17 Sep 2024 | 05:43:54 PM IST
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India News Live Updates: The Supreme Court has clarified that its ban on demolitions does not apply to unauthorized structures on public roads and footpaths. The Court has mandated that no demolitions can proceed without its permission. On October 1, the SC will hear petitions addressing grievances related to the demolition of properties belonging to individuals accused of crimes. Even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of our Constitution, the bench added.
India News Live Updates: Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party announced on Tuesday that a new government under to-be Chief Minister Atishi will be formed later today after presiding CM Arvind Kejriwal hands over his resignation letter to LG VK Saxena at 4.30 pm. The party MLAs unanimously chose Atishi as the new CM face after the party chief proposed her name at a legislative party meet to deliberate on the issue.
Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to resign as Delhi’s Chief Minister comes in the wake of legal constraints imposed by the Supreme Court. These restrictions bar him from signing any official files, except those directly requiring the lieutenant governor’s approval. Additionally, Kejriwal has been prohibited from visiting the Secretariat, limiting his ability to perform his duties. These curbs were enforced as part of the bail conditions granted to him by the Supreme Court, leading to his confinement to his official residence.
In other news, the CJI Chandrachud-led three judge bench hearing the rape-murder case of the the RG Kar Hospital doctor asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a status report to the bench regarding the financial irregularities case against Dr Sandeep Ghosh, the former Principal of the medical college and hospital. Ghosh was earlier arrest by the central probe agency in connection with the money laundering case and then later with the rape-murder case of the trainee PG doctor.
Also, PM Narendra Modi unveiled railway and national highway projects worth over Rs 3,800 crore in Bhubaneshwar on Tuesday. He also released the first installment of assistance for nearly 10 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G across about 14 states and celebrated the Griha Pravesh for 26 lakh PMAY (Gramin and Urban) beneficiaries. Additionally, he launched the Awaas+ 2024 App for surveying new households under PMAY-G and unveiled the Operational Guidelines for PMAY-U 2.0.
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We support the protests of doctors. We aim to serve justice to the daughter who died…Yesterday, the CM said that she would suspend CP and DM. It means she accepts the involvement of the administration in all this…CBI should take them in remand and conduct an investigation…TMC leaders, administration and few doctors are involved in this matter
– On meeting of doctors with CM Mamata Banerjee, BJP MP Raju Bista
They have appointed Atishi the CM. We welcome her but her background is questionable. Both her parents had written mercy petition for Afzal Guru to the President of India. Atishi herself supports those who try to insult India. You can imagine what would happen if such a person becomes CM
– BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Delhi CM-designate Atishi
I think Atishi was a safe bet for them. This is another of Arvind Kejriwal’s tactics. He could have done this five months ago
– BJP leader Shazia Ilmi on AAP leader Atishi succeeding Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi CM
India wins their 5th Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024! Congratulations to the Men in Blue for an outstanding performance and bringing the trophy home: Hockey India
We have staked claim to form new govt, I will protect interests of Delhi people: AAP leader Atishi
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal submitted his resignation to the Governor today. As you all know, BJP was constantly questioning and mudslinging against the CM, leading to him being hurt. After being released from jail, Arvind Kejriwal announced that he will vacate the CM’s post till the time the people of Delhi don’t support and elect him again. A meeting of AAP MLAs was held in the morning today, and everyone agreed to choose Atishi as the leader of the legislative party. The Governor has been informed of the decision. We have requested the Governor to decide the date of the oath-taking ceremony as soon as possible
– AAP leader Gopal Rai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and interacted with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban at their residence in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, today
Delhi New CM Live Updates: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal resigns from Delhi CM post
The party Chief and CM-designate Atishi left the LG Secretariat after the former officially submited his resignation to VK Saxena.
