Chairing the 9th governing council meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday, PM Modi endorsed the idea of zero poverty at the village level while hailing the suggestions on a Skill Census and linking of rivers within states and between states.
In Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district, seven individuals, including five women and a child, have passed away due to diarrhoea and water-borne diseases. About 150 others have fallen ill over the last ten days. Official reports indicate contamination of food and water as the primary cause, prompting health teams to take action and raise awareness. Similar cases in Umaria district led to disciplinary actions against health officials.
100 percent coverage of villages in telecom connectivity in the country is targeted to be achieved in the next 12 months adding that in the budget 2024-25 Rs 11,000 crore is allocated for flood management in Assam and Sikkim- Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia
MRF leased 3.85 lakh sq ft of warehouse space in Pune's Mawal area from NDR Tradehouse in a 10-year deal. The lease includes a Rs 1.05 crore monthly rental and a 4.5% annual increment. MRF will pay Rs 3.85 lakh monthly maintenance and has made a Rs 3.14 crore security deposit.
A 16-year-old student from Delhi, Kunal Rai, was found dead in his school dormitory. He reportedly took his life due to academic struggles and loneliness after his friends moved to other schools. The police confirmed the cause as suicide, using a cloth from a bed sheet, and ruled out foul play.
Many of the Republicans have opined that Donald Trump may have erred in picking JD Vance as his running mate. The Vice-Presidential nominee of the Republican party has many short comings and may be a mirror image of Trump. He does little to attract the votes of reluctant supporters and from new support groups.
Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, refuted Mamata Banerjee's claim of her microphone being muted at the meeting. He clarified each Chief Minister had designated speaking times displayed on screens. Banerjee requested to speak early and was accommodated. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejected Banerjee's claims. The central government's fact-checking body debunked Banerjee's allegation about her microphone being switched off, leading to Banerjee walking out of the... Читать дальше...
Palestinian boxer Waseem Abu Sal wore a shirt showing children being bombed at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony to highlight Gaza's plight. The International Olympic Committee approved the shirt as anti-war. The Palestinian team aims to draw attention to Gaza's civilian suffering during the Olympics.
The victim who hailed from Kaimur district in Bihar did her MBA from Electronic City here and was working for a private company in the sales-marketing field. Her brother also works in Bengaluru, police said.
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Manu Bhaker qualified for the women's 10m air pistol final at the Paris Olympics, redeeming herself after her Tokyo heartbreak. She shot 580 to secure the third spot. Other Indian shooters, including Sarabjot Singh, faced disappointment in their events. Bhaker's coach stressed the need for composure in the final.
Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi expressed concern over declining parliamentary standards, citing instances of ministers making objectionable remarks against opposition leaders. He asked Speaker Om Birla for immediate action, highlighting specific cases involving Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Ravneet Singh Bittu, who allegedly threatened Bhupinder Singh Hooda and used unparliamentary language against Sonia Gandhi.
Over 4.5 lakh pilgrims visited the Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir, with more than 7,500 yatris seeing the ice lingam, officials reported. Two deaths occurred during the annual yatra, both due to cardiac arrest along the Baltal route. The pilgrimage, which started on June 28, will end on August 19, with a total of 4,51,881 pilgrims having visited the shrine so far this year.
Along with the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, restaurants are providing special discounts on food and drinks. A range of promotions, such as time-limited items, member-only awards, and discounts, are offered to entice spectators throughout the Games.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a puzzling statement to Christians, suggesting that if they vote for him in the upcoming election, they may not have to vote again in the future. This sparked confusion and criticism from his opponents who view him as a threat to democracy, especially after his controversial actions following the 2020 election. Trump's remarks were made at a conservative event in Florida, where he urged Christians to support him in the upcoming election.
The seats fell vacant after nine assembly members, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, were elected to Lok Sabha while SP MLA from Sisamau MLA Irfan Solanki of Kanpur was disqualified after he was sentenced to jail in a criminal case.
Rain in Paris caused delays in the men's Olympics street skateboarding and tennis matches. The opening ceremony saw athletes parade on the Seine, despite the downpour. Events were rescheduled but organizers are hopeful that triathlons will proceed as planned. Weather is expected to improve, turning hot next week.
The Indian government is considering a hike in the sugar MSP to help the industry pay sugarcane farmers promptly. Ethanol policies will be set before the next season begins. The sugarcane area has increased slightly and good monsoon rains have improved production outlook.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised the importance of the 'rule of law' for good governance in Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the state's zero-tolerance policy towards crime at the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Adityanath noted the state's efforts in women's welfare and law enforcement, leading to improved perceptions nationally and internationally. He showcased Uttar Pradesh's achievements, positioning it as an attractive investment hub and inviting PM Modi to the upcoming Prayagraj Maha Kumbh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with BJP-ruled state leaders to review key schemes and governance practices. Union ministers Amit Shah and J P Nadda participated. The discussions were primarily focused on governance and the delivery of central welfare initiatives. The meeting followed criticism of the Union budget for allegedly ignoring certain states.
About 100 houses were damaged, with the Public Works Department suffering the maximum loss of Rs 172 crore, followed by the Horticulture Department with Rs Rs 139 crores, the emergency operation centre said.
Donald Trump stated he would persist with outdoor rallies even after an assassination attempt. He mentioned increased security by the Secret Service. Trump had been wounded when a gunman shot at him during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. He emphasized that free speech and public gatherings should not be hindered.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured that the Modi-led coalition government would maintain its established path with a focus on national interests. He indicated India might achieve a USD 5-trillion economy within the third term and highlighted the importance of capital markets. Goyal also noted that increasing STT hasn't impacted market movements.
Afghanistan's cricket board announced their first Test match against New Zealand held from September 9 to 13 in Greater Noida. The match was a significant milestone for Afghanistan and resulted from an agreement between the Afghanistan Cricket Board and BCCI. This marked Afghanistan's 10th Test match since gaining Test status in 2017.
