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Delaware: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Quad Leaders Summit at Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware, USA, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo: PTI)
On the 10th anniversary of his government's flagship scheme 'Make in India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that it has led to a rise in exports in different sectors, building capacities and strengthening economy. PM Modi asserted on X, "Today, we mark 10 years of Make In India. I compliment all those who are tirelessly working to make this movement a success over the last decade.
Following the controversy over suspected adulteration in the ghee used for making laddoos at Andhra Pradesh's Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, officials in Puri district, Odisha, have decided to test the quality of ghee utilized at the Jagannath Temple, The Indian Express reported today. Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain stated that though there were no claims of ghee adulteration at their temple, the administration intends to conduct quality tests to dispel any potential concerns. Swain informed reporters in Puri the officials will confer with Omfed, the state's premier milk cooperative, to establish a benchmark for the ghee used at the shrine.
Seven persons were dead and one was seriously injured when a speeding car hit a trailer truck near Himatnagar in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district early Wednesday morning, police said. The car was carrying several persons from Shamlaji to Ahmedabad when it hit the trailer from behind while it was going ahead on a national highway, a Himatnagar police official said. Seven car occupants were killed in the accident, Superintendent of Police Vijay Patel said.
Hezbollah on Tuesday confirmed the death of one of its top commanders, Ibrahim Kobeisi, who was killed in an Israeli strike in a southern Beirut suburb. The strike hit three floors of a six-story building. It was Israel's third strike over Beirut in less than a week Kobeissi is the first member of the militant group pronounced dead since Israel and Hezbollah entered a more intense phase of the ongoing conflict. Israel said Kobeisi was a top Hezbollah commander with the group's rocket and missile unit. Israeli military officials said Kobeisi was responsible for launches towards Israel and planned a 2000 attack in which three Israeli soldiers were kidnapped and killed.
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News update: Cong had handed over Haryana to 'dalal' and 'damad', says PM Modi
No one can be more deceitful, dishonest than Congress, PM Modi alleged at an election rally in Haryana.
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No one can be more deceitful, dishonest than Congress: PM Modi at Haryana rally
PM Modi slammed the Congress on the issue of corruption, stating that the Karnataka CM is facing accusations of Muda land scam.
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Jan Vishwas bill 2.0 to decriminalise minor offences possible in budget session next year: Goyal
The commerce and industry ministry has received a number of inputs from stakeholders and departments to further decriminalise minor offences in the second edition of the Jan Vishwas bill, expected to be tabled in Parliament in Budget session next year, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said. Last year, the Jan Vishwas law was rolled out to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 acts.
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Suspect in Bengaluru woman''s murder on the run in Odisha, teams sent to nab him: Home Minister
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the police have information about the presence of the suspect -- involved in the brutal killing of a 29-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found in the fridge of her house here -- in Odisha, and teams formed to crack the case have been sent there to nab him. "We have taken the case very seriously, as the murder had shaken the entire Bengaluru," he told reporters here.
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BJP ministers, MPs and propaganda machinery are habituated to insulting farmers, says Kharge
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge today hit out at the BJP over its MP Kangana Ranaut's remarks calling for bringing back the three farm laws that were repealed in 2021, and said poll-bound states including Haryana would give a befitting reply to the ruling party. Ranaut on Wednesday withdrew her remarks and expressed regret. She also said those were her personal opinion and did not represent the party's stand.
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Make in India led to rise in exports, strengthening of economy: PM Modi
On the 10th anniversary of his government's flagship scheme 'Make in India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X, "Today, we mark 10 years of Make In India. I compliment all those who are tirelessly working to make this movement a success over the last decade." The programme, he said, illustrates the collective resolve of 140 crore Indians to make the nation a powerhouse of manufacturing and innovation.
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Madhya Pradesh HC's new Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait takes oath
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait took oath as the new Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel at a function in the Raj Bhawan here.
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Views on farmers' laws are personal; don't represent party's stand: Kangana Ranaut
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has ignited a fresh political row by suggesting that the three farm laws, repealed after extensive protests by farmers, should be reinstated. Her remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Opposition leaders, prompting the BJP to swiftly distance itself from her statement. Read here for more details.
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2 killed in head-on collision between two trucks in Amethi
Two persons were killed and another injured in a head-on collision between two trucks on the Rae Bareli-Sultanpur Highway in the Munshiganj police station area here, police said. The incident occurred near the Mamta Steel Factory. "The deceased have been identified as Radheshyam Yadav (50) from Misanpur Khurd in Gorakhpur district and Raju (26) from Rae Bareli. The accident occurred late Tuesday night," said Munshiganj Station House Officer Prem Chandra.
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Objectionable comments by HC judge: We can't call any part of territory of India as Pakistan, says SC
The top court closed suo motu proceedings initiated over Karnataka High Court judge's objectionable comments.
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Ex-YSRCP leader Krishnaiah says not joining any party, pressure to float new political outfit for BCs
A day after quitting his Rajya Sabha membership, YSR Congress leader R Krishnaiah said on Wednesday that he will not join any party and there is pressure on him to float a political party for the Backward Classes. Citing the reasons behind his resignation, he said being a member of YSR Congress, he was unable to meet other political party leaders with whom the former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party has ideological differences.
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New rules ease testing for drug imports from US, EU, Australia, and Japan
The Centre has introduced new guidelines to reduce the frequency of drug testing for imports from countries such as the US, Australia, Japan, Canada, and the European Union, provided their drug samples have maintained a clean record with no quality failures in the past five years. Read here for more updates.
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News update: Justice MS Ramachandra Rao sworn in as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court
Justice MS Ramachandra Rao has taken oath as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. Governor Santosh Gangwar administered him oath of office at the Raj Bhawan.
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Must seek fresh permission for laptop imports from January 1: Centre to importers
The commerce ministry has stated that firms will have until the end of the year to freely import laptops and personal computers, but will have to seek fresh approvals from January 1. Existing permits issued till September 30 will stay valid till the end of the year.
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Delhi weather update: Rains likely in national capital
The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 26.8 degrees Celsius, nearly three notches above the normal for this time of the season. However, the weather office has predicted light rains during the day which is expected to bring down the temperature. A generally cloudy sky would prevail over the city with light rain or drizzle, the India Meteorological Department said in a forecast.
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First Published: Sep 25 2024 | 9:11 AM IST
