Modi in poll-bound MP on Oct 2 and 5 to launch slew of projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gwalior and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh on Monday and Thursday respectively to launch several projects, including the inauguration of Rs 11,895 crore Delhi-Vadodara Expressway, an official release and the BJP said.
A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said besides inaugurating the Expressway, Modi will also lay the foundation stone for five different road projects worth more than Rs 1,880 crore during the Gwalior visit.
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Conviction of Isro scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 'amazing': Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has praised the scientists behind India's successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, saying their conviction about it was "simply amazing."
Addressing a gathering of eminent Indian-Americans at the India House here on Saturday, Jaishankar gave a first-hand account of what was happening on August 23 when India's third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole.
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Himachal Pradesh received 61% of rainfall in July alone
About 61 percent of the total normal rainfall from June 1 to September 30 was recorded in July alone this year, according to the data of the local Met department. The total normal rainfall from June 1 to September 30 is 734.4 mm of which 448.1 mm was recorded in July. Himachal Pradesh received 884.8 mm of rain against normal rainfall of 734.4 mm, an excess of 20 per cent since during the monsoon season in the same period.
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Odisha's GST collections rose by 12.85% to Rs 4,249 cr in September
Odisha's GST collections increased by 12.85 per cent to Rs 4,249.12 crore in September, officials said on Sunday. The state had collected a gross GST revenue of Rs 3,765.17 crore in the same month last year, they said.
The collection to be retained by the state (OGST+IGST settlement) was Rs 1,651.58 crore, against 1,157.08 crore in September 2022, a growth of 42.74 percent, they added.
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General Motors Employees Union calls for chain hunger strike from Oct 2
The employee union of General Motors India has called for a chain hunger strike from Monday, demanding transfer of all its workers to Hyundai Motor, which plans to acquire its manufacturing facility in Talegaon. The American automobile giant stopped selling its cars in India from 2017.
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BJP Central Election Committee meets to finalise candidates, focus on Rajasthan
The BJP's Central Election Committee members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met here on Sunday to finalise its candidates for the coming assembly polls as the party looks to conclude much of deliberations on the contestants before the election process formally begins.
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Dalai Lama cancels sermons after doctors advice him rest
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has cancelled his sermons on October 2 and 3 as he is suffering from a "persistent cold", his office said.
On the advice of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's personal physicians, His Holiness will take rest due to a persistent cold," a statement said.
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PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medal winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Asian Games medallists, praising the performance of "phenomenal" Tajinderpal Singh Toor and "unstoppable" Avinash Sable in shot put and steeplechase events respectively. While Toor defended his title with an amazing final throw to beat back the challenge from his Saudi Arabian rival, Sable became the first Indian man to win the gold medal in 3000 m steeplechase at the Asian Games.
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Punjab has received over Rs 50,000 crore investments in 18 months: CM Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Sunday said the state has received investments of more than Rs 50,000 crore in the past one-and-a-half years because of the concerted efforts of his government. Mann also said Punjab has complete communal harmony coupled with congenial atmosphere for industrial growth, which is giving impetus to its overall development and prosperity.
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Festive demand steers passenger vehicle wholesales to record high in Sept
Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose to record levels in September as automakers dispatched stocks to dealers in order to cater to the robust demand in the ongoing festive season. The industry dispatches stood at 3,63,733 units last month, the best ever in a month. The previous best was reported in August 2023 with dispatches of 3,60,700 units.
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BJP top brass meets at Nadda's residence to discuss plans for Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh polls
The BJP's top leaders met at party chief J P Nadda's residence here on Sunday to discuss plans for the upcoming assembly polls in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, both currently ruled by the Congress.
At the meeting, sources said, the BJP's core group leaders, who are engaged in preparing the party's poll strategy, discussed a range of issues and the names of candidates who could be fielded against the Congress nominees in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh assembly polls due to be held later this year.
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Karnataka Governor flags off 'Vintage Vehicle Drive' for wildlife conservation
In celebration of the 69th Wildlife Week, the Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot flagged off the 'Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation' event at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday.
The 'Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation' was orchestrated by the Karnataka Forest Department in collaboration with the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India. This event, comprised of meticulously preserved cars and motorcycles, serves as a poignant symbol of dedication to wildlife conservation, officials said.
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Have urged Centre to implement OPS for Delhi govt employees: CM Kejriwal
In celebration of the 69th Wildlife Week, the Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot flagged off the 'Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation' event at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday.
The 'Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation' was orchestrated by the Karnataka Forest Department in collaboration with the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India. This event, comprised of meticulously preserved cars and motorcycles, serves as a poignant symbol of dedication to wildlife conservation, officials said.
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ICAI signs MoU with J-K govt to promote skill development
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the State Taxes Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in Srinagar on Saturday, an official statement said on Sunday. The MoU was signed in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
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Skill Development Corporation scam: SC to hear TDP leader Naidu's plea on Oct 3
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea of TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court order dismissing his petition for quashing the FIR against him in connection with an alleged scam in the Skill Development Corporation.
Gross GST collection rose 10 per cent to over Rs 1.62 trillion in September, crossing the Rs 1.6 lakh crore mark for the fourth time during current financial year. Gross GST revenue collected last month was Rs 1,62,712 crore. Of this, Central GST was Rs 29,818 crore, State GST was Rs 37,657 crore, Integrated GST was Rs 83,623 crore (including Rs 41,145 crore collected on import of goods) and cess was Rs 11,613 crore (including Rs 881 crore collected on import of goods).
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Advanced Light Helicopter, Dhruv made a precautionary landing near Bhopal on Sunday, due to a technical glitch. According to IAF, the crew is safe and a team is on the way to look into the technical issues. According to the official, the incident took place when the helicopter was on a routine training mission. The pilot noticed the technical glitch and decided to make a precautionary landing in an open field near Bhopal. There were no casualties or injuries reported in the incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally in Mahabubnagar on Sunday afternoon, and his speech is likely to be marked by fresh salvos against both the Congress and ruling BRS in Telangana. Besides the rally, Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone and launch several developmental projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore, party sources said.
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