News Highlights: Andhra Pradesh govt constitutes committee to review cases of corruption

PM Modi takes part in the Navratri festival in Ahmedabad

The Government of India has blocked 63 porn websites/URLs in India, as per an order of the Ministry of Communications.

Andhra Pradesh govt constitutes committee of officers to review cases of corruption, especially relating to disproportionate assets (DA), registered against public servants between 2014 and 2019 in state.

The Nehru-Gandhi family will remain our leader. Whoever becomes the party president will work under their leadership...Our priority is to see how the situation in the country improves, won't let the country divide or the constitution weaken, saysDigvijaya Singh, Congress MP.

In 2014, the series of 'first & best' started in the country. Our youth carried that forward even in sports. 8 yrs back, Indian athletes participated in less than 100 int'l events. Now, they participate in over 300 international events, saysPMModi.

Along with male athletes, our femaleathletes too are making us proud by winning medals in various tournaments. In the last 8 years, the sports budget has increased by almost 70%. We are looking after retired players as well, says PM Modi.

We helped our sports players during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our players are making and breakingrecords in various games, says PM Modi.

I always tellathletes that 'success starts with action'. Keep your spirit high and keep moving forward,says PM Modi.

I urgerathletes who have come from other states to enjoy Navratri in Gujarat, says Modi.

I hope all athletes will enjoy playing in this sports complex and share their experience with others, says PM Modi.

The largest stadium in the world is hosting the largest sports event for the nation with the youngest population, says PM Narendra Modi.

Nationl games is like a launching pad for athletes, says Modi.

Watch live feed of opening of 36th National Games at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

Gujarat became a policy-driven state under PM Modi's leadership: CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat became a policy-driven state under the leadership of PM Modi. The state's sports policy was launched by him. The development of a world-class sports university in Baroda is near completion, saysGujarat CM Bhupendra Patel at opening ceremony of 36th National Games.

Olympians PV Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra and Ravi Kumar Dahiya present at the opening ceremony of 36th National Games

Gujarat CM addresses the opening ceremony of 36th National Gamesin Ahmedabad.

Crowd greets PM Modi

PM Modi greets crowds at opening ceremony of 36th National Games

PM Modi to declare the 36th National Gamesopen in a grand opening ceremony organised at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

59 workers ill after accidental leak of ammonia gas at meat processing plant on outskirts of UP's Aligarh, says official. According to DM affected workers are out of danger. 6 people including owner of meat plant at Taklaspur area arrested.

BJP wants to impose 1 language & 1 culture on entire nation: Rahul

BJP wants to impose 1 language & 1 culture on entire nation. We want unity but respect diversity. We don't want uniformity. Every state, every culture & every language has a place in this beautiful country & that place should be respected, saysCongress MP Rahul Gandhi.

Modi to flag third Vande Bharat train on September 30

India's third Vande Bharat train, from Gandhinagar to Mumbai central, to be flagged off by PM Modi tomorrow It's made in India train & has acceleration that is quite high. It can attain speed from 0-100 kmph in 52 seconds, says Loco pilot SK Sareen.

India rises to 40th position in the Global Innovation Index 2022. It was at the 81st position in 2015.

Govt hikes interest rate by up to 30 basis points in some small savings schemes for Quarter 3.

PFI had plans to turn India into Islamic nation by 2047; RSS, BJP leaders were on radar, saysMaharashtra ATS chief.

DCGI allows export of first made in India malaria vaccine to UK

India's drug regulator DCGI has allowed export of first produced-in-India vaccine against malaria, developed by scientists at the University of Oxford and manufactured by Serum Institute to the UK, say official sources

Govt to issue maiden Sovereign Green Bonds of Rs 16,000 cr as part of its borrowing programme for second half of FY'23.

