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In the 103rd episode of "Mann Ki Baat," Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a heartfelt address, sharing his thoughts and insights on various matters of national and global importance. Joining millions of listeners across the nation, PM Modi engages in a candid conversation, offering his perspective on key issues, celebrating achievements, and encouraging collective progress for a stronger and more united India.
Addressing the SemiconIndia conference 2023, EAM Dr S Jaishankar said "...There has been a wide range of global interactions on this (Semiconductors) subject, notable among them is the MoU on semiconductor supply chain and innovation partnership that was concluded between India and the United States in March 2023. During PM Modi's visit to the US in June 2023, semiconductors were also the focus of talks between President Biden and PM Modi."
Godavari River flows above the danger mark at Telangana's Bhadrachalam. Relief operations are being undertaken in the villages here and all district officials are on high alert. Yesterday night at around 8:40 pm we issued a third warning level. Today, the Godavari water level reached 56 feet at 10:00 pm. We are prepared to overcome the situation even if the Godavari flow comes up to 60 feet. We have already arranged rehabilitation centres and NDRF teams, Bhadrachalam RDO, Madhavi said.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) launched C56 (PSLV-C56) with six co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR,Sriharikota on Sunday at 6.30am. PSLV-C56 / DS-SAR, is the dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for ST Engineering, Singapore. DS-SAR, a Radar Imaging Earth Observation satellite is the primary satellite for the mission. In addition to this, there are six co-passenger customer satellites also belonging to Singapore. All satellites would be injected into 535km circular with 5 orbital inclination, stated a release from Isro. This is the 58th flight of PSLV and 17th flight of PSLV in Core Alone configuration. After injecting all the satellites, the upper stage of the rocket would be placed in lower orbit to ensure its reduced orbital life. The mission is successfully accomplished. PSLV-C56 vehicle launched all seven satellites precisely into their intended orbits, says Isro.
BSF foils drug smuggling bids in Bengal, seizes 50 Phensedyl bottles; 33 kg Ganja
In three separate cases, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled drug smuggling attempts at the International Border of West Bengal, informed the BSF in a statement.
The officials also seized 50 Phensedyl bottles and 33 kg Ganja which were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh.
"On July 29, in three separate cases, Alert BSF troops of South Bengal Frontier, while performing Operational duties at the International Border of West Bengal, foiled drugs smuggling attempts & seized 50 Phensedyl bottles & 33 kg Ganja, that were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh", the statement said.
Palestinian factions meet in Egypt seeking reconciliation as violence surges in the West Bank
Palestinian factions met Sunday in Egypt to discuss reconciliation efforts as violence in the occupied West Bank surged between Israel and Palestinian militants.
The main groups, Hamas and Fatah, have been split since 2007 and repeated reconciliation attempts having failed, so expectations for the one-day meeting were low.
Participants at the closed-door meeting gave no indication of what was discussed. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who initiated the session in the Egyptian city of el-Alamein on the Mediterranean Sea, said at its conclusion only that the meeting was a first and significant step in efforts to end the long-running division.
Messages via social networking sites blocked in Bihar's Kaimur after clash
The Bihar government on Sunday suspended transmission of messages through social networking sites in Kaimur district where a clash broke out between members of two communities during Muharram processions a day before.
The suspension will remain in place till August 1, a notification issued by the state home department said.
Some anti-social elements are using the internet to share objectionable content to spread rumour and disaffection among the public to incite them and cause damage to life and property, besides disturbing peace and tranquillity, it said.
Mamata assures Manipur people of help, urges them to embrace peace
"My heart aches deeply upon hearing the heart-wrenching stories from Manipur. Human lives should never endure the agonies of hatred's cruel experiments. Yet, in the face of silence from those in power, let us find solace in knowing that INDIA will mend wounds and rekindle the flame of humanity," Banerjee tweeted.
French embassy in Niger attacked as protesters with Russian flags march
Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France.
