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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss addresses the nation
British Prime Minister Liz Truss hailed Queen Elizabeth as the "very spirit of Great Britain" and the rock on which modern Britain was built after the monarch died peacefully at her home in Scotland.
Speaking outside her Downing Street office and residence, Truss said the queen had been "a personal inspiration to me and to many Britons".
"Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her," she said.
In Pics | RIP Queen Elizabeth II — looking back at her spectacular life
The deceased Queen of England had been suffering from what Buckingham Palace had called "episodic mobility problems" since the end of last year.
Here is a look back at her spectacular life.
Prince Charles becomes king immediately
Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth's eldest son and heir to the throne, immediately became king upon her death.
Britain's longest reigning monarch
Queen Elizabeth became the UK’s longest-serving monarch in 2015, when she surpassed the record of Queen Victoria, who had ruled from 1837 to 1901.
The Queen was crowned in Westminster Abbey in June 1953 in a televised ceremony, a first for the monarchy, that was watched by more than 20 million people, half of Britain’s adult population.
Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, the world's oldest monarch, has passed away, reports said, hours after it was said that her medical condition had deteriorated.
Shortly before her demise, the queen's family members had rushed to the Balmoral Castle, where she was under medical supervision. Her kin were alerted after doctors said they were concerned about the health of the 96-year-old monarch.
Age catching up with Nitish, says Prashant Kishor after Bihar CM questions his understanding of politics
Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor hit back at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday, a day after the JD(U) supremo accused him of trying to help BJP and not knowing "ABC" of politics and governance.
Kishor, who has launched "Jan Suraaj", a campaign that is likely to evolve into a political party, said it was "laughable" for Kumar to issue "certificates" given that he was with the BJP till a month ago.
Mahindra unveils its first e-SUV XUV400; to launch in January next year
Mahindra & Mahindra globally unveiled the five-seater model XUV 400 which comes with a driving range of 456 km (ARAI certified) on a single charge and can attain 0-100 km per hour acceleration in 8.3 seconds.
The company said it will drive in its first electric sports utility vehicle -- XUV 400 -- early next year.
Prince Harry going to Scotland to see Queen without wife Meghan: Report
Britain’s Prince Harry is travelling alone to Scotland, without his wife Meghan, to be with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth, after doctors expressed concern about her health. (Reuters)
Workers involved in Central Vista project will be invited for Republic Day parade: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with workers who were involved in the Central Vista redevelopment project in the national capital, told them they will be invited for the January 26 Republic Day parade.
"Those (Shramjeevi) who have worked here for redeveloped Central Vista will be my special guest on 26th January," said the PM.
Netaji's statue replacing King George V's statue shows great symbolic value: Netaji's daughter
Netaji's statue will be replacing King George V's statue, it is of great symbolic value that India has moved to place one of important leaders of freedom struggle at such place where once colonial powers once rested: Anita Bose Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Rajpath was a symbol of colonialism, the new architecture has changed it now: PM Modi
Rajpath was for the British for whom the people of India were slaves. It was a symbol of colonialism. Now, its architecture has changed, and its spirit has also changed: PM Modi
A huge statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose establishes new path for an empowered India: PM Modi
Today a huge statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has been installed near the India Gate. During British rule, a statue of a representative of the Britishers stood here. With installation of statue of Netaji, we've established a new path for an empowered India: PM Modi
Symbol of colonialism 'Kingsway' erased forever, says PM Modi
Symbol of colonialism 'Kingsway' will be a history and has been erased forever. A new era has begun in the form of Kartvyapath. I congratulate all the people of the country as we come out from another symbol of colonialism: PM Modi
PM Modi unveils statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the heart of the national capital.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 28-foot-long statue that is unveiled is installed at India Gate where once a statue of King George V stood. This structure is installed in the same place where Bose's holographic statue was inaugurated by PM Modi on January 23, the birth anniversary of Bose.
PM Modi to inaugurate revamped Central Vista avenue
Prime Minister Narendra Modiwill inaugurate at 7pm the much-awaited Central Vista Avenue, the newly christened Kartavya Path (erstwhile Rajpath), Central Vista lawns, and also unveila statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bosein the heart of the national capital.
