NEWS ON AIR https://newsonair.gov.in/Default.aspx Website cell, IT Unit, NSD, All India Radio, New Broadcasting House, New Delhi, India ? 2006 All rights reserved. All India Radio AIR Top News EAM S Jaishankar calls on Vice President of Dominican Republic Raquel Pena in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468836 NAT External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on Vice President of Dominican Republic Raquel Pena last evening in New Delhi. Centre declares National Liberation Front of Tripura, All Tripura Tiger Force and their factions as unlawful associations under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468834 NAT The Central Government has declared the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and their factions as unlawful associations under the Unlawful Activites (Prevention) Act. PM SVANidhi scheme achieves momentous milestone of covering over 50 lakh street vendors, says Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468826 NAT The Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi, PM SVANidhi, scheme has achieved a momentous milestone by extending its support to more than 50 lakh street vendors across the nation. PM Modi asserts, dream of developed India will be fulfilled only when every state, district and village of the country is developed https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468824 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation development projects worth 27,000 crore rupees in Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of tribal Bastar division in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. PM Modi lays foundation stone and dedicates to nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 8000 cr in Telangana https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468802 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than 8000 crores rupees in Nizamabad, Telangana. Swachh Bharat Mission unites 8.75 crore people to offer Shramdaan at 9 lakh sites https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468820 NAT Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed that nearly 8.75 crore people participated in over 9 lakh sites across the country and offered Shramdaan during the mega cleanliness drive as part of the "Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath" initiative on the 1st of October. BJP is pro-people, govt pulled 18.5 crore people from below poverty line: Anurag Thakur https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468815 NAT Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a pro-people and pro-poor government. 64,000 people take pledge to donate their organs under Ayushman Bhav campaign https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468808 NAT Around 64,000 people have taken the pledge to donate their organs, under the Ayushman Bhav campaign which was launched last month at the national level. Union Minister Arjun Munda inaugurates 4th National Eklavya Model Residential School Cultural, Literary and Arts Fest- 2023 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468785 NAT Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda inaugurated the 4th National Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Cultural, Literary and Arts Fest- 2023 at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun in Uttarakhand on Tuesday. Massive tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, epicentre in Nepal https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468798 NAT Massive tremors were felt in the Northern part of the country including National Capital Delhi on Tuesday after two earthquakes with magnitude 4.6 and 6.2 hit Nepal. Poor hold the first right to the country's resources, says PM Modi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468797 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the poor hold the first right to the country's resources. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributes loans under Prime Minister's Loan Schemes in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468793 NAT Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman today distributed. 3500 Crore rupees worth of credit assistance to the beneficiaries at Coimbatore today. India is constantly monitoring the situation across borders through intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468791 NAT Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has said that India is constantly monitoring the situation across borders through intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is increasing day by day due to his pro-people schemes: Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468790 NAT Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur has said the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is increasing day by day due to his pro-people schemes. Vice President of Dominican Republic, H.E. Raquel Peña Rodríguez called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468789 NAT The Vice President of Dominican Republic, H.E. Raquel Peña Rodríguez called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. PM Narendra Modi launches 27 thousand crore rupee development projects in Chhattisgarh https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468771 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of development projects worth more than 26 thousand crore rupees in Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of tribal Bastar division in Chhattisgarh today. PM Narendra Modi congratulates Indian players for their outstanding performance at Asian Games https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468781 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian players for their outstanding performance at Asian Games. India to unveil largest statue of B R Ambedkar outside at Maryland in North America https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468780 NAT India is all set to unveil the largest statue of B R Ambedkar outside at Maryland in North America on 14th October. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, ISRO is now considered leading space agency in the world; Felicitates ISRO Scientists https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468779 NAT Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that India’s stature in space research is growing day-by-day and is now competing with the space elites. Delhi police arrests NIA's most wanted and suspected ISIS terrorist, Shahnawaz and two others https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468778 NAT A special cell of Delhi police has arrested National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most wanted and suspected ISIS terrorist, Shahnawaz from Jaitpur in South Delhi. PM Narendra Modi to dedicate new railway line between Manoharadabad and Siddipet https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468777 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate a new railway line between Manoharadabad and Siddipet as well electrification between Dharmabad -Manoharabad and Mahabubnagar and Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh from Nizamabad in Telangana this afternoon. Nation celebrates 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468711 NAT The nation paid homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 154th birth anniversary on Monday. A series of functions are being organized across the country and by Indian Missions abroad. Mamata Banerjee-led govt in West Bengal has been involved in several scams: Anurag Thakur https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468767 NAT Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur alleged that the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal has been involved in several scams. NIA conducts multiple raids across 62 locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana in Munchingputu CPI (M) conspiracy case https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468760 NAT National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted multiple raids across 62 locations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the Munchingputu CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case on Monday. E-Auction of mementos received by PM Modi opens from Monday for general public https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468747 NAT E-Auction of mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened from Monday for general public. Union Minister Narayan Rane inaugurates ‘Khadi Mahotsav’ in Mumbai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468751 NAT Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Narayan Rane, inaugurated the ‘Khadi Mahotsav’ organized by Khadi and Village Industry (KVIC) in Mumbai on Monday. PM Modi lauds Jammu and Kashmir for achieving 100 percent villages ODF Plus status https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468746 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Jammu and Kashmir for achieving 100 percent villages Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status in the Model category under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) phase-2. Special Swachhata Campaign 3.0 begins today https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468718 NAT A Special Campaign 3.0 began today with a focus on Swachhata and reducing pendency in government offices with a saturation approach. Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh alleges scam of 25 Lakh fake MGNREGA job card in West Bengal https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468744 NAT Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh today alleged that a scam of 25 Lakh fake MGNREGA job card has taken place in West Bengal in the regime of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Prime Minister to visit Madhya Pradesh to launch multiple development initiatives worth around 19,260 crores rupees https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468742 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi will later in the day visit Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh to lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development initiatives worth around 19,260 crores rupees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches development projects worth 7,000 crore rupees at Chittorgarh in Rajasthan; Says it will have a transformative impact on infrastructure, connectivity and education https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468739 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth about Rs 7,000 crore in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. PM Modi reiterates the government's commitment to welfare of farmers https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468738 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare of the farmers. Mr Modi yesterday announced the establishment of the National Turmeric Board considering the needs and future prospects of turmeric farmers for their benefit. PM Modi congratulates women roller skaters for winning bronze medal at Asian Games https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468735 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated women roller skaters for winning bronze medal at Asian Games. In times to come, SSC will conduct competitive examinations in all 22 Indian languages, says Dr. Jitendra Singh https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468734 NAT Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that in the times to come, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct competitive examinations in all 22 Indian languages. PM Modi to visit Chhattisgarh and Telangana tomorrow https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468730 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chhattisgarh and Telangana tomorrow. Mr. Modi will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects to the nation worth more than 26 thousand crore rupees in Chhattisgarh. J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha pays tributes to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468728 NAT Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the former Prime Minister, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary. Vice President of The Dominican Republic, Raquel Peña Rodríguez to visit India from 3-5 October https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468724 NAT Vice President of The Dominican Republic, Raquel Peña Rodríguez will visit India from October 3-5, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. India to become world’s number one automobile manufacturing hub in next 3-4 years, says Nitin Gadkari https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468720 NAT Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that India has set a target to become world’s number one automobile manufacturing hub in the next 3 to 4 years. Top Biden administration officials praises EAM S Jaishankar for his commitment to take US-India ties to new heights https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468722 NAT Several top Biden administration officials praised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his commitment to take US-India ties to new heights. PM Modi to lay foundation stone & dedicate multiple development initiatives worth over 26000 crore rupees in MP & Rajasthan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468712 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh today to lay foundation stone and dedicate to nation multiple development initiatives worth over 26000 crore rupees. PM Narendra Modi chairs BJP CEC meeting https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468716 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Central Election Committee (CEC) to finalize its candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. MeT Department forecasts very heavy rainfall today over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha & Chhattisgarh https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468714 NAT The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh today. The weather office has also predicted heavy rainfall over Kerala. CRPF in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development to organize a cross-country bike expedition with Yashaswini to celebrate women power https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468696 NAT The Central Reserve Police Force, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development will organize a bike expedition with Yashaswini, a group of CRPF women bikers to celebrate women power of the country. IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh on 2nd October https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468706 NAT The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted very heavy rainfall over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh tomorrow. