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One person has been arrested for allegedly attempting to attack Union Minister Giriraj Singh by breaking the security cordon during an event in Bihar's Begusarai, the police said. The incident happened during Singh's 'Janta Darbaar' in Begusarai on Saturday. As the Union Minister was leaving the venue following his address, a group of miscreants allegedly tried to attack him and raised "Muradabad" slogans. Following this, one person was detained by the officials.
At ET World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s economic progress, stating, "India is writing a unique success story today." He highlighted the positive impact of recent reforms, noting that "India has profiled better than expectations" and has "outperformed its peers and beat expectations." PM Modi emphasised that the country's economic achievements are a testament to the effectiveness of its policies and reforms.
Election Commission of India (ECI) revises polling day for Haryana from October 1 to October 5, 2024 and accordingly counting day for J&K and Haryana Assembly elections from October 4 to October 8, 2024
"The decision has been taken to honour both the voting rights and the traditions of the Bishnoi community, which has upheld a centuries-old practice of participating in the Asoj Amavasya festival celebration in remembrance of their Guru Jambheshwar," said ECI.
India recorded around 16 per cent more rainfall than normal in August, with rainfall over Northwest India recorded at 253.9 mm, the second highest in August since 2001, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Addressing a virtual press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the country recorded 287.1 mm of rainfall in August, compared to the normal 248.1 mm. Overall, India has received 749 mm of precipitation against the normal 701 mm since the start of the monsoon season on June 1. Several districts in the foothills of the Himalayas and the northeast experienced below-normal rainfall as most of the low-pressure systems moved south of their usual position, and the monsoon trough also remained south of its typical position, the IMD chief said. Many states in the northeast, along with Kerala and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, experienced deficient rainfall, he added.
The IMA has written to the National Task Force (NTF), which has been mandated to formulate protocol for ensuring safety and security of healthcare professionals, again demanding a central law on violence against doctors and hospitals and declaring hospitals as safe zones. Stating that the Supreme Court has constituted the NTF to evolve a national consensus and to formulate protocols with due consultation of all stakeholders, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in its letter formulated its submission in three sections. The NTF was constituted the apex court in the wake of protests by doctors and healthcare professionals following the recent rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off three Vande Bharat trains via video conferencing. These Vande Bharat trains will improve the connectivity on three routes: Meerut – Lucknow, Madurai – Bengaluru and Chennai – Nagercoil. PM Modi says, 'Today from North to South a new chapter is being added to the Vikas Yatra of the country.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. During the event, PM Modi unveils a commemorative stamp and coin celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India. The two-day conference, organised by the Supreme Court of India, will see the participation of over 800 members from the district judiciary across all States and Union Territories. Chief Justice of India and the other judges of the Supreme Court, Attorney General of India, will also be participating in the inaugural programme.
The Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) will hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday, demanding justice for the alleged murder and sexual assault of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. Doctors across various states have been protesting, seeking justice for the victim whose body was discovered in the seminar hall of the state-run medical college earlier this month. In light of this horrific incident, the medical community is also calling for stronger security laws to protect healthcare professionals.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Kolkata suspended Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, on Friday amid a CBI investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor earlier this month. In its order, the IMA stated that a committee formed by IMA national president Dr. RV Asokan had taken up the case of the postgraduate resident doctor’s alleged rape and murder and the subsequent developments at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The IMA Bengal state branch and several doctors' associations also called for action, citing the damage caused to the profession’s reputation by your conduct," it added.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning on Saturday regarding Cyclone "Asna," a deep depression over the Arabian Sea causing heavy rains in Gujarat. The cyclone is expected to move West-Northwest over the Northeast Arabian Sea and away from the Indian coast within the next 24 hours. On Friday, IMD scientist Ramashray Yadav mentioned that Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall. According to the IMD scientist, the Kachchh region received heavy rain in the last 24 hours, with the state accumulating 882 mm of rainfall since June 1.
9:46 PM
Man tries to attack Giriraj Singh during Begusarai event, arrested
One person has been arrested for allegedly attempting to attack Union Minister Giriraj Singh by breaking the security cordon during an event in Bihar's Begusarai, the police said.
The incident happened during Singh's 'Janta Darbaar' in Begusarai on Saturday.
As the Union Minister was leaving the venue following his address, a group of miscreants allegedly tried to attack him and raised "Muradabad" slogans.
Following this, one person was detained by the officials.
9:45 PM
Clean Ganga: 5 projects worth Rs 73.39 crore approved for Uttar Pradesh
The National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved five projects worth Rs 73 crore for Uttar Pradesh in its 56th executive committee meeting held in New Delhi, an official statement here said Saturday.
Rajeev Kumar Mital, Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) chaired the meeting.
"The approved projects are pivotal to the improvement of the river's ecosystem as these ensure minimised level of pollution in Ganga, thereby maintaining its cleanliness and ensuring its conservation," the statement said.
