News Updates Highlights: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath said that the launch of India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, is significant and that it will take the satellite 125 days to reach the L1 point.
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Aditya-L1 mission LIVE Update:
The countdown for India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, began on friday.Aditya-L1 will launch on September 2 at 11:50 hrs IST.
G20 Summit LIVE Update: The Culture Corridor to showcase several relics from different countries
Several relics will be on display at the 'Culture Corridor' opening soon at the G20 Summit location in Delhi, including manuscripts of the Rig Veda from India, a rare copy of the Magna Carta from the UK, and an anamorphic digital version of the Mona Lisa from France. Other items that will be included in the corridor include Panini's "Ashtadhyayi" from India, a fahua lidded jar from China, and certified original copies of the US and US Charters of Freedom.
G20 Summit LIVE Update: 'Culture Corridor - G20 Digital Museum' envisioned for the upcoming G20 Summit
Under India's G20 presidency, the Ministry of Culture conceptualised the "Culture Corridor - G20 Digital Museum." This "phygital" project will be launched at the Bharat Mandapam on September 9 to coincide with the summit's start.
News LIVE Updates: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das says Central Bank predicts inflation to slowdown in Sept
ShaktikantaDas, the governor of the Reserve Bank, stated on Friday that the central bank anticipates a slowdown in inflation beginning in September while giving a speech at the DeviAhilyaUniversity.The governor of the RBI made this statement while pointing to decreased costs for produce like tomatoes, limits placed on the export ofnon-basmatirice, and lower costs for local LPG cylinders.
News LIVE Update: CCI aaproves the merger of Tata SIA Airlines and Air India
The merger of Tata SIA Airlines and Air India has been approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The approval is also for Singapore Airlines' purchase of a portion of Air India subject to the parties' compliance with voluntary obligations made by them.
News LIVE Update: Amarjeet Singh takes charge as Whole Time Member, SEBI
Shri Amarjeet Singh took leadership as Whole Time Member,Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (SEBI). He held the position of Executive Director at SEBI before this. Shri Amarjeet Singh will be in charge of a number of divisions, including those for investment management, market intermediaries regulation and supervision, office of international affairs, investigations, and human resources.
Manipur LIVE Updates: SC orders governments to provide essentials the citizens of Manipur
The Supreme Court ordered the centre and Manipur government on Friday to make sure that basic necessities like food, medicine, and other necessities are distributed to individuals impacted by the violence in Manipur so that no person is left without access to these necessities. The removal of the barrier on National Highways and other areas preventing rations was discussed by the bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala, who stated that the way the blockade is dealt with falls under law enforcement.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE
Updates: Subcommittees made in the INDIA alliance meeting to discuss 2024 elections
NCP leader Anil Deshmukh said that in the INDIA alliance meeting today, a number of significant decisions were made, and subcommittees were established. In separate meetings, these subcommittees will define INDIA's roadmap for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in further meetings.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Dates for next INDIA alliance meeting not confirmed
Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), declared, "We have not announced the next meeting (INDIA alliance)."
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal spoke on the INDIA bloc meeting held today in Mumbai saying, "Ye INDIA alliance 'anda' alliance ban jayega."
G20 Summit LIVE Updates:
To participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, US Secretary of the Treasury, Janet L. Yellen will be coming to Delhi from September 7 to September 10.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates:BJP leader Ravi Prasad says INDIA bloc meeting had no vision for the country
"In the third meeting of the so-called alliance, there was no vision for the development of India, no roadmap for the upliftment of the poor, and no strategy to address concerns of the farmers or women," claims BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad about the INDIA coalition conference that took place earlier today in Mumbai.
News LIVE Updates:
The Central Banker Report Cards, published annually by Global Finance magazine since 1994, grade central bank governors of 101 key countries, territories, and districts, including the European Union, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, the Bank of Central African States, and the Central Bank of West African States.
Grades are based on a scale from A to F for success in inflation control, economic growth goals, currency stability and interest rate management. An “A” represents an excellent performance down through an “F” for outright failure.
