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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat will be aired simultaneously at 11 AM on All India Radio, TV channels, and all digital platforms. (Photo: ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio on Sunday (August 25). This will be the 113th episode of his radio broadcast, which will be aired simultaneously at 11 AM on All India Radio, TV channels, and all digital platforms. The 112th edition of PM Modi's popular radio program Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on July 28, 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jalgaon in Maharashtra on Sunday to felicitate 1.1 million new 'Lakhpati Didis' who achieved the mark during the third term of his government. A statement on Saturday said PM Modi would also release a revolving fund of ₹ 2,500 crore that would benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh self-help groups (SHGs).
Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder, will likely be subjected to a polygraph test on Sunday. Ahead of the lie-detector test, the accused made a U-turn on his alleged confession of the grisly murder, claiming he was being framed and was innocent. As per Kolkata Police, Sanjay Roy had confessed to raping and murdering the 31-year-old trainee doctor inside the seminar hall of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jalgaon in Maharashtra on Sunday to felicitate 1.1 million new 'Lakhpati Didis' who achieved the mark during the third term of his government. A statement on Saturday said PM Modi would also release a revolving fund of ₹ 2,500 crore that would benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh self-help groups (SHGs).
Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder, will likely be subjected to a polygraph test on Sunday. Ahead of the lie-detector test, the accused made a U-turn on his alleged confession of the grisly murder, claiming he was being framed and was innocent. As per Kolkata Police, Sanjay Roy had confessed to raping and murdering the 31-year-old trainee doctor inside the seminar hall of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
The central government rolled out the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X, “We are proud of all the government employees who work hard for the progress of the country. The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) ensures dignity and financial security for these employees. This step reflects our government's commitment to their welfare and secure future.”
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Plan to deploy 40-50 small modular nuclear reactors: Tata Consulting Engineers CEO Amit Sharma
India aims to deploy 40-50 small modular nuclear reactors, mostly to replace captive thermal power plants, as it aims to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. A top industry official said that the 220-MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) was being redesigned using 3D design platforms with an aim to achieve a high degree of standardisation that would allow easy deployment, even in old thermal power plants used by the steel, aluminium, copper and the cement industries.
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Taiwan protests against China amid flag row for using economic pressure to interfere in politics
Taiwan has launched a strong protest against Beijing for using economic pressure to interfere in politics of the self-governed island after a Taipei-based hotel chain apologised for excluding the Chinese flag from Olympic decorations at its Paris hotel earlier this month. Citing Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Focus Taiwan reported that China has continuously coerced foreign businesses into adhering to its political goals through the use of boycotts, penalties, tax audits, and regulatory infractions.
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'Proverbial ostrich': Cong slams govt over 'unprecedented decline' in real wages
The Congress on Sunday claimed that a combination of slow wage growth and "back-breaking" inflation has caused an unprecedented decline in real wages and said that like the "proverbial ostrich", the government continues to remain blind to the most fundamental challenge faced by the Indian economy. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said a new report by a noted brokerage firm has once again shed light on the truth that the Union Government has consistently denied - real household incomes in India are facing a persistent decline.
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Exemplary mitigation measures have been put in place: Environment Minister on Great Nicobar Mega Infra Project
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav responded on Sunday to Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh's concerns about the Great Nicobar Mega Infrastructure Project. In a letter dated August 21, Yadav assured that "exemplary mitigation measures" have been put in place to reduce the environmental impact of the project while considering "strategic, national, and defence interests."
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Filmmaker Ranjith resigns as Kerala Chalachitra Academy chairman over misbehaviour charge
Acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith on Sunday resigned as the chairman of Kerala Chalachitra Academy following allegations of misbehaviour levelled against him by a Bengali actor. In an audio clip sent to a television channel, Ranjith said he doesn't want to continue in the position as it would adversely impact the reputation of the Left government in the state.
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Actor Nagarjuna slams Hyderabad authorities for demolishing N-Convention Centre
Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has strongly condemned the authorities in Hyderabad for what he claimed was "unlawful" demolition of his N-Convention Centre in the city's Madhapur neighbourhood. He said he would have demolished the structure himself if the court where the matter is pending had decided against him, but the court had ordered an interim stay on the demolition work.
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Two Bangladeshis detected in Assam, sent back home, says CM Himanta
Two Bangladesh nationals who illegally entered India were detected in Assam and sent back to their country, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The duo was apprehended at Badarpur railway station and sent back to Bangladesh on Friday night, he added.
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IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai for Sunday & Monday
The rain made a comeback to Mumbai on Saturday, delivering the promise of a wet weekend, as parts of Mumbai saw rain over 100mm on the day. Between 8am to 6pm, Magathane recorded 107mm of rain and Veena Nagar in Mulund recorded 102mm. Eksar at 94mm and LBS Marg in Kurla followed at 94mm and 93mm respectively.
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'Such clarity on census delayed for over three years': Cong takes dig at Shah
The Congress on Sunday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks that an announcement on a census would be made once it was finalised, saying "such clarity on a census that has already been delayed for over three years".
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Israel declares 48-hour state of emergency, stages heavy airstrikes in Lebanon
Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalated when Israel launched attacks on Hezbollah. In response, Hezbollah launched a strike on Israel which targeted civilians according to IDF. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, is set to join Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Saturday, according to a source familiar with the discussions, as reported by Reuters.
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Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Sunday that it detected 12 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels from 6 am (local time) on Saturday to 6 am (local time). Seven of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), Taiwan's MND said.
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India should retain headline inflation as target, says external rate panel
Headline inflation impacts Indians directly and should be retained as the target for monetary policy rather than switching to core inflation, external members of the central bank's rate panel told Reuters. A suggestion was made in the government's official annual economic report last month to target inflation excluding volatile food prices, which are driven more by supply shortages. The idea has ignited a debate in India over the appropriate target for monetary policy.
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Coaches of Dhanband-bound train uncouple in UP, none hurt
Some bogies of the Dhanbad-bound Ganga Sutlej Express train got uncoupled near Chakraj Mal area here early Sunday, officials said. No casualties have been reported.
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Actor Siddique resigns from Malayalam cinema association post over sexual assault allegation
Noted actor Siddique on Sunday resigned as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (A.M.M.A.) following sexual assault allegations raised by a woman actor on August 24. Talking to a television channel, the senior actor said he had sent his resignation letter to the President of the organisation, Mohanlal.
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India, US look forward to work together...: Rajnath Singh visits Naval Surface Warfare Centre at Carderock
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Naval Surface Warfare Centre at Carderock on Saturday and witnessed the experiments being conducted and the facilities available at the centre. In a post on X, he shared, "Visited Naval Surface Warfare Centre at Carderock and witnessed the pathbreaking experiments at the facility. India and the US look forward to working together and benefit from each other's experiences."
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First Published: Aug 25 2024 | 8:45 AM IST
