THE HEADLINES :

• Government extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme upto December this year.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, extension of free ration scheme to benefit crores of people across India and ensure support during festive season.

• Government approves Indian Railways proposal for redevelopment of three major stations; Also gives nod to four per cent DA hike for Central Government employees.

• Government appoints Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as next Chief of Defence Staff.

• India is the first country with a cooling action plan, says Environment, Minister Bhupender Yadav; Addresses World Green Economy Summit in Dubai.

• Prime Minister to inaugurate 36th National Games at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad tomorrow.

• And in cricket, first T20 International between India and South Africa underway in Thiruvananthapuram.

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The Union Cabinet has today extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme for another three months from October to December this year. The Minister informed that 44 thousand 762 crore rupees would be spent over the next three months. He said, the Government has spent approximately three lakh 45 thousand crore rupees so far under the scheme. Mr Thakur said, the scheme cover nearly 80 crore beneficiaries across the country and it has been under implementation since April 2020.

The Union Cabinet has also approved a four per cent increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said, this will benefit Central government employees and pensioners.

"प्रधानमंत्री गरीब कल्‍याण अन्‍न योजना में अब तक कुल मिलाकर तीन लाख 45 हजार करोड़ रुपये का खर्चा पहले से छठे चरण तक आया है और ये सातवां चरण जो अक्‍टूबर से दिसम्‍बर 2022 तक का है। इस पर 44 हजार सात सौ 62 करोड रुपये की अनुमानित सब्सिडी होगी जो लगभग 122 लाख मिट्रिक टन खाद्यान देश के 80 करोड़ से ज्‍यादा गरीबों को मिलेगा और ये त्‍यौहार के सीजन में जरूरतमंद गरीब के चेहरे पर मुस्‍कुराहट भी लाएगा।"  

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The Government has approved the Indian Railways’ proposal for the redevelopment of three major railway stations. These are New Delhi railway station, Ahemdabad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai. The project involves an investment of approximately ten thousand crore rupees. Briefing reporters about the Cabinet decisions in New Delhi, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the redevelopment work of three railway stations will be completed in two to three years.

Mr Vaishnaw said, it will result in the creation of 35,744 new jobs. He said, it will improve the daily experience of more than two million travellers and also help the local economy through investment.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that today's Cabinet decision to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana will benefit crores of people across India and ensure support during this festive season. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, India's infrastructure has to be futuristic and today's Cabinet decision on the redevelopment of New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus reflects this vision of the Government. He said, these stations will be modernised and further Ease of Living.

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The Government today appointed Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Lt Gen Chauhan will also function as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs with effect from the date of his assumption of charge. In a career spanning nearly 40 years, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan had held several command, staff and instrumental appointments and had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East India. The post of Chief of Defence Staff has been lying vacant since General Bipin Rawat's death in a helicopter crash on the 8th of December last year.

"Born on 18th May 1961, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. In the rank of Major General, the officer had commanded an Infantry Division in the critical Baramula sector in the Northern Command. Later as Lt General, he commanded a corps in the North East and subsequently went to become the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command from September 2019 and held the charge until his retirement from the service in May 2021.  In addition to these command appointments, Lt Gen Chauhan also tenanted important staff appointments including the charge of Director General of Military Operations. Earlier, he had also served as a United Nations mission to Angola. For his distinguished and illustrious service in the Army, Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal."

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that India is the first country with a cooling action plan based on energy efficiency and thermal comfort, and has launched important initiatives including UJALA Yojana and schemes for industrial energy efficiency. Addressing the Ministerial Roundtable for Green Economy at the World Green Economy Summit at the World Trade Centre in Dubai today Bhupender Yadav said, accelerating low carbon transition across different economic sectors is the need of the hour. He also stressed the importance of addressing environmental and climate objectives alongside economic development.

