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S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) said that he is not a part of the intelligence group when asked for comment on the reported sharing of intelligence between Five Eyes countries on Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing. He was asked about the reports citing the role of the Five Eyes group regarding the intelligence behind the killing of Khalistseparatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and reports of the FBI warning US Sikh leaders about «credible threats» to them. Responding to the question during the 'Discussion at Council on Foreign Relations' in New York, Jaishankar said, «I am not part of The Five Eyes, I am certainly not part of the FBI.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh assured people here that both the state and central government are closely working together to nab the perpetrators. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Biren Singh said, “In light of the distressing news that emerged yesterday regarding the tragic demise of the missing students, I want to assure the people of the State that both the state and central government are closely working together to nab the perpetrators." “To further expedite this crucial investigation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, along with a specialized team, will be arriving in Imphal in a special flight.

India-Canada row, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the «organised crime, related to secessionist forces, violence and extremism» in Canada, raising concerns over them being «very permissive» due to political reasons. Speaking at the 'Discussion at Council on Foreign Relations' in New York, Jaishankar said, «In the last few years, Canada actually has seen a lot of organized crime, relating to the secessionist forces, organized crime, violence and extremism. They're all very, very deeply mixed up.

Crypto exchange HTX experienced a security breach over the weekend that resulted in the loss of $8 million worth of crypto assets.

Imphal when security forces used tear gas shells and smoke bombs to disperse the students protesting the killing of two students by unidentified armed assailants. A large number of students took to streets and were marching towards chief minister Biren Singh's bungalow when the police tried to stop them leading to clashes. The injured students were admitted to various hospitals of Imphal for treatment.

The head of the European Central Bank says interest rates will stay high long enough to restrict business activity for “as long as necessary” to beat back inflation because upward pressure on prices “remains strong.”

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Manipur government has assured that state police, in collaboration with the central security agencies, are actively investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and to identify the perpetrators who murdered the two students. The state government in statement stated that it has come to the notice of the State Government that the photos of two students, Phijam Hemjit (20 years) and Hijam Linthoingambi(17 years), who have been missing since July, 2023 have surfaced on social media. It may be noted that this case has already been handed over to the CBI as per the wishes of the people of the state. State government stated that state police, in collaboration with the central security agencies, are actively investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and to identify the perpetrators who murdered the two students.

power ministry has allocated 179 MW of power to Assam from Dadri-I Plant of NTPC In a letter Hausuanthang Guite Under Secretary to the Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority stated, “In view the power relinquished by Government of Delhi in NTPC Dadri-l Plant and the request of Government of Assam, it has been decided to allocate the 179 MW Power (currently allocated to Haryana upto 30.09.2023 vide allocation order dated 28.10.2022) of NTPC's Dadri-l Plant to Assam w.e.f. 01.10.2023 for a period of one year at CERC determined tariff.The beneficiary is required to sign PPA and enters into commercial arrangements/ maintains LC with the allocated power”. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Union Power Minister, RK Singh recently.

Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! The politician then went on to urge party workers to ‘treat them well and ensure no negative news comes out’. In case of shortcomings, he assured, local BJP MP Sujay Vikhe Patil was also there.

Roshibina Devi qualified for the semi-finals in the Women's 60 kg Wushu (Sanda) to assure India of another medal in the Asian Games, here on Monday.

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached poll bound Rajasthan on Monday. PM Modi was welcomed by the BJP Mahila Morcha cadre at the venue of a BJP rally, days after Parliament passed the women's reservation bill. PM Modi reached the meeting venue in Dadiya village in Vatika on the outskirts of Jaipur from a nearby helipad in an open-top vehicle escorted by activists of the BJP's women wing who raised slogans in his support.

Dainik Bhaskar, parents have been notified of these changes through SMS and WhatsApp messages over the past two days. However, it's worth noting that the Education Department has not officially declared a holiday, with DEO Anjani Kumar stating that there has been no directive to close schools. Mint could not independently confirm the development. As per the report, a significant number of schools situated in the BHEL area will not be in session on Monday.

