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***THE HEADLINES***
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches initiatives worth over 2 lakh crore rupees to strengthen India’s maritime sector, Says this sector has transformed significantly in the last decade boosting trade and port infrastructure.
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Campaigning for Bihar Assembly elections intensifies further; Leaders of various political parties hold rallies across the state.
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Fifty-nine Maoists, including nine women, surrender in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
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India and Nepal sign two major agreements to boost power cooperation and develop new cross-border transmission lines.
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Russia successfully tests nuclear-capable underwater drone, declaring it impossible to intercept.
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In T20 Cricket, first match between India and Australia called off due to incessant rain in Canberra.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum at the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai today. On the occasion, the Prime Minister launched initiatives worth 2.2 lakh crore rupees in an effort to strengthen India’s maritime and shipbuilding capabilities.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Modi said, the Maritime sector is driving India’s growth. He said, over the last decade, the sector has transformed significantly, boosting trade and port infrastructure. The Prime Minister further added that the maritime sector is advancing with great speed and energy and this is the right time to work and expand in India’s shipping sector.
He further emphasized India’s growing strength in maritime human resources, stating that the number of Indian seafarers has increased from 1.25 lakh to over 3 lakh in the past decade. He stressed that today, India ranks among the top three countries globally in terms of seafarer numbers.
Mr Modi said, India is accelerating efforts to reach new heights in shipbuilding. He said, the government has replaced over a century-old colonial shipping laws with modern and futuristic laws suited for the 21st century.
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The campaigning in Bihar has further intensified for assembly elections as, leaders and star campaigners from various political parties held a series of rallies across the state today. Prominent leaders and star campaigners from both the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan carried out intense campaigning. Issues such as Bihar’s development, caste-based census, employment, and migration dominated the election discourse today. More from our correspondent:
“BJP’s star campaigner and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Samastipur in support of NDA candidates, said that the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress can never bring development to Bihar. He alleged that Lalu Prasad’s family is surrounded by multiple corruption cases, including the fodder scam, flood relief scam, and land-for-jobs scam. He also accused the Congress of being involved in scams worth over 12 lakh crore rupees, describing the RJD-Congress led alliance Thagbandhan he said it is “coalition of fraudsters.” Mr. Shah also addressed rallies in Darbhanga and Begusarai.
Meanwhile, JD(U) President and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, addressing a rally in Rajgir, promised that if re-elected, his government would provide one crore jobs to the youth over the next five years.
Congress senior leader Rahul Gandhi launched his election campaign from Muzaffarpur today. Addressing a rally in Loam in Darbhanga, he said that the Mahagathbandhan has prepared a special manifesto for the Extremely Backward Classes and it will be fully implemented. The Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate and RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, addressing a rally in Singheshwar in Madhepura, stated that during the 17 months of his tenure in previous government, five lakh youth were given government jobs. Mr. Yadav said that while Nitish Kumar got twenty years to change Bihar, he only needs one opportunity to transform the state. Dharmendra Kumar Rai, Akashvani News, Patna.”
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In Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, fifty-nine Maoists surrendered today. Among them are nine women. More from our Raipur correspondent:
“In Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, fifty-nine Maoists have surrendered today These Maoists were influenced by the state government’s rehabilitation initiative “Poona Marghuem,” meaning “Revival through Rehabilitation.”
A total reward of sixty-six lakh rupees had been announced on these Maoists. They laid down their arms before CRPF DIG D. K. Negi and Superintendent of Police Dr. Jitendra Yadav in District Headquarter Bijapur today.
Speaking on the occasion, Bijapur Superintendent of Police Dr. Jitendra Yadav said that today’s surrender reflects the changing social environment and growing public confidence in the district.
With today’s development, a total of four hundred and sixty-one Maoists have so far surrendered this year in Bijapur district, returning to the mainstream of society. Vikalp Shukla, Akashvani News, Raipur.”
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The Coal Ministry today launched the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions in New Delhi. The Ministry termed it as another milestone in India’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency and sustainable growth. For the first time, provisions for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) have been introduced in the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions. A total of 41 coal mines have been offered in this round, of which 21 mines possess UCG potential, opening new avenues for the underground gasification of deep-seated coal reserves. Of these 41 mines, 20 are fully explored and 21 are partially explored, offering a balanced mix of opportunities for investors and developers.
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Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today said that Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel is a legacy, an idea, and an institution for this nation. He urged citizens of the country, especially youth, to take inspiration from his life to build a Viksit Bharat. The minister made these remarks while delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2025 at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi. Dr Mandaviya said that by removing Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completing Sardar Patel’s unfinished work. The recording of this lecture will be broadcast at 9:30 PM on the entire network of Akashvani on the occasion of Sardar Patel’s Birth Anniversary on the 31st of October.