Queen’s children 'rushing in to see here'
All the children of Queen Elizabeth II including Prince William are now in Balmoral amid concerns over expressed by doctors overs her heath.
Mahindra XUV400 to be unveiled today
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is all set to unveil its latest all-electric SUV, the XUV400.
The company has partially revealed the car and there is quite a bit we know and expect so far. The XUV400 is based on the ICE-powered XUV300, and, as such, most of the silhouette should be retained, but will feature its own design cues to tell the SUVs apart.
ECB raises rates by 75 bps
The European Central Bank raised its key interest rates by 75 basis points.
The bank’s 25-member governing council raised its key benchmarks by an unprecedented three-quarters of a percentage point for the 19 countries that use the euro currency.
The jumbo increase is aimed at raising the cost of borrowing for consumers, governments and businesses, which in theory slows spending and investment and cools off soaring consumer prices by reducing the demand for goods. (AP)
India-China Reach 'Consensus'; Troops begin to disengage from Gogra-Hot Springs
Indian and Chinese troops in the area of Gogra-Hot Springs PP-15 have started to disengage in a coordinated and planned way, stated India-China in a joint statement on September 8.
The statement came after the 16th round of India China Corps Commander Level Meeting amid almost 2 years of Ladakh standoff.
Read here.
Doctors 'concerned' about Queen Elizabeth II's health
Buckingham Palace said that Queen Elizabeth II’s doctors are concerned for her health and have decided to keep her under medical supervision.
Queen Elizabeth II has been facing health problems since October last year that left her with difficulties walking and standing.
Private security guards to be deployed to prevent theft, damage to facilities around 'Kartavya Path'
With the inauguration of "Kartavya Path" from Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate, more than 80 private security guards will keep an eye on the entire stretch, besides police personnel, to prevent incidents of theft and damage to the newly-installed facilities, officials said.
According to an official, there will be heavy deployment of police personnel and security guards for at least two months. (PTI)
UK PM Liz Truss unveils 2-year plan to limit soaring energy bills
British Prime Minister Liz Truss unveiled a two-year plan to place a maximum annual cap of GBP 2,500 on soaring energy bills for households from October 1 to address the country's cost-of-living crisis.
Delhi Metro to provide bus services for Central Vista visitors from Friday
The Delhi Metro issued a statement saying it will provide bus service for those visiting India Gate or Central Vista from September 9 after the inauguration.
Visitors can board the buses from Bhairon Road, Rajghat, Connaught Place (near Palika Bazaar parking) and JLN Stadium.
The electric buses deployed by Delhi Metro will pick up the visitors from Bhairon Road and will drop off at Gate No.1 of the National Stadium facing C-Hexagon from where the India Gate or Central Vista can be accessed by walk, the DMRC said. This facility will be available initially for a week, it said. (PTI)
Yakub Memon grave 'beautification' kicks up row
A controversy has erupted over the burial place of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon in Mumbai, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claiming that the grave was "beautified" and attempts were made to turn it into a shrine of sorts.
The BJP claimed that Memon's grave was "beautified" during Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray's tenure as Maharashtra chief minister and sought his apology over it.
However, the Sena leaders maintained that the party and the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had nothing to do with it and that it was being dragged into the issue unnecessarily.
A DCP-level police officer will probe how the LED lights and marble tiles came to "adorn" the terror convict's grave, an official said. (PTI)
Opposition will unite to oust BJP from power in 2024: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she and her counterparts in neighbouring Bihar and Jharkhand will join hands with several other opposition parties to oust the BJP from power in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
While addressing a party programme in Kolkata, Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress supremo, claimed that the BJP would face a rout because of its arrogance and people's anger.
I, Nitish Kumar, Hemant Soren and many others will come together in 2024. All opposition parties will join hands to defeat the BJP. All of us will be on one side and the BJP on the other. The BJP's arrogance of 300 seats will be its nemesis. There will be Khela Hobe' in 2024, she said.
'Kartavya Path' to be pedestrian-friendly
The "Kartavya Path", stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, will be more pedestrian-friendly because of the new red granite walkways spreading 15.5 km that have been created, replacing bajri sand that lined the ground earlier.
