPS for Delhi govt employees: CM Kejriwal

In celebration of the 69th Wildlife Week, the Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot flagged off the 'Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation' event at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

The 'Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation' was orchestrated by the Karnataka Forest Department in collaboration with the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India. This event, comprised of meticulously preserved cars and motorcycles, serves as a poignant symbol of dedication to wildlife conservation, officials said.

 

5:32 PM

ICAI signs MoU with J-K govt to promote skill development

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the State Taxes Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in Srinagar on Saturday, an official statement said on Sunday. The MoU was signed in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

 

5:08 PM

Skill Development Corporation scam: SC to hear TDP leader Naidu's plea on Oct 3    

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea of TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court order dismissing his petition for quashing the FIR against him in connection with an alleged scam in the Skill Development Corporation.

 

4:58 PM

HC orders deactivation of some mobile numbers for copyright infringement

The Delhi High Court has ordered the deactivation of certain mobile numbers from WhatsApp found to be distributing educational materials belonging to 'Apna College' without authorisation on the instant messaging platform.

Hearing a lawsuit by Jainemo Private Limited, which offers course materials and trains candidates to obtain placements through the 'Apna College' platform, Justice Prathiba M Singh restrained several entities from downloading, uploading, sharing and selling the plaintiff's content on any electronic or digital platform.

 

4:42 PM

UP CM Yogi lays foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 550 cr in Sitapur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 550 crore in Sitapur district. According to an official release, CM Yogi inaugurated 29 projects worth Rs 91 crore and laid the foundation stone for 45 projects of Rs 460 crore. Addressing the cleanliness awareness program and public meeting organized at Naimisharanya near Maharishi Ved Vyas Dham in Sitapur, the Chief Minister appealed to people to make Sitapur clean and beautiful.

 

4:31 PM

India allows Nepal to sell electricity in the real time market

India has allowed Nepal to sell electricity generated through two hydropower projects in its real-time energy market starting Saturday midnight, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

It is for the first time that India granted project-wise approval ensuring that Nepal could sell hydroelectricity in India's Real-Time Market (RTM).

 

4:29 PM

Like Chandrayaan, Indo-US ties will go to moon and even beyond: Jaishankar

The India-US relationship is at an all-time high and the two nations have moved to a position where they see each other as very desirable, optimal and comfortable partners, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, stressing that like the Chandrayaan, bilateral ties will go to the moon and maybe even beyond.

 

4:03 PM

Emission reporting phase of EU's carbon tax regime starts from October 1

Indian companies from seven sectors such as steel, cement, and hydrocarbons, which export to the European Union will have to start reporting their carbon emissions to comply with the provisions of EU's carbon tax regime.

 

The compliance with the European Union's (EU) carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is in two parts - a requirement of filing data from October and later imposition of the tax from 2026.

 

3:59 PM

PM Modi launches infra projects worth Rs 13,500 crore in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for several developmental projects and inaugurated other finished structures, in total worth more than Rs 13,500 crore via videoconferencing in Mahabubnagar district in Telangana.
 

In addition, the Indian government is establishing a Central Tribal University in Mulugu district of Telangana at a cost of Rs 900 crore, and this university will be named Samakka Sarakka Central Tribal University, the Prime Minister said after launching the projects.

3:37 PM

BSP to maintain 'complete distance' from NDA and INDIA bloc: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday reiterated her stand to maintain complete distance from the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc for next year's Lok Sabha elections and said that the party has to move forward by working on its own strengths.

In a statement issued here on Sunday, the UP unit of the BSP said, "BSP chief and former UP chief minister Mayawati held a discussion with senior and responsible people of the party regarding the preparedness of the party for upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the preparedness of the party in Uttar Pradesh and in Uttarakhand, and to increase the party's mandate.

2:54 PM

"INDIA alliance stands like a tall mountain": Navjot Sidhu amid Congress-AAP tension in Punjab

Amid the ongoing tension in the Punjab Congress over alliance with AAP to contest the 2024 general election together, Punjab Congress leader Navjot Sidhu on Sunday said that the "INDIA alliance stands like a tall mountain."

The Punjab Congress leader also added that Punjab must understand that this is an election to choose India's Prime Minister and not Punjab's Chief Minister.

2:41 PM

"Decision to shut down Afghan embassy is not because of India": Former Indian envoy

Following the closure of the Afghan embassy in India, Bhaswati Mukherjee, former Indian envoy to the Netherlands said that the decision to shut down the embassy is not because of India.

"I presume that the decision to shut down the embassy is really not because of India, but because of internal problems within the Afghanistan embassy here, triggered by the new government in Kabul, which is completely opposed to the earlier government. That is the real reason, in my perspective, for the closure of the Afghan embassy," said Mukherjee.

2:26 PM

PM Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan on October 2, to launch multiple development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch multiple development projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh during his visit to the two states on Monday.

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said he will launch and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth about Rs 7,000 crore in Rajasthan and around Rs 19,260 crore in Madhya Pradesh.

 

2:17 PM

India's share in global exports in labour-intensive sectors declining in last 5 years: FIEO

India's labour-intensive export sectors such as apparels, marine products, plastics, and gems and jewellery are showing a "troubling pattern" as the country is experiencing a decline in global market share across these segments during the last five years, a FIEO report has said.

Apex exporters body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) also said that a note of caution is warranted regarding a distinct spike in export growth of roughly USD 40 billion as this particular surge is likely attributed to a rerouting of crude oil trade routes via India to Europe.

2:01 PM

Tata Steel aims to complete decarbonisation at UK plant in next 3 yrs: CEO

Tata Steel aims to complete decarbonisation journey at its plant in the UK in next three years, the company's CEO T V Narendran said.

As part of its decarbonisation plan, the company will shift to low-emission electric arc furnace (EAF) process from the blast furnace (BF) route which is nearing the end of life in the next couple of months.

1:47 PM

Resolutions under insolvency law likely to touch 300 this year: IBBI chief

The number of resolutions of stressed assets under the insolvency law is likely to touch 300 this year, IBBI Chairperson Ravi Mital said on Sunday and urged resolution professionals to speed up the cases.

Creditors have recovered around Rs 3 lakh crore through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the recoveries stood at more than Rs 51,000 crore last year, when the number of resolutions rose 80 per cent to 180, Mital said.

1:28 PM

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam, withdrawn from 4 others

The Assam Police on Sunday said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA has been extended in four districts of the state for six more months.

At the Assam Police Day 2023 celebrations here, DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh said the 'disturbed area' tag, which allows enforcement of the AFSPA, has, however, been withdrawn from four other districts.

1:13 PM

Palaniswami slams ruling DMK over Cauvery issue

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday lashed out at the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu over the Cauvery river dispute and wondered if Chief Minister M K Stalin was concerned about the people of the state on the matter.

The leader of opposition in the state assembly alleged that the DMK was "backing" the Congress government in Karnataka "with a view to ensure the businesses run by its family members" there should not be affected.