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An invitation from the President’s office to G20 leaders for a dinner that describes Droupadi Murmu as the “President of Bharat"—rather than of “India"—has sparked off a war of words between the ruling party and the opposition, with the latter spying in it a trial balloon to rename the country. To be sure, “Bharat" has been used in other official missives as well, even from the Prime Minister.

CT Ravi on Wednesday responded to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's remark on the 'Sanatan Dharma' row and said that he will support him to remove casteism, however, he said that religion and casteism are different. Ravi said, «If he (Priyank Kharge) wants to remove casteism, we will support him… but if he wants to remove religion then we will oppose it… Religion and casteism are different». Karnataka Minister Kharge on Monday, speaking on Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's statement on the 'Sanatan Dharma', had said that any religion that does not promote equality or does not ensure you have the dignity of being human is not religion. «Any religion that does not promote equality or does not ensure you have the dignity of being human is not religion, according to me… Any religion that does not give equal rights or does not treat you like humans is as good as disease...» said Priyank Kharge. Meanwhile, BJP National General Secretary, CT Ravi said while speaking to reporters, «Sanatana Dharma doesn't discriminate… The 'Sanatana Dharma's' principle is that the world is a family… Not with just humans, all living beings are a part of it… If he (Priyank Kharge) wants to remove casteism, we will support him… but if he wants to remove religion then we will oppose it… Religion and casteism are different… I want to tell Priyank Kharge that if you are against casteism then you denounce casteism...»

G20 Summit in New Delhi, if Beijing wants to come in and be a "spoiler", that option is available to it. The remarks came while responding to a question at a White House news conference on the impact of India-China border tensions on the G20 Summit.

Less than three weeks after Spain won the Women’s World Cup, the Spanish soccer federation on Tuesday fired national team coach Jorge Vilda, as it attempted to repair the damage caused by federation head Luis Rubiales’s forcible kiss of a player during the celebrations. Spanish soccer’s governing body didn’t give a reason for Vilda’s exit, simply stating that he had been dismissed.

5 September. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had constituted three separate independent national juries of eminent persons to select the teachers. Each awardee will receive a certificate of merit, a cash prize of ₹50,000, a silver medal, and an opportunity to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ALSO READ: Since assuming PM’s office in 2014, Modi has not taken a single leave: RTIEach award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of ₹50,000 and a silver medal. “The purpose of the National Teachers' Award is to celebrate the unique contribution of teachers in the country and to honour those teachers who, through their commitment and dedication, have not only improved the quality of education but also enriched the lives of their students," PTI quoted a senior Education Ministry official as saying.

Hindustan Times reported citing an official from NDMC, that a team of artists affiliated with Lalit Kala Akademi initiated the sculpture creation process in Garhi village back in April. By July, these sculptures had been completed. Subsequently, landscaping efforts have been underway at the park, with the sculptures being installed since July.

Narendra Modi has said, outlining his vision for the country for the next two decades. «We have democracy, demography and diversity with us and now a fourth D is getting added to it — development,» Prime Minister Modi said in an exclusive interview to PTI. The prime minister said before 2014, the country saw many governments that were unstable and, therefore, unable to get much done. «But in the last few years, the people have given a decisive mandate, which has led to a stable government, predictable policies and clarity in the overall direction,» Modi, who is seeking a third term as prime minister, said. «By 2047, I am sure that our country will be among the developed countries. »Our economy will be even more inclusive and innovative.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) have hiked their marginal cost-based lending rates (MCLR), even though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained the policy rate on August 10. The move will make EMIs linked to MCLR expensive. The one-year tenor MCLR is the rate against which most consumer loans are tied.

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers’ Award 2023 to the 75 selected awardees at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on September 5th. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had constituted three separate Independent National Jury comprising of eminent persons for the selection of teachers.

Google Doodle is celebrating Vietnam's 78th National Day with a special illustration. Vietnam's National Day marks 78 years since the historic moment when thousands of people gathered in Ba Đình Square to hear the Declaration of Independence read by the country's first president, Ho Chi Minh. In a statement on the occasion, the search giant noted, “Today’s Doodle celebrates Vietnam’s National Day.

The announcement comes a day after the government scheduled a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22. There are rumuors that government is plannig to introduce a bill for unified elections. Assembly elections are scheduled for five states in November-December, followed by Lok Sabha elections in May-June of following year.What's 'One Nation, One Election'The concept of 'One Nation, One Election' centers around the idea of conducting simultaneous elections throughout the country for both Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. This means holding elections for both the Lok Sabha and all state assemblies simultaneously, with voting likely taking place concurrently. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long advocated for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.

National Highway 301 is being upgraded. Strengthening of the intermediate lane on NH-301 in Ladakh aims to ensure smooth passage to the bordering areas and help increase economic activities.

Also Read: Google Doodle celebrates the 148th birthday of educator and feminist Isabelle Gatti de Gamond; all you need to know Meanwhile, the public holiday falls on the 31st of August, but Merdeka celebrations are seen throughout the whole month and extend to Malaysia Day on September 16th. The Google Doodle's description highlighted that the festivities commence at Merdeka Square, where participants of the parade assemble in ornately adorned vehicles and traditional attire.

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada reported its third-quarter profit edged higher compared with a year ago even as the money it set aside for bad loans in the quarter also rose.

Nigeria is extending an invitation to scientists of Nigerian heritage, as well as globally renowned experts who have worked within the Nigerian market, to collaborate in the formulation of its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.

Advisors affiliated with national firms are likely to be in demand from those whose retirement is just around the corner.

Narendra Modi extended his greetings to all sportspersons on the occasion of Major Dhyan Chand's 118th birth anniversary and the 12th National Sports Day. National Sports Day is celebrated across India as a tribute to the legendary Major Dhyan Chand. In a post on social media platform X (formerly twitter), he expressed pride in sportspersons' contributions to the nation and paid his respects to India's hockey legend.

By David Shepardson

The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August every year. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand Singh. The day also serves as a reminder for all of us to recall the contributions, determination and extraordinary achievements of the athletes and their influence in shaping societies.

Lok Sabha elections. "I have been maintaining it since the beginning that I have no desire for myself…I have no personal ambitions… Mujhe Kuch Nahi Chahiye (I don’t want anything –post). Somebody else could be given the responsibility (Convener post).