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Amit Shah releases textbooks in Hindi for MBBS students in Madhya Pradesh; hails PM Modi for speaking in Hindi on international platforms
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday released textbooks in Hindi of three subjects for MBBS students as part of an ambitious project of the Madhya Pradesh government to impart medical education in the Hindi language. Terming it as an important day in history, Shah said Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to start the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) course in Hindi.
There’s no problem with our ideology but I want to bring a change in our way of work… Mallikarjun Kharge is an experienced leader, if he wins, we’ll work in cooperation naturally.
– Congress Presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor, ahead of the polls tomorrow
Family feud: Kirloskar Brothers Ltd refutes charges of mis-utilising funds
Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) on Sunday refuted allegations that it had spent Rs 274 crore towards payment of professional legal expenses and consultancy charges in the personal dispute of its Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Kirloskar against his brothers Rahul and Atul. Kirloskar Pneumatic Co Ltd Executive Chairman Rahul Kirloskar and Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd Executive Chairman Atul Kirloskar had on Saturday accused KBL of “mis-utilising shareholder resources of a publicly listed company and misusing regulatory machinery” after being cleared of insider trading charges by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).
Manish, Vaidehi crowned champions at National Tennis Championship
Manish Sureshkumar and Vaidehi Chaudhari crowned themselves in glory as they won the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively in the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship at the DLTA complex here on Sunday. Vaidehi cruised past Sai Samhitha Chamarthi 6-2, 6-0 while Manish Sureshkumar defeated Digvijay Pratap Singh 6-2, 6-3 to lift the national championship titles.
Will have no shame in taking advice and support of Gandhi family: Mallikarjun Kharge
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said he would have no shame in taking the advice and support of the Gandhi family in running the party affairs, in case he becomes its President, as they have struggled and put their strength for its growth. The veteran leader said that he is the “delegates’ candidate” in this polls to the party’s highest post, scheduled for October 17.
Union minister Amit Shah lays foundation stone of new terminal at Gwalior airport
TV actor Vaishali Takkar dies by suicide
We received info at Tejaji Nagar PS that TV actor Vaishali Takkar hanged herself to death late last night. Recovered suicide note suggests that she was stressed, was being harassed by former boyfriend. Probe on, said ACP M Rahman.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits erosion-affected embankment in the Maijan area
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the erosion-affected embankment in the Maijan area of Dibrugarh; reviewed ongoing repair workThe condition is serious. We’re putting in as much effort as we can,will put in more. Compensation to be given to all the affected families, he said
Stubble burning continues in Amritsar; visuals from Manawala Village
Gujarat polls: BJP opts for micro-management, appoints leaders from other states as district in-charges
The BJP is going for micro-management of the Assembly seats in Gujarat by roping in its national office-bearers and experienced poll managers from various states and assigning them a district each, sources said on Sunday.
President Murmu’s cataract surgery
President Murmu underwent successful cataract surgery of her left eye at Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi Cantt today at 11:30am. Surgery was conducted by Brig SK Mishra & his team. She was discharged from hospital at 1:30pm & advised rest, stated Army Hospital R&R.
Jeremy Hunt says he has no desire to succeed Liz Truss if she is ousted by the Conservative Party
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kickstart the distribution of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat on October 17 at 4 pm via video conferencing, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said
Number of people speaking languages other than Hindi is numerically more than Hindi-speaking people in the Indian Union. I’m sure you’d appreciate that every language has its own speciality with its uniqueness and linguistic culture
– TN CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi
When other political parties chose video-conferences, BJP workers committed themselves to serving people during Covid pandemic. PM Narendra Modi has realised goal of ‘sabka sath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas’
– BJP president J P Nadda
Through the new National Education Policy, PM Modi has given more emphasis to the mother language of students. This is a historic decision
– HM Shah at the launch of Hindi MBBS course books in Bhopal
Namibia stun Asian champions Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener
Home Minister Amit Shah launches the country’s first Hindi version of MBBS course books
Madhya Pradesh | Home Minister Amit Shah launches the country's first Hindi version of MBBS course books, in Bhopal… https://t.co/3GjMxM9pz5
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Without anyone’s support, we will touch 150 seats (in the Karnataka assembly elections). The people of Karnataka will give a clear mandate of 150 seats: Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar, in Ballari
Delhi Excise Policy Scam: CBI summons Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia
मेरे घर पर 14 घंटे CBI रेड कराई, कुछ नहीं निकला. मेरा बैंक लॉकर तलाशा, उसमें कुछ नहीं निकला. मेरे गाँव में इन्हें… https://t.co/w3q0BdkOys
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) 1665902235000
All Home Ministers in states have been invited by Union HM Amit Shah to attend a meeting of HMs
All Home Ministers in states have been invited by Union HM Amit Shah to attend a meeting of HMs being organised on Oct 27-28 in Surajkund,Haryana. As West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also holds charge of Home Ministry of state,she has also been sent a similar invitation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) across 75 districts, to the nation
As part of Union budget speech for 2022-23, Finance Minister had announced setting up of 75 DBUs in 75 districts of the country to commemorate 75 years of independence of our country.