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The GST Bachat Utsav kicked off on 22nd September as the Narendra Modi government slashed GST rates in many sectors, benefitting citizens across the country. Today, our correspondent brings a report on how the new GST rates in the agriculture sector are helping farmers.
“To provide major relief to farmers, the government has implemented significant tax reductions in the agriculture sector under the next-generation GST reforms. Tax on tractors below 1800 CC has been reduced from 12 percent to 5 percent. Lower GST on tractors will bring down the purchase price of tractors, making them more affordable for small and medium farmers who form the majority of tractor buyers in India. Similarly, taxes on various agricultural equipment, including sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and harvesting machinery, have been reduced from 12 percent to 5 percent, making these essential tools more affordable for farmers.
These tax cuts encourage mechanization in agriculture, reduce manual labor costs, and improve crop production. With Ishani, Aman Yadav for Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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India and Nepal today signed two major agreements to boost power cooperation and develop new cross-border transmission lines for enhanced regional energy trade and connectivity. The agreements have been signed between India’s POWERGRID and the Nepal Electricity Authority. Both agreements cover the development of the Inaruwa in Nepal to New Purnea in India 400 kilovolt and Lamki, Dododhara in Nepal to Bareilly in India 400 kilovolt transmission systems. The agreement ceremony was held in the presence of Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal and Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising in New Delhi.
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Russia has successfully tested a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, Poseidon, declaring it impossible to intercept. Russian President Vladimir Putin made the announcement, just days after informing about a successful test of the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, a move widely seen as a signal to Washington amid tensions over Ukraine. Speaking to soldiers wounded in Ukraine, President Putin said, the Poseidon drone was tested while running on nuclear power for the first time yesterday, describing it as a huge success. He claimed Poseidon outperforms all existing systems in speed and depth.
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The 5th Meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission was held in New Delhi today. During the meeting, the discussions focused on strengthening the ongoing defence engagements between the two sides and mulled on new initiatives under the ambit of the existing bilateral cooperation mechanism. The meeting was co-chaired by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit.
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Cyclone Montha, which has now weakened into a depression, brought light to moderate rain over parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh. The system, which earlier caused heavy rains and strong winds, left behind widespread damage before moving inland. A report:
“As per the State Government, Cyclone Montha affected nearly 18 lakh people across Andhra Pradesh. Crops spread over 87,000 hectares were damaged, impacting about 79,000 farmers. Roads, bridges, public infrastructure, water supply, and irrigation systems suffered heavy losses.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey of the cyclone-hit districts and later reviewed relief measures with officials. He directed them to restore power and roads immediately, strengthen drainage systems, and intensify sanitation works.
Relief and rescue operations are in full swing. The government has set up over 1,000 relief camps housing more than one lakh people and is supplying food, drinking water, and other essentials. Ministers and senior officials are monitoring the operations to ensure normal life is restored soon. Allu Murali, Akashvani News, Vijayawada.”
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In Odisha, Cyclone Montha has affected 33 blocks and 11 urban areas across the state. The state government has set up 362 free kitchens, where cooked food is being provided to 18,762 people taking shelter in cyclone centres. It has also decided to assess damages to houses, roads, and other public infrastructure caused by Cyclone Montha from tomorrow.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Cyclonic Storm Montha has weakened into a Deep Depression over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Telangana. IMD said, it is likely to move further north-northwestwards across Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Telangana and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a depression during next six hours.
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The Delhi Government has said the next cloud seeding trial for artificial rain in the national capital will be conducted once the humidity level in the clouds exceeds 15 percent. Delhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa informed that, as per the Meteorological Department, the current humidity in the atmosphere is between 10 and 15 percent.
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In Men’s Cricket, the first T20 International of the five-match series between India and Australia in Canberra was called off midway due to incessant rainfall. Put in to bat, India were cruising at 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs when rain interrupted play at the Manuka Oval.
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In ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, chasing a target of 320 runs, England were 164 for 8 in 36 overs against South Africa in the first semifinal at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati when reports last came in.
THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :-
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches initiatives worth over 2 lakh crore rupees to strengthen India’s maritime sector, Says this sector has transformed significantly in the last decade boosting trade and port infrastructure.
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Campaigning for Bihar Assembly elections intensifies further; Leaders of various political parties hold rallies across the state.
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Fifty-nine Maoists, including nine women, surrender in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
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India and Nepal sign two major agreements to boost power cooperation and develop new cross-border transmission lines.
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Russia successfully tests nuclear-capable underwater drone, declaring it impossible to intercept.
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In T20 Cricket, first match between India and Australia called off due to incessant rain in Canberra.
