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India News Highlights: Cabinet approves Rs. 10,900 crore PM e-Drive scheme to promote EVs, leaves out electric cars
India News Highlights: From extending the Ayushman Bharat coverage to seniors over 70 to launching a Rs 10,900 crore scheme to promote electric two and three wheeler, the Union Cabinet took major decisions on Wednesday.
News Highlights: Here are the top headlines for today
- Centre approves five major decisions; extending Ayushman Bharat, PM eDrive, and more
- Congress releases third list of 40 candidates for upcoming Haryana Assembly polls
- Congress releases five more names for Jammu and Kashmir upcoming Assembly polls
- Stand-up comedian Vir Das becomes first Indian to host International Emmy Awards
- BJP releases 3 more names in third list of candidates for Haryana Assembly polls
- US announces $700 million in aid for Ukraine’s energy grid, health and education programs and more
- UK Foreign Secretary Lammy announces over £600 million in additional support for Ukraine
- NBCC, MTNL ink Rs. 1,600 crore MoU to develop 13.88-acre land in New Delhi
India News Live Updates: Congress releases third list of 40 candidates for upcoming Haryana Assembly polls
- Panchkula – Chander Mohan
- Ambala city – Ch. Nirmal Singh
- Mulana (SC) – Smt. Pooja Chaudhary
- Jagadhri – Akram Khan
- Yamunanagar – Raman Tyagi
- Pehowa – Mandeep Singh Chatha
- Guhla (SC) – Devinder Hans
- Kalayat – Vikas Saharan
- Kaithal – Aditya Surjewala
- Pundri – Sultan Singh Jadola
- Indri – Rakesh Kumar Kamboj
- Karnal – Smt. Sumita Virk
- Gharaunda – Virender Singh Rathore
- Panipat City – Varinder Kumar Shah
- Rai – Jai Bhagwan Antil
- Jind – Mahabir Gupta
- Fatehabad – Balwan Singh Daulatpuria
- Ratia – Jarnail Singh
- Sirsa – Gokul Setia
- Ellenabad – Bharat Singh Beniwal
- Adampur – Chander Parkash
- Hansi – Rahul Makkar
- Barwala – Ram Niwas Ghorela
- Hisar – Ram Niwas Rara among others
- Nalwa – Anil Mann
- Loharu – Rajbir Singh Fartiya
- Badhra – Sombir Singh (Sheoran)
- Dadri – Dr. Manisha Sangwan
- Bawani Khera (SC) – Pradeep Narwal
- Ateli – Smt. Anita Yadav
- Narnaul – Rao Narinder Singh
- Bawal (SC) – Dr. M.L. Ranga
- Kosli – Jagdish Yadav
- Pataudi (SC) – Smt. Pearl Chaudhary
- Hathin – Mohd. Israil
- Palwal – Karan Dalal
- Prithla Raghubir Tewatia
- Badhkal Vijay Pratap
- Ballabgarh Smt. Parag Sharma
- Faridabad Lakhan Kumar Singla
India News Live Updates: Congress releases five more names for Jammu and Kashmir upcoming Assembly polls
World News Live Updates: Stand-up comedian Vir Das becomes first Indian to host International Emmy Awards
India News Live Updates: BJP releases 3 more names in third list of candidates for Haryana Assembly polls
- Shri Rohtash Jangra, contesting from Sirsa
- Shri Kanwar Singh Yadav, contesting from Mahendragarh
- Shri Satish Fagna, contesting from Faridabad NIT
World News Live Upadates: US announces $700 million in aid for Ukraine’s energy grid, health and education programs and more
“We want Ukraine to win and we’re fully committed to keep marshaling the support it needs to do that,” said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, reported AP.
World News Live Updates: Russian Soyuz spacecraft with two Russians, one American launches to ISS
India News Live Updates: Rajasthan rolls out Rs 5 crore for Tripura flood relief; Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha extends thanks
India News Live Updates: Suspicious explosion takes place at Chandigarh residence
“A small pressure-type blast took place here due to which windows, some flower pots were damaged. CFSL team has reached. All the evidence is being gathered, probe underway…The complainant has said that 2 suspicious people came in an auto and hurled a grenade. The complainant saw them. Teams are searching for them. Some blast has happened, we are investigating the cause of the blast,” said Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur.