After the Roundtable, the Minister also had a bilateral meeting with the United Arab Emirates, UAE, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr ­Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. In the meeting, both the leaders discussed issues relating to the upcoming Conference of Parties, COP 27, COP 28, MoU on Climate Actions between India and UAE, and global initiatives spearheaded by these countries for combating climate change.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Ram temple in Ayodhya is not just about reclaiming the glory of our heritage but also about a new chapter of development.

Connecting virtually at the inaugural ceremony of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya today, the Prime Minister said, the construction of the Ram temple is going to be completed very soon and just like Ayodhya kept lord Rama alive for ages, the bhajans and songs of Lata Mangeshkar have also kept lord Rama alive in the hearts of millions of people.

 The Prime Minister said, Lata Mangeshkar called him just after the foundation laying ceremony of the Ram temple in 2020, and expressed her happiness over the long-awaited moment.

The Prime Minister said that Lata ji was a true disciple of goddess Saraswati who mesmerized the whole world by her divine voice. Mr Modi said that Lata Ji always used to say that people become great by what they do for the nation.

 Before that, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya on the occasion of the 93rd birth anniversary of the late singer. On the occasion, the Chief Minister said the Ayodhya city is transforming and the whole world is looking with hope towards this ancient city. He asked the people of Ayodhya to make cleanliness the new identity of the city of lord Rama.

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Home Minister Amit Shah has paid tribute to Bharat Ratna awardee singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary today. Remembering Lata Mangeshkar, Mr. Shah said in a tweet, she was a symbol of simplicity and gentleness. He added that she enriched the Indian musical tradition on the world stage. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has also remembered Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today named the Chandigarh International Airport as Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on the occasion of the 115th birth anniversary of Shaheed e Azam Bhagat Singh. Last Sunday in his Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the renaming of the Chandigarh International Airport after the name of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and paid a tribute to him.

Addressing the audience on this occasion Nirmala Sitharaman thanked the Prime minister for taking this decision. She said that the supreme sacrifice of Shaheed Bhagat Singh can not be forgotten. She said, when the country is celebrating Azadi Ka AmritMahotsav, the freedom fighters are being remembered and it has been made possible to tell the coming generations about the real heroes of the country.

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The field units of the Department of Telecommunications DoT in coordination with Telecom Service Providers and law enforcement agencies have unearthed operations of 30 illegal telecom set-ups in the last four months which were used to route ISD calls. Fraudsters use illegal telecom set-ups to route ISD calls received through internet VoIP illegally to domestic mobile and wireline customers in India. Illegal telecom setups primarily use internet connectivity on one side and connect to domestic mobile and landline networks for distribution of calls which is not allowed as per regulations. Such illegal setups pose a security threat and revenue loss to the Government.

The Department of Telecommunications has requested the public to report such illegal establishments to its call centre. The call centre having numbers 1800110420 and 1963 has been set up for reporting the cases by the public on receiving any international call displaying Indian mobile or landline number.

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The Central Government has banned today the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates and affiliates for five years under the UAPA Act. In its notification, the Union Home Ministry said, the PFI and its associates and affiliates including Rehab India Foundation, Campus Front of India, All India Imams Council, National Confederation of Human Rights Organisation, National Women’s Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation, Kerala have been involved in the violent terrorist activities with an intent to create a reign of terror in the country.

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Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said that the State will take appropriate action to ensure that the ban imposed on the Popular Front of India and its associates/affiliates/fronts is strictly followed. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Fadnavis said there is enough proof to establish that PFI and its associates were sowing seeds of violence to destroy communal harmony.

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Sameer Mahendru, owner of Indospirit, in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The ED case is based on the CBI FIR in this matter. Yesterday, the CBI arrested Vijay Nair, the aide of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Communications Chief of the Aam Aadmi Party, in the same case.

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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said, political parties will have to give justification if they chose a candidate with a criminal background.

