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PM Modi To Visit Indonesia On September 6-7 To Participate In ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jakarta, Indonesia for a two-day visit between September 6 and 7 to attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit being hosted by Indonesia as the current Chair of ASEAN.
Modi is visiting Indonesia at the invitation of President Joko Widodo.
During his visit, Modi's primary focus will be to bolster India's trade and security ties with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This engagement will be pivotal, especially considering the elevation of India-ASEAN relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership last year.
"The forthcoming ASEAN-India Summit will be the first Summit since the elevation of India-ASEAN relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022," noted the MEA.
Rahul Gandhi To Leave For Brussels Today, To Attend Several Meetings In Paris, Oslo Till Sept 10
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi will kick start his trip to three European nations on September 6 and will participate in several programmes including his visit to the European Union Parliament and interaction with the Indian diaspora among many others.
This is Rahul Gandhi's first trip outside India after his membership was reinstated by the Lok Sabha following the stay of conviction in a 2019 Modi surname remarks defamation case by the Supreme Court on August 4.
Earlier this year, he had visited the US for over six days trip to the US, where he addressed the Indian diaspora, attended a lecture programme at Stanford University and others in the cities of San Francisco, Washington, and New York. In March this year, he had also visited the UK and attended several programmes.
SC To Hear Pleas Challenging Bihar Caste Survey Today
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the clutch of special leave petitions filed against the Patna High Court’s order dismissing pleas challenging the caste-based survey in Bihar. As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti will continue to hear the matter on September 6.
In the previous hearing, the Supreme Court had allowed the Union government a period of one week to file its reply after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said that he wanted to put the constitutional and legal position on record.
Amit Shah, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Meet Committee Head Ram Nath Kovind For Simultaneous Polls Discussion
Home Minister Amit Shah and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Wednesday met former president Ram Nath Kovind who heads the committee on simultaneous polls here, days after the government notified the panel, sources said. They described the nearly hour-long meeting as a "courtesy call". (PTI Input)
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Addresses Jalna Protest, Announces Measures For 'Kunbi' Certificates
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, addressing the recent Jalna protest and the controversial lathi-charge incident, made significant announcements following a cabinet meeting. In a bid to address historical concerns, Shinde revealed, "In today's cabinet meeting, it has been decided that the people who possess documents dating back to the Nizam era will be granted 'Kunbi' certificates." Additionally, the Chief Minister disclosed the formation of a committee led by retired Justice Sandeep Shinde, tasked with investigating the matter further and presenting its findings within a month. Concerning the lathi-charge incident, Shinde stated, "The government has relieved the Superintendent of Police (SP) and Additional SP from their positions. Action will be taken against those found guilty." Shinde also reaffirmed the government's commitment to pursuing reservations for the Maratha community.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Jalna protest and lathi-charge incident says, "In today's cabinet meeting it has been decided that the people who have documents that date back to the Nizam era will be given 'Kunbi' certificate. Additionally, a committee headed by… pic.twitter.com/tvNNyOmiiu
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2023
Delhi Conducts Anti-Sabotage Check Mock Drill In Preparation For G20 Summit
In anticipation of the upcoming G20 Summit, a rigorous anti-sabotage check mock drill was recently carried out in Delhi. Led by Colonel SS Bose, the Commanding Officer of the 202 Counter Explosives Device unit, this exercise is part of the extensive security preparations for the event.
#WATCH | Delhi: Anti Sabotage check mock drill was conducted ahead of the G20 Summit.
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2023
Commanding officer of 202 Counter Explosives Device unit Col SS Bose says, "The major role which has been given to us is the AAS(Area Anti-Sabotage) cover. The AAS cover is basically in three… pic.twitter.com/VhJyVWu802
IMD Vigilantly Monitors Weather Ahead Of G20 Summit In New Delhi
With the G20 Summit set to take place in New Delhi from September 8 to 10, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has intensified its round-the-clock weather monitoring efforts. Starting from the morning of September 7, the IMD will provide up-to-date weather information and forecasts for various locations in Delhi to ensure the event's smooth proceedings.
In view of the ensuing G20 Summit in New Delhi from 8-10 Sept 2023, IMD is monitoring the weather round the clock. It will issue current weather and forecast information for different locations of Delhi since 7 Sept, 2023 morning: IMD pic.twitter.com/5XMIimbpvy
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2023
Punjab BJP Expels Four Leaders From Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Citing Anti-Party Activities
The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken action against four party leaders, Nimisha Mehta, Dalvinder Singh Dhillon, Kuldeep Singh, and Gurpreet Singh, from the Garhshankar constituency in Hoshiarpur.
Punjab BJP expelled four BJP leaders, Nimisha Mehta, Dalvinder Singh Dhillon, Kuldeep Singh, and Gurpreet Singh, from Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur for engaging in anti-party activities. pic.twitter.com/DcsEJQF4iv
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2023
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