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The Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, today launched GOBARdhan, the Central Sector Scheme for development of the Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector.

<nh-chunk-delimit /> The Scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 August 2026 with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore, provides a ten-year framework from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 for accelerating CBG development in India.The scheme aims to increase domestic CBG production nearly 10-fold (to around 5 MMSCMD) with a long-term framework that gives investors and lenders greater certainty. The launch brought together stakeholders from across the CBG ecosystem, including representatives of Central Ministries, State Governments, CBG developers, oil and gas companies, City Gas Distribution entities, financial institutions, cooperatives, technology providers and other stakeholders.The launch featured the unveiling of the GOBARdhan Handbook, a comprehensive reference guide to assist stakeholders, project developers, State Governments and financial institutions in understanding the Scheme and navigating its CBG interventions, alongside the Unified GOBARdhan Portal, a centralised digital platform designed to streamline applications, eliminate multi-channel processes and enhance transparency throughout processing and implementation.Speaking on the occasion, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri said that India&apos;s growing energy requirements must be addressed through the combined objectives of availability, affordability and sustainability, with greater development of energy resources available within the country.He said that CBG has particular relevance for India as it can convert crop residue, cattle dung and other organic resources into clean domestic energy, while generating organic manure and creating new economic opportunities in rural areas. Farmers, cooperatives, gaushalas and local enterprises can participate across feedstock collection, aggregation, transportation and processing, strengthening the circular link between agriculture and energy.He called upon industry, financial institutions, States, cooperatives, technology providers and other stakeholders to translate the framework into operating plants and sustained CBG production, advancing India&apos;s energy security, rural prosperity and the Prime Minister&apos;s vision of Waste to Wealth and Annadata to Urjadata.Addressing the gathering, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, highlighted that India currently meets nearly half of its natural gas requirement through imports and that CBG provides an opportunity to convert domestic organic waste into a domestic gas resource.He said that the experience of the sector had also highlighted constraints relating to volatile revenues, fragmented support, limited long-term policy visibility, feedstock assurance, organic manure offtake and access to finance. GOBARdhan addresses these issues through the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas as the single nodal Ministry, predictable pricing, greater certainty of gas offtake, enhanced capital assistance, consolidated processes and greater use of digital monitoring.The Secretary also highlighted the important role of State Governments in translating the national framework into projects on the ground, including through enabling State CBG policies, feedstock assessments, suitable land banks, faster approvals and infrastructure support.An integrated framework for the CBG sectorA presentation on GOBARdhan outlined the Scheme architecture and the transition from multiple standalone interventions towards an integrated framework for the sector. GOBARdhan comprises six key interventions: CBG Offtake Assurance, CBG Pricing Framework, Capital Assistance for CBG Projects, Development of Pipeline Infrastructure, Credit Guarantee Support and the CBG Ecosystem Challenge Fund.Under the offtake framework, CBG plants will be mapped to identified City Gas Distribution geographical areas or CBG clusters, enabling a dependable route to market. Under the CBG Obligation (CBO), the obligation to procure CBG rests with City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities.The procurement obligation has been prescribed at 3% in FY 2026-27, 4% in FY 2027-28 and 5% from FY 2028-29 onwards for the CNG (Transport) and PNG (Domestic) segment The Scheme introduces an administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBtu, providing greater revenue visibility to producers.Eligible greenfield projects can receive capital assistance of up to ₹2 crore per TPD of installed CBG capacity, including support for plant machinery, feedstock aggregation and FOM/LFOM processing and manure value-addition equipment. To address gas evacuation constraints, support of up to 80% of eligible capital expenditure is available for pipelines connecting CBG clusters to trunk pipeline networks and up to 50% for standalone plants connecting to CGD networks.A dedicated credit guarantee mechanism for eligible MSME-based CBG projects will cover up to 85% of the outstanding amount at default, subject to prescribed project limits. The guarantee cap is ₹20 crore per project for general MSME projects and ₹25 crore per project for women-led MSME projects, providing enhanced support to women entrepreneurs in the CBG sector.The CBG Ecosystem Challenge Fund will support technology development, capacity building, feedstock assessment and aggregation, district-level ecosystem development and value addition in organic manure. India&apos;s CBG ecosystem has already established a foundation for further growth, with 217+ plants commissioned as of August 2026, with an installed capacity of more than 1,700 TPD.The Scheme aims to increase domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold over its ten-year implementation period. The Scheme is expected to generate significant economic and environmental benefits, including more than ₹40,000 crore in foreign-exchange savings, over ₹75,000 crore added to GDP and more than 1.5 lakh jobs.It is also expected to replace 10 million tonnes of fossil fuel with clean gas, reduce more than 40 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions and support the production of 250 million tonnes of organic manure.

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 2 (ANI): A controversy erupted after Hindi lettering was found on a directional signboard installed by the State Highways Department in Sathankulam. Following the controversy, the Assistant Executive Engineer and Assistant Engineer of the Highways Department have been placed under temporary suspension.

