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PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali

#WATCH | South Africa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali. pic.twitter.com/Vpzl34DCeM

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

BRICS Summit 2023 LIVE Updates

We respect vision of BRICS leadership, says UAE President appreciates bloc’s expansion

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the “vision of the BRICS leadership” after his nation was asked to join the BRICS organisation. He stated that his country is eager to collaborate with the BRICS for the benefit of everybody.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE Updates

Making efforts to restore roads, bring normalcy: Himachal CM Sukhu

All attempts are being undertaken to reconstruct the roads and restore normality to the disaster-stricken state, said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday.

“The state government is making earnest efforts to restore the roads and bring normalcy, until then the concerned district administrations have been directed to make adequate arrangements for the boarding and lodging of those affected at no cost,” the chief minister said in a statement.

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

Products manufactured by 26 companies from Kerala used in Chandrayaan-3, says Minister Rajeev

As Chandrayaan-3 made history by being the first to land on the Moon’s south pole, 26 Kerala-based enterprises took satisfaction in their contributions to India’s Moon mission’s success.

Six public sector enterprises and 20 private companies from Kerala took part in the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which proved a gentle landing on the Moon on Wednesday evening, according to State Industries Minister P Rajeev in a Facebook post.

“Kerala has proudly participated in the mission,” he said.

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Africa looks to BRICS on infrastructure and development, says President Cyril Ramaphosa

During the BRICS conference in Johannesburg on Thursday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that African countries are turning to the BRICS grouping for assistance with infrastructure and development.

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PM Modi, Xi Jinping shake hands, greet each other at BRICS

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were spotted exchanging handshakes and having a brief talk during the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

PM Modi and the Chinese Premier were spotted walking and conversing before taking their allotted seats before the leaders of the grouping issued a joint statement during the 15th BRICS Summit.

Punjab LIVE Updates

Approximately 360 gms of heroin recovered in joint search by BSF, Punjab Police

Today, around 360 gms of heroin were found on the outskirts of Rajoke village in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab during a combined search operation initiated by the BSF and Punjab Police. According to BSF, the smugglers dropped the shipment using a drone.

In a joint search operation launched by the BSF and Punjab Police, approximately 360 gms of Heroin was recovered on the outskirts of Rajoke village in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab today. The smugglers used a drone to drop the consignment, says BSF. pic.twitter.com/SYZTlZp9Gv

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

Himachal Pradesh LIVE Updates

Buildings collapse in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh, highlight vulnerability

At least eight empty houses were declared dangerous owing to fractures caused by heavy rains on Thursday in Anni, Kullu, exposing the vulnerability of such structures in rain-soaked Himachal Pradesh.

Building collapses have been recorded across the state, where torrential rains have caused landslides and flash floods during monsoon season, killing at least 120 people. Since the start of the monsoon in June, 238 people have been murdered, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu estimating that the state has sustained damages of Rs 10,000 crore.

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

Union Minister Piyush Goyal along with G20 delegates celebrate the landing of Chandrayaan-3

Union Minister Piyush Goyal and G20 delegates celebrate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon’s surface.

#WATCH | Jaipur: Union Minister Piyush Goyal along with G20 delegates celebrate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the surface of the moon. pic.twitter.com/BBGeCJDBej

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

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PM Modi addresses a session at the BRICS Summit

Addressing a session during the BRICS Summit. https://t.co/ohpIO1wsTA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2023

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India has always fully supported this expansion, says PM Modi at BRICS Summit

On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of BRICS, we have taken the decision to expand this forum. India has always fully supported this expansion. Such an expansion will make BRICS stronger and more effective.

In that spirit, India welcomes Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran,…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2023

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‘Interest of other countries show how relevant its pursuit,’ says Brazil President

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that other nations’ interest in joining the BRICS group demonstrated how important its pursuit of a new global economic order is.

“We will remain open to new candidates,” Lula said at a news conference held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Russia’s Putin thanked South Africa’s Ramaphosa for work on bloc expansion

Russian President Vladimir Putin commended South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday for hosting the BRICS meeting and for his efforts to expand the club.