Heartening to note that commercial banks – both in public & pvt sector – have responded very positively to this initiative. 75 DBUs (Digital Banking Units) set up in a record 6 months’ time in 75 districts spread across the country to commemorate 75 yrs of independence
– RBI Governor
RBI taking progressive measures to improve availability of digital infrastructure from banking services.After announcement in Budget 2022-23 for setting up 75 Digital Banking Units,RBI issued guidelines after consulting Indian Banks’ Assn, commercial banks & experts
– RBI Governor
A male wild elephant was found dead in Tamil Nadu’s Thadagam forest area
A male wild elephant was found dead in Thadagam forest area, on the outskirts of Coimbatore last evening. The right tusk of the elephant was missing. Forest Dept has ordered an inquiry into the matter. Postmortem will be conducted today, said Ashok Kumar, DFO, Coimbatore.
People pay their last respects to Kashmiri Pandit, Puran Krishan Bhat in Jammu
People pay their last respects to Kashmiri Pandit, Puran Krishan Bhat as his mortal remains have been brought outside his residence in Jammu. He was killed by terrorists in Shopian, yesterday.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel condoles the sudden demise of Congress MLA and Deputy Speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel condoles the sudden demise of three-time Congress MLA and Deputy Speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi; calls it an “irreparable loss.” The last rites of Mandavi will be performed in Nathiya Nawagaon in Kanker.
Vigilance Bureau arrests Punjab’s ex-min Sundar Sham Arora for offering Rs 50 lakhs bribe to Manmohan Kumar
Vigilance Bureau arrests Punjab’s ex-min Sundar Sham Arora for offering Rs 50 lakhs bribe to Manmohan Kumar, AIG in connection to a vigilance enquiry against him. FIR registered under Prevention of Corruption Act, Rs 50 lakhs bribe money recovered from accused, Vigilance Bureau of Punjab revealed.
China will never renounce the right to use force over Taiwan, says Xi
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday it is up to the Chinese people to resolve the Taiwan issue and China will never renounce the right to use force.
- Xi made the comments in his opening speech at the ruling Communist Party’s 20th party congress in Beijing.
Vigilance Bureau arrests Punjab’s ex-min Sundar Sham Arora
Vigilance Bureau arrests Punjab's ex-min Sundar Sham Arora for offering Rs50 lakhs bribe to Manmohan Kumar,AIG in c… https://t.co/1ywCLMWsrd
— ANI (@ANI) 1665889610000
Covid Update
India reports 2,401 fresh cases and 2,373 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Active cases at 26,625
China has achieved comprehensive control over Hong Kong, turning it from chaos to governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party congress in Beijing
Reports Reuters
Xi says China will unwaveringly support private economy
- China will unwaveringly support the private economy and let the market play decisive role in resource allocation, President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party Congress in Beijing.
- China will aim for high-quality economic growth and the next five years will be crucial for building a modern socialist power, Xi said.
PM Modi to launch 75 digital banking units across 75 districts today
With an objective to boost financial inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) today via video conferencing.
Xi says China put people first in Covid-19 pandemic
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Sunday that China had put “the people and their lives first” when dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic as he spoke at the start of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing.
- Xi said China had “protected people’s safety and health to the highest degree and achieved significant positive results in coordinating epidemic prevention and control and social and economic development”
Nine die in three-vehicle pile-up in Karnataka
Hassan, Karnataka | 9 people died in an accident involving a head-on collision between a Tempo traveller vehicle an… https://t.co/t5cYEs74AO
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China’s Xi arrives onstage as Communist Party Congress opens
- Chinese President Xi Jinping took to the stage Sunday as his Communist Party began its 20th Congress, at which he is expected to be handed a historic third term in power.
- Xi walked onstage to thunderous applause from thousands of hand-picked delegates, who have gathered at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People for the five-yearly event.
China’s Communist Party Congress opens in Beijing
Reports AFP
US, Canada send armoured vehicles to bolster Haiti’s police
- The US and Canada sent armoured vehicles and other supplies to Haiti on Sunday to help police fight a powerful gang amid a pending request from the Haitian government for the immediate deployment of foreign troops.
- A US State Department statement said the equipment was bought by Haiti’s government, but it did not provide further details on the supplies flown on military aircraft to the capital of Port-au-Prince.
USA | Fundamentals on macroeconomics are good and foreign exchange reserve is good. We’re in a comfortable situation & that is why I keep repeating inflation is at a manageable level too. We’re making efforts to bring it further down: FM Sitharaman
USA | Even during my meeting with the world bank president today, he himself said that we should showcase how common people have accepted the deepening of digital applications in India. Also said he’ll be happy to work together with India to take it to other parts of world: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
USA | Trade deficit is growing & is growing across the board. But we’re keeping a watch if there is any disproportionate increase against any one country, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
We want to bring up matters related to cryptocurrency on table of G20 so members can discuss it & arrive at a framework or SOP so globally, countries can have a technologically driven regulatory framework: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Washington DC, on her official visit to USA
Reports ANI
The western world has seen countries moving to coal, Austria has already said same. In UK, one of the oldest legacy thermal units is back again. It’s not just India, many countries have had to go back to coal for energy production as gas cannot be afforded or is not available: FM Sitharaman
Reports ANI
USA | ED is completely independent in what it does, it is an agency that follows predicate offences. There are instances which are so standing out and if ED goes there, it is because of some prima facie evidence in their hands: FM Sitharaman on ED being used to go after citizens
Reports ANI
USA | We’ve had bilateral discussions with many G20 members. We’re taking presidentship at a time when there are a lot of challenges, we will have to work together with the membership to see how best we can navigate the whole thing: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on G20 & its priorities
There were 24 bilaterals that were held. Besides this, secretaries & the chief economic advisor held 25 meetings with their counterparts: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the media, in Washington DC, on her official visit to the USA
Reports ANI