According to the Union housing and urban affairs ministry, the move is aimed at making the road more pedestrian-friendly and easier for traffic to negotiate through.
Four new pedestrian underpasses have been built at busy junctions to segregate vehicular traffic from pedestrian movement, making the street safe to cross.
Congress, vested interests trying to defame 'brand Bengaluru' over floods: Tejasvi Surya
The Bengaluru South BJP MP L S Tejasvi Surya alleged that the Congress party and some vested interests are trying to defame Brand Bengaluru' over floods in some parts of the city.
The opposition today is trying to defame 'Brand Bengaluru' for their petty political gains, Surya, also President of BJP's youth wing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, told reporters in Bengaluru. (PTI)
Kartavya Path' to be pedestrian-friendly; 4 new underpasses built for pedestrian movement
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-The "Kartavya Path", stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, will be more pedestrian-friendly because of the new red granite walkways spreading 15.5 km that have been created, replacing bajri sand that lined the ground earlier.
-According to the Union housing and urban affairs ministry, the move is aimed at making the road more pedestrian-friendly and easier for traffic to negotiate through.
-Four new pedestrian underpasses have been built at busy junctions to segregate vehicular traffic from pedestrian movement, making the street safe to cross.
-According to an official, 74 historic light poles and all chain links have been restored, upgraded and reinstalled on the site and more than 900 new light poles have been added where necessary to ensure that the space is always safe for visitors.
Enhancing defence, tech cooperation between India, Japan a key priority: Dr S Jaishankar
-Japan| We covered wide range of bilateral, regional issues of mutual interest. We're pursuing special strategic & global partnership. Enhancing defence equipment&tech cooperation b/w India&Japan is one of key priority areas: EAM Dr S Jaishankar concludes 2+2 ministerial dialogue
R K Singh urges EU to keep its green hydrogen market open for competition
-Union Power Minister R K Singh on Thursday urged the European Union (EU) to keep its green hydrogen market open for competition to get supplies at the lowest rate and avoid any accusation of protectionism.
-Speaking at the First EU-India Green Hydrogen Forum, Singh stated that India would produce large quantities of green hydrogen at the lowest price and would need electrolysers for producing 50GW hydrogen initially.
-Singh showcased a huge opportunity for the EU to get supplies of green hydrogen from India which could also help it to diversify its energy sourcing. "As far as our cooperation with the EU, I think it has a future. Of course it depends on policies and standards. We would be producing green hydrogen at lowest prices. China's price is opaque. I don't know how they price it," Singh said.
Hockey World Cup 2023: India drawn with England, Wales, Spain in Pool D
-Indian men's hockey team were handed a draw for the World Cup 2023 to be held in Odisha after they were placed alongside England, Spain and Wales in Pool D.
-Placed at the world number five position, India are the highest-ranked team in the group. Despite being the highest ranked in their group securing a place in the quarterfinals won't be easy for the hosts.
-India's group is quite tough. But with the team playing under home conditions, they are expected to play excellently at home.
SC to hear atleast 220 petitions challenging CAA on September 12
-The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 on September 12.
-A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Justice S Ravindra Bhat will hear at least 220 petitions challenging the CAA.
-The pleas against the CAA first came up for hearing in the Supreme Court on December 18, 2019. It was last heard on June 15, 2021.
-CAA was passed by the Parliament on December 11, 2019, after which it met with protests all across the country. The CAA came into effect on January 10, 2020.
US issues 82,000 student visas to Indians, highest ever globally in 2022
-The US Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 student visas in 2022, higher than any other country, comprising nearly 20 per cent of all international students studying in the United States, according to an official statement.
-"We are happy to see so many students were able to receive visas and reach their universities after the delays caused in previous years by the COVID-19 pandemic. We issued over 82,000 student visas this summer alone, more than in any previous year," US Charge d'Affaires Patricia Lacina said on September 6.
Mamata pans Centre for not inviting her to be part of Bangladesh PM's India visit
-West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed the Centre for not inviting her to be a part of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ongoing visit to India.
