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Breaking News LIVE Updates September 24, 2021: The Defence Ministry on Thursday sealed a contract to procure 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun for the Indian Army at a cost of ₹ 7,523 crore, in a major move to boost its combat capabilities.
The defence ministry placed the order for the Arjuna Mk-1A tanks with the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai.
The MBT Mk-1A is a new variant of Arjun Tank designed to enhance fire power, mobility and survivability, infused with 72 new features and more indigenous content from the Mk-1 variant.
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking his intervention into the case of vandalism at his official residence in New Delhi & ensure "improved security", demands the matter "be referred to Committee of Privileges for a comprehensive investigation".
The Assam government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident of violence that took place during the eviction drive at Sipajhar in Darang district on Thursday as police tried to evict “encroachers". At least two people were killed in police firing during clashes and around 20 injured.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday he believed the world was united on pressing the Taliban after speaking with Pakistan, China and Russia, key players with Afghanistan's new rulers.
Blinken met Thursday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly with his counterpart from Pakistan, the chief ally of the Taliban regime that was toppled by US troops in 2001, and held talks with ministers of the four other veto-wielding Security Council members including China and Russia on Wednesday evening.
"I think there is very strong unity of approach and unity of purpose," Blinken told reporters.
All religious places in Maharashtra to reopen from October 7 following COVID safety protocols
All temples in Maharashtra will to be reopened from October 7 - the first day of Navratri: Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office (CMO) announced.
All religious places in the state will reopen while observing all COVID safety protocols.
All places of worship will reopen for devotees from the first day of Navaratri, i.e., 7th October 2021, while observing all COVID safety protocols.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) September 24, 2021
Americans fully vaccinated with Pfizer can receive booster shot 6 months after second dose: US President Biden
The majority of Americans who were fully vaccinated with Pfizer can receive a booster shot at least 6 months after their second shot. This includes people over 65, those with underlying medical conditions, and those in frontline jobs: US President Biden announced, as reported by ANI.
Karnataka: Cinema hall, auditoriums to operate with 100% capacity from Oct 1
Karnataka govt issues order instructing that cinema hall, auditoriums will operate with 100% capacity from Oct 1 while adhering to COVID norms and taking minimum one dose of vaccine. Night curfew will continue to be imposed in the state from 10 pm to 5 am from Sept 25.
Pubs are permitted to operate from October 3. Classes from 6th to 12th std are permitted to operate for 5 days a week with full strength in districts with a positivity rate less than 1%. Strict surveillance at border posts in districts adjoining Kerala and Maharashtra to continue, Karnataka govt announced, as quoted by ANI.
UPSC declares final result of Civil Services Examination 2020, Shubham Kumar secures top position
UPSC has declared the final result of the Civil Services Examination, 2020. A total of 761 candidates have been recommended for appointment, news agency ANI reported.
Shubham Kumar has secured the 1st position. He has graduated in B Tech (Civil Engineering) from IIT Bombay. Jagrati Awasthi is the topper among the women candidates securing an overall Second rank. She has graduated in B Tech (Electrical Engineering) from MANIT Bhopal, UPSC informed.
The top 25 candidates comprise 13 men and 12 women. The recommended candidates also include 25 persons with Benchmark Disability (07 Orthopedically Handicapped, 04 Visually Challenged, 10 Hearing Impaired & 04 Multiple Disabilities).
Kerala reports 17,983 new COVID-19 cases
Kerala reports 17,983 new COVID-19 cases, 15,054 recoveries, and 127 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases 44,09,530
Death toll 24,318
Active cases 1,62,846
1,10,523 samples were tested during the last 24 hours.
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