Midday News
THE HEADLINES::
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off six Vande Bharat trains from Ranchi through video conferencing; Also lays foundation stone and dedicates various Railway Projects worth 660 crore rupees in Jharkhand.
- Prime Minister also releases first installment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin to beneficiaries; 32 crore rupees transferred digitally to bank accounts.
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announces to resign from CMs post in two days.
- Death toll in building collapse in Meerut rises to 10; Five rescued.
- President, Vice President and Prime Minister greet people on the occasion of Onam.
- IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall and moderate flash flood risk over Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand today.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off six Vande Bharat trains, including Tatanagar-Patna through video conferencing from Ranchi airport. The flag off event of six Vande Bharat trains was scheduled in Jamshedpur. He also laid the foundation stone and dedicated various Railway Projects of Jharkhand worth more than 660 crore rupees to the nation.
Mr. Modi reached Ranchi airport this morning to proceed for Jamshedpur but his helicopter could not take off due to low visibility and inclement weather.Addressing people through video conferencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the operation of Vande Bharat trains will enhance economic and cultural activities in Eastern India including Jharkhand and neighboring states.
Prime Minister Modi also released the first installment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin to beneficiaries. 32 crore rupees was digitally transferred to the bank account of beneficiaries. Besides sanction letter of 32 thousand houses were distributed. Housewarming ceremony for the newly constructed 46 thousand beneficiaries was also held.
Addressing the people Mr. Modi said two crore additional houses will be constructed in next five years. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has reached Jamshedpur and addressing a public meeting at Gopal Maidan.
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he will resign from the Chief Minister post after two days. He said, in the next couple of days, a meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party MLAs will be held to decide a new Chief Minister. Mr Kejriwal demanded that the assembly election in Delhi which is due in February next year, should be held in November this year along with Maharashtra elections. Addressing the party workers at the party office in the national capital, Mr Kejriwal added that he will not sit on the Chief Minister chair until the people give their verdict. The Supreme Court had granted him bail in the Delhi excise policy case on Friday.
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BJP has termed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement of resignation from his post as a PR stunt to restore his image. Talking to media, party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleged that Mr Kejriwal now understands that his image among the people of Delhi is not of an honest leader.
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The fourth edition of Global Bio-India 2024 concluded successfully after showcasing India’s Biotech Prowess. The three day event was themed on the potential and opportunities in ‘Biotech Innovation’ and ‘Bio-manufacturing’ and its impact on the Bioeconomy. In Global bio India, the country’s biotech startups unveiled 11 products that showcased the country’s emerging talent in biosciences. The event was organized by Ministry of Science and Technology between 12th to 14th of this month in New Delhi.
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Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Nagpur this afternoon to inaugurate the Digital Tower at Ramdeobaba University. Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will be present on occasion. The digital tower is a 12 storied building consisting of digital classrooms equipped with the latest systems catering to the needs of computer science and emerging technologies.
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The death toll in the building collapse in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh has risen to 10. The three-storey building collapsed in the Zakir Colony of Meerut yesterday evening. Rescue operation completed this morning and the debris has been cleared. Five people have been evacuated. Meerut District Magistrate Deepak Meena said there were 15 people in the building, when the incident happened. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and SDRF worked whole night to clear the area.
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Five people were killed and four others injured in a road accident in Dhule district in Maharashtra. The incident occurred this morning, when a speeding private passenger vehicle collided head-on with a van. Among the deceased are three women. The victims have not yet been identified. The injured, including the driver of the private vehicle, are receiving treatment in Dhule. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver was intoxicated. The investigation is currently underway.
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Information and Broadcasting Ministry has instituted a new section as part of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 for young filmmakers called the “Best Debut Indian Film Section 2024.” The 55th IFFI is slated to be held in Goa from November 20th to 28th. These selections will highlight the creative vision and unique storytelling approaches of young filmmakers, providing a platform for new talent and showcasing the work of emerging directors. Entries for the “Best Debut Indian Film Section” are open now, and the last date of submission is September 23rd.