News LIVE Updates: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das gets A+ in Central Banker Report Cards 2023
The Bank Governors who earned an “A+” grade in the Global Finance Central BankerReport Cards 2023 are:
India- Shaktikanta Das
Switzerland-Thomas J. Jordan
Vietnam- Nguyen Thi Hong
News LIVE Updates: High-tech devices and new technologies important for India's growth in exports
DGFThead Sarangi emphasised that companies likeSamsung, Apple, and others have set up manufacturing bases in India and exported from India within the last couple of years. "High-tech and high-end products are setting up more and more manufacturing bases in India and we will see an exponential jump. Technology embedded in high-end technological devices will be crucial for India’s export growth story," he added.
News LIVE Updates: India is a huge market for laptops and mobile phones
DGFT head Sarangi said that Indian exports are increasing quite well in the electronic segment as laptops and mobile phones have a huge demandin the Indian market.
News LIVE Updates: India should get investors for the electronics industry, says Santosh Kumar Sarangi
"Indian states must put their efforts and resources into getting investors in electronics and the white goods industry, which includes AC, refrigerators, among others," Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Additional Secretary & Director General, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce said at an event by Indian Chamber of Commerce on September 1 in Kolkata.
News LIVE Updates: Big event called P-20 to be held in mid-October
In the new Parliament, a huge event called P-20 or Parliament-20 will take place in the middle of October, according to Muktesh Pardeshi, Special Secretary, G20 India.
News LIVE Update: Overall GST collection is good in 2023
ICRA's head economist, Aditi Nayar stated that theheadline GST number is a little below what they had predicted because of imports. However, this year's aggregate collections are still strong.
News LIVE Update:
GST collections in AugustwereRs 1.59 lakh crore. It came downby 3.7% from the month of July.
News LIVE Update: Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and others attend the FTA meeting
Kemi Badenoch, a member of parliament, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal participated in discussions that also included the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Jaipur.
News LIVE Update: FTA negotiations between UK and India ends
Round twelve of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India ended. The thirteenth round of negotiations is due to take place in September.The twelfth round of negotiations for the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) took place from the 8-31 August and was conducted in a hybrid fashion with a number of UK officials travelling to Delhi for negotiations while others attending virtually.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Opposition disagrees with the possibility of "one nation, one election"
The government's decision to form a committee to examine the viability of "one nation, one election" was criticised by opposition leaders on Friday, who claimed it would jeopardise the nation's federal system.
They claimed the ongoing INDIA alliance conference had alarmed the government, which pushed it to appoint a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind to look into the idea of holding both local and national elections at the same time.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Lalu Yadav digs at PM Modi for not receiving money after opening bank account
Lalu Prasad Yadav takes a swipe on Narendra Modi."I thought we would receive Rs 15lakh in bank accounts. We, the family members of 11 people also opened bank accounts. Not a single paisa has come in our account," he remarked.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Delhi CM says INDIA bloc wants to serve the citizens of the country
Arvind Kejriwaltold the press that this union of INDIA bloc is being broken with all possible might by spreading lies. He further continued assuring that the alliance is present but not for any position. They have come together for the benefit of the citizens and everyone has accepted responsibility for overthrowing this administration.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Arvind Kejriwal says INDIA bloc is of the country's people
Delhi CMArvindKejriwaladdressed the press conference by saying thatINDIA bloc is an alliance of the people of this country. "The present Modi government is corrupt. We are reading on the front pages of international newspapers that the Modi government is working for one industrialist. We should get to read different stories, instead, we get to know our government is helping a businessman in siphoning money. The whole government is neck-deep involved in corruption."
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates:
Nitish Kumar also said that when the government will no longer be in power,the media will be free to write without fear and favour.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Nitish Kumar claims government is controlling media
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said that as aresult of the media being controlled by the central authority, opposing voices are muted. "But as we all have come together, the people of this country need to have the confidence that the incumbent government won’t return to power," he added.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge remarks on the absence of special session during Manipur unrest
MallikarjunKharge claimed in themeeting that under a Modi regime, we’re heading to dictatorship. "The government never called a special session when Manipur was burning, it never called a special session when people were dying because of COVID."
