News updates: Report of MSP panel to be made public soon, says central govt
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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced that the government will soon release the report of the committee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, which was established following the withdrawal of the three controversial farm laws. The minister also unveiled new initiatives aimed at modernizing agriculture and improving farmer engagement during a press briefing on the achievements of the Modi 3.0 government's first 100 days
The top court on Thursday rejected telecom companies' petition to re-compute adjusted gross revenues, or AGRs, amid a long-standing dispute over payment of dues to the central government.
A US court has summoned the Indian government after Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun filed a civil lawsuit, alleging a plot to murder him.
India refrained from voting in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, as the 193-member body passed a resolution demanding that Israel end its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territories within 12 months, according to a report from news agency PTI. Those opposing the resolution included Israel and the United States. Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom were among the other nations which abstained from voting. The resolution received 124 votes in favour, 14 against, and 43 abstentions.
China will certainly be "high on the agenda" at the Quad Summit set to be hosted by US President Joe Biden in Delaware's Wilmington on September 21, US National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby on Wednesday (local time). When asked to what extent China will be a focus of the Quad Summit, Kirby stated, "I think it'll certainly be high on the agenda. I mean, there's not an opportunity when you get together with these particular leaders, the Indo-Pacific, Quad, where you in fact it would be irresponsible if they didn't talk about the challenges that still exist in the region caused by aggressive PRC military action for instance, unfair trade practices, tensions over the Taiwan Strait. I have no doubt that that all those issues will come up."
The second round of talks between agitating junior doctors and the West Bengal government on Wednesday remained "inconclusive" as the medics expressed their dissatisfaction with the outcome of the meeting and announced that they would continue their agitation and 'cease work'.
11:46 PM
West Bengal doctors to return to work, call off protest.
10:24 PM
Israeli defence minister says Hezbollah 'will pay an increasing price': Report
Israeli defence minister says Hezbollah "will pay an increasing price" as Israel seeks to return residents to its north, reports AP.
10:02 PM
DVC followed all norms before releasing water from dams: Govt
The central government on Thursday said that all norms were followed while releasing water from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), denying accusations by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that the water discharge was responsible for flooding in the state.
Earlier in the day, Banerjee said that flooding in parts of Bengal was on account of the "water released by central government organisation DVC from its dams".
"This is a man-made flood, and it's unfortunate," she said.
Responding to the accusations, the Union power ministry in a statement said that all authorities concerned were informed regarding the scheduled release of water from the dams.
9:58 PM
PM Narendra Modi to address Summit Of The Future
Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General says, "We are very pleased that the Prime Minister will be here. India is such a strong & powerful voice globally but also especially for the global south. We have also seen India's leadership most recently in the G20 on all sorts of issues. I think, if you look at India, this Summit is so important because it will talk about Security Council reform and we know how important that is to India. It will talk about issues of digital cooperation. We know the kind of leadership role that India has in this and on the reform of the international financial institutions which is also critically important to India."
8:03 PM
Women drink liquor during 'Reclaim the night', their safety is everyone's responsibility: Bengal min
Israel's defense minister has declared the start of a “new phase” of the war as Israel turns its focus toward the northern front against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
Two waves of explosive attacks hit Syria and Lebanon: an apparent Israeli attack targeting pagers used by Hezbollah that killed at least 12 and wounded nearly 3,000 on Tuesday, and exploding walkie-talkies and other electronics Wednesday across Lebanon that killed at least 20 people and injured 450 others.
“We are at the start of a new phase in the war — it requires courage, determination and perseverance,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told troops on Wednesday.
4:45 PM
Labour ministry probing 'exploitative work environment' following EY employee death
The Ministry of Labour & Employment is investigating alleged "unsafe and exploitative work environment" days after the tragic demise of Anna Sebastian Perayil who worked with S R Batliboi, a member firm of EY Global. Perayil was a 26-year-old chartered accountant (CA) who died allegedly due to extreme work pressure at the firm. "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Anna Sebastian Perayil. A thorough investigation into the allegations of an unsafe and exploitative work environment is underway. We are committed to ensuring justice & LabourMinistry has officially taken up the complaint," Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje Thursday said on X.
4:37 PM
Inadequate parking space problem needs policy-based response by civic bodies: Delhi HC
Absence of dedicated parking spaces in residential colonies is a civic issue which requires a policy-based response from municipal authorities rather than judicial intervention in individual disputes, the Delhi High Court has said. The high court's observation came as it refused to interfere with a plea in which a petitioner claimed that parking of vehicles in front of his house and shop was unlawful. The high court said the problem raised by the petitioner about the parking of vehicles in narrow residential lanes reflected a common predicament faced by many urban residents in Delhi.
4:18 PM
'Unwarranted': India reacts to US court summon over 'plot' to kill Pannun
A court in the United States on Thursday issued summons to the Indian government in response to a civil lawsuit filed by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, which alleges an assassination plot against him. The external affairs ministry has labelled the lawsuit as "completely unwarranted." Read here for more details.
3:56 PM
Banks will have to play crucial role in driving the agenda of making India a Viksit Bharat by 2047: FM
Digital banking system needs to be robust, reliable and very user friendly with adequate firewall, Nirmala Sitharaman stated today.
3:56 PM
News update: Potable water supply in Delhi to be affected for 12 hours tomorrow
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First Published: Sep 19 2024 | 9:00 AM IST