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Congress government in Karnataka was in deep slumber over the drought situation, veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said his party will tour the state highlighting its 'failures,' and to strengthen the saffron party ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Taking exception to the style of functioning of the Siddaramaiah-led government, the former Chief Minister accused the administration of releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu under pressure from the neighbouring state. Yediyurappa and several other BJP leaders today visited Kurudumale's lord Ganesha temple here and offered prayers to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and ahead of the party's state wide tour. Greeting Modi on his birthday, Yediyurappa said, «To pray to god that he becomes PM once again, I have come here with other party leaders.» Noting that there was severe drought in the state, he said the government here has completely forgotten the public interest and is in a deep slumber.

Narendra Modi for not sending an invitation to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the inauguration of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line. Ahead of the inauguration, Kakkar took to X, and accused PM Modi of «low-level politics». Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station 'YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25'. «Today the Prime Minister will inaugurate the „Airport Express Line“ in Delhi. Delhi Government bears 50 per cent of the expenses of Delhi Metro but Modi ji does small politics of „I, Me and Myself“, that is why he did not consider it necessary to send an invitation to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal». Taking a dig at PM Modi, the AAP leader said, «Your low-level politics is not liked by people of Delhi». «Delhi belongs to its people, Prime Minister, that is why you could never win because your heart is small and low level politics is not liked by the people of Delhi,» she added. After the inauguration, the Prime Minister took a ride on the Delhi Metro.

Parliament House, which may soon hand over its position as the country's hallowed legislature to a new complex inaugurated four months ago, has stood for over 96 years as a sentinel of time and a repository of India's democratic journey.

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday. Prime Minister Modi turned 73 today. "My best wishes to PM Shri Narendra Modi ji on his birthday.

Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday. Taking to 'X', the President wrote, «Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister @narendramodi on his birthday. May you pave the way for the holistic development of Bharat with your far-reaching vision and strong leadership.

reconstituted CWC panel. “We have to fight unitedly against the BJP," Gandhi told the Congress Working Committee members.

Vishwakarma Jayanti', Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme today for the benefit of traditional artisans. The event will take place at the India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi on Sunday at around 11 am, according to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The «PM Vishwakarma» scheme reflects the steadfast commitment of PM Modi to support and uplift individuals engaged in traditional crafts, it said. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, PM Modi had announced that the government will soon launch a scheme for individuals skilled in traditional craftmanship. His vision extends beyond providing financial assistance; it aims to preserve age-old traditions, culture, and the rich heritage embodied in local products, art, and crafts, the release said. «PM Vishwakarma» will receive full funding from the Union Government, with an impressive allocation of Rs 13,000 crore. The scheme will register 'Vishwakarmas', who create using their hands and tools, at no cost through Common Services Centres, utilising the biometric-based 'PM Vishwakarma' portal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has initiated a special campaign called 'Seva Pakhwada' on the 'NaMo' app. This campaign comprises six activities in which citizens can participate to extend their greetings to PM Modi on his 73rd birthday. To join any of these activities, individuals should log into the 'NaMo' app using their registered mobile number or email ID, which is also linked to the Mera Saansad Portal. This campaign will kick off on September 17 and will run until Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. Upon clicking on the 'Seva Pakhwada' banner, users will be directed to the campaign's homepage, where they will find multiple options: 1. Virtual Exhibition Corner: Users can follow these steps to participate:

Gita Mehta, renowned writer-filmmaker passed away on Saturday in New Delhi. Mehta, who died at 80, was the sister of Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and daughter of Biju Patnaik. Gita Mehta will be remembered for her coverage of Bangladesh's 1971 liberation war for NBC and her acclaimed documentary “Dateline Bangladesh".

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's elder sister Gita Mehta died at her Delhi residence on Saturday due to old age ailments. She was 80, and is survived by her son.

Narendra Modi on Sunday turned 73 therefore the BJP party leaders and workers have planned celebrations at various places. Prime Minister Modi on his 73rd birthday will inaugurate the first phase of the India International Convention Centre (IICC), known as ‘Yashobhoomi’ in Dwarka, New Delhi.

Congress on Saturday called for increasing the existing upper limit of reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and OBCs. In a resolution adopted at its first meeting after being reconstituted, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) also called for the conducting of a caste census. The Congress' top decision-making body expressed grave concern at «increasing unemployment and continuous rise in prices, especially of essential commodities». «The prime minister's so-called Rozgar Melas are a hoax to cover up the abject failure to create, as promised, two crore jobs a year.

Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Saturday in Hyderabad, since after rejigging the core committee and its the working committee members. The CWC meeting adopted several resolutions during the meeting. This includes a condolence resolution for the ones who lost their lives in the Himachal Pradesh natural disasters, and the ones who lost their lives in the Manipur violence.

India and Canada have hit a new low as Canadian trade minister Mary Ng has 'postponed' a planned trade mission to Mumbai next month without giving any explanation. The move comes after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's not-so-happy trip to India for the G20 Summit this month that also involved an extended stay here due to a snag in his flight. Ng was to come to Mumbai on October 9 along with Canadian businesses for a five-day trip known as a 'Team Canada' trade mission to revive bilateral trade talks that are currently paused, review trade ties, and meet industry representatives. «At this time, we are postponing the upcoming trade mission to India,» a spokesperson for the minister said without giving a reason, as per a Reuters report. The relationship between Canada and India has been showing signs of strain in recent times with the Trudeau government taking limited steps to address India's concerns over anti-India activities in Canada. Last Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India's concerns to Trudeau following the G20 Summit here. Officials here said extremist elements in Canada are promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats, damaging diplomatic premises, and threatening the Indian community in Canada and their places of worship. They said the nexus of such forces with organised crime, drug syndicates and human trafficking should be a concern for Canada as well. Modi had told Trudeau that it is essential for the two countries to cooperate in dealing with such threats.

Congress on Saturday demanded that the Women's Reservation Bill be passed during the upcoming special session of Parliament.

Congress on Saturday resolved to make the INDIA bloc an «ideological and electoral success» to free the country from "divisive politics" and ensure that people get a government that is sensitive and accountable. The party made the assertion in a resolution adopted by the Congress Working Committee, which held its first meeting after being reconstituted. The CWC also «wholeheartedly» welcomed the continuing consolidation of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) claiming it has already rattled Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. In its resolution, the Congress Working Committee (CWC), which is the party's highest decision-making party, expressed grave concern at the «increasing unemployment and continuous rise in prices, especially of essential commodities». «The prime minister's so-called Rozgar melas are a hoax to cover up the abject failure to create, as promised, two crore jobs a year,» the resolution said. The CWC claimed that the failure to conduct the decennial Census, due in 2021, is a «national and an international shame». «One of the consequences is that an estimated 14 crore of the poorest Indians are denied their entitlement to food rations since ration cards are issued on the basis of the 2011 Census.

Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. The Chief Minister apprised the Prime Minister of various on-going development works and future plans in Tripura as well as discussed other important issues including international flight connectivity with Bangladesh, Agartala-Akhaura rail link project, commencement of services through Bharat-Bangla Maitri Setu and Highway infrastructure. The Chief Minister greeted the Prime Minister for successfully holding the G20 Presidency and took his guidance for overall development of the state. Saha also conveyed birthday greetings to the Prime Minister in advance.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday dubbed the victory of Samajwadi Party candidate in the Ghosi assembly by-election as an «accident» and asserted that the BJP will win all 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state in 2024 general elections.

Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said here on Saturday that terrorism would soon end in India as the three wings of the defence forces are strong. Union Minister of State Bhatt was speaking at the three-day conference organized for security personnel at Brahma Kumaris Institute. Bhatt also slammed DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on Sanatan Dharma. Bhatt said, «Our country is not the same as before.

Amit Shah on Saturday asserted the NDA will win all the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar in the 2024 general elections. Addressing a rally at Jhanjharpur in Bihar's Madhubani district, the home minister said the NDA had secured 39 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 elections in Bihar and will now look to «break all records» in next year's polls by winning all the seats. He said «We won 39 seats in 2019, this time round we will break all records and win all 40 seats.» Shah said the law and order condition in Bihar was deteriorating every day and the «opportunistic alliance» will worsen the situation. «The law and order situation in Bihar is deteriorating every day and the presence of the Mahagathbandhan will worsen the situation furthermore in the coming days,» he said. «If Modiji does not become the PM again, the entire 'Seemanchal' region will be full of 'ghuspaithiyas' (intruders)», Shah said at the rally. The home minister said the Nitish-Lalu alliance is like a mixture of oil and water and «they can't remain intact for long.» He claimed that the alliance had opposed the construction of Ram temple and did their best to stop its construction. The home minister said RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Bihar Chief Minister and JDU chief Nitish Kumar never wanted that Article 370 be removed from Kashmir. «Lalu wants to make his son the chief minister and Nitish Kumar wants to become PM.