Today's latest news 23 September 2024 LIVE: There is an uproar in the whole country after it came to light that animal fat and fish oil were used in the Prasad (laddu) of Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. Now the Chandrababu Naidu government has also come into action on the Laddu controversy and has formed an SIT for investigation. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced that the SIT will investigate the matter thoroughly and submit a report to the government, after which appropriate action will be taken so that such incidents do not happen again in the future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a US tour, will deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly today. A UN meeting is going to be held on AI, climate change, human rights,, and global issues, in which apart from PM Modi, leaders of 193 countries of the UN including US President Joe Biden will participate. It has been named Summit for the Future. This summit was to be organized in the year 2021 itself, but due to Corona it was postponed and is being held with a delay of 3 years.

23 September 2024

9:32 PM

'Encounter of the accused of Badlapur incident is a good thing'

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam said, "The encounter of the accused in the Badlapur incident is good news. I want to ask those who are questioning this encounter whether they are standing with the accused or with the Maharashtra Police. When this incident happened, these same people were saying that the accused should be hanged publicly and today they are raising questions about it... I would appeal to all opposition leaders to stand with the Maharashtra Police instead of shedding tears for the accused..."

9:14 PM

'Improvement is the key to relevance'

Speaking at the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not in the battlefield. Reforms in global institutions are important for global peace and development. Reforms are the key to relevance... On one hand, there is a big threat to global peace and security in the form of terrorism, while on the other hand, new arenas of conflict like cyber, maritime, and space are emerging. Global action on all these issues should match global ambition."

9:10 PM

'We lifted 250 million people out of poverty'

Speaking at the Future Summit at the UN, PM Narendra Modi said, "Today, I am here to listen to the voice of one-sixth of humanity... We have lifted 250 million people out of poverty in India and we have shown that sustainable development can succeed. We are ready to share this experience of success with the global South."

9:09 PM

Will Delhi's air be clean this time? 

The central government has started preparations. The government has made full preparations to stop the pollution in Delhi and surrounding areas during winter. This time Punjab and Haryana have promised not to burn stubble. To help the farmers, more than 1.5 lakh machines and more than 24 thousand centers will be opened in Punjab, where farmers will be able to take machines on rent. Good arrangements have also been made to help the farmers in Haryana. Apart from this, stubble will be used in 11 power plants to generate electricity. Also, the government has made preparations to curb the smoke coming out of factories. Special arrangements are also being made to prevent dust from flying on the roads. Also, there is a plan to run more electric buses in the city, so that the pollution caused by the smoke of vehicles is reduced. The government is trying to keep the air of Delhi-NCR clean this time and people do not have trouble breathing.

7:44 PM

What did CM Shinde say about Akshay Shinde's case

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, "The ex-wife of the accused in the Badlapul case had filed a case of sexual assault. He (Akshay Shinde) was being taken for investigation. During this, he fired at a policeman Nilesh More who got injured and was admitted to the hospital. The police took this action in self-defense. More information will be revealed after the investigation..."

7:04 PM

Badlapur rape case accused Akshay dies.

Akshay, the accused in the Badlapur rape case, has died after being shot. He was admitted to a hospital after being shot, where he succumbed to his injuries.

6:14 PM

Akshay Shinde was shot.

Badlapur rape case accused Akshay Shinde has been shot. This incident took place in Taloja jail. According to sources, accused Akshay Shinde tried to snatch the rifle of a policeman present in Taloja jail and fired three rounds. In this attempt, a bullet hit the policeman as well. While another bullet hit Akshay Shinde as well. He is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital. Akshay Shinde's custody ended today. That is why he was being taken to the court.

6:13 PM

EPFO added 19.94 lakh employees in July

In July this year, 19.94 lakh members have joined the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), the body that manages the retirement fund. The Labor Ministry gave this information on Monday. Union Labor Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told in a press conference on Monday that 10.52 lakh new or first-time working people have joined the social security schemes run by the EPFO. The minister said that about 20 lakh new members (19.94 lakh) have joined in July this year. He said that 8.77 lakh members who joined in July are in the age group of 18-25 years. About 6.25 lakh people in the age group of 18-25 years are working for the first time or are new members.

5:28 PM

There should be transparency in the functioning of Wakf Board: Wakf Board.

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh on Monday said there should be transparency in the functioning of the Wakf Board as every organization, including religious bodies, should improve with time. Protests broke out in the state capital Shimla and Shillai in Nahan district after local residents took to the streets against alleged illegal construction of mosques and entry of outsiders belonging to a particular community in Himachal Pradesh. Speaking to media persons here before attending a Congress meeting, Public Works Minister Singh said the state government must maintain law and order. "We have to bring transparency in every organisation and there should be transparency in the Wakf Board as well... The board's financial transactions, land bank, and land allotments should be made public," he said. "It is the government's responsibility to maintain internal security and peace in the state, but people are raising questions on land allotments," the minister said.

5:04 PM

Israel's severe attack on Lebanon

Israel has carried out a deadly airstrike on Lebanon, killing about 100 people and injuring 400. 