India News Live Updates: India sends more humanitarian aid to conflict-hit Myanmar
India has sent a second tranche of humanitarian aid to Myanmar (Nay Pyi Taw International Airport) as part of Operation Sadbhav. An Indian Air Force aircraft IL-76 is delivering 32 tons of critical relief materials, including generators, hygiene kits, temporary shelters, water purification supplies, and medicines.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP MP Priyanka Chaturvedi congratulates Atishi
“She will be the third woman CM of Delhi and I congratulate her on this. I hope she will work to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Delhi. As a fellow woman politician, I wish her all the success,” she told ANI.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: AAP leaders, minister accompany Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi to LG Secretariat
AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gehlot arrived at the AAP chief’s residence earlier.
India News Live Updates: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, CM-designate Atishi arrive at LG Secretariat office to meet L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena
J&K polls: Preparations underway
Byjus case update
Supreme Court hearing appeal by GLAS Trust, the US lender of embattled edtech major Byju’s, seeking removal of interim resolution professional Pankaj Srivastava as the latter has removed the lender from the committee of creditors, which was up last month.
India News Live Updates: Dr Kaustav Nayak appointed as new Director of Institute of Health and Family Welfare
India News Live Updates: Kolkata to get new police commissioner
Manoj Kumar Verma to be the new Kolkata Police Commissioner; while Vineet Kumar Goyal has been transferred and posted as ADG & IGP, STF, West Bengal.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: Akhilesh Yadav says hopefully Atishi will meet expectations
“I would like to thank the new CM of Delhi (Atishi)…AAP has given a new CM to Delhi, I hope she will meet the expectations of the people of Delhi,” said the Samajwadi Party Chief.
India News Live Updates: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan challenges ED arrest in Delhi High Court
Amanatullah Khan, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Okhla, has filed a petition with the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). His arrest is linked to a money laundering case involving alleged irregularities in appointments at the Delhi Waqf Board during his chairmanship.
India News Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi to address rally under Sonipat Lok Sabha seat on Sep 26
Informed Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli on Tuesday.
India News Live Updates: Mallikarjun Kharge wish PM Modi on birthday; calls him to discipline BJP, alliance workers over attacks at Rahul Gandhi
India News Live Updates: SC orders no demolition drive without seeking leave of apex court
The Supreme Court has clarified that its ban on demolitions does not apply to unauthorized structures on public roads and footpaths. The Court has mandated that no demolitions can proceed without its permission. On October 1, the SC will hear petitions addressing grievances related to the demolition of properties belonging to individuals accused of crimes.
Even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of our Constitution, the bench added.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: Bansuri Swaraj asserts need for double-engine government in Delhi
“Many congratulations to Atishi Marlena. But it is Delhi’s misfortune that there has been the AAP government here for the last decade. The full stop on Delhi’s development will continue till the time there is AAP government here… A double-engine government is very important for the development of Delhi,” said the BJP MP.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: Shehzad Poonawalla hits out at AAP over ‘dummy CM’ move
“Unfortunately, first Delhi had a ‘jailwala’ CM who ran the government from jail, and became the ‘bailwala’ CM later. Now there will be a dummy CM. The word ‘dummy CM’ is not mine, it is of Saurabh Bharadwaj and Somnath Bharti… The AAP party has been saying that the new CM will be a ‘Khadau’ CM, a stopgap arrangement for Arvind Kejriwal, and a night watchman CM. You made a woman CM but she is a proxy and a dummy CM also. The face has changed but will the character of this government change?… There have been scams in all departments held by Atishi… The new person on the CM chair would be someone whose family advocated for Afzal Guru… AAP and Atishi must clarify if they agree with such thoughts or not,” said the BJP national spokesperson to ANI.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: CPI sends best wishes to Atishi
“Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he is resigning as the Chief Minister. Once he resigns the party will have to choose another leader as the Chief Minister. I convey good wishes to Atishi on behalf of our party,” said CPI leader D Raja to ANI.
