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A wide surge in food basics prices in India is driving the government to take a range of measures to enhance supplies and reduce inflationary pressures. While annual retail inflation reached a 15-month high of 7.44% in July, food price inflation reached 11.5%, the highest level in more than three and a half years, forcing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to move fast to avoid public backlash in future state and national elections. According to two government officials who declined to be identified because they are not licenced to speak to the media, the administration is contemplating expanding a free food programme that is set to expire in December to help low-income customers. Food subsidies are expected to cost the government 1.97 trillion Indian rupees ($23.83 billion) in fiscal year 2023/24, with an extension of the free food plan potentially increasing the expense.
India News Updates: PM Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by Greek President
News highlights: Greek President Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou bestowed the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Athens
 "India News Updates: PM Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by Greek President")
India News Updates
Here are the key highlights of the day
- PM Modi on day-long Greece visit
- SC permits Delhi govt to amend plea to challenge law on services instead of Ordinance
- Supreme Court orders that judicial custody shall be permitted in Manipur
- New Delhi dismisses claims that China-India talks happened on latter’s request at BRICS
- Russian President Vladimir Putin to miss G20 meeting in India
G20 Live Updates
Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t visit India for G20 summit
“President Vladimir Putin is not planning a trip to the G20 summit in India, which will be held in September. The main emphasis now is a special military operation,” Russian President’s Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
He won’t be attending the meeting due to the war in Ukraine. Last year as well he did not attend the G20 meeting,
BJP LIVE Updates
Rahul prone to making baseless, absurd comments: BJP
The BJP on Friday rejected Rahul Gandhi’s charge that China has encroached on Indian territory as baseless and absurd, as it asserted that it is the opposition party which has committed “historic, unpardonable crime” in dealings with Beijing.
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi quoted from selected works of first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to say that his government had sent over 3,500 tonnes of rice in 1952 for the consumption of the Chinese Army which was “starving”. He also asked Congress to release its reported agreement with the Chinese Communist Party when the UPA was in power.
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
PM Modi thanks Greek PM for his best wishes, encouragement for India’s G20 presidency
#WATCH | Athens, Greece | PM Narendra Modi says, "Greece expressed its support for the India-EU Trade and Investment Agreement. Over the Ukraine issue, both countries support diplomacy and dialogue. For Greece's cooperation at the UN and other international platforms, I thanked… pic.twitter.com/8DZaxHVQpa
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
Ready to proceed side by side in dealing with the challenges of our times, says Greek PM
#WATCH | Athens | Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis says, "We are ready to proceed side by side in dealing with the challenges of our times, especially in the period of upheaval and war in Ukraine - facts which make it even more necessary to respect the UN Charter..." pic.twitter.com/bKSQ4c4rkW
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
There should also be an NSA-level dialogue platform, says PM Modi
#WATCH | Athens, Greece | PM Narendra Modi says, "In the area of defence & security, we have agreed to empower military relations as well as the defence industry. Today, we held discussions over mutual cooperation in the area of terrorism and cyber security. We have decided that… pic.twitter.com/FiobNyC1eq
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomes PM Modi’s invitation to visit India
#WATCH | Athens | Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomes PM Modi's invitation to visit India. pic.twitter.com/iSRYcP9gWg
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
Decided to take India-Greece relations to a strategic level, says PM Modi
#WATCH | Athens, Greece | PM Narendra Modi says, "After a long gap of 40 years, an Indian Prime Minister has come to Greece. Still, the depth and warmth of our relations have not decreased. So, the (Greek) PM and I have decided to take India-Greece relations to a strategic level.… pic.twitter.com/6oqnKKhoOB
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Bihar LIVE Updates
Caste-based survey exercise completed, now the data is being compiled: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Friday that the state’s caste-based census was done and that the results will be made public shortly.
He said that the caste survey will benefit all segments of society.
Talking to reporters here, Kumar said, “The caste-based headcount exercise in the state has been completed. Now the data is being compiled and it will soon be made public”.
