Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Punjab BJP Expels Four Leaders From Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Citing Anti-Party Activities
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
DGP Dilbag Singh has offered insights into the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, revealing significant developments in recent operations. According to Singh, a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with a local terror group was eliminated in a joint operation conducted by local police, Village Defense Committees (VDC), and the Army.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced his official visit to Indonesia, where he will take part in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and East Asia Summit.
Cochin Customs in Kerala intercepted two passengers en route to Australia via Singapore and confiscated undisclosed Indian currency amounting to Rs 4,42,060, along with demonetized Indian currency with a printed value of Rs 29,41,000.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has issued a response to the letter sent by Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a coordinated operation involving the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police, a significant attempt to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) was thwarted, resulting in the elimination of both terrorists.
Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu has weighed in on the ongoing discourse surrounding the usage of 'India' and 'Bharat,' emphasising that there should be no objection to the continued use of 'Bharat.'
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati has voiced her opposition to proposed amendments or alterations to the Constitution, emphasising that such actions amount to tampering with the sentiments of the people and cannot be justified.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament, Abhishek Banerjee, took to Twitter today, expressing strong criticism towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), labeling the ongoing 'INDIA vs BHARAT' discourse as a deliberate distraction. In his tweet, Banerjee urged the public to refocus their attention on pressing issues such as rising prices, inflation, communal tensions, unemployment, border disputes, and what he referred to as the BJP's hollow claims of "Double Engine" governance and nationalism.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal came together today at the residence of former President Ram Nath Kovind in Delhi for the inaugural meeting of the 'One Nation One Election' committee.
At least people were killed and 12 others injured in a road accident in the Kakopathar area in Assam's Tinsukia district last night, where a truck hit a car, as reported by news agency ANI. As per Bibhas Das, Tinsukia ASP, the injured were rushed to a hospital. We have detained the truck driver. More details awaited.
ED arrested 2 individuals namely, Sathish Kumar and Kiran P P on 4th September, under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002 in Karuvannur Service Co-Operative Society Bank fraud case & produced before the designated PMLA Special Court and they have been sent to ED Custody for 3 days.
Four women were arrested after a child trafficking racket was busted in Nizamabad, Telangana. More details are awaited, as reported by news agency PTI.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge booked in UP's Rampur over Sanatan Dharma remarks at lawyers' complaint.
Fire broke out at a furniture factory in Kavi Nagar Industrial Area in UP's Ghaziabad. 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot. More details are awaited.
Heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging in several parts of Dholpur, Rajasthan.
A fire broke out at a mannequin manufacturing factory in Delhi's Sangam Vihar, as reported by PTI. More details are awaited.
Torrential rain and winds caused by an extratropical cyclone have left at least 21 people dead in southern Brazil, reports AFP, quoting officials
Three people were apprehended after a man was stabbed to death in Mandoli area. The accused tried to rob the victim, a 25-year-old man Salman, and when he resisted, they stabbed him to death and stole his phone and Rs 500 cash, as reported by news agency ANI. As per Delhi Police, one minor accused is still absconding. Further investigation is underway.
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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.
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