India News Live Updates: Karnataka CM writes to multiple CMs over Centre’s devolution of taxes; invites them to B’lore conclave to deliberate
“I have written to the Chief Ministers of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, and Punjab regarding the unfair devolution of taxes by the Union government. States with higher GSDP per capita, like Karnataka and others, are being penalized for their economic performance, receiving disproportionately lower tax allocations. This unjust approach undermines the spirit of cooperative federalism and threatens the financial autonomy of progressive states. I have invited them to a conclave in Bengaluru to collectively deliberate on the issues of fiscal federalism at a juncture when the Finance Commission needs to make a directional shift & create incentives for growth & better tax mobilisation,” he wrote on X.
India News Live Updates: PM Modi participates in Ganpati Puja at CJI DY Chandrachud’s residence
Kolkata rape-murder case: Resident Doctors’ Association of AIIMS Delhi takes out a peaceful march, demanding justice for deceased
We have repeatedly raised the issue of crisis of doctors in the hospitals, and that posts have not been created for new hospitals…It has been decided today that the hospitals which will be ready in the coming 1-2years, the work of post creation for those hospitals will be completed in the next week
– Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on meeting with LG VK Saxena on recruitment of doctors in Delhi govt-run hospitals
India News Live Updates: Filmmaker Anil Mehta passes away; Malaika Arora sends condolences
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and our best friend. Our family is in deep shock by this loss, and we kindly request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding, support, and respect,” the actress-model posted on Instagram.
India News Live Updates: Mission Mausam worth Rs 2,000 crore approved by Union Cabinet to improve weather forecasting
To focus on:
- accuracy and higher resolution
- new tech and systems
- data modelling/ data driven tech
- next gen radars, satellite
- high performance computers
- AI/ML
- research collaboration
- Now caste tech; and target agro advisory in coming 6-7 years
India News Live Updates: PM Gram Sadak Yojana for remotest villages worth Rs 70,125 crore gets Centre’s approval
The programme that will be completed by 2029 will cover:
- Total 7.66 lakh km roads covered
- New habitats coverage; eligible due to population increase
- 62,500 km roads
- 25,000 unconnected habitat
- Employment: 40 crore humandays
- Alignment planning – Gati Sakti Portal
India News Live Updates: Centre launchs PM E-drive scheme to combat pollution
- It will subsidise electric two wheelers, three wheelers, and buses.
- It will also replace FAME II which subsidised 16 lakh electric vehicles.
- Hybrid ambulances and electric trucks will also be aided.
- 88,500 electric vehicle chargers will be 100% supported by scheme
- Will guarantee monthly payments for 38,000 ebuses in 169 cities
India News Live Updates: Centre approves Rs 12,461 crore for enabling infra for hydropower at Cabinet meet
It is expected to set up 1,350 MW of hydropower projects.
India News Live Updates: Centre extends Ayushman Bharat coverage to seniors over 70
The Ayushman Bharat scheme now includes individuals over 70 years of age, offering health coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year. This extension will benefit 6 crore senior citizens.
World News Live Updates: UK Foreign Secretary Lammy announces over £600 million in additional support for Ukraine
The UK government will deliver hundreds of extra air defense missiles, tens of thousands more artillery rounds, and additional armored vehicles to Ukraine by the end of the year, as part of a new £600 million support package announced by Foreign Secretary Lammy.
India News Live Updates: NBCC, MTNL ink Rs. 1,600 crore MoU to develop 13.88-acre land in New Delhi
NBCC (India) Limited and Mahanager Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) sign MoU to develop a 13.88 acre land parcel of MTNL located on Pankha Road, New Delhi. The project is valued at Rs. 1,600 crore.