The committee approved the project 'Establishment of Secretariat for Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) at Varanasi' presented and controlled by IIT (BHU) under the supervision of the NMCG it said.
9:25 PM
In India’s prosperity lies the world’s prosperity, says PM Modi
At ET World Leaders Forum, PM Modi urged that a prosperous India can lead to global prosperity, stating, "I urge all Indians living here or elsewhere to come and walk together towards India’s development. In India’s prosperity lies the world’s prosperity." He emphasised the interconnectedness of India’s success with global progress and called for collective effort in advancing the nation’s growth.
9:24 PM
Widespread rains lash T'gana, Chief Secretary asks district Collectors to take precautions
Moderate to heavy rains lashed many parts of Telangana on Saturday leading to inundation of low-lying areas and disruption of road links between villages at some places.
State Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, who held a teleconference with district Collectors, directed them to take precautions to avoid any loss of life and property as the Meteorological department warned of heavy rains for two days across the state.
Rivulets were in spate in Mahabubabad, Narayanpet, Khammam and other districts following the rains and this has led to disruption of road links between villages.
The Chief Secretary directed that control rooms be opened in every district Collector's office as well as in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and state Secretariat, an official release said.
9:23 PM
2 security guards held for 'assaulting' doctors, nursing staff at Kolkata hospital
Two security guards were on Saturday arrested for allegedly assaulting doctors and other staff at a hospital in Cossipore area of the metropolis, police said.
The guards were likely in an inebriated condition, officials said.
"The matter is being probed. We have arrested them after receiving a complaint from the hospital authorities," an officer of Cossipore Police Station said.
A senior official of the hospital claimed that the guards had also threatened him with dire consequences.
"The two guards were intoxicated and assaulted the doctors and hospital staff. They have done this earlier, too, and we had complained to the health department in this regard," he said.
The hospital currently has 11 such security guards, he said.
9:13 PM
'We raised our voice for global south,' PM highlights India's role in supporting Global South
9:07 PM
Two killed in explosion at firecracker godown in TN Thoothukudi
Two workers were killed and three others including a woman injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory warehouse near Nazareth in the district on Saturday evening, police said.
The sudden blast occurred when the workers were handling the firecrackers.
While two of them, who were later identified as Kannan and Vijay were killed, three others have been rushed to the Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital for treatment, police said.
The entire structure of the godown was completely gutted in the accidental blast, police said.
8:56 PM
We aim to make India global food basket: PM Modi
"We've a big ambition to make India global food basket; we want every dining table in world to have at least one Indian food product," said PM Modi at ET World Global Leaders' Forum.
8:52 PM
Our aim is to create 5 mn tonne green hydrogen capacity by 2030: PM Modi at ET World Global Leaders' Forum
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We are deliberating on modernising physical infrastructure: PM Modi
"We are deliberating on modernising physical infrastructure, expanding social infrastructure and bringing forth new reforms," says PM Modi at ET World Leaders Forum.
8:38 PM
In less than 100 days of 3rd term of our govt, we took big decisions for poor, women, youth, farmers: PM Modi.
8:37 PM
In the last 10 years, our economy has grown 90%, says PM Modi
At ET World Leaders Forum, PM Modi highlighted the impressive growth of the Indian economy.He said, "Our economy has grown over 90%." He emphasised that this achievement reflects the "sustained growth that we had promised," and assured that this momentum will continue in the future. Modi reaffirmed the commitment to ongoing economic progress, underscoring that the sustained growth is not only a promise but a reality that will persist.
8:24 PM
India is writing a unique success story today, says PM Modi
At ET World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s economic progress, stating, "India is writing a unique success story today." He highlighted the positive impact of recent reforms, noting that "India has profiled better than expectations" and has "outperformed its peers and beat expectations." Modi emphasised that the country's economic achievements are a testament to the effectiveness of its policies and reforms.
7:29 PM
Heavy rain in forecast for parts of Odisha as low pressure intensifies into depression
A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression, which is likely to cross north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts around midnight, the IMD said on Saturday afternoon.
The system is likely to cross between Vishakhapatnam and Gopalpur close to Kalingapatnam, it said.
The IMD issued an 'orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rain (7 cm to 20 cm) accompanied by thunderstorm for parts of Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur districts till 8.30 am on Sunday.
Heavy rain (7 to 11cm) along with thunderstorm and lightning may also occur in Nuapada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Ganjam and Gajapati districts, it said.
Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph was likely along and off the Odisha coast, it added.
Asking fishermen not to venture into the sea till September 1, the IMD said the Bay of Bengal will remain rough to very rough.
Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh asked all districts to remain prepared to face any eventuality.
7:01 PM
Delhi's maximum temperature recorded at 35.6 degrees Celsius
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius, 1.1 notches above normal, the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday.
The humidity oscillated between 63 per cent and 98 per cent.
The weather office has predicted generally cloudy skies with moderate rain on Sunday.
The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 35 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The 24 hour Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category with a reading of 91 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
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First Published: Aug 31 2024 | 8:15 AM IST