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launches several digital initiatives of Defence Accounts Department during its 276th Annual Day celebrations in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468695 NAT Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has said that India needs stronger Armed Forces with modern equipment to become a developed nation by 2047. President Droupadi Murmu greets nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468698 NAT President Droupadi Murmu has greeted the nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the 154th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. In her message, she said, Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of truth and non-violence paved a new way for the world. VP Jagdeep Dhankhar extends his greetings to nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468701 NAT Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has extended his greetings to the nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlights the need to bridge science and technology with Indian languages https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468700 NAT Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted the need to bridge science and technology with Indian languages. He was speaking at the Technology and Bharatiya Bhasha Summit in New Delhi. PM Modi announces National Turmeric Board & Sammakka Sarakka Tribal University for Telangana https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468665 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced National Turmeric Board and Sammakka Sarakka Tribal University for Telangana. Prez Draupadi Murmu & VP Jagdeep Dhankhar express condolences over the loss of lives in bus accident in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468689 NAT President Draupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar today expressed condolences over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over Konkan and Goa https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468674 NAT Indian Meteorological Department has informed that, Depression over East Central Arabian Sea crossed south Konkan coast between Panjim (Goa) and Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) during 8.30 PM to 10.30 PM yesterday. Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy completes 100 years of its existence https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468686 NAT The Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy has completed 100 years of its existence. Commemorating the occasion, the diplomatic office marked the beginning of the centenary celebrations which will be held from today. PM Modi congratulates Dr Mohamed Muizzu on being elected as President of Maldives https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468682 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated and extended greetings to Dr Mohamed Muizzu India condemns incident of stopping its diplomat from entering Gurdwara by non-local extremist elements in Scotland's Glasgow https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468673 NAT India condemned the incident of non-local extremist elements in Scotland's Glasgow deliberately disrupting a planned interaction organised for the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami in a Gurudwara. The High Commission of India in London in a statement termed the inc Online gaming, betting, casinos, gambling, horse racing and lottery to attract 28 percent GST https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468685 NAT Online gaming, betting, casinos, gambling, horse racing and lottery will attract twenty eight percent Goods and Service Tax (GST). PM Modi leads nation in mega cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti; Around seven lakh events organized across country under Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468672 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the nation in Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan by joining mega cleanliness drive. Mr Modi joined the campaign with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya and cleaned the garbage and waste. India’s Solar Mission Aditya L1 successfully escaped sphere of Earth’s influence: ISRO https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468663 NAT India’s Solar Mission Aditya L1 successfully escaped the sphere of Earth’s influence today by travelling beyond a distance of 9.2 lakh kilometers from Earth and is now navigating its path towards the Lagrange point L1 that is 1.5 million kms from Earth. Army Training Command celebrates 33rd Raising Day https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468667 NAT The Army Training Command is celebrating its 33rd Raising Day today. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ARTRAC Lt Gen SS Mahal has extended his heartfelt felicitations to All Ranks, Civilians & Families of the command on the occasion. India condemns after High Commissioner stopped from entering Gurudwara in UK by non-local extremist elements https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468664 NAT India today condemned the incident of non-local extremist elements in Scotland's Glasgow deliberately disrupting a planned interaction organized for the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami in a Gurudwara. The High Commission of India in London in a statement termed t PM Modi launches Sankalp Saptaah in 500 Aspirational Blocks across the country; Says with focus on good governance challenging goals can be achieved https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468623 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the Aspirational Blocks Programme strives to enhance citizens' quality of life at the block level. RBI extends last date to exchange 2,000 rupee currency notes till 7th October https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468643 NAT Reserve Bank of India has extended the last date to exchange