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

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. 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.

. 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.

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

. 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. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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 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.

. 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.

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

. 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

. 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

. 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

. 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

. 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. Read more

. 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. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

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

PM Modi takes part in the Navratri festival in Ahmedabad

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