Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation in the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat, expressing sorrow for the havoc caused by incessant rains and highlighting the contributions of disaster response forces. He also mentioned achievements in Jammu and Kashmir, including a cricket match in Pulwama, and spotlighted athletes from the Khelo India Water Sports Festival.
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The Congress party on Friday intensified its conflict with the Election Commission, alleging inconsistencies in the poll body's statements regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in poll-bound Bihar. Citing RTI responses, Congress claims the EC lacks records of an 'independent appraisal' cited in court, questioning the transparency of the SIR decision.
Following a deadly landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine that claimed 34 lives, former CM Omar Abdullah questioned why the pilgrimage wasn't halted despite weather warnings. Record rainfall caused widespread flooding and infrastructure damage across Jammu and Kashmir, prompting evacuations and disrupted communication. LG Manoj Sinha reviewed relief efforts, announcing compensation for victims and ordering essential services restoration.
A retired Punjab police officer, Darshan Singh, was kidnapped in Bareilly. His wife cleverly secured the kidnappers' location by sending ransom money via UPI. She then alerted the police. Bareilly police rescued Singh and arrested two suspects, Akash Kumar and Virendra Pal. Four other suspects are still on the run. Police seized a motorcycle used in the crime.
The Indian Army swiftly responded to a distress call on September 4th, launching a rescue operation to evacuate two South Korean nationals stranded at the Kongmarula Pass in Ladakh. Helicopters were deployed within 15 minutes of receiving the request, successfully airlifting the individuals from the high-altitude location around 9:15 pm.
Pahlaj Nihalani, the former CBFC chief, revisits the 'Udta Punjab' censorship debate, asserting that the film's language was passed with necessary cuts. He criticizes Prasoon Joshi's absence from the CBFC and highlights the rise of streaming platforms post his tenure.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday, rallying strongly on the back of sweeping GST rate cuts announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
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The US Embassy in India affirmed the strong US-India ties, highlighting it as a defining relationship of the 21st century. Despite this positive outlook, trade tensions persist due to recent tariffs imposed by the US, citing trade deficits and India's Russian oil purchases.