TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the adoption of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan across sectors, which is adding speed to fulfil the vision of a Viksit Bharat. In a surprise visit, PM Modi visited PM Gati Shakti Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on the third anniversary of the launch of PM Gati Shakt.
Prime Minister Modi also visited the One District One Product, ODOP Anubhuti Kendra and appreciated the strides made by the ODOP initiative in helping in selection, branding and promotion of products of various districts across the nation.
2. Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, announced that the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, on November 26, will be commemorated with a nationwide “Constitution Glorification Campaign” in every village. He highlighted the government’s initiative to construct Constitution buildings in every district.
3. Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram is on a three day visit to Nagaland. On his arrival, the Union Minister called on Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio at his private residence in Sovima. Jual Oram will have a meeting with the district administration and other departmental officers to review various central government schemes implemented in the districts.
4. President’s rule was withdrawn in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory. A gazette notification to this effect was issued by the Union home ministry.
5. BJP has appointed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as Central observers for the Haryana BJP legislature party meeting to elect its leader, It has also appointed Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and party’s National General Secretary Tarun Chugh as Central observers for the Jammu and Kashmir BJP legislature party meeting to elect its leader.
6. In Kerala, Vidyarambham ceremonies are being held across the state. Vidyarambham symbolises a child’s first step towards knowledge and learning. Many people also start taking dance and music lessons on this day.
7. An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude on the Ritcher scale jolted parts of Central Assam yesterday morning. There are no reports of any casualty or damages to property, so far. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Udalguri district on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra river.
Another moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 magnitude struck the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The epicentre of the earthquake was Gundoh.
8. The head priest of a Nashik temple, three advocates and representatives of a Muslim organisation are among those who will share their views on the Waqf bill before a parliamentary panel on Monday. The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is meeting on Monday and Tuesday to hear representatives of Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, Delhi, and Goa-based Sanatan Sanstha.
9. In Telangana, the prestigious Alai Balai celebrations are being held in Hyderabad, a day after Dasara Festival. The speakers at the function emphasised the need for promoting unity and keeping intact the cultural heritage through festivals. Governors of various states including Telangana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Meghalaya and former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu attended the Alai Balai organised by the Alai Balai foundation. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya started the Alai Balai celebrations reflecting the culture of Telangana way back in 2005.
10. The Registration has begun for the Prime Minister Internship scheme at the online portal pminternship.mca.gov.in and will remain open till the 25th of this month. About 91 thousand internship opportunities have been offered by 193 companies so far on the portal. The government aims to provide 1.25 lakh internship opportunities during the Financial Year 2024-25.
11. The body of former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba who passed away in Hyderabad, will be donated to a hospital as he wished, said a statement issued by his family on Sunday. Saibaba, 54, was released from a Nagpur jail after 10 years, in March this year. He was released after being acquitted by the High Court in an alleged Maoist links case.
12. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala and Coastal Andhra Pradesh during next four days.
LEGAL REPORT
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1. In West Bengal, senior doctors will go on cease-work for 48 hours from 6 AM on Monday, showing support and solidarity with the junior doctors on hunger strike with 10-point demands.
2. West Bengal Government is set to meet the doctors at Swsthya Bhawan to resolve the stalemate on R G Kar issue. State Chief Secretary Manoj Pant will chair the meeting. State secretariat Nabanna.
3. In the Baba Siddiqui murder case, Mumbai remanded two accused to police custody until October 21. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has vowed strict action against those responsible for taking law into their hands, following the killing of former State Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique.
4. In joint operation, Delhi & Gujarat Police seize 518 kg of cocaine from Gujarat. It is under, Central government’s policy of Zero Tolerance against Drugs and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
Earlier, on the 1st of this month, Delhi Police Special Cell had raided a warehouse in Mahipalpur and seized a consignment of 562 kilogram of cocaine and 40 kilogram hydroponic marijuana.
5. The Kerala High Court on Friday granted permission to the Travancore Devaswom Commissioner to publish the select lists of candidates for drawing the lots on October 17 for selection of Melsanthies (Head Priests) for Sabarimala and Malikappuram Devaswoms for the year 2024-25.
6. A man was arrested for allegedly looting an Axis Bank branch in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district and over Rs 30 lakh of the stolen money was recovered from him, the police said. He robbed the bank of Rs 36 lakh at gunpoint on October 1.
7. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and 20 other protestors were detained by the Delhi Police for protesting outside the Ladakh Bhawan here on Sunday.
8. A coach of the Gita Jayanti Express train caught fire on Sunday morning in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, No casualty was reported and the fire was immediately controlled.
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1. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed ride-hailing platform, Ola, to implement a mechanism that allows consumers to choose their preferred method of refund. The CCPA has asked the company to develop a way for consumers, during the grievance redressal process, to choose their preferred mode of refund, either directly to their bank account or via coupon. Ola has also been instructed to provide consumers with a bill, receipt, or invoice for all auto rides booked through its platform.
2. Banks have requested the RBI to increase the deposit insurance cover for senior citizens and reduce the premium for insuring other retail deposits. This follows an internal meeting of bankers. The current insurance cover is ₹5 lakh per depositor. Any changes will need Parliament’s approval. Discussions with the RBI and government are ongoing.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. HanuMan’ director Prasanth Varma recently talked about his relationship with Bollywood star Ranveer Singh. He has confessed that they had initially planned to collaborate on a project, but there was a “difference in opinion” which led them to shelve the much-awaited film.
‘Rakshas’ was the title of the project that was put off because of creative differences between the director and the actor.
2. Alia Bhatt’s latest release Jigra has seen a disappointing box office performance, marking her lowest opening in a decade. According to Sacnilk.com, the Vasan Bala directorial collected Rs 5.65 crore on day 3, bringing its total to Rs 16.75 crore.
3. Lawrence Bishnoi gang member claims responsibility. According to reports and social media post the gang targeted Siddique because of his close ties to Bollywood actor Salman Khan and alleged links to underworld figures like Dawood Ibrahim.
DEFENCE News
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The month of September 2024 witnessed a series of significant defence procurement and development initiatives by the Government of India (GoI), aimed at bolstering the country’s military capabilities and enhancing its strategic position in the global defence landscape.
(a) CroresThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approving 10 capital acquisition proposals worth ₹14,500 Crores.
(b) The procurement of Future-Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs), which will significantly enhance the Army’s mobility and firepower.
(c) DAC approved seven Project 17B stealth frigates for the Indian Navy, at an estimated cost of ₹70,000 Crores.
(d) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 240 units of AL-31FP jet engines, valued at ₹26,000 Crores, for the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft.
(e) The Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved the construction of extra-large unmanned underwater vehicles for the Navy, with a budget of ₹2.5 Crores.
(f) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) awarded a contract worth ₹15.4 Crores million to MTAR Technologies for the manufacture of full-scale and sub-scale combustors for air-breathing engines, underlining India’s focus on advancing propulsion technology.
2. India is taking a major leap in drone warfare capabilities with the approval from its Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to acquire 31 MQ-9B Reaper drones. These drones, sourced from the U.S.-based defence contractor General Atomics, pave the way for India’s military modernization journey.
3. A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force was killed and four others were injured when their patrolling vehicle hit a tree in Maoist-affected Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.
14 Oct (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Sharad
Drik Ritu : Sharad (Autumn)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Ashvina 26, (Purnimanta)
Ashvina 12(Amanta)
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Purva Bhadrapada
Tithi : Dwadashi/
Trayodashi
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