India News Live Updates: Feasibility study for grid integration with UAE to begin this year, says Power Secretary
India’s Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal on Tuesday announced that a feasibility study for grid integration with the UAE will be launched this year. Additionally, details are being finalised for a similar study with Saudi Arabia. The country is also on track to add 14.1 GW of thermal generation by March.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal slams party over Atishi CM post
“Today is a very sad day for Delhi. Today, a woman whose family fought a long battle to save terrorist Afzal Guru from being hanged is being made the Chief Minister of Delhi. His parents wrote mercy petitions to the Honorable President to save terrorist Afzal Guru. According to him, Afzal Guru was innocent and was framed as part of a political conspiracy. Although Atishi Marlena is just a ‘dummy CM’, still this issue is related to the security of the country. May God protect Delhi,” she said in a post on X soon after AAP officially named Atishi as the upcoming CM of Delhi.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: Congress will appt CM soon; AAP exposed, says Delhi party head
“I extend best wishes to the new chief minister and I am hopeful that the problems of the public of Delhi will be resolved. The AAP government cannot run away from the promises that they made after the formation of their government…She has become the Chief Minister for just three months as AAP has been exposed in front of the public. Congress will form its Chief Minister in 2025,” he told ANI.
“It is very unfortunate that Kejriwal ji is resigning today as part of a political drama. If he was to resign on moral ground, he should have resigned when allegations were levelled against him, or when he was going to jail. Today, when the court forced him to resign… since it has clearly stated that he cannot visit the CM office or sign any file, hence this is a political drama. He stands exposed before the people of Delhi,” he further said to PTI.
India News Live Updates: Air India launches fleet refurbishment with A320neo aircraft
Air India has commenced the refit of its legacy fleet, starting with the Airbus A320neo. The phased refurbishment will cover 27 A320neo aircraft and 40 wide-body Boeing aircraft.
India News Live Updates: In Karnataka, Lord Ganesh put behind bars, says PM Modi
“The British, who worked on the policy of ‘Divide and Rule’, were irked by the Ganesh Utsav. Today also, the people who are trying to divide and break the Indian society are irked by Ganesh Utsav. People who are hungry for power have an issue with Ganesh Pooja. The people of Congress and its eco-system are agitated because I attended Ganpati Poojan. In Karnataka, where they are in power, they committed an even bigger sin. They put Lord Ganesh’s idol behind bars. The whole country is disturbed because of those pictures… We cannot let these hateful elements move forward. We have a lot to achieve yet,” he said at the programme launch event in Bubhaneshwar.
India News Live Updates: PM Modi marks Ganesh Utsav, launch of Odisha projects
“Ganesh Utsav is being celebrated in the country. Lord Ganpati is being given a farewell. It is also Anant Chaturdashi. Vishwakarma Pooja is also today… I got the opportunity to start the SUBHDRA scheme for my sisters and mothers on such a huge day… Laying foundation stone and inauguration of projects worth thousands of crores of rupees have been done today… I had said that if the double-engine government would be formed then Odisha will reach new heights of development,” he said while addressing the audience in Bhubaneshwar.
India News Live Updates: Double-engine govt in Odisha to push development, says PM Modi
Delhi New CM Live Updates: I will only work as CM to make Kejriwal CM again, says Atishi
Addressing the media after she was announced as the new Delhi CM on Tuesday, AAP leader and Delhi minister Atishi said that as the chief minister, she would only work to make sure party leader Arvind Kejriwal can return to the post in the coming Delhi elections. In the meantime, she will “take care of Delhi” on behalf of Kejriwal, she said.
“On behalf of all AAP MLAs and the 2 crore people of Delhi, I would like to say that there is just one CM of Delhi – Arvind Kejriwal,” she concluded.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: ‘I come from a humble background,’ says Atishi
“Had I been in any other party, perhaps I would not have been given even an election ticket. But Arvind Kejriwal trusted me, made me an MLA and a minister and today gave me the responsibility of the CM. I am happy that Arvind Kejriwal placed such trust in me. But I am also sad because Delhi CM and my elder brother, Arvind Kejriwal is resigning today,” said Atishi at a press conference after she was announced as the next Delhi CM.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: Atishi thanks Arvind Kejriwal for trusting with CM post
To-be Delhi CM Atishi on Tuesday thanked her ‘guru’ Arvind Kejriwal for allowing her to assume the CM post and its responsibilities at a press meet after the decision was announced by the party.
