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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.

Fountain, a provider of hiring automation software for frontline workforces, considers India as one of the «big hubs» in this space, a top company official said. The company is present in the US, Western Europe — UK, France, Germany as well as in South Africa, India, New Zealand and a few other countries. «The big hubs are India, UK and France,» Founder and CEO of the company Sean Behr told PTI.

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Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) aims to launch eight battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in India by 2030, according to a senior company executive. The company currently sells one electric model — Jaguar I-Pace — in the country. In an interaction with PTI, JLR Chief Commercial Officer Lennard Hoornik said the automaker will commence taking orders for the Range Rover BEV for the Indian market next year with deliveries expected to begin in 2025. «We are planning to introduce at least 8 BEVs by the end of the decade in India,» he noted.

Aditi Ashok's fortunes tumbled on the final day as she carded a topsy-turvy 73 to sign off with a silver for India's first medal in women's golf at the Asian Games here on Sunday. Coming into the final day with a commanding seven-stroke lead, Aditi saw the advantage evaporate as she stumbled upon four bogeys and a double bogey against a lone birdie to slip to the second position.

Narendra Modi will address a public rally in Mahabubnagar on Sunday afternoon, and his speech is likely to be marked by fresh salvos against both the Congress and ruling BRS in Telangana. In a message posted on his social media platform «X» ( formerly Twitter), on Saturday night, he said the people of Telangana are tired of «lacklustre governance» and equally distrustful of Congress". «I will be addressing a @BJP4Telangana rally in Mahbubnagar tomorrow, 1st October.

London | Macquarie has taken the unusual step of making a public and hostile takeover bid for a listed company, the European waste management group Renewi, only to be firmly rebuffed.

While they can be useful, there’s no denying that WhatsApp groups can be overwhelming. In India, WhatsApp has become the primary source of communication. Unlike the US, where the blue bubble — iMessage — is quite coveted, even iPhone users in India probably use WhatsApp more. But the problem with these groups is that the useful content often gets drowned out by inane messages. WhatsApp Channels is a good alternative to get updates and yet keep your privacy — and sanity — intact. One-Way StreetCh

Chicken tikka masala played that role in the UK. Different enough to be interesting, but easy enough for new diners to appreciate.

Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council elections in Kargil on October 4 is an important opportunity for people here to express their opinion and convey whether they accept or reject the decisions of August 5, 2019. The National Conference leader addressed an election rally in Kargil where he was not allowed to take the names of his party candidates fighting election in the wake of an order issued by the local authorities.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, stressing that like the Chandrayaan, bilateral ties will go to the moon and even beyond. Jaishankar's remarks came as he addressed several hundred Indian-Americans gathered at the India House from various parts of the US to attend the 'Celebrating Colours of Friendship' event organised by the Embassy of India here on Saturday. «There is one clear message today that our relationship is at an all-time high.

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.

India received 'normal' rainfall during the four-month-long monsoon season despite El Nino conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. The country received 820 mm of rainfall against the long-period average (LPA) of 868.6 mm, or 94.4% of LPA, the agency said in its final summer rainfall season briefing. Economists said while kharif sowing has been more than last year, the lesser acreage for pulses and oilseeds because of deficient August rain could cause inflationary pressure. The country as a whole recorded 5.7% less rainfall compared to normal, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, IMD on Saturday. «The effect of El Nino was countered by other factors, and so it could not affect rainfall too much,» he added. The IMD had forecast 96% rainfall with a model error of plus or minus 4% at the start of the monsoon season. Higher rainfall in September made up some of the high deficit in August with 73% of sub-divisional areas recording normal rainfall and 18% recording deficient rainfall. Economists said the record-high deficit in August will dent agriculture. «Rains in September may not be adequate to offset the dry spell in August.

Afghanistan in the Russian city of Kazan that saw participation from India and representatives of the Taliban called for an inclusive government in Kabul, ensuring rights of women and preventing the Afghan territory from being used for spreading terror. India was represented at Friday’s meeting by its Moscow-based envoy Pawan Kapoor. ET was the first to report that India will participate in the Moscow format meet in Kazan on September 29. The fifth meeting of the Moscow format on Afghanistan also witnessed the participation of special representatives and senior officials from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Representatives of Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye also attended the meeting as invited parties.

Jaishankar has said, citing violence in front of the Indian missions and intimidation of Indian diplomats there. Addressing a press meet in Washington, the minister also said India does not require lessons from others on the concept of freedom of speech. «Our point is that today there is a climate of violence, an atmosphere of intimidation… Just think about it, we have had smoke bombs thrown at the mission, we have had our consulates...violence in front of them, individuals have been targeted and intimidated, there are posters put up about people...,» he said.

Mohamed Muiz won the Maldives presidential runoff on Saturday, securing more than 53 per cent of the vote, local media reported. The election has turned into a virtual referendum on which regional power — India or China — will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation. Mihaaru News reported that incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had received 46% of the vote and that Muiz had won by more than 18,000 votes.

El Niño conditions this year, which ended up providing “near normal" precipitation. These factors included the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), it said in a statement. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights!" Click here! While the IOD is defined by the difference in the sea surface temperatures between the western parts of the Indian Ocean near Africa and the eastern parts of the ocean near Indonesia, MJO is a large-scale atmospheric disturbance originating in tropical Africa and travelling eastward, typically lasting 30 to 60 days.

Congress is on the brink of a government shutdown, and many Americans are left wondering about the potential consequences. In this guide, we explore what a government shutdown entails and how it could affect various aspects of daily life.

London Underground workers and train drivers across the rail networks are gearing up for strikes in September and October. The strikes are part of an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions, led by the RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport union) and ASLEF (The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen). ASLEF represents train drivers, while RMT represents a wide range of rail industry workers, including station staff and guards. Who and When: RMT members working on the London Underground are scheduled to strike on the following dates, affecting thousands of Tube staff:

Indian Railway is introducing the '14 minutes of miracle' concept for speedy cleaning of trains from October 1, starting with 29 Vande Bharat trains at their respective destination stations across the country. It will be formally launched by the Railway Ministry Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Delhi Cantt. Railway Station. Vaishnaw told reporters that the Vande Bharat trains will be cleaned within 14 minutes under the initiative to improve their punctuality and turnaround time. “It is a unique concept and happening for the first time in the Indian railways,” the minister said. The initiative is based on the concept of '7 minutes of miracle' at various stations such as Osaka, Tokyo, etc.