the 2,000 rupee denomination banknotes to October 7. BJP government is always committed to the development of Chhattisgarh, says PM Modi at Mahasankalp rally https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468614 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party government, whether at the centre or in the state, has always been committed to the development of Chhattisgarh. PM Modi launches Sankalp Saptaah in 500 Aspirational Blocks across the country; Says with focus on good governance challenging goals can be achieved https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468560 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a unique week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in New Delhi today. The programme has been named as Sankalp Saptaah. Citizens fully geared to take part in mega cleanliness drive on the clarion call of PM Modi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468662 NAT Citizens are fully geared to take part in mega cleanliness drive tomorrow on the clarion call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Modi has appealed to the citizens to give one hour for a cleanliness drive at 10 AM on 1st October to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary o Union Health Secretary Sudhansh Pant urges doctors to encourage patients with heart diseases for lifestyle modifications https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468660 NAT Union Health Secretary Sudhansh Pant has urged doctors to encourage patients with heart diseases for lifestyle modifications. Addressing a webinar for medical officers, Mr. Pant stressed the health policy shift from curative to preventive and promotive health, where more focus is given to the preven 30th edition of Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise successfully concludes in Singapore https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468653 NAT The 30th edition of Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) has successfully concluded in Singapore. Indian Naval Ships Ranvijay, Kavaratti, submarine Sindhukesari, and a long-range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I participated in the exercise. Govt extends tenure of Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman Nitin Gupta till June 2024 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468641 NAT The Union government has extended the tenure of Nitin Gupta, the incumbent chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), till June 30, 2024. New Delhi: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav and Technology & Bharatiya Bhasha Summit https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468631 NAT Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched a two-day Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav and Technology & Bharatiya Bhasha Summit today in New Delhi. Online gaming, casinos to attract 28% GST https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468637 NAT Online gaming, betting, casinos, gambling, horse racing, and lottery will attract twenty-eight percent Goods and Service Tax (GST). Central Railway's Mumbai Division's staff cleaned Kakinada Port Exp train within 7 min https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468628 NAT In a remarkable display of precision and coordination, the staff of Central Railway's Mumbai Division successfully cleaned the Kakinada Port Exp train within a 7-minute timeframe, setting a new standard for efficiency in Indian Railways on the lines of “The 7 Minute Cleaning Miracle” of Japanese 50 aircraft and helicopters showcase prowess of IAF at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate IAF’s 91th anniversary. https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468633 NAT From transport aircraft Gajraj to Indian pride Tejas, around 50 aircraft and helicopters showcased the prowess of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during a dazzling flypast over Upper Lake at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh today to celebrate IAF’s 91th anniversary. Union Government is ensuring that no section of society is left behind in the journey of development: Home Minister Amit Shah https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468632 NAT Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said today that the Union Government is ensuring that no section of society is left behind in the journey of development. MoS for I&B Dr. L Murugan represents India at opening of 15th TIFF https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468626 NAT Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L Murugan represented India at the opening of the 15th Tashkent International Film Festival (TIFF) yesterday. Ministry of Women and Child Development to participate in 'Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign' https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468624 NAT The Ministry of Women and Child Development is actively participating in "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, marking the 9th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission. 59 died and 70 wounded in bomb attack on birthday of Prophet Mohammed https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468620 NAT In Pakistan, more than 59 people died and at least 70 were wounded on Friday in bombing attacks, as crowds marked the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. Khalistan issue has returned due to very permissive Canadian attitude towards violence, terrorism and extremism: EAM S Jaishankar https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468612 NAT External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said yesterday that the ongoing problem with Canada evolves around its permissiveness regarding terrorism, extremism, and violence. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to launch Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav and Technology & Bharatiya Bhasha Summit in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468606 NAT Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will launch Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav and Technology and Bharatiya Bhasha Summit in New Delhi today. 22nd Law Commission recommends government to retain existing age of consent under POCSO Act https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468619 NAT 22nd Law Commission has recommended the government to retain the existing age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Indian Airforce to carry out a multi-aircraft fly past at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468615 NAT Indian Airforce will carry out a multi-aircraft fly past at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh today on the occasion of 91st anniversary celebration. Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate development works worth 1,600 crore rupees in Gandhinagar, Gujarat https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468613 NAT Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for various development works worth over 1,600 crore rupees in his Lok Sabha constituency Gandhinagar, Gujarat today. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launches 5G training labs and 5G applications in all North Eastern States https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468618 NAT The Minister for Development of North East Region, Tourism, and Culture, G. Kishan Reddy, yesterday launched India's first 5G training labs and 5G applications in Health sector in all the North Eastern States. NHRC expresses serious concern over tardy progress towards achieving zero stubble burning to reduce air pollution in Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468611 NAT NHRC has expressed serious concern over the tardy progress towards achieving zero stubble burning to reduce air pollution in Delhi. Parliamentary Affairs Ministry to observe Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath on 1st October as part of Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468609 NAT Parliamentary Affairs Ministry will observe Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath on 1st October as part of Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign. MSDE to organise a cleanliness drive on 1st October to bolster nationwide sanitation & cleanliness initiative - Swachhata Hi Seva https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468608 NAT Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is organising a cleanliness drive on 1st of October to bolster the nationwide sanitation and cleanliness initiative - Swachhata Hi Seva. CAQM permits Diesel Generator Sets to be run till 31st of December for emergency services in Delhi NCR https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468607 NAT Commission for Air Quality Management, CAQM for Delhi NCR has now permitted Diesel Generator Sets to be run till 31st of December for emergency services, even under periods of restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan as a one-time exception. TRAI issues a Consultation Paper on “Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem” https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468605 NAT Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI today issued a Consultation Paper on “Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem”. Over 6,40,000 sites adopted for Shramdaan from urban & rural India for mega cleanliness drive: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468591 NAT Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, over 6 lakh 40 thousand sites have been adopted for shramdaan from urban and rural India for the mega cleanliness drive. President Droupadi Murmu grants assent to Women's Reservation Bill https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468594 NAT President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Women's Reservation Bill which was passed by both the Houses during the recent special session of Parliament. The World is badly in need of some form of re-globalisation, says EAM Dr. S Jaishankar https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468554 NAT External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar today stressed that the world is badly in need of some form of re-globalisation. Ayush Ministry to organize over 358 events across India for 'Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' event under "Swachhata Hi Seva" Campaign on Sunday https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468599 NAT Ayush Ministry will organize over 358 events across the country for the Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath event under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign on Sunday. PM Modi to visit Telangana on 1st October & dedicate multiple developmental projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore to the nation https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468590 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Telangana on 1st of next month. During his visit, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to nation multiple developmental projects worth more than 13 thousand 500 crore rupees. Geo-economics continues to be the lead driver of geopolitical shifts: Army Chief General Manoj Pande https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468585 NAT Army Chief General Manoj Pande has said that Geo-economics continues to be the lead driver of geopolitical shifts. Surge in illicit trade is causing a shadow on India's progress towards 5 trillion Dollar Economy: I&B Minister Anurag Singh Thakur https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468584 NAT Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today said the surge in illicit trade is causing a shadow on India's progress towards the 5 trillion dollar economy. CBFC issue; I&B Ministry says strictest action will be taken against anyone found involved https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468582 NAT Information and Broadcasting Ministry has termed the issue of corruption in Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) unfortunate. Home Minister Amit Shah calls upon Indian industries to upscale their size and operations https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468577 NAT Home Minister Amit Shah has said that time has come for Indian industries to change their size, scale as this is the right time. President Droupadi Murmu confers National Service Scheme Awards 2021-22 at Rashtrapati Bhavan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468578 NAT President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Service Scheme Awards 2021-22 at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. PM Modi lauds performance of Indian players at Asian Games https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468570 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the performance of Indian players at the Asian Games. In a series of social media posts today, Mr. Modi congratulated Indian shooters for winning gold medal in the Men's 50 meter Rifle 3Ps team event. Swachh Bharat is a shared responsibility and every effort counts, says PM Modi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468569 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that on 1st October at 10 AM, the nation will come together for a pivotal cleanliness initiative. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, a Swachh Bharat is a shared responsibility and every effort counts. India examining Afghan Embassy's purported communication on closing operations https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468567 NAT The Embassy of Afghanistan in India has purportedly come out with a communication on closing down its operations and Government of India is examining its authenticity. 