“First of all, I would like to thank the popular CM of Delhi, AAP national convener and my guru – Arvind Kejriwal. He gave me such a huge responsibility and trusted me for it. This can be done only in AAP, only under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, that a first-time politician becomes the CM of a state,” she said.
Centre grants industrial license to Raneal Advanced Systems for missile, avionics production
The central government has granted an industrial license to Raneal Advanced Systems Private Limited, a subsidiary of DCX Systems, for:
- Production, assembly, and testing of microwave submodules for missile command and guidance units.
- Integration and manufacture of avionics and defense electronic equipment.
- Production, assembly, and testing of radar and electronic warfare systems.
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Delhi New CM Live Updates: BJP leader Harish Khurana challenges Atishi for early polls; calls her ‘dummy CM’
“I congratulate dummy CM Atishi. Even after this, the situation in Delhi will not change. Corruption will remain at its peak. I challenge Atishi to recommend early elections,” he told ANI.
India News Live Updates: Easy Trip Planners acquires Rollins International, Pflege Home Healthcare
The proposed investment is of 30% in Rollins International and 49% in Pflege Home Healthcare Center LLC, with a deal for Rollins valued at Rs 600 million.
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India News Live Updates: PM Modi unveils railway, national highway projects worth over Rs 3,800 crore in Odisha
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for railway projects worth over Rs. 2800 crores and national highway projects exceeding Rs. 1000 crores in Bhubaneswar. He also released the first installment of assistance for nearly 10 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G across about 14 states and celebrated the Griha Pravesh for 26 lakh PMAY (Gramin and Urban) beneficiaries. Additionally, he launched the Awaas+ 2024 App for surveying new households under PMAY-G and unveiled the Operational Guidelines for PMAY-U 2.0.
“It is very special to be among the wonderful people of Odisha to launch SUBHADRA, an important scheme of the Odisha Government. This scheme will boost women empowerment and ensure financial independence for our Nari Shakti. Several other works will also be launched in the programme,” the prime minister had said earlier through a post on X.
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: SC directs CBI to probe inputs given by parents of victim
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: Bengal govt to withdraw order limiting women’s duty hours
During the fourth SC hearing of the RG Kar doctor rape-murder case, the Bengal government said it would withdraw the notification for women doctors limiting duty hours to 12 hours and night duty avoidance.
The decision came after the apex court bench lashed out at the government over the matter. “How can you say women cannot work at night? why limit the women doctors? they don’t want a concession…women are ready to work exactly the same time shift , Mr Sibal you have to look at it, the answer to it is that you must give security,” said CJI Chandrachud.
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: SC asks CBI to file status report on financial irregularities case against ex RG Kar Hospital head Sandeep Ghosh
The CJI Chandrachud-led three judge bench hearing the rape-murder case of the the RG Kar Hospital doctor asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a status report to the bench regarding the financial irregularities case against Dr Sandeep Ghosh, the former Principal of the medical college and hospital. Ghosh was earlier arrest by the central probe agency in connection with the money laundering case and then later with the rape-murder case of the trainee PG doctor.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: New govt to be formed after CM Arvind Kejriwal resigns today
AAP leader said Gopal Rai said that the new government under the to-be CM Atishi will be formed later today after CM Arvind Kejriwal submits his resignation to LG VK Saxena. He is expected to do so at 4.30 pm today.
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: SC lashes out at Bengal govt order limiting night shift for women
Counsel for doctors talks about West Bengal govt’s recent order that says working hours for women should not be extended beyond 12 hours, night duties not for women .
“How can you say women cannot work at night? why limit the women doctors? they don’t want a concession…women are ready to work exactly the same time shift , Mr Sibal you have to look at it, the answer to it is that you must give security,” said CJI Chandrachud.
Kolkata Doctor Live Updates: SC asks CBI to file status report on probe so far on alleged financial irregularities in medical departments
Delhi New CM Live Updates: As new CM, Atishi to take up all responsibilities until next polls
“Till the next Delhi elections, all the responsibilities have been given to Atishi,” said AAP leader Gopal Rai at a press conference on Tuesday after Atishi was announced as the next CM. Delhi is bound for polls in the coming year.