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Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia to become full members of BRICS

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been asked to join the BRICS as part of the first phase of development, according to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

With this expansion, BRICS currently includes six of the world’s top nine oil producers.

Ramaphosa made the remark when releasing the Johannesburg Declaration of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.

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PM Narendra Modi’s remarks at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg

#WATCH | PM Modi's remarks at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg pic.twitter.com/yn5rKZWObK

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

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PM Modi congratulates leaders of six countries invited as BRICS members

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the governments and people of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates on their decision to join the BRICS, saying India has always supported the organization’s development.

PM Modi stated in a statement in the presence of other BRICS leaders that India has always felt that adding new members will improve BRICS as an entity.

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PM Modi pictured having brief conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping

On the margins of the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) leaders’ news conference on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen exchanging talks with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping.

PM Modi and Xi were seen having a brief talk before assuming their assigned seats before the meeting began in earnest.

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

Karnataka CM felicitates ISRO chief Somanath on Chandrayaan-3’s success

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah felicitated ISRO chairman S Somanath for the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon’s lunar south pole on Thursday.

Wrestling LIVE Updates

World wrestling body suspends membership of Wrestling Federation of India

United World Wrestling (UWW), the international wrestling regulatory body, suspended the membership of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday for “failure to hold its elections on time.”

Himachal Pradesh LIVE Updates

Several buildings collapse due to landslides in Anni town in Kullu district

#WATCH | "Today, in Anni, 4 buildings were collapsed . These buildings were already in vulnerable condition following the previous heavy rainfall that happened on August 15...there are no casualties...local SDM has constituted a committee...they will inspect the site...I have… https://t.co/9XrD886NJM pic.twitter.com/VwtUTzF7gG

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

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India has always supported the expansion of BRICS, says PM Modi

At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, PM Modi said that India has always supported the expansion of BRICS.

He also added that India has always believed that adding new members will strengthen BRICS as an organisation.

#WATCH | PM Modi at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg

"India has always supported the expansion of BRICS. India has always believed that adding new members will strengthen BRICS as an organisation..." pic.twitter.com/9G14Jh31GT

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

Telangana LIVE Updates

Amit Shah to visit poll-bound Telangana on 27 August

The BJP has up its efforts in election-year Telangana, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah scheduled to speak at a public forum in Khammam on 27 August.

According to BJP sources, lakhs of people are anticipated to attend Shah’s rally, which would help the party’s campaign in the state, which goes to the polls later this year.

Delhi LIVE Updates

Thieves decamp with ATM in Delhi’s Narela

In the early hours of Thursday, unidentified criminals uprooted an ATM at a kiosk and fled with the cash distributing machine carrying more than Rs 1.40 lakh in Delhi’s Narela Industrial Area, police said.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Ravi Kumar Singh, a PCR call was received from the Central Bank of India, Mumbai command centre on Thursday at about 3.10 a.m., alleging an ATM break-in and theft at Khera Khurd.

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

Meet Dr Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, the ‘Rocket Woman’ behind Chandrayaan-3’s historic Moon landing

It was a dream come true for Indians after the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 scripted history by becoming the first ever to soft land on the south pole of the lunar surface.

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Chandrayaan-3 set to embark on extraordinary lunar journey, says INSPACe Chairman

India’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar surface without incident. Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), was overjoyed with the successful landing.

The mission marks a watershed moment for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), showcasing the country’s capability in space exploration.

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Chandrayaan-3 set to embark on extraordinary lunar journey, says INSPACe Chairman

India’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar surface without incident. Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), was overjoyed with the successful landing.

The mission marks a watershed moment for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), showcasing the country’s capability in space exploration.

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ISRO chief gives details about Pragyan rover

S Somanath, the head of ISRO, gives information on the Pragyan rover and its operation.

#WATCH | ISRO chief S Somanath gives details about the Pragyaan rover & its functioning. #Chandrayaan3Landing pic.twitter.com/IH293Z9e5j

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

Delhi LIVE Updates

Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds meeting with NAFED officials 

#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds meeting with NAFED officials in Delhi pic.twitter.com/22KG2tu1Yz

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

Punjab LIVE Updates

ED raids ex-Congress minister Ashu in money laundering probe

According to official sources, the Enforcement Directorate searched locations associated with former Punjab cabinet minister and Congress politician Bharat Bhushan Ashu and others on Thursday as part of a money laundering inquiry.