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Coordination committee members
Coordination Committee and Election Strategy Committee, INDIA
KC Venugopal, INC
Sharad Pawar, NCP
TR Baalu, DMK
Hemant Soren, JMM
Sanjay Raut, SS
Tejasvi Yadav, RJD
Abhishek Banerjee, TMC
Raghav Chaddha, AAP
Javed Ali Khan, SP
Lallan Singh, JD(U)
D Raja, CPI
Omar Abdullah, NC
Mehbooba Mufti, PDP
CPI-M to give name later
Campaign Committee, INDIA
Gurdeep Singh Sappal, INC
Sanjay Jha, JD(U)
Anil Desai, SS
Sanjay Yadav, RJD
PC Chako, NCP
Champai Soren, JMM
Kiranmoy Nanda, SP
Sanjay Singh, AAP
Arun Kumar, CPI(M)
Binoy Vishwam, CPI
Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi, NC
Shahid Siddiqui, RLD
NK Premachandran, RSP
G. Devarajan, AIFB
Ravi Rai, CPI(ML)
Thirumavalan, VCK
KM Kadar Moidin, IUML
Jose K. Mani, KC(M)
TMC (to give name later)
Working Group for Social Media
Supriya Srinate, INC
Sumit Sharma, RJD
Ashish Yadav, SP
Rajeev Nigam, SP
Raghav Chaddha, AAP
Avindani, JMM
Iltija Mehbooba, PDP
Pranjal , CPM
Bhalchandran Kango, CPI
Ifra Ja, NC
V Arun Kumar, CPI(ML)
TMC (to give name later)
Working Group for Media
Jairam Ramesh, INC
Manoj Jha, RJD
Arvind Sawant, SS
Jitendra Ahwad, NCP
Raghav Chaddha, AAP
Rajiv Ranjan, JD(U)
Pranjal , CPM
Ashish Yadav, SP
Supriyo Bhattacharya, JMM
Alok Kumar, JMM
Manish Kumar, JD(U)
Rajeev Nigam, SP
Bhalchandran Kango, CPI
Tanvir Sadiq, NC
Prashant Kannojia
Naren Chatterjee, AIFB
Sucheta De, CPI(ML)
Mohit Bhan, PDP
TMC (to give name later)
Working Group for Research
Amitabh Dubey, INC
Prof. Subodh Mehta, RJD
Priyanka Chaturvedi, SS
Vandana Chavan, NCP
KC Tyagi, JD(U)
Sudivya Kumar Sonu, JMM
Jasmine Shah, AAP
Alok Ranjan, SP
Imran Nabi Dar, NC
Aditya, PDP
TMC (to give name later)
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: The slash in LPG prices is mere an gimmick, says Uddhav Thackeray
"We are assuring everyone don’t get scared of this government. We all will fight together against the BJP government...For five years, the BJP played with the emotions of people. Even if government reduced LPG price, but what will people cook on the stove. All essential commodities are available at higher prices," addedUddhav Thackeray.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Udhhav Thackeray starts the press conference
Uddhav Thackeraystarted the meeting by stating that the third meeting has concluded and INDIA is getting stronger. "Our opponents are getting scared of us now. We will fight against dictatorship, corruption, and friendly political dynastic," he said.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Seat distribution will be decided by the INDIA bloc coordination committee
The coordination committee consists of 13 members including KC Venugopal from Congress, Sharad Pawar NCP, TR Balu DMK, Hemant Soren, Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders. The seat distribution processwill take placeby September 30.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates:
Parties of the INDIA bloc will coordinate their communication plans and efforts around the subject "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India" in many languages.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Seat-sharing arrangements will be initiated immediately and concluded at the earliest in collaborative spirit of give-and-take said INDIA bloc
SEAT SHARING ARRANGEMENT
Sources say a 13-member opposition panel will act as the highest decision-making body, start work on seat sharing
Sources also say that Hemant Soren, Sanjay Raut, Raghav Chadha, D Raja, Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti arepart of INDIA bloc coordination panel
According to sources, K C Venugopal, Sharad Pawar, M K Stalin, Tejashwi Yadav, Abhishek Banerjee to be part of INDIA bloc coordination committee
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates:
INDIA boc parties will be addressing a press conference shortly.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: Kharge attacks BJP, RSS
“The communal poison that the BJP and RSS have spread over the last 9 years is now seen in hate crimes against innocent train passengers and against innocent school children. It is no surprise that when people involved in gruesome rape are released and felicitated in one part of the county, it encourages horrific crimes and parading of naked women in the other. In Modi ji’s India the wife of a Kargil brave heart is also not spared,” Kharge said.