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: SC questions council over junior doctors’ protest
“Are you in a position to say everything is as normal as ever in state hospitals with junior doctors protesting,” the bench asked. The council replied, “No.”
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: SC to order Wikipedia to remove victim’s name, picture
The top court of India on Tuesday said that it will pass an order to remove the victim’s name and picture from Wikipedia after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, raised the matter with the bench.
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: SC says no proof of CBI tampering with evidence
“Nobody can say that CBI destroyed anything related to crime, scene or 27 minutes of CCTV footage,” said CJI Chandrachud during the fourth apex court hearing of the suo moto cognisance case of the rape-murder of the RG Kar trainee doctor.
India News Live Updates: Zydus Lifesciences to purchase API business of SBL in Rs 840 million deal
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Delhi New CM Live Updates: Ahead of Arvind Kejriwal stepping down as CM, AAP announces Atishi as new govt head
The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday announced Atishi as the next Chief Minister after Arvind Kejriwal is set to tender resignation after meeting with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. The newly appointed leader of the legislative party will simultaneously stake a claim for the post of Chief Minister.
The new Chief Minister comes after Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would resign and would not resume the CM’s post until the people of Delhi declared him “honest.”
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Delhi New CM Live Updates: AAP commences meeting to choose new Delhi CM
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: SC refuses to disclose status report of CBI probe
“We have looked at CBI report, disclosing status will jeopardise further investigation,” the bench said.
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: Live-streaming of hearing endangering women, says Kapil Sibal; SC assures safety
Kapil Sibal alleged that women lawyers of chamber are facing threats of acid attack and rapes as a result of live-streaming of court hearings, which he requested the CJI Chandrachud-led bench to stop.
The apex court then assured Sibal that it will take action if there are any threats to lawyers and others.
Delhi New CM Live Updates: Saurabh Bharadwaj denounces speculation on Sunita Kejriwal as CM
Delhi New CM News Live Updates: “I have no knowledge, whether it will be someone from the council of ministers or from among the MLAs. But we will let you know. As far as I understand the politics of Arvind Kejriwal, I don’t think it will be Sunita Kejriwal. She is not interested,” he said to reporters ahead of the legislative party meeting to decide the new CM face for Delhi.
India News Live Updates: Delhi Assembly session to be convened on September 26-27
Kolkata Doctor Case Live Updates: SC commences fourth hearing, Bengal requests stop to live-streaming
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the West Bengal government in the Supreme Court, has requested a halt to the live broadcasting of proceedings in the Kolkata rape-murder case.
India News Live Updates: India to conduct national census, one nation one election soon
“India will conduct its much-delayed national census soon,” said Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday while holding a press conference with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw marking the 100th day of PM Modi’s third term.
He further said that the Centre plans to implement one nation one poll within tenure of this govt.
India News Live Updates: Jairam Ramesh hits out at Centre over SEBI-Madhabi Buch row
World News Live Updates: Meta bans Russian state media outlets for ‘interference’
Meta said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world on Tuesday due to “foreign interference activity.”
The ban comes after the United States accused RT and employees of the state-run outlet of funneling $10 million through shell entities to covertly fund influence campaigns on social media channels including TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube, according to an unsealed indictment.
“After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets,” Meta said in response to an AFP inquiry.
Delhi CM News Live Updates: BJP state president denounces impact of AAP CM change
“AAP can change the faces and do a makeover but their leaders can’t change their habit. This makeover won’t change anything,” he told PTI.
Delhi CM News Live Updates: Gopal Rai arrives at Kejriwal residence for crucial party meet
AAP leader Gopal Rai arrived at the residence of party supremo Arvind Kejriwal prior to the legislative meet the party is set to hold to announce the new CM face for Delhi.
“AAP MLAs will decide (who will replace CM Arvind Kejriwal). We all will do teamwork. Arvind Kejriwal will become the CM again from people’s support following the election,” he said to reporters.
