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Madurai train fire incident LIVE: Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, AM Chowdhary starts inquiry into train compartment fire incident
AM Chowdhary told reporters that he held enquiries with passengers, who were treated for their injuries, and recorded statements from them on how the fire spread in the coach that was parked in a yard. He said it would take atleast a month to complete the inquiry and submit the report to authorities. He also inspected train coach that caught fire on August 26 leading to death of nine people and injures eight others
Joined Mahayuti alliance to address people's issues: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
"We have joined Mahayuti (Ajit Pawar's alliance with BJP, Shinde-led Sena ) to solve the problems of the people...We took this decision for the development of the state. In politics, there is no permanent enemy and no permanent friend...We want to tell everyone in Maharashtra that even though we are in Mahayuti, it is our duty to protect people of all castes and religions": Ajit Pawar
Father's wish fulfilled as son Amoj Jacob shines in relay
"I am happy today...I said to my son that you have to make your country proud and win medal for it," says Jacob Pa (Father of Amoj Jacob, one of the players of the Indian Men's 4X400M Relay Team)
Indian Men's 4X400M Relay Team comprising Muhammed Anas, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh breaks Asian record, qualifies for World Championships Final
Amoj Jacob's coach predicts victory as Indian Men's 4X400M relay team advances to final
"I am very proud that one of my students broke the record and qualified for the World Championships Final. The Indian team will surely win in the finals," says Arvind Kapoor, Coach of Amoj Jacob, one of the players of the Indian Men's 4X400M Relay Team
Indian Men's 4X400M Relay Team comprising Muhammed Anas, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh breaks Asian record, qualifies for World Championships Final
Political News LIVE: Kapil Sibal asks Amit Shah over his ‘red diary’ barb at Rajasthan’s CM Ashok Ghelot; asks to produce the diary if he knows where it is
Political News LIVE: BJP-led NDA organised a meeting on same day when INDIA bloc meeting was held; It was to create a false narrative, says Congress leader Alok Sharma
Congress leader Alok Sharma said, BJP-led NDA has not held any meeting in long time. They held a meeting after many years on the day INDIA bloc met in Patna. This is to create a false narrative, but people of the country are with the INDIA alliance. The NDA faction has small groups that no one knows anything about. This is to just show the numbers of members, he says.
Political News LIVE: Will focus on developing tourism sector to tackle issue of unemployment, says J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad
Addressing the rally of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) in Pulwama district, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, he would address the perennial problem of highway blockade between Ramban and Banihal caused by landslides if voted to power. The focus will be on tourism to tackle the problem of unemployment. The youngsters should become hoteliers, restaurateurs and other service providers in tourist places. The 'ponywala' should be local, and the labourer should also be local. This will be all-round employment. The youths should not need to go even to another district for employment, he said.
Chhattisgarh News LIVE: Police arrests 41-year-old Naxalite with explosives in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh
G20 Summit LIVE Update: Ahead of the upcoming G20 summit, Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena takes stock of preparations and cleanliness
Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena said, heads of 40 countries will travel through this route. The area has been transformed, fountains have been installed. A total of 61 roads where the movement of leaders will happen have been transformed. Roads have been repaired, footpaths have been cleaned and repaired. Plantation and potted plants can be seen all around Delhi.
EFTA LIVE Updates: Piyush Goyal holds ‘highly successful’ meeting with Helena Budliger on August 27
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Helena Budliger, State Secretary, Director of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) held highly successful meeting in Delhi on August 27. The meeting underlined the commitment of India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries to fostering stronger trade and investment relations. The meeting included,
--Talks about trade and investment ties between India and EFTA countries
--Review of progress made for ongoing Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)
--Emphasized importance of addressing key issues and concerns in the preparation of the agreement
India-UK FTA Live Updates: Piyush Goyal and Kemi Badenoch hold stock taking meeting in Delhi on August 26
Following the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting (TIMM) at Jaipur, India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal and the UK’s Secretary of State for Trade, Kemi Badenoch held a review meeting on ongoing India-UK Free Trade Agreement. Both sides agreed to continue with the current pace on negotiations for the trade deal. Chief Negotiators apprised the ministers about current state of play, issues outstanding for resolution and their continuous joint efforts to iron out the same
World News LIVE: Would like Elon Musk as advisor if elected, says Vivek Ramswamy
The youngest Presidential candidate of Republican Party,VivekRamswamysuggested that he would bring Elon Musk as his advisor if elected President in 2024 Presidential election. He said Musk would bring a blank fresh impression
Airport Customs News LIVE: Air Intelligence Unit seizes gold worth Rs 90 lakhs at Cochin International Airport
Air Intelligence Unit seized gold worth Rs 90 lakhs at Cochin International Airport from a passenger travelling from Kuwait. 4 capsule-shaped packets weighing 1706.950 gms were seized from inside the rectum of the female passenger
Jammu and Kashmir OBCs denied 27% reservation seen across India: National Conference Leader
National Conference leader Ajay Sadhotra points out that upon the abrogation of Article 370, assurances were given that OBCs in Jammu and Kashmir would gain the same rights as their counterparts across the nation, where they are entitled to a 27 percent reservation.