4th edition of Indo-Latin America Cultural Festival organised by ICCR begins in New Delhi https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468558 NAT The fourth edition of Indo-Latin America Cultural Festival organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) began in New Delhi yestetrday. MoS for I&B Dr L Murugan to lead Indian delegation to Tashkent International Film Festival in Uzbekistan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468557 NAT Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan will lead an Indian Delegation to the Tashkent International Film Festival at Tashkent in Uzbekistan beginning today. Govt working on plan to make national highways pothole free by end of this year, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468552 NAT Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that the government is working on a policy to make national highways potholes free by the end of this year. Eid Milad-un-Nabi, birthday of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad celebrated in various parts of country https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468491 NAT Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad was celebrated with religious fervour and due reverence in various parts of the country on Thursday. Father of Green Revolution in India, MS Swaminathan passes away in Chennai; Prez, PM express condolence https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468540 NAT Agricultural scientist Dr MS Swaminathan, known as the father of India's Green Revolution, passed away in Chennai on Thursday. He breathed his last at his residence. Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Bihar on Friday https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468545 NAT Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Bihar on Friday. During his day-long itinerary, Mr. Dhankhar will interact with students and faculty members of the Nalanda University in Rajgir. Anant Chaturdashi, marking culmination of ten-day long Ganesh Utsav, being celebrated in different parts of the country https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468542 NAT The festival of Anant Chaturdashi is being celebrated on Thursday with Ganesh Visarjan where devotees immerse the idol of Lord Ganesha in water. PM Modi to launch a week-long programme ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ for Aspirational Blocks on Saturday https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468541 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called Sankalp Saptaah in New Delhi on Saturday. CBIC plays crucial role in fight against illicit trade: CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468533 NAT Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal on Thursday said that tackling the issue of illicit trade is necessary for safeguarding India’s economic stability, ensuring fair competition, and fostering a conducive environment for sustainable growth. I&B Minister Anurag Singh Thakur expresses sadness at the passing of Dr. MS Swaminathan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468532 NAT Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has expressed sadness at the passing of Dr. MS Swaminathan, calling him the visionary person behind the green revolution in the country. Prez Murmu expresses grief at the demise of internationally renowned agricultural scientist Dr M S Swaminathan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468531 NAT President Droupadi Murmu today expressed grief at the demise of internationally renowned agricultural scientist Dr M S Swaminathan. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to launch Special Campaign 3.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata & reducing pendency in govt in New Delhi on Friday https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468530 NAT Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will launch Special Campaign 3.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata and reducing pendency in government in New Delhi on Friday. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, policy is being framed to make all the national highway potholes free by December 2023 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468527 NAT Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that a policy is being framed to make all the national highway potholes free by December 2023. MIB has introduces key amendments to Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468524 NAT Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced key amendments to Cable Television Network Rules, 1994. Ministry issued a notification yesterday amending the Rules, introducing a procedure for the renewal of Multi-System Operator, MSO Registrations. PM Narendra Modi expresses sadness at demise of architect of India's Green Revolution, Dr. MS Swaminathan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468522 NAT Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness at the demise of architect of India's Green Revolution, Dr. MS Swaminathan. Anant Chaturdashi is being celebrated with Ganesh Visarjan https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468521 NAT The festival of Anant Chaturdashi is being celebrated today with Ganesh Visarjan where devotees immerse the idol of Lord Ganesha in water. Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 day-long event to celebrate Indian languages starts in Lucknow https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468520 NAT Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 day-long event to celebrate the Indian languages started today in Lucknow. Father of India's Green Revolution, Agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan passes away in Chennai https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468519 NAT Agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, known as the father of India's Green Revolution, passed away in Chennai today. He was 98. He breathed his last at his residence. 416 new positions established in Directorate General of Civil Aviation https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468518 NAT Civil Aviation Ministry has taken multiple proactive steps for the institutional strengthening and workforce expansion in Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority and Airports Authority of India. Indian Army celebrates 197th Gunners Day https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468517 NAT Indian Army is celebrating the 197th Gunners Day today. Chief of the Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande conveyed greetings and best wishes to all ranks, veterans, and families of the regiment of artillery on the occasion. Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on his maiden visit to Bihar https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=468516 NAT Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on his maiden visit to Bihar tomorrow. He will visit Nalanda University, where he will interact with the students and faculty members.