Delhi CM News Live Updates: Manish Sidodia arrives at CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence
AAP leader Manish Sisodia arrived at the party head’s residence in New Delhi for the legislative meeting is scheduled to be held at 11.30 am today to deliberate on Delhi’s new CM name.
India News Live Updates: On 100 days of PM Modi govt’s third term, Amit Shah, Ashwini Vaishnaw launch booklet
The two held a press conference on Tuesday at which the booklet was launched. The Home Minister praised PM Narendra Modi’s abilities as a leader and lauded him on assuming a third term. The Home Minister also noted the achievements of the BJP-led central government during the first 100 days of PM Modi’s third term, as well as the last decade of BJP’s power at the Centre.
“After dedicating 10 years to the development, security and welfare of the poor in India, the people of India gave a mandate to the BJP and its alliance parties… This happened for the first time in the last 60 years. This has brought an environment of political stability in the country. We have seen the execution of policies… In the last 10 years, the Modi government has been successful in establishing a strong India by strengthening internal and external security… PM Modi brought the New Education Policy which includes our ancient education system and modern education, which also honours our regional languages,” he said.
India News Live Updates: Piramal Pharma to deduce GHG emissions by 2030
The company has received SBTi approval for its commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY 2030.
India News Live Updates: Punjab governor clears amendment to Punjab Panchayat Raj Bill, 2024
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria gives assent to Punjab Panchayati Raj Amendment Bill, 2024. With this, the Government can hold Panchayat election mid-October.
Russian air defense units have destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region and one over Kursk, according to a report by TASS Agency
Delhi CM News Live Updates: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj affirms CM seat will always belong to Arvind Kejriwal
“It does not matter who sits on the CM chair because the mandate was for Arvind Kejriwal. The public chose Arvind Kejriwal. He has said that he will not sit on the CM chair until the people ask again but the chair belongs to Arvind Kejriwal for these and the next 5 years… One of us will sit on the chair until the elections take place. It will be similar to the way Bharat ruled in the absence of Lord Ram… There will be a discussion with the MLAs today and the name may be decided in it,” he said.
Delhi CM News Live Updates: AAP to announce new CM name at noon today after legislative meeting
Current CM Arvind Kejriwal is expected to submit his resignation to Delhi LG VK Saxena at 4.30 pm today. Prior to that, the party is holding a legislative meeting at 11.30 am after which a new name will be announced.
India News Live Updates: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches Sewa Setu program in Adalaj
AAP MLAs to meet to pick Kejriwal’s successor as CM likely to resign today
With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expected to resign later on Tuesday, AAP MLAs will hold a crucial meeting at 11.30 am at his residence to pick his successor. Kejriwal is likely to meet Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena at 4.30 pm and tender his resignation.
Names of Delhi ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot and Saurabh Bharadwaj are making the rounds as contenders, party insiders said and added that Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal and Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel were also probables.
Mangolpuri MLA Rakhi Birla, who is also the deputy speaker in the assembly, and Kondli legislator Kuldeep Kumar are also potential candidates, they added.
West Bengal: Enforcement Directorate (ED) search operation underway across Kolkata in connection with RG Kar Medical College and Hospital financial irregularities.
I would like to think that all peace-loving countries would finally rally around to the PM’s call, said Hardeep Singh Puri
Washington, DC (US): On PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine and NSA Ajit Doval’s visit to Russia, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri says, “I would like to think that all peace-loving countries would finally rally around to the PM’s call that this is the time for diplomacy and peace, not war. Wars can’t be continued on an indefinite base…today the devastations that wars cause…they have to be brought to the negotiating table…India has been pushing in the direction of taking conflict zones into a situation of cessation of hostilities and then finding a resolution to those conflicts.”
US approves possible military sale to Taiwan of spare parts for about $228 mln
The U.S. State Department said on Monday it approved a possible foreign military sale to Taiwan of return, repair, and reshipment of spare parts and related equipment for an estimated cost of about $228 million.
