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Satyagraha," continues to inspire generations worldwide.On Gandhi Jayanti, India will commemorate 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' or 'Swachhta Diwas' on Monday. The extensive nationwide effort on Sunday was spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who collaborated with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya for a cleanliness initiative.Responding to Modi's call, individuals from diverse backgrounds, including politicians and students, took part in the 'Swachhata hi Seva' campaign.

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CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Sunday appealed to voters to make use of their voting rights and to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise. «It is requested that you come to exercise your voting rights. This is a request and an expectation from the Nirvachan Aayog.

cleanliness as he led a nationwide cleanliness drive in which thousands of people participated in an hour-long "shramdaan" across the country. Wielding a broom, PM Modi took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya. Sharing a 4-minute video on his official X account, Modi posted, «Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix.

Take a look at the video below, Political leaders from across the country joined hands and actively participated in the call for cleanliness drive by PM Modi. He urged citizens to participate in the campaign ‘Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ on October 1 at 10 am on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti which commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Afghan embassy in India stated that a failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests is another crucial factor in shutting off the embassy. India has not recognized the Taliban government, which seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021.

Exciting news! Hindustan Times is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here! During his 105th episode of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi started a major cleanliness event scheduled for October 1 at 10 AM. He encouraged citizens to allocate their time and participate in this cleanliness campaign within their neighborhoods, parks, riversides, and public areas.

Afghanistan's interests is another crucial factor in shutting off the embassy. "Given these circumstances, it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission with the exception of emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country," the embassy said. It further said, “This decision, while deeply regrettable, is made after careful consideration, taking into account the historic ties and long." On X, the Afghan embassy in India listed the key factors affecting its ability to continue the mission effectively which include lack of support from the host government, failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources.

Afghanistan's interests is another crucial factor in shutting off the embassy. "Given these circumstances, it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission with the exception of emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country," the embassy said.

Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June in British Columbia's Surrey. What began as a tit-for-tat move in expelling diplomats from India and Canda aggravated to India suspending visa services for Canadian citizens on 21 September citing "security threats" faced by the Indian High Commission and consulates in Canada.

Manipur BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has sought fencing of the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram similar to to what is done on the Manipur side to control the influx of illegal immigrants from Myanmar. Imo Singh who is son in law of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated in X, “One of the main causes of this conflict in Manipur, the issue of Illegal Migrants from Myanmar, and the State of Mizoram has stated that it will ignore the Home Ministry’s directive to safeguard against illegal migrants in the region, which will also help to protect all indigenous people of the country." «It will have far reaching consequences across the North Eastern States, changing the demography of the whole region.

Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), which aims to improve governance at the block level, in order to enhance the quality of life of citizens, a top government official said on Saturday. The Aspirational Blocks Programme is being implemented in 500 aspirational blocks across 329 districts in the country.

Narendra Modi on Saturday said the aspirational districts programme changed the lives of more than 25 crore people in 112 districts of the country and its success will now form the basis of the aspirational blocks programme. Modi made the remarks as he launched a unique week-long programme for aspirational blocks called 'Sankalp Saptaah' at the Bharat Mandapam here. The prime minister stressed on the importance of optimum utilisation of resources, convergence and public participation for development at the grassroots level.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday described electoral bonds as «legalised bribery» and claimed that, as their fresh tranche opens on October 4, it will be a «golden harvest» for the BJP. The government on Friday approved the issuance of the 28th tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale for 10 days beginning October 4. The decision comes ahead of assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram.

Jaishankar also emphasized the Modi government has paid a lot of attention to the issues of the Sikh community, saying the extremist elements are just a small minority and, hence, do not represent the entire group. “...Everyone is aware of the amount of attention that the Modi government has paid to the issues of the Sikh community in the last 10 years and the suggestions it has made," the foreign affairs minister said as quoted by ANI. “I do not believe that the discussions that are taking place right now are the representative issues of the entire community (Sikhs).

Reuters. The relations between India and Canada have been tense due to the presence of Khalistani terrorists in Canada who have kept alive the movement for Khalistanis or the demand for an independent Sikh state to be carved out of India. Earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian agents may have had a role in the June murder of Khalistan terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was labeled a "terrorist" by India.

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Elon Musk, assuming the role of a citizen journalist, ventured to the Texas-Mexico border on Thursday, immersing himself in the hotly debated issue of migration. Musk's visit not only delved into the unfolding situation at the Southern border but also served as a platform to advocate for citizen journalism through his social media venture, X.

The government raised the interest rate on five-year recurring deposit scheme to 6.7 per cent from 6.5 per cent for the October-December quarter and retained the rates for all other small savings schemes on Friday, September 29. According to a finance ministry circular, the interest rate on savings deposit has been retained at 4 per cent and on the one-year term deposit at 6.9 per cent. The rates were the same during the July-September quarter. 

PMO) in the annual Population in Brief report by the National Population and Talent Division. «The total population of 5.92 million as of June 2023 is the highest recorded figure in Singapore's history,» the PMO said. The population rebounded from declines during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since exceeded the 2019 population of 5.7 million.