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Mukesh Singh appointed as Inspector General in Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on deputation basis: Ministry of Home Affairs
ED conducted search and survey operations on Sep 18 under PMLA, 2002 at 9 locations across Kerala in the case of siphoning off bank funds of more than Rs 150 Crore from Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank Ltd, ANI reported.
For the Academic year 2024-25, the Common University Entrance Test for Post-graduate programmes (CUET-PG) will be conducted by NTA from 11th March -28th March 2024. Results will be announced within three weeks of last test: Chairman, University Grants Commission
Atul Malhari Gotsurve who at the moment is the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has now been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Mongolia.
India Meteorological Department predicted that moderate to heavy rain is expected in the districts of Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Rajkot, and Surendranagar districts of Gujarat during the next three hours.
Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourned the bail petition hearing of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to 21st September. TDP chief and former CM Chandrababu Naidu were arrested in connection with the alleged skill development scam.
Three unidentified men riding on a bike allegedly opened fire at a shop in East Delhi's New Usmanpur area. As per police, no one was injured in the firing incident, reported ANI.
A fire broke out in the office of Asansol Durgapur Development Authority in West Bengal's Durgapur during the early hours of Tuesday. As soon as the fire was reported, 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot and made continuous efforts to extinguish the fire for around 3 hours. An official of the Asansol Durgapur Development Authority said that the situation is now under control.
Odisha State Disaster Relief Force personnel rescued two men from a car which was stranded on a flooded road in the Jagatsinghpur area. According to ANI, bystanders passing through an overbridge next to the site of the incident informed local firefighters about it.
In a bid to highlight what they perceive as the failures of the Madhya Pradesh state government, the Congress party has unveiled plans to embark on the 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra,' set to commence on September 19. This extensive journey will span seven different starting points, encompassing all 230 assembly segments in anticipation of the upcoming elections in the state, news agency PTI reported senior leaders as saying.
A sepoy named Pradeep Singh (27 years old) who had been missing since last Wednesday was found dead on Monday at around 5 pm. The deceased was found in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and was a part of the Kokernag ops.
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Congress To Launch 'Jan Aakrosh' Yatra Today Against Shivraj Chouhan-Led MP Govt's 'Failures'
In a bid to highlight what they perceive as the failures of the Madhya Pradesh state government, the Congress party has unveiled plans to embark on the 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra,' set to commence on September 19. This extensive journey will span seven different starting points, encompassing all 230 assembly segments in anticipation of the upcoming elections in the state, news agency PTI reported senior leaders as saying.
At a press conference, Kamal Nath, the Chief of Madhya Pradesh Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for the state, levelled allegations of rampant corruption against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. They argued that the government had fallen short in addressing critical issues such as unemployment and the safety of women and Dalits.
Surjewala further asserted that a staggering 250 scams have marred the 225 months of BJP rule in Madhya Pradesh. This discontent among the populace, stemming from Shivraj Singh Chouhan's 18-year tenure as Chief Minister, has crystallized into 'Jan akrosh' or public anger, Surjewala claimed.
He went on to describe the state as grappling with severe anarchy, crime, fear, atrocities, and looting. Surjewala contended that various segments of society, including tribals, farmers, Dalits, women, men, marginalized communities, and youth, are determined to unseat the present government to safeguard the state's future.
Surjewala also made the disquieting claim that over the past 18 years, approximately 58,000 women and girls have been victims of rape, while about 67,000 others were abducted in Madhya Pradesh.
To bring these concerns to the forefront, the Congress party has devised the 'Jan Akrosh Yatra,' commencing from seven different locations on September 19. These marches are slated to collectively traverse 11,400 kilometers, covering all 230 constituencies in Madhya Pradesh within a span of 15 days.
The Yatra will be spearheaded by prominent Congress leaders, including Leader of the Opposition Govind Singh, former State Congress Chief Arun Yadav, former ministers Kamleshwar Patel, Jitu Patwari, and Ajay Singh, as well as former Union ministers Suresh Pachouri and Kantilal Bhuria, each leading from distinct locations.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar Set To Launch 'Kisan Rin Portal'
In an effort to facilitate farmers in accessing subsidized loans through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar are scheduled to inaugurate the 'Kisan Rin Portal' on Tuesday. This initiative will also include a door-to-door KCC campaign and the launch of a manual for the Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) portal, all to be unveiled at an event held at the Pusa complex.
The Kisan Rin digital platform, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, will provide a comprehensive overview of farmer data, specifics regarding loan disbursement, claims for interest subvention, and the progress of the scheme's utilization. This integrated system aims to foster a seamless collaboration with banks to ensure a more targeted and efficient agricultural credit system.
As of March 30, there were approximately 7.35 crore KCC accounts with a total sanctioned limit of Rs 8.85 lakh crore, as per official statements. The government, during April-August of this fiscal year, disbursed agricultural credit amounting to Rs 6,573.50 crore at a subsidized interest rate.
To extend the benefits of the KCC, the door-to-door campaign will reach out to non-KCC holders who are beneficiaries of the central scheme PM-KISAN, which provides Rs 6,000 per annum to each identified beneficiary farmer's bank account.
Regarding the WIND portal, the ministry reported that the manual aims to amplify the impact of the Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) initiative. Launched in July, this portal leverages advanced weather data analytics to offer stakeholders actionable insights on weather patterns for informed decision-making in agriculture.
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