Secret Service acting director says protective measures are ‘working’ after latest apparent Trump assassination attempt, reports AP
Burning oil tanker is safely towed away from Yemen after rebel attacks
Salvagers successfully towed a Greek-flagged oil tanker ablaze for weeks after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to a safe area without any oil spill, a European Union naval mission said Monday.
The Sounion reached waters away from Yemen as the Houthis meanwhile claimed that they shot down another American-made MQ-9 Reaper drone, with video circulating online showing what appeared to be a surface-to-air missile strike and flaming wreckage strewn across the ground.
The two events show the challenges still looming for the world as it tries to mitigate a monthslong campaign by the rebels over the Israel-Hamas war raging in the Gaza Strip. While the rebels allowed the Sounion to be moved, they continue to threaten ships moving through the Red Sea, a waterway that once saw $1 trillion in goods move through it a year.
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha condemns desecration of temple in New York
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) has condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York’s Melville with messages of hatred. It said that similar incidents have taken place at various Hindy Temples across North America.
In a press release, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha said that they offered prayers for those who committed this crime to be released of their hatred and see common humanity.
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha said, “Today, on September 16, 2024, we are saddened that we must once again appeal for peace in the face of hate and intolerance. Last night, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, was desecrated with messages of hatred. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Similar acts of desecration have occurred at various Hindu Mandirs across North America.”
Relationship between India and Australia is an incredibly strong one: Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan MP
Delhi: On India-Australia ties, Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan MP says, “Relationship between India and Australia is an incredibly strong one and as the premiere of the State of Victoria in Australia, we are proud to call the largest number of Indian-born Australian residents home, they live in Victoria and what that provides us with this incredibly strong foundation to come and strengthen the economic and cultural ties between our two nations. We have a lot in common in terms of values but also our priority growth areas in terms of renewable energy and building more homes and building better transport connections to support ongoing growth in both of our communities…”
I wish him the strength to fulfill his resolve of a developed India by 2047: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, on PM Modi’s birthday
On the occasion of PM Modi’s birthday, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, “My birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wish him good health and long life. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is moving towards becoming an economic superpower, I wish him the strength to fulfill his resolve of a developed India by 2047. Maharashtra is also making every possible effort to fulfill Prime Minister Modi’s resolve of making the country a 5 trillion economy. I want to say that the 21st century is India’s century because the captain of the country is Prime Minister Modi. I wish him a very happy birthday”
Returning residents to north Israel is now a war goal, Netanyahu says
Israel on Tuesday expanded its stated goals of the war in Gaza to include enabling residents to return to communities in northern Israel that have been evacuated due to attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The decision was approved during an overnight meeting of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet, Netanyahu’s office said.
Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Hezbollah opened a second front against Israel a day later and fighting across the Israel-Lebanon border has since escalated, threatening to ignite a regional conflict.
Global index for free and fair elections suffers biggest decline on record in 2023, democracy watchdog says
Lower voter turnout and increasingly contested results globally are threatening the credibility of elections, an intergovernmental watchdog warned on Tuesday, as its sub-index for free and fair elections suffered its biggest decline on record in 2023.
In its report, the Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) said 2023 was the eighth consecutive year with a net decline in overall democratic performance, the longest consecutive fall since records began in 1975.
The watchdog bases its Global State of Democracy indexes on more than 100 variables and is using four main categories – representation, rights, rule of law and participation – to categorise performance.
Donald Trump blames Biden and Harris’ rhetoric toward him despite his own history of going after rivals
Donald Trump claimed without evidence Monday that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments that he is a threat to democracy had inspired the latest apparent attempt on his life, despite his own long history of inflammatory campaign rhetoric and advocacy for jailing or prosecuting his political enemies.
With the election now just 50 days away and early ballots already being mailed out in some places, this year’s presidential campaign was among the most turbulent in American history even before Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt. Trump was safe after the incident in Florida and praised the Secret Service for protecting him but didn’t shy away from blaming his opponents.
“Their rhetoric is causing me to be shot at, when I am the one who is going to save the country and they are the ones that are destroying the country — both from the inside and out,” Trump said in comments to Fox News Digital.