The ED is searching about ten buildings in Ludhiana and surrounding areas under the terms of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), accompanied by a security escort from the CRPF, a central paramilitary force.

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

There are no millionaires among ISRO scientists, says Madhavan Nair

Former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair, buoyed by India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, stated that the scientists at the space agency achieved this historic feat while earning one-fifth the income of scientists in the developed world.

According to him, one of the reasons ISRO scientists can create low-cost solutions for space exploration is because of their low salary.

Parliament LIVE Updates

Parliament panel holds meeting to examine bills seeking to replace existing criminal laws

On Thursday, a parliamentary committee convened in New Delhi to consider legislation that would replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Evidence Act.

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla is set to deliver a presentation to the committee members on the three legislation – the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill.

The three proposals attempt to replace old laws, which Home Minister Amit Shah described as a colonial legacy in Lok Sabha when he proposed them in the last session, with new Acts that address people’s contemporary needs and aspirations.

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

India set its sights on the limitless possibilities that lie ahead: India’s Permanent Representative to UN

As India made history with the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, stated that by reaching for the Moon, India not only achieved it, but also set its eyes on the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.

Chandrayaan 3 LIVE Updates

Elon Musk’s reaction to Chandrayaan 3 mission’s total cost shows that the world envies ISRO

On Wednesday, India made history when Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram Lander Module successfully soft landed on the Moon’s south pole. This endeavour not only marks India’s trailblazing achievement but has also captured the attention of the global community.

Elon Musk, the brain behind Tesla and SpaceX, couldn’t resist chiming in on the success of India’s lunar mission.

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Karnataka CM congratulates ISRO scientists on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

Bengaluru | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah congratulates team of ISRO scientists on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

(Pic source - Karnataka CMO) pic.twitter.com/DWlazfz7ni

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

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We are very proud of this great moment, says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

#WATCH | Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the surface of the moon; says, "...I am very proud to see the great moment which has created history in Indian science. India has shown that it is the knowledge capital of the… pic.twitter.com/i4fOPmK323

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

West Bengal LIVE Updates

12-hour bandh in Siliguri over murder of a minor girl

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal’s Siliguri over the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile girl.

“We will observe a 12-hour general strike in Siliguri on Thursday against the brutal murder,” said Rakesh Agarwal, the VHP head of north Bengal, as cited by Telegraph India.

Due to the bandh, police and administration have made preparations to ensure peace and order, according to sources.

#WATCH | 12-hour bandh in West Bengal's Siliguri over the murder of a minor girl

The minor girl was murdered at an abandoned place in Siliguri's Matigara area on Monday, as she was returning home from her school. The person who allegedly attempted to assault the minor girl… pic.twitter.com/h153ZTDHPS

— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

Sonia Gandhi writes to ISRO chief, says Chandrayaan-3 ‘matter of great pride’ for Indians

Nepal Road Accident LIVE Updates

6 Indian pilgrims among 7 killed in Nepal road accident

Police reported that at least six Indian pilgrims were killed in a traffic accident in the Bara region of Nepal’s southern plains.

The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Thursday and wounded 19 persons. According to authorities, the bus was on its way from Kathmandu to Janakpur and was carrying Indian pilgrims when it crashed at Churiamai in Bara.

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

Failure of ‘Chandrayaan-2’ contributed to success of ‘Chandrayaan-3’, says former ISRO scientist 

Nambi Narayanan, a former space scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), claimed after the successful landing of the ‘Vikram’ lander on the lunar South Pole that the lessons learnt from the loss of Chandrayaan-2 led to the success of India’s third lunar mission.

In an interview with ANI, Narayanan praised the scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 expedition, adding, “Every failure of Chandrayaan-2 was addressed to. Let it be a satellite problem, stability problem or an additional requirement problem. All were addressed to and all were rectified.”