However, this commitment remains unmet, with the BJP failing to honor its pledges, he said.
Vice President Dhankhar envisions India at the pinnacle by 2047
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stated at the National Institute of Ayurveda in Jaipur that India will achieve a leading position by the year 2047
Tight security measures in Nuh as 'Shobha Yatra' nears; Borders sealed, institutions shut
Nuh Deputy Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata has issued orders for the closure of schools, colleges, and banks on August 28, as part of the security preparations for the upcoming 'Shobha Yatra' event.
Additionally, as a precautionary measure, the borders have been secured to prevent any unforeseen incidents.
Health News LIVE: Ayushman Bharat app is launched to help everyone with Ayushman Bharat Yojana, says Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, PM Modi has announced Ayushman Bharat Yojana to guarantee free treatment till Rs 5 lakh by PM to 60 crore people of our nation. An Ayushman Bharat app is launched so that everyone can access, register and download Ayushman card. A demo of the same was given to IT people from Varanasi Lok Sabha.
Health News LIVE: A meeting is arranged to ensure proper implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme in UP, says Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that a meeting is arranged to ensure proper implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme in Uttar Pradesh. The meeting will look after the agenda of providing Ayushman card and other health service benefits to people in Uttar Pradesh. He said, more than 5 crore people have received treatment under Ayushman Bharat Scheme all over India and we want to maximize the benefits in Uttar Pradesh with this meeting
Political News LIVE: BJP will never unite with KCR and Owaisi, says Amit SHah
Addressing the'Raithu Gosa-BJP Bharosa' rally at Khammamin Telangana, Union Minister Amit Shah said Mallikarjun Kharge has made false claims that BJP and KCR will join hands after the election in Telangana. He said, I am here to assure people that BJP will never unite with KCR and Asaduddin Owaisi but will fight against them. He said, this anti-farmer, anti-Dalit, and anti-youth government of CM K Chandrashekhar Rao should be uprooted from the state
Political News LIVE Updates: BJP is going to form government in the upcoming election, says Amit Shah in Telangana rally
Union Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a rally in Khammam said, KCR will go away and BJP will form a government in the election that is round the corner
Political News LIVE: Madhya Pradesh announces Ladli Behen Yojana aid hike
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on August 27 raised the financial aid given to women in the Ladli Behna scheme from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,250 per month and also announced 35 per cent reservation for them in government jobs and providing gas cylinders for Rs 450.
Political News LIVE: Dharmendra Pradhan launches Amrit Kalash Yatra in Odisha
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches Amrit Klash Yatra under 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' at Dhenkanal in Odisha.
Yevgeny Prigozhin dies in a plane crash, says Russia’s Investigative Committee
B20 Summit LIVE: India is the new benign super power, says Horasis chairman
Chairman of Horasis Dr. Frank-Jürgen Richter at the B20 Summit said, India is a benign superpower from which nobody has to be scared. India is prepared to give and jointly make the world a better place and hence Horasis would like to inspire dialogue between India and the rest of the world, he added
Sports News LIVE: PM Modi lauds Indian athletes for record breaking performance in World University Games
PM Modi in his latest ‘Man ki Baat’ on August 27 praised Indian athletes for record breaking performance in World University Games held in China. India finished 7 th in FISU with 11 gold, 5 silver and 10 bronze medals
Market News LIVE Updates: Government data shows that the FDI equity inflows into India have dipped to 34%in April-June 2023
Political News LIVE Updates: Amit Shah arrives in Vijayawada to attend public meeting and core group meeting in Khammam
Maharashtra hotel fire LIVE updates: A fire broke out in Galaxy Hotel in the Santacruz area; three people died and five were injured, says Mumbai Police
Chandrayaan 3 mission LIVE Updates: ISRO shares first observations from Vikram Lander’s ChasSTE payload
ChaSTE developed by Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) in collaboration with PRL, Ahmedabad measures temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around south pole. It has a temperature probe equipped with a controlled penetration mechanism capable of reaching a depth of 10 cm beneath the surface. The probe is fitted with 10 individual temperature sensors. The payload is used to understand thermal behavior of moon’s surface. ISRO shared a graph developed by the observations from the ChaSTEpayload
Pro-Khalistan slogans in Delhi LIVE Updates: Delhi police registers cases against pro-Khalistan slogans written on Delhi metro stations
Delhi Police had reported that in more than 5 metro stations somebody had written 'Delhi Banega Khalistan and Khalistan Zindabad'. Ram Gopal Naik, DCP Metro, said, that a case is registered under sections section 153 A, section 505 and Defacement Act
India hands over the B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in 2024
Government introduces additional measures to ensure restricted rice varieties are not exported out of the country.