World News Live Updates: Want good relations with India, other neighbouring nations, but it should be based on equality, says Bangladesh interim govt head Muhammad Yunus
Sports News Live Updates: Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah announces launch of inaugural U-19 T20 Asia Cup for women at board meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: Actor, BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty joins a protest rally
India News Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi becoming leader of an anti-India separatist group, says Yogi Adityanath
World News Live Updates: Iran president says signed 14 agreements with Iraq to expand ties, reports AFP
India News Live Updates: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, wife Sunita Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann star campaigners for Haryana polls
World News Live Updates: US consumer inflation eases more than expected to 2.5% in August, shows official data
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: Agitating junior doctors write back to Bengal govt, seek allowance of 30 representatives at meeting in presence of CM
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had sought a meeting with the protesting doctors on Tuesday night with 10 representatives.
ED freezes Rs. 29.75 crore in Nirav Modi PNB Fraud Case; assets worth over Rs. 3,000 crore seized
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs. 29.75 crore belonging to Nirav Modi and his associates in connection with the PNB bank fraud case. This action follows an ongoing investigation initiated by the CBI into a total fraud amounting to Rs. 6,498.20 crore.
The ED’s investigation has already led to the attachment of assets worth Rs. 2,596 crore and the confiscation of Rs. 692.90 crore under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. Additionally, Rs. 1,052.42 crore in assets have been restored to victim banks. Nirav Modi, currently detained in the UK where his bail has been repeatedly denied, faces ongoing extradition proceedings.
World News Live Updates: Donald Trump claims ABC-hosted US presidential debate was ‘rigged’ against him
He and Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris had their first presidential race debate on today.
India News Live Updates: Two terrorists killed by security forces in upper reaches of J-K’s Udhampur district
Tata Steel signs £500 mn Grant Funding Agreement with UK Govt for Port Talbot project
Tata Steel has signed a £500 million Grant Funding Agreement with the UK Government to advance its ambitious £1.25 billion green steel project at Port Talbot steelworks in Wales, in a significant boost to the British industry.
The agreement marks the largest investment in the UK steel sector in decades, setting the stage for the installation of a state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and also saving 5,000 jobs, the company said in a media release on Wednesday.
World News Live Updates: Donald Trump says Taylor Swift will ‘pay a price’ with fans for Kamala Harris endorsement
Earlier today, the pop singer had officially endorsed Harris for the upcoming US Presidential polls.
India News Live Updates: HPCL board approves construction Visakh-Raipur pipeline, allied facilities including Depot at Kantabanji at estimated cost of Rs 2212 crore
The board also approved revision in the cost of Visakh Refinery Modernization Project to Rs 30,609 crore with a mechanical completion by October 2024.
UK Business Minister Reynolds secures improved redundancy terms for Tata Steel workers
UK Business Minister Reynolds has announced that the deal with Tata Steel includes enhanced redundancy terms for the 2,500 jobs at risk. The agreement also ensures better conditions for workers at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant, reported Reuters.
India News Live Updates: Jyotiraditya Scindia hits out at Rahul Gandhi over Sikh community comment; yet another BJP attack on Congress over issue
“The anti-national mentality and the pathological lying ability of the Congress party is today out in the public! While Congress has a history of sowing the seeds of rifts and division in the country, the latest disregard & disrespect for the nation shows that the party is capable of going to newer lows! With a divisive ideology, Rahul Gandhi is spreading blatant lies about our gallant and patriotic Sikh community. He should be aware that it was during Congress’s regime that horrific violent attacks and pogroms were orchestrated against our Sikh brothers and sisters. His statements are a reminder that the ‘grand old party’ can stoop to any level for its political gain and destroy the image of our nation,” he wrote in a post on X.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu met with the villagers after inspecting Rajupalem village of Kakinada district
India News Live Updates: Adani Ports signs concession agreement to develop 5.7 MMT capacity clean cargo berth at Deendayal Port, Kandla
India News Live Updates: J-K’s Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid walks out of Tihar jail, day after Delhi court grants him interim bail till Oct 2 in terror funding case
“Will fight for my people; coming back to unite Kashmir’s people of, not divide them,” he told PTI.
