Chief Electoral Officer holds meeting with political parties
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a meeting with counterparts from Brazil, Bahrain and South Africa on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Court issues summons to Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav for 2nd time in criminal defamation case after 1st summons not served. He must appear before court on Oct 13. Complainant Mehta to deliver summons.
Dr. Mehta's Hospitals launches advanced laser treatment for prostate enlargement, offering precise targeting, reduced discomfort, quicker recovery, lower risk of bleeding, shorter hospital stays, and improved quality of life.
BJP organizes photo expo to mark PM Modi's b'day in Vijayawada. Visitors impressed by array of photos, comic book style posters depicting milestones in PM's life. Daggubati Purandeswari said BJP against birthday bash, rather wants to do service activities. Events from Sept 17-Oct 2 to inspire youth to follow PM's footsteps.
Kerala to unveil housing policy to address AH challenges; KOCHI to get largest exhibition centre; PPP, access to finance for EWS/LIG borrowers sought. #Kerala to unveil housing policy to address AH challenges. #KOCHI to get largest exhibition centre. #PPP, access to finance for EWS/LIG borrowers sought. #KeralaHousingBoard to collaborate with NBCC to construct 40-lakh sq ft complex. #Kalavara scheme extended to districts.
UGC Chairman suggests students learn constantly, take risks & learn from failures to access new opportunities & excel in multi-disciplinary education. NEP 2020 sets direction to scale up quality of education & institutions must invest in academic & research excellence.
Philem Rohan Singh, a traveller and activist from Manipur, called for peace talks to end the four-month communal unrest between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribes in the north-eastern State. He urged both sides to stop the blame game and seek a middle ground. He requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and for all political parties to visit the State for reconciliation and peace measures. He also highlighted the atrocities against women and the burning of 45 homes and shops belonging to Tamils in Moreh.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Khandu condemns China for denying visas to wushu athletes, urges IOC to address issue. Union Minister Rijiju slams Beijing, lodges strong protest. Thakur cancels visit to China as mark of protest.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal approves ₹1 crore compensation to families of 17 COVID-19 warriors who died while executing pandemic-related duties. 73 families have received similar compensation so far. Delhi BJP welcomes the announcement but accuses CM of politicising the matter.
Using synthetic colour in prepared food is banned. These colours will cause severe health issues. Only in a few sweets are these colours allowed to be used at one mg per one kg of sweets, says District Designated officer Kathiravan.
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has reported an operational profit of ₹5.35 crore in 2022-23, thanks to cost-control measures and increased daily patronage. The fare-box income rose from ₹12.90 crore to ₹75.49 crore, and non-fare-box income from ₹41.42 crore to ₹58.55 crore. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the profit will provide impetus to the State's development.