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Manipur has re-imposed a ban on mobile devices accessing the internet amid violent protests over the brutal murder of two minors, news of which broke after photographs of the bodies went viral on social media, reported NDTV. The ban will be in effect till Sunday and comes just days after the state government lifted similar orders - that had been in place for five months - after ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki tribes in the north-eastern state killed over 175 people and left hundreds injured. Earlier today hundreds of students took to the streets to protest the killings. They tried to march towards Chief Minister N Biren Singh's residence but were intercepted by security forces, who fired tear gas shells and smoke bombs to disperse the crowd. Several students were injured in the clash.

Out of Gross Market borrowing of Rs 15.43 trillion projected for FY24, the government has decided to borrow the balance amount of Rs 6.55 trilloin (42.45 per cent of full-year target) in the second half of this fiscal. Of this, Rs 20,000 cr will be raised via sovereign green bonds.

"When we say, One World, One Family, One Future, the world believes us. Today, India is seen as a solution provider, one that bridges divides," the minister said while talking about the outcomes of the successful G20 Leaders' Summit held on September 9-10. The minister, currently in New York to attend the 78th UN General Assembly session, during his video address at the University Connect Programme at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi -- the venue of this year's G20 Leaders' Summit -- said India's G20 presidency walked the talk on difficult issues and pushed for collective action.

Prime Minister Modi addressed a vibrant gathering of youth at the G20 University Connect Finale held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, highlighting the positive transformations driven by India's youth power, known as "Yuva Shakti." He expressed his delight in joining the energetic youth during the event.

Edtech platform Physics Wallah (PW) inaugurated an offline ESE, GATE & SES coaching centre at Saket in the national capital, the company said on Tuesday. Physics Wallah aims to set up 18 new educational centres across 12 cities, with an investment of about Rs 120 crore, the company said in a release. "Launching our first ESE, GATE & SES centre in Delhi is a significant step towards our mission of empowering students through immersive learning experiences," Abhishek Mishra, CEO of Physics Wallah Online, said.

Country's new future began from new Parliament building; govt's policy is to open new doors for women, said PM Modi at Rozgar Mela.

Dozens of Khalistan supporters outside the Indian Consulate in Vancouver held a protest against the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar amid Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations that the Indian government was behind his slaying. Protesters waved Khalistan flags, played music and shouted slogans. Some of them burnt India's flag in a garbage can outside the Indian Consulate. Similar protests were held in Toronto as well.

The United States has said Canada's investigation into the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar must proceed and the perpetrators brought to justice. "We are deeply concerned by the allegations referenced by Trudeau. We remain in close contact with our Canadian partners," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. "We believe it's critical that Canada's investigation proceeds and that the perpetrators be brought to justice. And we have publicly and privately urged the Indian government to cooperate in the Canadian investigation," Miller added.

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Manipur reimposes ban on mobile internet till October 1, just five days after lifting it

Manipur reimposes ban on mobile internet till October 1, just five days after lifting it, reports NDTV.

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We will continue military cooperation, says Canadian Army Vice Chief

"Certainly between both of the armies, the way we see right now is that we will continue to cooperate, discuss, enjoy great forums like this where we can exchange ideas and find like-minded solutions to the difficulties facing a lot of the Indo-Pacific nations," Canadian Army Vice Chief said.

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Jaishankar counters ‘cherry picking’ action on nations' internal matters

"Respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be exercises in cherry picking," EAM Jaishankar said.

 

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On the voice for Global South, Jaishankar says ‘growth and development must focus on the most vulnerable’

“Recognising that growth and development must focus on the most vulnerable, we began presidency by convening the Voice of the Global South Summit. This enabled us to hear directly from 125 nations and place their concerns on the G20 Agenda. As a consequence, issues which deserve global attention got a fair hearing. More than that, the deliberations produced outcomes that have great significance for the international community. It was also noteworthy that at India's initiative, the African Union as a permanent member of the G20. By doing so, we gave voice to an entire continent which has long been its due. This significant step in reform should inspire the United Nations, a much older organisation, to also make the Security Council contemporary,” he said.

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‘India has much to share’, says Jaishankar on the country's role in UN

"This is an occasion to take stock of our achievements and our challenges even while sharing our aspirations and goals. Indeed, in regards to both, there is much that India has to share."

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EAM speaks on cooperation with diverse partners

"India also seeks to promote cooperation with diverse partners. From the era of non-alignment, we have now evolved to that of 'Vishwa Mitra - a friend to the world'. This is reflected in our ability & willingness to engage with a broad range of nations and where necessary harmonise interests. It is visible in the rapid growth of the QUAD; it is equally apparent in the expansion of the BRICS grouping or emergence of I2U2"

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Our fullest support to this UNGA's theme of rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: EAM

"This is an occasion to take stock of our achievements and our challenges even while sharing our aspirations and goals. Indeed, in regards to both, there is much that India has to share," EAM added.

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From era of non-alignment, we have now evolved to that of Vishwa Mitra: Jaishankar at UNGA session

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On West agenda, Jaishankar says ‘days to fall in line are over’

Referring to the West, EAM Jaishankar raised the issue of few nations setting the agenda and other nations are made to follow it. "The days when a few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over," he said.

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Jaishankar discusses success of G20 Summit under India's leadership

EAM Dr S Jaishankar addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York.He said, "At this juncture, it was with a sense of exceptional responsibility India took up the presidency of G20. Our vision of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' sought to focus on the key concerns of the many just the narrow interests of the few."

 

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World is witnessing exceptional period of turmoil: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

Union foreign affairs minsiter S Jaishankar began his address by saying, "World is witnessing an exceptional period of turmoil."

 

"Namaste from Bharat!...Our fullest support to this UNGA's theme of rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity. This is an occasion to take stock of our achievements and challenges even while sharing our aspirations and goals. Indeed, in regard to both, there is much that India has to share."

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95 pc components used in rockets in India domestically sourced: Isro chief

About 95 per cent of components used in rockets in the country have been sourced from India, Isro Chairperson S Somanath said on Tuesday.
 

Speaking at the 82nd Foundation Day of CSIR, Somanath highlighted that Isros expertise spans the entire space domain, with all technical work, including rocket and satellite development and space applications, being carried out in-house.

He said approximately 95 per cent of the materials, devices and systems used in Indian Space Research Organisation's rockets are domestically sourced, with only 5 per cent coming from abroad, primarily high-end electronic components.

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Delhi dengue cases

Discussions on rising dengue cases were held in MCD House today. The House was officially informed that 3013 cases of dengue have been registered so far in 2023-24. In 2023-24, a total of 294 cases of malaria and 23 cases of chikungunya have been registered so far. One death reported in Delhi this year.

 

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FSSAI has introduced a new provision of ‘Special Category’ in the online FoSCoS portal

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East and Southern African diplomats in India