The protesters marched through the city to the French Embassy, where a door was lit on fire, according to someone who was at the embassy when it happened and videos seen by The AP. Black smoke could be seen rising from across the city. The Nigerien army broke up the crowd of the protesters.
INDIA bloc to stage statewide protests in J'khand on Tuesday over Manipur issue
The opposition bloc INDIA will stage statewide protests in Jharkhand on August 1 to oppose the incident of parading of two women in strife-torn Manipur and press for its demand to impose President's Rule in the northeastern state. The decision was taken during the alliance's state-level meeting in Congress Bhavan here.
Speaking to reporters after presiding over the meeting, state Congress chief Rajesh Thakur on Sunday said, "We have decided to stage a demonstration near Raj Bhavan in Ranchi and collectorates of other districts in the state on August 1 to protest the incident of parading of women in Manipur."
Brij Bhushan claims 22 state units attended his meeting, candidates for various posts to be known on Monday
Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that 22 out of 25 state units attended a meeting hosted by him here on Sunday, adding that "his candidates" for various posts for the federation elections on August 12 will be announced on July 31.
Monday is the last date for filing nominations. Twenty-two of the 25 states unites associated with the WFI attended the meeting. (Our) candidates will be announced on Monday," said BJP MP Brij Bhushan, who hosted the meeting at a five-star hotel here.
Sebi bans Excel Realty N Infra, 4 others from securities mkt for up to 2 yrs
Sebi has barred five entities, including Excel Realty N Infra and its promoters, from the securities market for up to two years and levied a fine totalling Rs 1.75 crore on them for being involved in a fraudulent scheme of misrepresenting the company's financial statements. The barred entities are promoters of listed entity Excel Realty N Infra (Excel) -- Lakhmendra Chamanlal Khurana (Chairman & MD of Excel), Ranjana Khurana Lakhmendra and Arpit Lakhmendra Khurana -- and Pramod Yeshwant Kokate who was chief financial officer of Excel.
Only demand is peace with justice: Manoj Jha after returning from Manipur
After returning from violence-hit Manipur on Sunday, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha urged the Kuki and Meitei communities to cooperate in restoring peace and harmony in the state saying that there is "no alternative to peace anywhere". "We want peace to be restored in Manipur. Peace with justice. Our only demand is that both communities should live in harmony. The situation in Manipur is dangerous. Be it Madhya Pradesh or Manipur, there is no alternative to peace anywhere," Jha said while talking to the media.
Narco-terror case: SIA raids continue for second day in J&K's Poonch
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted raids in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district in connection with a narco-terrorism case for the second day on Sunday, officials said. The SIA carried out raids at multiple locations in the border district and questioned several people to expose the narco-terror module headed by Rafiq Lala, who was arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA) early this year, they said.
On Saturday, the SIA raided over half-a-dozen places, including Lala's house in Danna Doyiyan village in Mandi tehsil.
13.13 lakh girls, women went missing between 2019 and 2021: Govt data
More than 13.13 lakh girls and women went missing in the country in three years between 2019 and 2021 and most of them were from Madhya Pradesh, followed by West Bengal. According to the Union Home Ministry data, tabled in Parliament last week, 10,61,648 women above 18 years and 2,51,430 girls below that age went missing between 2019 and 2021 across the country. The data was compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
As many as 5.83 cr ITRs filed for 2022-23 fiscal
As many as 5.83 crore tax returns have been filed for income earned in 2022-23 fiscal, thus crossing the number of ITRs filed till July 31 last year. The last date for filing income tax returns for the previous year by salaried class and those who do not have to get their accounts audited is July 31.
PM Modi to visit Pune on 1st August 2023
Fire broke out at plastic bag manufacturing factory in Mallikpur area under South 24 Parganas
Opposition MPs of I.N.D.I.A parties meet Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Rajbhawan in Imphal
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First Published: Jul 30 2023 | 6:27 AM IST