5:02 PM

Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik appointed new ISI chief

Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the new Director General of Pakistan's intelligence agency - Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). State television announced this on Monday. Lieutenant General Malik is currently serving as an assistant general at the army headquarters in Rawalpindi. He will take over his new assignment on September 30 and will replace the current Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum. The ISI chief is appointed by the Prime Minister, but traditionally he exercises this power in consultation with the army chief. 
The post of ISI chief is considered one of the most important posts in the Pakistani army, which has ruled for more than half of the country's more than 77 years of existence and has so far exercised considerable power in matters of security and foreign policy. 

Lt Gen Malik has previously commanded an Infantry Division in Balochistan and an Infantry Brigade in Waziristan. He has also received the 'Sword of Honour' in his course and has served as the Chief Instructor at the National Defence University (NDU) as well as an instructor at the Command and Staff College Quetta. His appointment comes at a crucial time for Pakistan's intelligence agency which plays a key role in both domestic and international security operations. Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum was appointed as DG ISI by former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2021. 

4:59 PM

Maharashtra government should decide on Maratha quota in a cabinet meeting: Sambhaji Chhatrapati.

Former Rajya Sabha member Sambhaji Chhatrapati on Monday said the Maharashtra government should decide on the demand for Maratha reservation in the cabinet meeting today. Sambhaji, who formed the 'Swarajya' organization in the year 2022, said that opposition parties should also ask the state government how it will provide reservations. Sambhaji is a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Former MP Sambhaji was talking to reporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, where he met activist Manoj Jarange, who is on a hunger strike for the sixth time since midnight of September 16 demanding Maratha reservation. In February this year, the Maharashtra Assembly passed a bill providing 10 percent reservation for the Maratha community in education and government jobs. 

4:57 PM

DU student assaulted, turban removed during scuffle.

A Sikh student was beaten up and his turban was removed during a clash between two groups of students at a Delhi college. The video of the incident is going viral on social media. The incident took place on Saturday at Sri Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College of Delhi University (DU) where Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections are scheduled to be held on September 27. In the alleged video of the incident, a student wearing a red turban is being dragged and beaten up till his turban falls on the ground. Police said that an FIR has been registered in this case under relevant sections of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) at Maurice Nagar police station. According to the police, second-year student Pavitra Singh Gujral said that he was attacked during the nomination process for the DUSU elections.

2:38 PM

The Prime Minister is afraid to even talk about caste census: Rahul.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi hit back at the BJP over its attacks on the issue of reservation, saying that no matter how many lies the 'anti-Bahujan' BJP spreads, the main opposition party will not let reservation be harmed. Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is afraid of even speaking about 'caste census' and he does not want Bahujans to get their rights. While advocating the removal of the 50 percent limit on reservation, Rahul Gandhi also said that getting justice for Bahujans is his life's mission. BJP and its top leaders are continuously attacking Rahul Gandhi over his statement in the US regarding the reservation.

2:20 PM

Accused arrested in detonator blast case in Army special train in Burhanpur

The accused who planted the detonators in the detonator blast case in the Army Special Train in Burhanpur has been arrested. The accused named Sabir had planted 10 detonators on the railway track. Whether this is a mischief of the accused Sabir or there is a big conspiracy behind it. The investigation is on. NIA, ATS, RPF, and the Railway Ministry are investigating the entire case. It is being told that Sabir is an employee of the Railways.

1:58 PM

Hearing on Mathura Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah case postponed

The hearing in the Mathura Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah case has been postponed in Allahabad High Court. Now the next hearing of this case will be on 25 September.

13:39 PM

Haryana Election 2024: Kumari Selja met Mallikarjun Kharge

Kumari Selja has met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. During this, there was a discussion on the politics going on in the state. Kumari Selja put forward her point in front of Kharge and also told the reason for her anger. Selja was to join the Ambala rally with Kharge, but due to ill health, Kharge's rally was canceled. In the coming time, Selja will be seen on the stage in the election rally with Kharge or Rahul Gandhi. 

1:14 PM

Relief to Punjab Government in the recruitment process of Assistant Professor and Librarian

The Punjab government has received a big relief from Punjab and Haryana in the recruitment process of 1158 assistant professors and librarians. The double bench of the court has given the green signal to the recruitment process. Also, the decision of the single bench has been changed. It is clear from this that now the people involved in that recruitment process will be able to get the job. However, earlier the recruitment process was dismissed. It was also said that the rules were not followed in the recruitment process.

12:48 PM

Delhi: Gopal Rai also took charge

Delhi government's cabinet minister Gopal Rai has also taken charge. Let us tell you that Gopal Rai has been given the charge of Development, General Administration Department, Environment and Forest. Gopal Rai was also responsible for these departments in the Kejriwal government.

12:23 PM

Tirupati Laddu Row: The matter of adulteration in Tirupati's Prasadam reaches the Supreme Court

The matter of adulteration in Tirupati's Prasadam (laddu) has reached the Supreme Court and Subramanian Swamy has filed a petition demanding an investigation. Along with this, he has also demanded the formation of a committee under the supervision of the Supreme Court. Let us tell you that animal fat and fish oil were being used in the Prasadam of Tirupati temple. There was an uproar in the whole country after it came to light that animal fat and fish oil were being used in the Prasadam (laddu) of Tirupati temple.