₹8,000 crore during this time and developmental work continues at a rapid pace in the region. “In the last three years, we set up 295 road projects, bridges, tunnels and airfields which were dedicated to the nation. In four months, our 60 more projects will be ready and the pace of our work has increased," said BRO Director General Lt General Rajeev Chaudhry on Sunday.

India has been carrying out a lot of construction activities at the China border in the last three years, BRO Director General Lt General Rajeev Chaudhry said on Sunday. The DG was here to inspect the ongoing construction work of an air dispatch unit of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), touted to be the world's largest 3D concrete printed campus. Chaudhry said the government of India is fully supporting the BRO for carrying out infrastructure development projects by way of increasing the budget and new technology. The government of India has «increased our budget by 100 per cent in the last two years», he added. When asked if China is carrying out big infrastructure development near the border areas of India, the DG said that a lot of construction activities have been being carried out by the BRO and other agencies at the China border in the last three years. The DG said that around 300 BRO projects worth Rs 8,000 crore were completed during the last few years. «In the last three years, we set up 295 road projects, bridges, tunnels and airfields which were dedicated to the nation,» Chaudhry said. «In four months, our 60 more projects will be ready and the pace of our work has increased,» he added. The DG said that the BRO was using steel slag — a by-product of steel — and plastic in the construction of roads. «Today, the BRO's pace of work is quite fast and the government has complete support in it, be it the budget, machines, new technology and simplification of procedures.

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Zareen stamped her authority in the women's 50kg by registering a dominant 5-0 win over Vietnam's Thi Tam Nguyen while Preeti Pawar (54kg) moved to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games here on Sunday. In a rematch of March's world championship final, Zareen once again defeated two-time Asian Champion Nguyen by unanimous decision to move to the pre-quarters. Putting up a dominating show, talented Indian boxer Preeti notched up a an RSC win over Jordan's Silina Alhasanat. One of only four boxers to not get a first round bye in the 50kg event despite being the reigning world champion, Zareen controlled the proceedings from the word go. In the opening two rounds Zareen landed accurate punches, rattling her opponent. Such was her power that the referee was forced to give Nguyen the eight count twice in 30 seconds in the opening round. Nguyen tried to attack in the second round but Zareen retaliated with strong combination punches, forcing a third eight count upon the Vietnamese boxer. With her work done, Zareen conserved energy in the final three minutes, defending beautifully with the help of her nimble footwork. Zareen will face Chorong Bak of South Korea in the Round of 16 while a tough bout awaits Preeti.

Bill right before the Lok Sabha elections. Chaturvedi claimed that the BJP lacked «willpower» to give reservations to the women. Speaking about BJP leader Uma Bharti's recent letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which she demanded 50 per cent reservation for OBC, SC, and ST women, Chaturvedi said, «A few days ago, Uma Bharti herself said that there should be this (OBC quota) provision in the bill (Women's Reservation Bill). It's clear that she must be pulled up or scolded.» «If BJP had this willpower, this bill would have come long ago and not 6 months before the elections,» Priyanka told ANI Bharati on Saturday said that she would not let the Bill get implemented unless it takes into account the OBC quota.

Narendra Modi is all set to reveal the much-anticipated Tirunelveli — Chennai Vande Bharat Express Train. This high-speed train will link Tirunelveli and Chennai, making the journey more convenient for travelers. The inaugural event will be held through a video conference from New Delhi on Sunday, September 24. The Tirunelveli — Chennai Vande Bharat Express will set off from Tirunelveli Junction at 6 a.m. The train is expected to reach Chennai at 1.50 p.m. For the return journey, the train will depart from Chennai at 2.50 p.m. and arrive in Tirunelveli at 10.40 p.m. One of the main advantages of this new service is the reduced travel time. It will take less than eight hours to travel between Chennai and Tirunelveli, a significant improvement from the 11 to 12 hours it currently takes on regular express trains. The Vande Bharat Express comes with some impressive features:

cranksets separating, including, six reports of injuries like bone fractures, joint displacement, and lacerations, Japanese manufacturer Shimano has decided to recall bonded 11-Speed Hollowtech Road cranksets. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall includes about 680,000 cranksets that were sold in the U.S. from January 2012 to August 2023, costing between $270 and $1,500.