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
Glad to have met President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Athens, says PM Modi
Glad to have met President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Athens. We discussed several issues which will strengthen the India-Greece friendship. We also discussed ways to boost sustainable development. She congratulated India on the success of Chandrayaan-3. @PresidencyGR pic.twitter.com/aoQFtKMdQq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
PM Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour
Greek President Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou bestowed the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Athens.
PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by Greek President Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou in Athens
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
(Source: MEA) pic.twitter.com/JypRKJ0nQL
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis
In Athens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, for delegation level talks.
#WATCH | Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi holds delegation-level talks with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. pic.twitter.com/9ko5Vasw4v
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
PM Narendra Modi meets Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi meets his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens pic.twitter.com/YAQ9JEpVQu
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
Greece President Katerina Sakellaropoulou felicitates PM Modi in Athens
VIDEO | Greece President Katerina Sakellaropoulou felicitates PM Modi in Athens. pic.twitter.com/R8UWJVkO0I
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 25, 2023
Delhi Crime LIVE Update
Four women allege sexual harassment against rape accused Delhi government official
Four women allege sexual harassment against rape-accused Delhi government official Premoday Khakha.
Khakha has been accused of raping a minor and Khakha’s wife allegedly gave medicines to the victim to terminate her pregnancy.
Khakha has now been suspended by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and FIRs have been registered against him under POCSO
Supreme Court LIVE Updates
SC extends interim bail to Satyendar Jain on medical grounds till 1 September
The interim bail of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate was extended by the Supreme Court on Friday till 1 September.
After reviewing Jain’s medical assessment, a bench of Justices AS Bopanna and M M Sundresh gave him relief.
Madras HC LIVE Updates
‘Victory of Dharma’: AIADMK’s Palaniswami after Madras HC rejects Pannerselvam’s plea
On Friday, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami called it a ’triumph of dharma’ after the Madras High Court dismissed petitions filed by Tamil Nadu’s former deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam seeking a stay on his expulsion from the party.
“Justice and Dharma have attained victory. MHC has recognized AIADMK General Council Resolutions. This judgement is a victory for Justice, Dharma and Truth. On our side we have justice so we got this verdict,” EPS said.
Madhumita Shukla Murder Case LIVE Updates
SC issues notice on plea filed against premature release of Madhumita Shukla murder convicts
The Supreme Court issued notifications on Friday on the petition brought by poetess Madhumita Shukla’s sister, Nidhi Shukla, against the premature release of the former’s murder convicts.
Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court began hearing the petition. However, no order was issued in opposition to the order directing the inmates’ release.
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
PM Modi pays homage to fallen soldiers
PHOTO | PM Modi lays wreath at ‘Tomb of Unknown Soldier’ in Athens, Greece. pic.twitter.com/ccHYdDGs4V
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 25, 2023
Modi Greece Visit LIVE Updates
Looking forward to productive Greece visit, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Greece on Friday for a daylong visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in 40 years, and said he is looking forward to constructive meetings with Greece’s senior leadership aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation.
Modi is in Greece at the request of the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
He came to Athens from South Africa, where he attended the 15th BRICS Summit and spoke with numerous international leaders in order to strengthen India’s ties with those countries.
Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates
India’s national emblem, ISRO logo on moon surface as Pragyan rover rolls down
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) published a video of the Pragyan rover rolling out of the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander and strolling on the lunar surface on Thursday.
Previously, ISRO revealed images of the Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram’s gentle landing on the moon’s surface on August 23, captured by Chandrayaan-2’s Orbiter High-Resolution Camera.
... ... and here is how the Chandrayaan-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander to the Lunar surface. pic.twitter.com/nEU8s1At0W
— ISRO (@isro) August 25, 2023
Madras High Court LIVE Updates
Madras HC rejects Panneerselvam’s plea seeking stay on expulsion from AIADMK
The Madras High Court dismissed petitions filed by former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and suspended AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) seeking a stay of expulsion from the party on Friday.
The Madras High Court’s Justices R Mahadevan and Mohammed Shaffiq rejected the petitions filed against a single judge’s reluctance to intervene in the AIADMK general council resolution removing OPS from the party on July 11, 2022.