The 2023 Bullet 350:
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: BJP govt will 'misuse' agencies against our leaders: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
As INDIA alliance gains ground, the BJP govt will 'misuse' agencies against our leaders: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at meet of opposition leaders.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: INDIA bloc lauds ISRO for successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 mission
- Opposition alliance INDIA on Friday passed a resolution hailing ISRO's successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 mission, and asserted that it took six decades to build, expand and deepen the space agency's capacities and capabilities.
- It also hoped that its extraordinary accomplishments will strengthen the spirit of scientific temper in society and give youth the inspiration to excel in science.
- The resolution adopted by the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) on ISRO's successful Chandrayaan-3 mission said the world is looking eagerly to the launch of Aditya-L1 mission on Saturday.
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: The government is now in panic mode: Prithviraj Chavan
- Former Maharashtra CM and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on the special session of Parliament and speculation of the agenda of the session says, "One thing is clear...the government is now in panic mode. These things are happening to divert the attention. What is the need to call this special session amidst the Ganesh Chaturthi festival? Are they (Central Government) unaware of Hindu feelings?"
- On speculations of One Nation One Poll, he says, "The government has the right to conduct elections anytime. If they want to conduct Lok Sabha elections early, they can. If they want to pass some bills then tell (us) about those bills."
INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates: We should be prepared for more attacks in coming months, says Kharge
We should be prepared for more attacks in coming months, more raids, arrests due to this govt's 'vendetta politics': Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Launch: Variant Design Specs
- Top Matte and gloss black duel tone tank, 3D badges, golden pinstripes, blacked-out engine
- Mid Body-colored fenders, chrome engine, chrome mirrors, chrome badges
- Base Single-tone tank, black fenders, no pinstripes or 3D badges
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Launch: Technical specs
-Engine Type - Single-cylinder, four-stroke, air/oil-cooled
- Engine Displacement - 349 cc
- Horsepower - 21.2 hp
- Torque - 19.9 lb-ft
- Transmission - Constant mesh 5-speed manual
- Fuel System - Electronic fuel-injection
- Front Brake - 300 mm Disc
- Rear Brake - 270 mm Disc
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Launch: Highlights
- Royal Enfield has launched the 2024 Bullet 350, a motorcycle with a rich history and iconic status, featuring the same beloved "thump" sound and a striking presence.
-The new Bullet 350 shares the engine and chassis with the current RE Classic 350, but boasts updated aesthetics, wider tires, and single or dual-channel ABS options.
- The 2024 Bullet 350 comes in three variants and offers a comfortable seating posture, a blend of digital and analog dials, disc brakes, and an electric button starter for a smoother ride with reduced vibrations.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Launch:
-Royal Enfield Bullet has launched at a starting price of Rs. 173, 562 for the base variant, mid range Rs. 197, 436, top end at Rs. 215,801 (all Ex-showroom, India). The bookings start from today in India and the retail will start from 3rd September.
- To be launched in Europe by October end, the new model will be available in five colours.
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AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak, will meet with the Special CP Law and Order at 5 PM.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Launch: Key Pointers
- Early Bullet models produced in India were brought through the CKD (completely knocked down) route and assembled in India.
- Siddhartha Lal-led Eicher took over the company in 1994.
- The All-new Bullet is also expected to be offered in a range of variants, including a base, a mid-range, and a top-end trims.
- This model is expected to get a new J-series engine that does its duty on other RE models such as Hunter 350, Classic 350, and Meteor 350
- It is widely believed that this model will see a refreshed design, while retaining the classic Bullet 350 styling of the outgoing version
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Launch: Key Pointers
- Royal Enfield is set to launch the new-generation Bullet 350 motorcycle on September.
- The company claims that the 'Bullet' is the longest-running production motorcycle in history.
- Back in January 1952, the first batch of Bullets arrived in India from UK and were given to the Indian Army
- It has been positioned between the Hunter 350 and the Classic 350, the all-new Bullet is priced at Rs. 1.65 lakh, ex-showroom, India.
- The bikemaking arm of Eicher Motors had earlier revealed that the next-generation model will be equipped with the the new J-series engine which was launched last year.
- The new motorcycle is likely to be be be offered in three variants: Base, mid and Top-end.It will be powered by a 350cc engine, which is paired with a new 5-speed gearbox.
- To be rolled out from RE’s manufacturing plant at Vallam Vadagal, Tamil Nadu.
- It is speculated that that the new Bullet 350 will generate 20.17 hp of power output and around 27 Nm of peak torque.