B20 Summit 2023 Live Updates
PM Modi: a profitable market can be sustained when there is a balance between producer and consumer. Same applies to the countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Availability of rare earth metals is a key challenge in front of us. If it is not seen as a global responsibility, it will encourage a new model of colonialism.
PM Modi : We should transform consumer rights day to consumer care day. When care is at the forefront, consumers apprehensions about rights will automatically be solved
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Can businesses focus more on the consumer? Can we take one day of the year and dedicate it to consumers?
PM Modi: We should have a global framework for crypto and AI. Today there is a lot of excitement about AI, but there are some concerns as well. These concerns pertain to skilling and de-skilling
PM Modi calls for developing ethical AI
PM Modi: The World has made a similar global framework for aviation and financial sectors.
“Now is the time to take business beyond just the bottom line.Aconnected world is not only about connection through technology. It is also about shared future"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The New middle class is giving momentum to India's growth.
PM Modi: I have spoken to all stakeholders about green credit. When the world is still discussing about carbon credit. We should make a sustainable business eco system that will benefit in the long term as well
PM Modi: In the post pandemic world, people have become very health conscious. The same thought should also go into how something will affect the planet’s health. Every lifestyle decision we make has an affect on business. When lifestyle and business become pro-planet, it will be beneficial to all.
PM Modi:
the pandemic has changed a lot of thing’s irreversibly. Global supply chain for instance, India is now a trusted and efficient global supply chain partner
PM Modi:
Business can transform potential into prosperity, obstacles into opportunities and aspirations into achievements. Therefore future of global growth is dependent on the future of business
PM Modi: India has given mutual trust to the world during the pandemic. What is supplied medicicines and vaccines to more than 125 countries. We have saved crores of lives by increasing vaccine production
PM Modi: The pandemic has taught a lesson to all societies, countries and corporate houses. It is that we should invest more in mutual trust
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at B20
Along with ISRO, Indian industry has played a big role in the success of India's lunar: PM Modi
PM Modi at B20:
India’s festive season has arrived early this year because of Chandrayaan’s moon landing on august 23. Chandrayaan is an achievement of both science and industry. It is about responsibility, acceleration, innovation, sustainability and equality. It is about humanity.
B20 Summit News Live: PM Modi arrives at B20 venue
Prime rime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation on 104th episode of Mann Ki Baat radio programme. He will be speaking at B20 India Summit 2023 shortly. PM Modi's speech at the Business 20 (B20) will start at 12 noon. PM Modi informed about his address at the B20 Summit on X platform (former Twitter). PM wrote, "At 12 noon, 27th August, I will be addressing the B20 Summit India 2023. This platform is bringing together a wide range of stakeholders working in the business world". Today is the last day of the B20 Summit. It began on 25 August with the theme R.A.I.S.E – Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable Businesses. It is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community.
PM Modi to address B20 Summit shortly
Taking to X (former Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said, "At 12 noon, 27th August, I will be addressing the B20 Summit India 2023. This platform is bringing together a wide range of stakeholders working in the business world."
Delhi LG Takes Stock of G20 Preps
Ahead of the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena takes stock of preparations and cleanliness in the national capital.
Mann Ki Baat News LIVE
Friends, since India took over the G-20 Presidency in Bali last year, so much has happened that fills us with pride. - taken to different cities. Wherever the G-20 delegates went, people warmly welcomed them. These delegates were impressed by the diversity of our country and our vibrant democracy. They also realized that there are so many possibilities in India. - PM Modi
Jal Abhishek Yatra will be taken out at 11 am tomorrow: VHP leader Vinod Bansal
"Jal Abhishek Yatra will be taken out at 11 am tomorrow. Since it is a pilgrimage, there is no need to take permission for this," says VHP leader Vinod Bansal as Haryana administration denies permission to hold the procession in Nuh tomorrow.