Madhumita Shukla Murder Case LIVE Updates
In jail for poet Madhumita Shukla’s murder, ex-UP minister, wife to be released
Former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani Tripathi, who are serving life sentences for the murder of poet Madhumita Shukla, may be freed shortly.
The state Prisons Administration department issued an order releasing the minister and his wife.
The minister and his wife should be freed from detention if they are not needed in another case, according to the decision.
The poet Madhumita was murdered on 9 May 2003, in Lucknow’s Paper Mill Colony. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probed her death. Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani Tripathi were sentenced to life in jail for Madhumita’s murder by a Special Judge/Sessions Judge in Dehradun.
B20 Summit LIVE Updates
India’s growth journey will shape world’s future: N Chandrasekaran
According to B20 India Chair N Chandrasekaran, India is ideally positioned to lead the global transitions of digital and artificial intelligence, energy, and value supply chains, and the country’s economic path will define the world’s future.
In his speech to the B20 Summit India 2023, Chandrasekaran, who is also the chairman of Tata Sons, asserted that India is a growth beacon that stands out in a global economy that is facing strong headwinds, the tightest rate cycle in decades, and record levels of public debt.
Supreme Court LIVE Updates
SC permits Delhi govt to amend plea to challenge law on services instead of Ordinance
The Supreme Court granted the Delhi administration permission to modify its suit challenging the newly passed statute by Parliament governing authority over services in the national capital.
The Supreme Court took notice of senior attorney Abhishek Singhvi’s remarks on behalf of the Delhi government that the challenge was originally directed against the Ordinance, which has now become legislation after being approved by Parliament.
A bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud approved the revision to the plea after the Centre said that it had no objections. The judge gave the Centre four weeks to file its answer to the modified plea.
Congress LIVE Updates
Ladakh is a strategic location, says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi
#WATCH | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Kargil, Ladakh says, "...Ladakh is a strategic location...One thing is very clear China has taken away India's land...It is sad that the PM in the opposition meeting said that not even an inch of Ladakh has been taken by China. This is a… pic.twitter.com/4oKeDZZAEv
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Manipur LIVE Updates
Supreme Court orders that judicial custody shall be permitted in Manipur
The Supreme Court ordered that all petitions for the production of accused, detention, judicial custody, extension of custody, and other processes in Manipur courts be done electronically, taking into account both distance and security concerns. It rules that judicial custody be allowed in Manipur.
The Supreme Court ordered that witness statements under 164 CrPC be recorded in the presence of a local Magistrate in Manipur. The Supreme Court orders the Acting Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court to appoint one or more magistrates to record witness statements.
The Supreme Court further states that the test identification process would be conducted by video conference in the presence of a Manipur-based magistrate. According to the court, applications for search and arrest warrants will be granted electronically by the investigating officer.
Manipur violence | Supreme Court orders that all applications for the production of accused, remand, judicial custody, extension of custody and other proceedings are allowed to be conducted in the online mode bearing in mind both distance and security issues at the courts in…
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
China-India Talks LIVE Updates
New Delhi dismisses claims that China-India talks happened on latter’s request at BRICS
Indian authorities have refuted China’s recent assertion that the bilateral discussions that took place on the fringes of the 15th BRICS Summit were at India’s request.
A statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry stated, “President Xi Jinping talked with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at the latter’s request on August 23, 2023”.
PM Modi in Greece LIVE Updates
Amid chants of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai,’ PM Modi receives rousing welcome in Greece
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, he was greeted with cries of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai,’ ‘Modi, Modi.’
After landing at Athens International Airport, PM Modi proceeded to his hotel, where he would spend the day, and greeted members of the Indian diaspora who were excitedly awaiting his arrival.
Manipur LIVE Updates
Security forces recover firearms, ammunition during search operations
Security forces in Manipur conducted a search operation and recovered four firearms, 38 ammunition and eight bombs from Imphal East and Imphal West districts during search operations, police said.
Search operations were conducted in the fringe and vulnerable areas of Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, Kangpokpi and Thoubal districts during which security forces recovered firearms, ammunition and bombs, a statement issued by the Manipur Police Control Room said on Thursday night.
Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates
Chandrayaan-3 Rover ramps down from Lander to the lunar surface
#WATCH | Here's how the Chandrayaan-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander to the lunar surface.
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
(Video source: Twitter handle of ISRO) pic.twitter.com/snxlcTHbmS
PM Modi in Greece LIVE Updates
PM interacts with children of Indian Diaspora in Athens
PM Modi greets youngsters from the Indian community upon his arrival at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece.
VIDEO | PM Modi interacts with children of the Indian community as he arrives at Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece. pic.twitter.com/ZwYyWSCBQw
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 25, 2023
PM Modi in Greece LIVE Updates
Modi a good PM, listens to everyone, says member of Indian Diaspora
A member of the Indian diaspora in Athens said that they have high expectations from PM Modi’s visit to Greece.
“He is a very good Prime Minister who listens to everyone,” he added.
#WATCH | "We have high expectations from PM Modi's visit to Greece...He is a very good Prime Minister who listens to everyone," says another member of the Indian community in Athens. pic.twitter.com/TPodZG4QPy
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
Maharashtra LIVE Updates
Sharad Pawar denies split in NCP; says Ajit Pawar continues to be leader of party
Sharad Pawar, the head of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stated on Friday that there is no division in the party and that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar remains its leader.
He also stated that certain leaders have left the NCP because they have taken a “different political stand,” but this cannot be considered a schism.
Pawar spoke to media in his birthplace of Baramati in the Pune district before departing for Kolhapur, where he is slated to address a rally later in the day.
PM Modi in Greece LIVE Updates
PM Modi meets Indian diaspora at Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens
PM Modi arrives at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, where he is greeted by the Indian diaspora assembled outside the hotel.
#WATCH | PM Modi arrives at Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, meets Indian diaspora gathered outside the hotel to greet him on his arrival in Greece pic.twitter.com/BreljFoTiN
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
PM Modi in Greece LIVE Updates
WATCH: PM Modi arrives in Greece on first prime ministerial visit in 40 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Greece on Friday for talks with the European country’s top leadership to strengthen bilateral ties.
Modi arrived in Athens, the Greek capital, from South Africa where he attended the 15th BRICS Summit and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders to further cement India’s relations with those countries.
PM Modi LIVE Updates
PM Modi to meet Greek counterpart, explore ways to strengthen ties
PM Modi will meet with his Greek colleague, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the two leaders will explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
In addition, he will meet with business executives from both nations.
He will also meet with members of Greece’s Indian community.
During the visit, the Greek Prime Minister will also hold a business lunch.
Foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra had stated in a news conference that PM Modi will hold limited and delegation-level meetings with Greece’s Prime Minister.
Following the delegation-level meetings, both presidents will address significant enterprises in their respective nations.
PM Modi LIVE Updates
Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi
#WATCH | A member of the Indian diaspora awaiting PM Modi's arrival outside Athens hotel says " We feel proud to be an Indian...We are very excited. Welcome, Modi ji!"
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
PM Modi has landed in Athens on a one-day official visit to Greece pic.twitter.com/3pmnlF0qda
PM Modi LIVE Updates
PM Narendra Modi lands in Athens on a one-day official visit to Greece
India’s PM Narendra Modi arrives in Athens for a one-day official visit to Greece.
The visit is being hosted by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. This will be the first visit to Greece by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years
#WATCH | PM Modi arrives in Greece on a one-day official visit pic.twitter.com/Dxw6lDmPgx
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
PM Modi LIVE Updates
PM Modi to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, says MEA
On PM Modi’s one-day Greece visit, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the PM will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
He added that PM Modi will meet the President of Greece, hold talks with the Greek PM and meet with business leaders of both sides.
He also stated that the PM will interact with the Indian community who are all excited to receive him after the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission before departing.
On PM Modi's one-day Greece visit, MEA spox Arindam Bagchi says, "The PM will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Thereafter, he will meet the President of Greece, hold talks with the Greek PM and meet with business leaders of both sides. Before departing, the PM… pic.twitter.com/JKLJThPFmO
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
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