Punjab Police arrest Neeraj Chaska -- main shooter of Davinder Bambiha gang from Jammu

In an Intelligence-based operation, AGTF team of Punjab Police arrested Neeraj Chaska - the main shooter of Davinder Bambiha gang - from Jammu. Neeraj was continuously in touch with his main handler & Davinder Bambiha gang's planner Gaurav Patial: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav

'Duare ration' scheme is in favour of people & state government is considering to move the Supreme Court against the order of Calcutta High Court declaring it to be illegal. Scheme is for people's benefit but BJP has a problem with it, says Kunal Ghosh, TMC General Secretary.

Police arrest terrorist with arms from Jammu & Kashmir's Palpora

Ansar Gazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terrorist arrested with arms and ammunition from J&K's Palpora. Srinagar Police says Junaid Ahmad Parray of Nawakadal was nabbed by a joint team of Srinagar Police and 24 RR.

Former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retired) has joined as Chief Nodal Officer of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor. The project would immensely benefit from his plethora of experience spanning four decades with Defence services, saysUP Government officials.

We are a rich nation with poor population: Nitin Gadkari

We are fastest-growing economy in world and 5th largest economy. We are a rich nation with poor population. Our country is rich, but population poor facing starvation, unemployment, poverty, inflation, casteism, untouchability and other isuses, says Union minister Nitin Gadkari.

3 Russian cosmonauts return safely from mission to International Space Station, reports AP.

ED freezes Rs 21.14 cr of forex company OctaFX in illegal trading case

Enforcement Directorate freezes bank account balance to the tune of Rs 21.14 Crores of OctaFX and related entities in the case of illegal online forex trading through international brokers OctaFx trading app and website under FEMA.

Finland says it will ban most Russian tourists from entering the country, starting Friday, reports AP.

The Hindu side demanded that the ASI conduct a scientific investigation of the 'Shivling'. We have also demanded a carbon dating of Argha and the area around it, saysAdvocate Vishnu Jain, representing the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi Masjid matter.

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 81.88 (provisional) against USD.

NIA team inspects after an explosion took place in a bus parked at Domail Chowk in Udhampur, Jammu.

Rajnath Singh interacts with Army soldiers in Dibang valley in Arunachal Pradesh

Four people killed & nine injured in a multiple-round firing in connection with illegal sand mining in Maner, Bihta, says Patna Police.

Boat carrying 30 people capsized in Brahmaputra river in Assam

Lothal has been an important center of our heritage, which is being worked very hard to bring it on the tourism map of the whole world. Along with Lothal, the eco-tourism circuit in Velavadar National Park is also going to benefit Bhavnagar, especially small business: PM Modi

Jasprit Bumrah out of T20 World Cup with back stress fracture: BCCI sources

Coast Line of Gujarat has become a medium of employment for lakhs of people: PM Modi

In the last two decades, we have made sincere efforts to make Gujarat's coastline the gateway to India's prosperity. We have developed many ports in Gujarat, modernized many ports.Today, the Coast Line of Gujarat has become a medium of employment for lakhs of people, besides playing a huge role in the import and export of the country. Today Gujarat's coastline is emerging as synonymous with renewable energy and hydrogen ecosystem

Bhavnagar is going to complete 300 years of its establishment: PM Modi

On one hand, where the country has completed 75 years of independence, this year Bhavnagar is going to complete 300 years of its establishment. In its journey of 300 years, Bhavnagar has made sustainable development, has made its mark as the cultural capital of Saurashtra.Bhavnagar is a district situated on the banks of the sea. Gujarat has the longest coastline in the country. But due to lack of attention to coastal development in the post-independence decades, this huge coastline became a kind of big challenge for the people

Projects being launched in Bhavnagar will give a significant boost to economy: PM Modi

Nitin Gadkari announces the implementation of "the proposal mandating a minimum of 6 Airbags in Passenger Cars (M-1 Category) wef 1st October 2023

Flower petals showered on PM Modi's car as he holds a roadshow in Gujarat's Bhavnagar