12:12 PM

Atishi: Atishi took over the charge of CM

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has assumed the charge of CM after taking oath. Atishi took charge, but did not sit on the chair on which Arvind Kejriwal used to sit when he was the Chief Minister.

11:59 AM

Manish Sisodia: Manish Sisodia will hold a press conference at 2 pm

Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia will hold a press conference at the Aam Aadmi Party headquarters in Delhi today at 2 pm. However, it is not yet known what is the topic of Manish Sisodia's press conference.

11:47 AM

Amravati Bus Accident: Bus falls into a deep gorge in Amravati, Maharashtra; 50 passengers injured

A major road accident has taken place in Amravati, Maharashtra and a private bus has fallen into a 30-foot-deep gorge in remote Melghat. More than 50 passengers have been injured in the accident, out of which the condition of 3 is said to be critical. It is being said that the accident happened due to the negligence of the driver. The accident took place near Semadoh on the Paratwada Dharni road in Amravati district. The bus fell under the bridge after the driver lost control on the winding road in Melghat. All the injured passengers are being treated at the Semadoh Primary Health Center.

11:29 AM

Amanatullah Khan's judicial custody extended till 7 October

The Rouse Avenue Court has extended the judicial custody period of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan till October 7 in the money laundering case related to the Delhi Waqf Board.

11:16 AM

There was no hearing in the case related to the recruitment of 69 thousand teachers in SC.

The hearing of the case related to the recruitment of 69 thousand teachers in Uttar Pradesh could not be held in the Supreme Court today. Due to the absence of Judge Manoj Mishra in the Supreme Court, the cases in the court were not heard. Now soon the court will announce the date of hearing.

11:00 AM

Storage of child porn an offense under the POCSO Act, says SC: 

The Supreme Court has clarified that downloading, watching, and keeping videos related to sexual crimes against children in one's electronic gadget is a crime. The Supreme Court said that this would be considered a crime under section 15(1) of the POCSO Act. The court said that even if a person does not intend to publish such a video or send it to someone else, it will still be considered a crime under the POCSO Act.

10:32 AM

A suspicious box was found inside a passenger train in Etawah.

A suspicious box has been found inside a passenger train in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. Railway officials were shocked after finding the box. The box was found inside the Gwalior-Etawah passenger train. When the railway official opened the box, more than 20 kg of cheese was found in it. GRP and RPF police are investigating. The box was found during the cleaning of the passenger train parked in the yard after the passengers got off.

10:05 AM

Haryana Chunav 2024: Kejriwal on a 3-day tour of Haryana from today

Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be on a three-day tour of Haryana from today. During this time, he will address several road shows and public meetings. Kejriwal will hold a road show in Sirsa's Dabwali in support of the AAP candidate at 4.30 pm today.

09:55 AM

Indian High Commissioner meets President-elect

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has met Sri Lanka's President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake. He is the first foreign ambassador to do so. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory in the elections through X-post.

09:33 AM

After Kanpur, now there is a conspiracy to overturn a train in Bathinda.

After a gas cylinder was found on the railway track near Prempur railway station in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, now iron rods have been found on the railway track in Bathinda, Punjab. It is being told that a goods train was passing through the Bathinda-Delhi railway track. But, due to the iron rods placed in the middle of the tracks, the train did not get any signal. On investigation, 9 iron rods were recovered on the track. Earlier, the Bhiwani-Prayagraj Kalindi Express was stopped in Kanpur after it collided with an LPG cylinder placed on the track. Kanpur Police had detained more than two dozen people for questioning in connection with the suspected attempt to derail the Kalindi Express.

09:02 AM

PM Modi US Visit: PM Modi will give a speech at the UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a US tour, will deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly today. A UN meeting is going to be held on AI, climate change, human rights, and those 5 global issues, in which apart from PM Modi, leaders of 193 UN countries including US President Joe Biden will participate. It has been named Summit for the Future. This summit was to be organized in the year 2021 itself, but due to Corona it was postponed and is being held with a delay of 3 years.

08:46 AM

Prasadam Row: Outside Prasadam banned in Lucknow temple

Prasad bought from the market has been banned in Lucknow's Mankameshwar temple. After the Tirupati Laddu controversy, Mahant Divyagiri has refused to offer Prasad brought from outside in the temple. Mahant Devyagiri has issued a letter saying that devotees should give only the Prasad or dry fruits made from their homes to the priest for offering in the sanctum sanctorum. This arrangement will be implemented from Monday morning.

08:35 AM

Tirupati Laddu Row: SIT formed for investigation

There is an uproar in the whole country after it came to light that animal fat and fish oil iarebeing used in the Prasad (laddu) of Tirupati temple of Andhra Pradesh. Now the Chandrababu Naidu government has also come into action on the Laddu controversy and has formed an SIT for investigation. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced that the SIT will investigate the matter thoroughly and submit a report to the government, after which appropriate action will be taken so that such incidents do not happen again in the future.