AAP names 21 candidates in fourth list for Haryana Assembly election
Congress-NC alliance to provide Rs 25 lakh health insurance to all families in J-K if it comes to power: Kharge at poll rally in Anantnag
We will fulfil promise of rehabilitating Kashmiri Pandit migrants made during Manmohan Singh’s tenure
– Kharge in J-K’s Anantnag
Delhi court extends judicial custody of CM Arvind Kejriwal till Sep 25 in excise scam case
Delhi court issues order for release of Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid following grant of interim bail in terror funding case
Delhi court grants bail to AAP leader Durgesh Pathak in excise scam case
Delhi High Court grants bail to Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai in connection with the Enforcement Directorate’s ongoing investigation into the Excise Policy case
Legendary writer Salim Khan along with his son & actor Sohail Khan and actor Arjun Kapoor arrive at the residence of Malaika Arora’s mother following demise of Anil Arora
Manish Sisodia on Haryana Elections
Manish Sisodia said, “I have come for the nomination filing of Anurag Dhanda. He has been my friend, a journalist and a senior leader of Haryana AAP. People are upset with the 10-year rule of BJP in Haryana and they want to free Haryana from BJP…AAP will form the Govt here and work will be done on the guarantee of Arvind Kejriwal. Our main fight is with corruption, with anti-school politics, with anti-hospital politics, with politics that took away job opportunities.”
Gunfight in J-K’s Udhampur
- An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the upper reaches of Basantgarh in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
- The gunfight took place when troops of the first para of the Army along with police moved to Khandara top following information about the presence of a group of terrorists, they said.
- The hiding terrorists opened fire on the search parties around 12.50 pm, prompting retaliation by the security forces.
- Reinforcements have been rushed to the forest area to neutralise the terrorists, the officials said.
AAP’s Durgesh Pathak accuses PM of targeting AAP with false charges
BJP condemns Rahul Gandhi for meeting Ilhan Omar during US visit
“Rahul Gandhi is in Opposition, and in his own signature ways, is being indulged in a tour which is against India. But this time, it is serious. He has become the first LoP from India who met with a declared anti-India MP. Ilhan Omar is notorious for speaking against India, and it is an established fact that he is among the select few MPs who was sent by the Pakistan government on PoK visit. She expresses sympathy about Muslims and ISI… Rahul Gandhi has added another feather in his cap with respect to being anti-India,” said BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi reacting to LS LoP Rahul Gandhi meeting US Congress woman Ilhan Omar during his visit to USA.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan at 12:58 pm (IST) today: National Center for Seismology
Kiren Rijiju unveils six key portals
- Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju inaugurated six Initiatives/portals: National e-Vidhan Application-NeVA 2.0, NeVA Mobile App version 2.0, Subordinate Legislation Management System (SLMS), Consultative Committee Management System (CCMS), NYPS Portal 2.0 and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs).
- The launching programme of various initiatives/portals is a part of 100 days’ achievements of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Police probe Anil Arora’s suicide
Shimla mosque row: Slogans and demonstrations intensify in Sanjauli area against the alleged illegal construction of a mosque
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court grants bail to AAP leader Durgesh Pathak and others on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh
Visuals from outside the residence of Malaika Arora
PM Modi reveals ambitious plan for Indian-made chips in every device
- At the Semicon India 2024 summit, Prime Minister Modi assured global experts that India is poised to lead in semiconductor technology. Speaking to industry leaders, Modi highlighted India’s rapid growth and invited investors to explore opportunities in the burgeoning semiconductor sector.
- Modi emphasised that India is joining the ranks of the world’s leading semiconductor nations, and now is the ideal time to invest in the country. “India is now among the top eight countries initiating global semiconductor projects. This is the moment to be in India,” he declared.
- He reassured industry professionals that India is emerging as a semiconductor powerhouse. “You are at the right place at the right time. In 21st-century India, the chips are never down. When global challenges arise, you can rely on India,” Modi stated.
- The Prime Minister also noted that India will collaborate with the United States to foster global growth in the semiconductor sector.
PM Modi at SEMICON India 2024
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, ” India is the 8th country in the world where this event related to Global semiconductor is taking place. I can say that this is the right time to be in India. You are at the right place at the right time. In the 21st century’s India, the chips are never down. Today’s India gives assurance to the world that when the chips are down you can bet on India”
- “India gives you an integrated ecosystem…in the world of designing, India gives 20% participation of the talent. It keeps increasing. We are preparing the semiconductor workforce of 85000 technicians, engineers and RNT experts…,” he said.
