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Breaking News LIVE, 2 October 2021: Today marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The non-violent freedom fighter continues to be an inspiration for many.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed "father of the nation" and wished the Mahatma on his birth anniversary. Various leaders from the world have wished Mahatma Gandhi on his Jayanti including the Secretary-General of the UN.
All-religion prayer will be conducted at Rajghat on Gandhi Jayanti, President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Modi will be present on the occasion of 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Congress party leaders, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi will also pay tributes to Gandhi on his birth anniversary.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Gram Panchayats and Pani Samitis, Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) on Jal Jeevan Mission on 2nd October at 11 am via video conferencing.
The Prime Minister will launch the Jal Jeevan Mission app with the aim of increasing awareness among the stakeholders and instilling greater transparency.
In addition, the video conference will also see the launch of Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh in which any individual, institution, corporation, or philanthropist, be it in India or abroad, can contribute to help provide tap water connection in every rural household, school, Anganwadi center, ashram shala, and other public institutions.
The Prime Minister had announced the Jal Jeevan Mission on August 15, 2019, with the aim of providing clean tap water to every family.
NCB Detains 10 People During A Raid At Party Being Held On Cruise Ship In Mumbai
Maharashtra: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) detained at least 10 persons during a raid conducted at a party being held on a cruise in Mumbai, news agency ANI reported.
More details awaited
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