The CEC was addressing a press conference at Gandhinagar last evening after reviewing election preparedness for Assembly polls in Gujarat. Mr. Kumar said, candidates with criminal backgrounds will have to advertise about their criminal records so that citizens can make informed decisions.

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Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar today administered oath to newly elected BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb and nominated member Ghulam Ali. Mr. Deb has been elected in a bye-election from Tripura to fill the vacancy caused due to the resignation of State Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from tomorrow. At around 11 AM tomorrow, Mr Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate various projects worth more than three thousand 400 crore rupees in Surat. Thereafter, he will travel to Bhavnagar and will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple developmental initiatives worth over five thousand 200 crore rupees. At around 7 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate the 36th National Games at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and at around 9 PM, he will attend the Navratri Festival at GMDC ground in Ahmedabad.

On Friday, at around 10:30 AM, the Prime Minister will flag off Gandhinagar- Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Gandhinagar station and travel on the train from there to Kalupur Railway Station. At around 11:30 AM, he will flag off the Ahmedabad Metro rail project and will take a metro ride from Kalupur station to Doordarshan Kendra metro station. At around noon, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Phase-I of the Ahmedabad Metro project at a public function at the Ahmedabad Education Society in Ahmedabad. Thereafter, at around 5:45 PM, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate various projects worth over seven thousand 200 crore rupees in Ambaji. At around 7 PM, he will perform Darshan and Pooja at Ambaji Temple. Thereafter, at around 7:45 PM, Mr Modi will attend Maha Aarti at Gabbar Tirtha. More from our correspondent.

"The work for the ambitious Diamond Research and Mercantile (DREAM) City project launched for Surat's diamond merchants is going on in full swing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate road infrastructure works under Phase 1 of Dream City tomorrow at a cost of 103 crore rupees. Along with this, the main entrance of Dream City built at a cost of 9.53 crore rupees will also be inaugurated by the Prime Minister. The PM will also lay the foundation stone for Phase-II DREAM CITY. Besides, Surat will also get a bio diversity park tomorrow. This park will be developed at around 87.50 hectares of land in the city. This park will have over 6 lakh trees and saplings. Apart from this, the PM will also launch and lay the foundation stone for dozens of infrastructure projects at Surat. APARNA KHUNT//AIR NEWS//AHMEDABAD''

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on the enthusiasm towards the PM Momentos auction over the last few days. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, from books to art works, cups and ceramics to brass products, it is a whole range of gifts he has received over the years that are up for the auction. He said, the proceeds from the PM Momentos auction will go to the Namami Gange initiative. The Prime Minister urged everyone, specially youngsters, to have a look at the gifts being auctioned and also gift it to their friends as well as family.

Culture Minister of State Meenakshi Lekhi has also urged the public to take part in the auction of momentos presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"आप सबको आग्रह है कि प्रधानमंत्री जी को मिले हुए जो उपहार हैं उनकी एग्‍जीबिशन लगी हुई है नेशनल गैलरी ऑफ मॉडर्न आर्ट आकर देखें आर्ट पीसीस जो भिन्‍न-भिन्‍न समय पर प्रधानमंत्री जी को उपहार के रूप में दिए गए और साथ ही उपहार अभी पब्लिक के लिए भी अवेलेबल है। जो भी पैसा इकट्ठा किया जाएगा, इनकी बिक्री से वो पैसा नमामि गंगे प्रोजेक्‍ट की तरफ जाएगा। अब तो नवरात्र भी चल रहे हैं, सेवा पखवाड़ा भी चल रहा है तो देश के नाम सेवा का काम वो पैसा गंगा जी की सफाई और गंगा जी पर होने वाले काम में उपयोग होगा।

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Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will launch Clean India 2.0 Programme on the 1st of next month. This month-long nationwide programme will be launched to collect waste material mainly single-use plastic and create awareness among people. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Secretary of Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry Sanjay Kumar said, one crore kilograms of waste material including plastic and e-waste will be collected and disposed of with the support and voluntary participation of citizens.