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The Supreme Court will continue hearing on R.G. Kar Medical College suo moto case on Tuesday. The apex court has taken suo moto cognisance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month. A three-judge bench, headed by CJI D. Y. Chandrachud will consider the fresh status report of the Central Bureau of Investigation.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has greeted all the technocrats on Engineers Day. In a social media post, Mr Shah said, Engineers are the backbone of the nation’s growth and innovation, advancing progress and shaping the future through their vital contributions. He also paid homage to the visionary engineer Bharat Ratna, Sir M Visvesvaraya, whose enduring legacy will inspire engineers as they forge Bharat’s future.
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Doordarshan completes 65 years of its glorious journey today. Established on 15th September 1959, Doordarshan marked the beginning of India’s TV broadcasting era. The then President, Rajendra Prasad, inaugurated the first broadcast on that day. Today, Doordarshan provides television, online, and mobile services, reaching both metropolitan and regional areas, as well as international audience.
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The President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted people on the occasion of Onam. In her message, President Droupadi Murmu said Onam is an occasion to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Kerala. President Murmu said, the festival of prosperity also encourages people to promote social harmony.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the festival Onam weaves communities together through cherished traditions and serves as a heartfelt reminder of the enduring values of compassion and sacrifice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his greeting on the occasion of Onam and he prayed for peace, prosperity and wellness all over.
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Members of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka are celebrating Thiru Onam today. The celebration of the harvest festival of kerala, which symbolises prosperity, secularism and harmony was marked by traditional Pookkalam and Onam Sadya at several homes. In addition, the traditional Kasavu sarees and Mundu give the celebrations a traditional appeal. The festival marks the homecoming of the legendary ruler, King Mahabali and showcases the unique customs, traditions and cuisine of the state.
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In Egypt, at least three people were killed and 49 others injured in a collision of two-trains yesterday in Sharqiya Governorate, just north of the capital Cairo. According to Egypt’s Ministry of Health, five persons are seriously injured. Governor of Sharqiya said, all passengers were evacuated from the two trains and efforts are underway to restore train traffic on the railway line. Egypt’s National Railway Authority said in a statement that a committee of railway specialists is formed to determine the technical causes that led to the accident.
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At least 16 people were killed and 40 others injured after a fuel tanker exploded in Haiti. Regional civil protection authorities said, the explosion occurred yesterday, when people were attempting to illegally collect fuel from the tanker following an accident in the Calbassier area of the Nippes department. Officials said, many of the injured, who were taken to a local hospital for treatment, were in critical condition. Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille said on social media that civil protection and public health teams are assisting the victims.
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Tropical storm Bebinca left the Philippines with six dead and at least two missing. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said, the sixth tropical cyclone to lash the Philippines since January this year, has affected over two lakh people in nearly 300 villages. Almost 14 thousand displaced villagers are in government-run temporary shelters. Storm Bebinca which damaged infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and houses exited Philippines yesterday afternoon. However, it continued to bring rain after en,hancing the Southwest monsoon. An average of 20 typhoons pound the Philippines yearly, triggering severe flooding, landslides, and other extreme natural disasters and resulting in heavy casualties to human life and destruction of crops and properties.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast extremely heavy rainfall and moderate flash flood risk over Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand today. The weather agency predicted very heavy rainfall for Chhattisgarh and east Madhya Pradesh till tomorrow. Additionally, parts of Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim and Assam may experience heavy rainfall during the day. The IMD forecast light to moderate rain with thunderstorms for Delhi NCR Region.
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Ace Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra finished at the second position with a best throw of 87.86m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, last night. Neeraj missed out the top spot by just 1cm margin. Paris Olympics bronze medalist Anderson Peters hurled the spear to a distance of 87.87m to claim the top position.
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In the Chess Olympiad 2024, the Indian team in both the open and women’s category achieved an impressive win in the fourth round held in Budapest yesterday. The women’s team will face Kazakhstan in the fifth round today while, in the open section Indian team will face Azerbaijan.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off six Vande Bharat trains from Ranchi through video conferencing; Also lays foundation stone and dedicates various Railway Projects worth 660 crore rupees in Jharkhand.
- Prime Minister also releases first installment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin to beneficiaries; 32 crore rupees transferred digitally to bank accounts.
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announces to resign from CMs post in two days.
- Death toll in building collapse in Meerut rises to 10; Five rescued.
- President, Vice President and Prime Minister greet people on the occasion of Onam.
- IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall and moderate flash flood risk over Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand today.