-Banerjee also said she was curious over why the BJP-led central government was worried about her meeting Hasina.
-"I share an excellent relationship with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, but (the Centre) did not invite me to be a part of her visit," she said while addressing a special session of the Trinamool Congress.
-"I don't want to talk about external affairs or bilateral ties. But, I have noticed that the Centre tries to stop me whenever I am invited to any foreign country. I want to know why is the Union government so worried about me meeting foreign dignitaries," Banerjee said.
India to play against Australia, NZ in T20 World Cup warm-up matches
-ICC on Thursday announced the warm-up fixtures for all 16 teams ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia in October.
-First Round teams will commence their preparations in Melbourne, with matches split between the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Junction Oval from 10-13 October.
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Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 | India placed in Pool D with England, Spain, Wales
DMRC provides bus service for India Gate/Central Vista visitors from Sept 9
-Delhi Metro will provide bus service for those visiting India Gate/Central Vista from Sept 9 after Central Vista's inauguration. 6 buses will be operated from Bhairon Road to Gate No 1 of National Stadium C hexagon; to be available from 5 PM to 9 PM, initially for a week, mentioned DMRC.
(ANI)
Security tightened outside DAV Public School, Amritsar after bomb threats, later reported as hoax
-Security tightened outside Amritsar's DAV Public School after firing & bomb threats, which later turned out to be a hoax
-DAV Principal received a text via Instagram warning of a firing & bomb blast on Sept 8. DSP visited & covered the area: Amritsar DCP (Detective)
(ANI)
India MPC member Ashima Goyal says frontloading of repo rate rise was 'highly required'
Rahul Gandhi with father of late NEET aspirant during 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'
-Congress MP Rahul Gandhi with T Shanmugham, father of late NEET aspirant Anitha, who died by suicide in September 2017, and her brother Maniratnam during the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', earlier today in Kanniyakumari.
(ANI)
Have not seen such 'massive' fiscal interventions to ease prices: RBI ED Sitikanta Pattanaik
-India RBI ED Sitikanta Pattanaik says have not seen such 'massive' fiscal interventions to ease prices, share of capex also increasing.
-He states that India's exchange rate is one of the most stable ones in the world.
-Monetary policy matters despite high share of food, fuel in inflation; monetary policy anchors inflation expectations, he adds.
Elections will be held soon for the post of party's general secretary: AIADMK interim general secretary
-"OPS had led the violence at party HQ, how can the party cadre accept his return to the party? He has betrayed the party. OPS is like a chameleon," AIADMK interim general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami
-"Elections will be held soon for the post of party's general secretary. Today, we entered the party headquarters and paid our respects to party leaders late MGR and late J Jayalalithaa," he adds.
(ANI)
The US Mission in India issued 82,000 student visas in 2022 to date
-The US Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 student visas in 2022 to date.
-Indian students received more US student visas than any other country
(ANI)
SC to hear pleas challenging Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019 on 12th Sept
-Supreme Court to hear on Monday, 12th September the pleas challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of 2019.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit to take up over 200 pleas on Monday.
(ANI)
The recent meeting of our leaders reaffirms the continuity and strength of our relationship: EAM
-"The recent meeting of our leaders reaffirms the continuity and strength of our relationship," EAM Dr S Jaishankar at India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Tokyo, Japan
-"We have witnessed in recent times very serious developments, especially since our last meeting in 2019. The COVID pandemic & ongoing conflicts demand that we address these new challenges. Energy security and food security have emerged as particularly pressing issues," he adds.
(ANI)
Today, Gujarat's 97% of rural households are receiving tap water: PM Modi on video interaction with beneficiaries of Olpad
-"Today, Gujarat's 97% of rural households are receiving tap water... under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, Rs 2 lakh crores have been directly transferred to the accounts of the country's farmers,"PM Narendra Modi, while interacting with beneficiaries of various schemes at Olpad, Surat
(ANI)
We have decided to build a cooperative university: Amit Shah
-"We have decided to build a cooperative university & its affiliated colleges in all states, to acquire trained manpower needed in diff cooperatives," says Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, at the inaugural session of the 2-day National Conference of the state Cooperative Ministers.
(ANI)
