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India and the United Nations have launched a joint "India-UN Capacity Building Initiative" that aims to share India's development experiences, best practices and expertise with partner countries in the Global South through capacity building and training programs, said a release from the United Nations. According to the official release, the initiative was announced at an event titled "India-UN for the Global South--Delivering for Development" in New York on 23 September 2023 in the presence of the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

A Vijayawada Anti-Corruption Bureau court on Sunday extended the judicial custody of Telugu Desam Party chief and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu till October 5 in the alleged Skill Development scam case. With Naidu's custody ending today, he was produced before the court virtually from Rajahmundry Central Jail. The court first sent him to 14 days of judicial custody on September 10 after being produced before it by the Andhra Pradesh CID which arrested him in the early morning on September 9 in the multi-crore 'scam' case.

Reigning World Champion Nikhat Zareen entered into the Round of 16 with a 5-0 win over World Championship 2023 Silver medallist Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam in the women's 50kg category at Asian Games on Sunday. Zareen outplayed Nguyen in all the rounds. She did not give Nguyen a chance to fight back. Zareen dominated the game and won 5-0 in the Round of 32. Another Indian boxer Preeti advanced to the quarterfinals after winning in the Round of 16 of the Women's 50-54kg boxing at the Asian Games 2023 on Sunday.

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Transfer notice issued to UP police officials ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha election

In view of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday issued a transfer notice to various police personnel of the state. The notice issued from the office of Director General of Police (DGP) headquarters, Lucknow said that the police officials who have completed 3 years of service in the same district will get transferred. "The officials who were appointed in the assembly constituency before May 31, 2022, will also be transferred," the notice added.

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One of the largest hand-carved Hindu temples in US to be inaugurated on October 5

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"Our ideologies are different...": JDS Karnataka Vice-President quits after BJP tie-up

Following his resignation from the Janata Dal (Secular) after the party joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Syed Shafiulla Saheb Sunday hit out at BJP for "maintaining silence over the situation in Manipur which saw violence". Saheb, who was the state unit Vice-President, severed his ties with the party following the tie-up with the BJP.

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EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Armenia

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PM Modi invites university students, young professionals to G-20 University Connect Finale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited people, especially university students and young professionals keen to pursue further education, to the G-20 University Connect Finale to take place at Bharat Mandapam on September 26. Bharat Mandapam had recently hosted the G20 Summit. Writing on LinkedIn, he said over the last one year, the G-20 University Connect programme brought together India's youth as the initiative, spanning the entire year, proved to be incredibly fulfilling, yielding highly satisfying outcomes. It showcased to the world how our youth have emerged as vibrant cultural envoys, who have cemented enduring connections with the G20 fraternity, he said.

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India partners with UN to share development experiences with Global South

India and the United Nations have launched a joint "India-UN Capacity Building Initiative" that aims to share India's development experiences, best practices and expertise with partner countries in the Global South through capacity building and training programs, said a release from the United Nations. According to the official release, the initiative was announced at an event titled "India-UN for the Global South--Delivering for Development" in New York on 23 September 2023 in the presence of the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

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TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu's judicial custody extended till October 5

A Vijayawada Anti-Corruption Bureau court on Sunday extended the judicial custody of Telugu Desam Party chief and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu till October 5 in the alleged Skill Development scam case. With Naidu's custody ending today, he was produced before the court virtually from Rajahmundry Central Jail. The court first sent him to 14 days of judicial custody on September 10 after being produced before it by the Andhra Pradesh CID which arrested him in the early morning on September 9 in the multi-crore 'scam' case.

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Vasundhara Raje targets Rajasthan govt over crime against women

Targeting the Congress government in Rajasthan over crime against women, former chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Sunday said whenever atrocities and injustice reached its peak, women power had to come forward. "When gods became helpless, the Mother Goddess took the form of Mahishasur Mardini and killed Mahishasura. Women take the form of 'Chandi' to protect their self-respect," Raje said at a 'Matrushakti Samagam' programme organised here by Dharma Raksha Samiti.

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India play out 1-1 draw with Myanmar, enter round of 16 in men''s football

Riding on a Sunil Chhetri strike, the Indian men's football team held Myanmar to a 1-1 draw and progressed to the round of 16 in the Asian Games here on Sunday. They will play Saudi Arabia in the pre-quarters. Chhetri scored from the spot in the 23rd minute but it was Rahim Ali who earned the penalty when he was brought down inside the box by Hein Zeyar Lin.

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Skill Devt Corpn scam: CID completes Chandrababu Naidu's two-day interrogation in jail

A team of Andhra Pradesh Police CID officials has concluded its two-day interrogation of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the Skill Development Corporation scam case on Sunday at Rajamahendravaram Central Prison. The Anti-Corruption Bureau Court had on Friday granted the CID two days' custody of the 73-year-old TDP chief for interrogation in the case. In compliance with the court's orders, Naidu's questioning by CID officials was allowed from 9:30 AM to 5 PM on both days (September 23 and 24) with regular five-minute breaks given to him to consult his lawyer.

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CM Yogi Adityanath hand over trophy to winners of MotoGP Bharat

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Nationwide cleanliness drive to be conducted on October 1: MoHUA

A nationwide cleanliness drive will be conducted on October 1 responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for "one hour of shramdaan for swachhata", the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said that in the run up to Gandhi Jayanti, a unique call has been given by the prime minister to fellow citizens. In the 105th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', the prime minister appealed for "one hour of shramdaan for swachhata" at 10 am on October 1 by all citizens collectively, and it will be a 'swachhanjali' to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his jayanti, it said.

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Asian Games: Nikhat Zareen moves to next round in women's 50kg category

Reigning World Champion Nikhat Zareen entered into the Round of 16 with a 5-0 win over World Championship 2023 Silver medallist Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam in the women's 50kg category at Asian Games on Sunday. Zareen outplayed Nguyen in all the rounds. She did not give Nguyen a chance to fight back. Zareen dominated the game and won 5-0 in the Round of 32. Another Indian boxer Preeti advanced to the quarterfinals after winning in the Round of 16 of the Women's 50-54kg boxing at the Asian Games 2023 on Sunday.

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Railways witnessed unprecedented transformation under PM Modi: JP Nadda

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off nine Vande Bharat express trains on Sunday, BJP National President JP Nadda said that railways have witnessed an unprecedented transformation under the visionary leadership of PM Modi. Taking to X (former Twitter), JP Nadda said," I extend my heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi Ji for flagging off nine Vande Bharat Express trains today. This advanced and indigenous train has transformed the dynamics of rail travel in India and is playing a key role in fulfilling our goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat." JP Nadda further stated that developments in railways will lead to a new era of connectivity and help make progress in the realisation of a developed India.

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Railways witnessed unprecedented transformation under PM Modi: JP Nadda

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off nine Vande Bharat express trains on Sunday, BJP National President JP Nadda said that railways have witnessed an unprecedented transformation under the visionary leadership of PM Modi. Taking to X (former Twitter), JP Nadda said," I extend my heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi Ji for flagging off nine Vande Bharat Express trains today. This advanced and indigenous train has transformed the dynamics of rail travel in India and is playing a key role in fulfilling our goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat." JP Nadda further stated that developments in railways will lead to a new era of connectivity and help make progress in the realisation of a developed India.