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Over the past 75 years since independence, India's largest public service broadcaster, All India Radio has been the proverbial story teller for crores of people across the country.

All India Radio is celebrating 75 years of freedom with a series, Azad Bharat Ki Baat- Akashvani Ke Saath. It showcases the journey of India since independence in various walks of life through the story telling of All India Radio.

In today’s episode we bring you the story of MAKE IN INDIA, MAKE FOR WORLD INITIATIVE.

 Azad Bharat Ki Baat- Akashvani Ke Saath-Can Be Accessed On @Airnewsalerts On Twitter, Newsonairofficial Youtube Channel, Newsonair App, Facebook And Instagram Handles. So Tune Into All India Radio News For Azad Bharat Ki Baat- Akashvani Ke Saath.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today flagged off Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti's Jaipur Foot team to Syria from Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in New Delhi today. The eight-member team will set up an on-the-spot artificial limb fitment camp in Damascus, Syria. In his address, Mr Dhankhar said, by popularising the Jaipur Foot around the world and providing its services free of cost, Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti has demonstrated India’s civilisational ethos of sharing and caring. He said, there is no greater service than serving the people in need.

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In Saudi Arabia, King Salman bin Abdulaziz named his son and heir Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the Prime Minister of the kingdom. According to a royal decree shown today, King Salman also promoted his second son Prince Khalid from the Deputy Defence Minister to the Defence Minister.

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The last date for receipt of applications for National Sports Awards 2022 has been extended to the 1st of October this year. Earlier the last date was the 27th of September. 

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In T20 cricket, chasing the target of 107 India were 4 for no loss in 1.2 overs against South Africa in the first match of three match series, at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, when report last came in. The visitors set a lowest target against the hosts . For India, Arshdeep bagged three wickets while Harsal Patel and Deepak Chahar claimed two each and Axar patel one .

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Now, let us have a look at the weather forecast for tomorrow.

National Capital Delhi is expected to have a partly cloudy sky.The minimum temperature will be 24 degree celcius while the maximum will be around 36 degrees. 

Mumbai is likely to experience rain or thundershowers would occur towards evening or night. The minimum temperature will be 25 degree celcius and the maximum will be around 32 degrees. 

 Kolkata will have a partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or Thunderstorm. The minimum temperature will be 27 degree celcius and the maximum will be around 33 degrees. 

Chennai is expected to have a generally cloudy sky with intermittent rain. The minimum temperature will be 26 degree celcius and maximum will be around 34 degrees.    

Srinagar, Jammu and Muzaffarabad are expected to have a mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening.

Leh and Gilgit will have a partly cloudy sky.

In the South, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram will have a generally cloudy sky with a few spells of rain or thundershowers.

Bengaluru will have a generally cloudy sky with light rain. The  temperature will vary between 21 and 29 degree celcius.

In the North East, Guwahati, Shillong, Gangtok, Agartala, Itanagar, Imphal, Aizawl and Kohima will have a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers.Temperature in the region will vary between 16 and 32 degree celcius.

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AND NOW BEFORE WE END THE BULLETIN,

THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN 

• Government extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme upto December this year.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, extension of free ration scheme to  benefit crores of people across India and ensure support during festive season.

• Government approves Indian Railways proposal for redevelopment of three major stations; Also gives nod to four per cent DA hike for Central Government employees.

• Government appoints Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as next Chief of Defence Staff.

• India is the first country with a cooling action plan, says Environment, Minister Bhupender Yadav; Addresses World Green Economy Summit in Dubai.

• Prime Minister to inaugurate 36th National Games at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad tomorrow.

• And in cricket, T20 International, India were  8 for  no loss in 2 overs in the first match of three match series, in Thiruvananthapuram when report last came in.

 For details of these stories and more, log on to our website www.newsonair.gov.in and News On Air App.

AND WITH THAT WE END THE EVENING NEWS.

GOOD NIGHT!

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