Malaika Arora’s father dies by suicide in Mumbai
Father of actress-model Malaika Arora died by suicide by jumping off a terrace. The police team is present at the spot, said Mumbai Police.
UK economy stalls in July: official data
- Britain’s economic output showed no change in month-on-month terms in July, data from the Office for National Statistics showed on Wednesday.
- A Reuters poll of economists had pointed to a 0.2% month-on-month expansion of gross domestic product.
Piyush Goyal condemns Rahul Gandhi’s ‘anti-India’ remarks in the USA
“I feel pain when Rahul Gandhi disrespect India outside the country and bring shame to Indians. He has such kind of jealousy against the government and the BJP that instead of criticising the government, he criticises India. The news that are coming from USA is saddening, it affects everyone. He meets people who are against India. He is seen with a lady who criticises India often, advocates Muslim brotherhood, stands with Pakistan, criticises Kashmir, remains in news with the ISI. He is disrespecting the people of India, he doesn’t have sympathy for India. He also tries to meet a person who belongs to the neighbouring nation and always question India. He has become the master of fake propaganda. Every patriot is angered,” said Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticising Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks made in USA.
Amit Shah accuses Rahul Gandhi of undermining national unity with anti-india remarks
Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi for anti-national statements
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and the Congress party of engaging in divisive politics and making anti-national statements. Shah criticised Rahul for supporting agendas that threaten the nation’s unity, such as backing the JKNC’s anti-reservation stance in Jammu & Kashmir and making controversial remarks on international platforms. According to Shah, these actions not only harm national security but also seek to create rifts based on regional, religious, and linguistic differences.
Delhi HC refuses to interfere with order directing SpiceJet to ground three aircraft engines for defaulting on payment to engine lessors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida and inspects an exhibition.
Traffic snarl on the route from Akshardham Temple to Sarai Kale Khan, in Delhi. Several parts of the city received light rain this morning.
IMD forecast for northwest India
The IMD has also provided a regional forecast for northwest India. According to their prediction, “Fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh; isolated to scattered rainfall over the remaining region during the week. Isolated very heavy rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand, West Uttar Pradesh, and East Rajasthan during September 11 to 13, and Haryana on September 12. Also, isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand and Haryana during September 11 to 14, and Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan during September 11 to 15.”
IMD predicts continuous showers in Delhi until Friday
- The national capital woke up to cloudy skies followed by light rainfall on Wednesday morning.
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rain until Friday and issued a yellow alert for the city. According to the IMD, a combination of factors is likely to keep Delhi wet. It may cause waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas, and possible traffic disruptions.
- On Sunday, parts of Delhi experienced waterlogging after a spell of rain. In Mundka, vehicles struggled to move through waterlogged roads, resulting in traffic congestion. The downpour on Saturday evening provided relief from the humid weather in the national capital.
Tamil Nadu state government holds talks with Ford in the US
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said he had met with Ford officials to discuss the future of their shuttered plant in Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai.
Devotional singer Kanhaiya Mittal withdraws decision to join Congress
Famous devotional singer Kanhiya Mittal has said that he has changed his mind about joining Congress after receiving feedback from sants, mahants and politicians.
Mittal became famous with his song ‘Jo Ram Ko Laye Hai Hum Unko Layenge’.
Rahul Gandhi indicates Cong in alignment with Modi gov on major foreign policy issues
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has indicated that the Congress party is in alignment with the ruling BJP led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on major foreign policy issues like the relationship with the US, no talks with Pakistan unless the flow of terrorism is stopped, concerns over extremist elements in Bangladesh and Israel.
Indian democracy broken from last 10 years, now it is fighting back: Rahul Gandhi
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that Indian democracy had been broken over the past decade but is now making a comeback. Speaking to reporters at a news conference at the National Press Club, Gandhi stated, “Indian democracy was broken for the last 10 years. It is fighting back now, but it was indeed broken.”
Explosion reported at US military facility near Baghdad airport
Iraqi security officials reported that an explosion targeted a site used by the U.S. military near Baghdad airport late Tuesday, just one day before Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s anticipated visit. Pezeshkian’s trip to Baghdad on Wednesday is set to be his first official foreign visit since taking office.