4 members of a family, including 2 children killed with an axe in Chhattisgarh, husband's brother suspected

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate National Games at grand opening ceremony in Ahmedabad today

Assam: 6-7 persons still missing; search & rescue operations are under way

Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra attends the grand Garba festivals of Vadodara

50 injured in ammonia gas leak in meat factory in Rorawar area

PM Modi to flag off upgraded version of Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar Capital & Mumbai Central tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off the new & upgraded version of Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar Capital & Mumbai Central tomorrow. 400 new-generation Vande Bharat Trains to be introduced in the next 3 years: Ministry of Railways

Congress polls: Digvijaya Singh throws his hat in the ring, to file nomination on September 30

Throwing his hat in the ring, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday collected nomination papers for Congress president elections. Singh, who reached Delhi on Wednesday night after taking a break from Bharat Jodo Yatra, arrived at AICC headquarters around 12 noon.
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Surat's development to accelerate in a few years: PM Modi

The path of development on which Surat has been walking for the last two decades is going to accelerate in the coming years. This development is reflected today in the form of trust in the double engine government. When trust grows, effort grows, andthe pace of development of the nation is accelerated by everyone's efforts

The road connecting the city to the airport reflects the culture, prosperity and modernity of Surat: PM Modi

The road connecting the city to the airport reflects the culture, prosperity and modernity of Surat. There are many colleagues here who have seen our long struggle for the airport, have also been a part of it. We got tired of telling the thengovernment in Delhi,why Surat needs an airport, what is the power of this city. See today, how many flights depart from here, how many people land here everyday.

Surat's textile and diamond business sustains the lives of many families across the country. When the DREAM City project is completed, Surat will develop into the safest and most convenient diamond trading hub in the world.

Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, about 40 million poor patients have got free treatment in the country so far. Out of this, more than 32 lakh patients are from Gujarat and about 1.25 lakh are from Surat. After the formation of the double engine governmenthere has been an increase in the construction of houses and other facilities are also being provided to the poor, middle class of Surat.

In the early decades of this century, when public-private partnership was discussed in the world 3-P , then I used to say that Surat 4-P is an example. 4-P ie people, public, private partnership This model makes Surat special: PM Modi

Surat is an epitome of unity among people: PM Modi

Surat is an epitome of unity among people. Surat is 'Mini Hindustan'. I am proud of Surat because this city respects hardwork and talent. Everyone's ambitions are fulfilled in Surat. All those who are left behind in the race to success, Surat gives them another chance.

Delighted to be in the dynamic city of Surat where multiple development works are being dedicated: PM Modi

One person dead & three people injured after a container lost control & rammed into a tree & an auto while saving a scooter on the Solapur-Pune Highway in Hadapsar area of Pune city today morning: Pune Police

Raid by Karnataka Police is under way at SDPI office in Chikkamagaluru

Unmarried woman can undergo abortion up to 24 weeks: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that unmarried woman can undergo abortion up to 24 weeks. The apex court said thatall women are entitled to safe and legal abortion.The SC said the marital status of a woman can't be ground to deprive her rightto abort unwanted pregnancy.

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PM Modi arrives to Gujarat

Forever indebted to Kerala: Rahul Gandhi

Ashok Gehlot has approved an increase of 4 per cent in Dearness Allowance of the state employees

Tamil Nadu government refuses permission to RSS to hold a march in 50 locations in the state on October 2

Tamil Nadu government refuses permission to RSS to hold a march in 50 locations in the state on October 2The government said it cannot allow any such march when police are working 24/7 to prevent any untoward incidents in the wake of recent happenings

Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits South Sandwich Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 occurred in the South Sandwich Islands at around 8:33 am. The depth of the earthquake was 10 km below the ground: National Center for Seismology

Blast at bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur city; no casualty reported, say sources

After Central Govt's notification, Tamil Nadu govt issues an order declaring PFI and its associates or affiliates or fronts as an unlawful association