TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The Union Cabinet approved seven major schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their income at a total outlay of over 14 thousand crore rupees.
Key projects include the Digital Agriculture Mission, Crop Science for Food and Nutritional Security, strengthening agriculture education, sustainable livestock health, horticulture development, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and Natural resource management.
2. Heavy rain has disrupted normal life in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
3. In Maharashtra, Parbhani, Nanded, Beed, Jalna and Hingoli districts have been the most affected due to heavy rains, leading to overflowing of rivers causing closure of roads and highways.
4. In Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over the next four days. A red alert for very heavy rainfall has been issued for Surat and Bharuch district.
5. Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the party’s membership drive in New Delhi yesterday. He got his membership renewal certificate from party president JP Nadda.
6. The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has launched a new five-digit toll-free number, 1-4-4-5-3, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance claimant support services. The new toll-free number will provide users with access to an upgraded, multi-language Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and an enhanced call center.
7. The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a proposal by Kaynes Semicon to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with an investment of ₹3,307 crore (US$394.15 million), electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
8. Shri. Satish Kumar took over the charge of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways).
9. The unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 450,000 people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps. On September 2, 2024, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu inspected the flooding situation in various areas of Vijaywada.
the IMD Amaravati has announced the formation of a fresh low-pressure area in West Central and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal by September 5.
10. Recently the University of Manipur, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), successfully hosted a two-day ‘Training Programme on Human Rights in India’ on 30th August 2024 at the Court Hall, Manipur University. The event saw participation from over 100 legal experts, academicians, human rights defenders, and students.
11. The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a significant step towards enhancing nutrition awareness and well-being across the nation.
12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event was attended by Supreme Court Chief Justice Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Minister of Law & Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other dignitaries.
LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Imposing a slew of conditions, the apex court ordered that Kumar will not be restored to his position of Personal Secretary to the Delhi Chief Minister or given any official assignment in the Chief Minister’s Office.
2. The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the former Principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh over ‘financial misconduct’ in the medical establishment.
3. Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with alleged irregularities in appointments to the Delhi Waqf Board and the leasing of its properties, amounting to around 100 crore rupees.
4. The Supreme Court constituted a committee headed by former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Justice Nawab Singh to amicably resolve the grievances of protesting farmers at the Shambhu border.
5. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka regarding reported incidents of hidden cameras found in the washrooms of a girls’ college and a popular eatery.
6. Press Information Bureau – PIB’s Fact Check Unit has denied the rumours about an alleged notice issued by LIC that it is going to withdraw all insurance products and plans for revision by the end of this month. The counterfeit notice claimed that the revision will bring a change in premium, and policy terms and conditions. The Fact Check Unit said that the claim is fake and no such notice has been issued by the Insurance agency.
7. The government on Monday notified the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission for a period of three years, with a provision to appoint serving Supreme Court and high court judges as its chairperson and members.
The term of the 22nd law panel ended on August 31. According to a law ministry order issued late Monday through a gazette notification, the panel will have a full-time chairperson and four full-time members including member-secretary.
8. Two Kerala judges move Supreme Court against their exclusion from list for appointment as High Court judges
The selection of High Court judges from Kerala has once again run into controversy with two senior district judges moving the Supreme Court against their exclusion from the list and the inclusion of some others, whom they term as ineligible.
P.P. Saidalavi and K.T. Nizar Ahamad, senior judicial officers, moved the petition challenging the decision of the collegium of the Kerala High Court that did not consider them for the post.
9. A 23-year-old woman was injured after suspected militants launched a fresh bomb attack using a drone in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Monday. This is the second drone attack in two days. Monday’s place of raid is located around 3 km from Koutruk where two persons were killed and nine others injured in bomb and gun attacks on Sunday.
10. The death toll in the recent hooch tragedy in Odisha’s Ganjam district increased to five as one more person undergoing treatment at a hospital died on Monday evening.
11. Child killed, 2 hurt as wolf attacks continue in UP’s Bahraich : A two-year-old girl was killed and two women injured in three separate wolf attacks in the Mahsi area of Bahraich district while reports of suspected animal attacks were also received from neighbouring Sitapur district.
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1. The new UPI Interoperable Cash Deposit (UPI-ICD) launched at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 allows customers to deposit cash at ATMs using UPI apps.
2. the Railways has decided to install about 75 lakh Artificial Intelligence (AI) -powered CCTV cameras in all coaches and locomotives at an estimated cost of Rs 15,000 crores.
3. V. Satish Kumar, the director (marketing) of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), has assumed additional charge as the chairman.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. A shooting incident occurred outside the residence of Punjabi singer and rapper AP Dhillon in Canada’s Vancouver. The Lawrence Bishnoi-Rohit Godara gang has claimed responsibility for the shootings. This attack comes weeks after AP Dhillon released the music video ‘Old Money,’ featuring Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
2. Navya Naveli Nanda, the granddaughter of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, is embarking on an exciting new chapter in her academic journey. Recently, she secured a place in the prestigious BPGP MBA program at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Ahmedabad. The daughter of Shweta Bachchan and Nikhil Nanda, Navya took to social media to share her enthusiasm about this significant milestone.
3. A birthday celebration for Jana Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan turned into a tragedy in Anupalli village, Ramachandrapuram mandal, Chandragiri constituency, when two supporters were electrocuted while setting up flex banners. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, resulted in the death of one supporter and left another injured.
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DEFENCE News
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1. An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG -29 fighter jet crashed near Barmer in Rajasthan. The IAF said, the fighter plane encountered a critical technical snag during a routine night training mission, forcing the pilot to eject. It added that the pilot was safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by the IAF in this matter.
2. The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the proposal for the procurement of 240 aero-engines for the Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force. The approval was granted under the Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over 26,000 crore rupees, inclusive of all taxes and duties.
3. In Jammu and Kashmir, an army personnel was killed after terrorists attacked the Sunjwan Army Camp in Jammu. It was a standoff attack, and it appears that a sniper may have been used. A massive manhunt has been launched in the area, especially in the tall buildings, to track down the attackers.
4. Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft reached France to take part in the ‘Varuna’ bilateral exercise with the French Navy. The aircraft will be a part of ‘Exercise Varuna’ with the French Navy.
The INS Tabar, which earlier arrived in Toulon, will also be taking part in the bilateral military exercise. The navy said the 2024 edition of the bilateral naval exercise ‘Varuna’ between the two countries is scheduled from September 2 to 4 in the Mediterranean Sea.
5. The Indian Navy is set to significantly bolster its defense capabilities against aerial threats, particularly swarming drones, by introducing high-explosive pre-fragmented (HEPF) shells. These specialized shells, capable of engaging multiple drones within a five-kilometer radius, will be fired from AK-630 Naval guns, a system already integrated into various naval vessels.
6. The Goverment to clear mega defence projects worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore. Indian Navy plans Rs 70,000 crore for seven new warships
Indian Army to induct 1,700 tanks, replacing T-72 models.
03 Sep (Tuesday)
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पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Bhadrapada 15, (Purnimanta)
Srawan 30 (Amanta)
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Rahu : 03:32 PM – 05:05 PM
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