<nh-chunk-delimit />A new road was constructed at a cost of several lakh rupees by the State Highways Department between Sathankulam and Nazareth in Thoothukudi district. A new directional signboard was installed near the Thiruchendur Road junction, close to the Karumeni River bridge in Sathankulam.The signboard displays arrows indicating the routes to Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Alwarthirunagari and Tirunelveli. The names of the places have been displayed first in Tamil, followed by Hindi and then English.At most locations, directional signboards installed by the State Highways Department carry lettering only in Tamil and English. In a few places, Hindi lettering has also appeared, usually as the last language. However, the signboard installed in Sathankulam created controversy as the Hindi lettering was displayed prominently immediately after Tamil.The issue also went viral on social media. Following this, DMK president and former Chief Minister MK Stalin and PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss, among others, condemned the move and questioned whether the State Government itself was promoting the imposition of Hindi.In the past, several protests have been held in Tamil Nadu against the use of Hindi on signboards along National Highways in the state. However, it was argued that the State Government itself using Hindi for place names was unacceptable. Demands were raised for a government inquiry into who was responsible for the error and for action against those responsible.Amid strong opposition to the inclusion of Hindi on the signboard installed by the Tamil Nadu Government, the Hindi lettering was subsequently removed. In addition, the Assistant Executive Engineer and Assistant Engineer of the Highways Department have been placed under temporary suspension in connection with the issue. (ANI)

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Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review and dispose of the petitions seeking Change of Land Use (CLU) permissions in the district.

<nh-chunk-delimit /> The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Muhammad Sayeed; General Manager DIC Naheem Un Nissa Bhatti; CEO Poonch Development Authority Fareed Kohli; Chief Agriculture Officer Jograj Salathi; ARTO, besides other concerned district officers and representatives of various departments.The committee held detailed deliberations on CLU applications received from different parts of the district, including Poonch, Surankote, Mandi, Mendhar, Mankote and adjoining areas. The cases were examined with reference to revenue records, departmental requirements, land-use provisions and other applicable rules and regulations.The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure thorough scrutiny and timely disposal of all CLU permission cases while maintaining strict compliance with statutory provisions and prescribed procedures.

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District Development Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today flagged off an Awareness Vehicle here from the district headquarters to generate awareness among rural populace regarding the objectives, provisions and benefits of the VB-G RAM G scheme.

<nh-chunk-delimit />The initiative is aimed at taking information about the scheme to the grassroots level and ensuring that rural residents are well-informed about its provisions, implementation mechanism and the benefits available to them. The event was attended by ADC Prem Singh; CPO Uttam Singh; DSEO Darshan Kumar; ACD Om Parkash and ACP Ashwani Hansa, besides other officers and officials of the Rural Development Department.The Awareness Vehicle will traverse across rural areas and Gram Panchayats of the District, disseminating information about the scheme and facilitating direct outreach to rural households. The awareness campaign is aimed to encourage greater community participation and motivate rural residents to take an active role in the planning and implementation of developmental initiatives under the scheme.

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As part of the &quot;Swachhata Hi Seva - 2026&quot; campaign, the District Administration Kishtwar today organized a mega one-hour cleanliness drive (Shramdaan) here at the historic Chowgan Grounds under the banner &quot;Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Sath&quot;.

<nh-chunk-delimit /> The cleanliness drive was led by Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma with attendance from all District and Sectoral Officers, their staff and Safai Karamcharis.The event was organized with the objective of reinforcing the message of cleanliness, civic responsibility and behavioural change through Jan Bhagidari, while encouraging collective ownership of public spaces. The Deputy Commissioner administered the Swachhta Pledge to all participants.He appreciated the enthusiasm and wholehearted participation of all officers, officials, sanitation workers and the general public. He emphasized that cleanliness is a collective responsibility and called for sustained public participation, behavioural change and active community engagement to maintain clean and hygienic public spaces.He urged everyone to carry forward the spirit of Shramdaan beyond the campaign and make cleanliness a regular collective practice. The collective Shramdaan at Chowgan Ground reflected the spirit of &quot;Swachhata Hi Seva&quot;, emphasizing that sustained cleanliness requires active participation and shared responsibility among government institutions, elected representatives and citizens.ADC Pawan Kotwal; ACR Idrees Lone; CPO Akhil Thakur; ACD Manoj Kumar; ACP Neeraj Sharma; EO MC Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal; AD Handicrafts Pardeep Shan; BDO Ravi Parihar; BDO Hqrs. Chandan Manhas; CMO Dr. Sanjay Bhat; DYSSO Jaffer Haider Sheikh; BDO Nagseni Subhash Thakur; BDO Bounjwah Aijaz Ahmed, besides other officers and officials were present on the occasion.

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 2 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said his party would continue with its existing alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, while indicating that it was open to setting aside past differences with parties willing to unite on issues concerning democracy and the Constitution.

<nh-chunk-delimit />Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Yadav said the SP would continue with the existing alliance and work to strengthen it ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.&quot;The alliance that was already there and defeated the BJP will continue. We will work to take that alliance forward,&quot; Yadav said.On the possibility of an alliance with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Yadav said the SP would continue with the existing INDIA bloc arrangement.&quot;The Samajwadi Party and Congress alliance will move forward in 2027. We will move forward with the INDIA alliance,&quot; he said.Referring to the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, Yadav said the polls could serve as a platform for political parties to unite.He said that if other parties shared the view that democracy and the Constitution were under threat, the SP was willing to put aside past differences and join hands with them.&quot;Rajya Sabha elections are a time for coming together. If anyone feels that our democracy and Constitution are under attack, then-setting aside all bitterness-we are ready to forget the past and join hands with those willing to unite with us&quot;, he said.Earlier, on Wednesday, Yadav indicated that the party will fight the next year&apos;s Uttar Pradesh elections with largely the same allies with which it fought some recent elections. Akhilesh Yadav, who interacted with the media, claimed that many BJP MLAs were in contact with the party but said there is difficulty in accommodating them. (ANI)

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Bathinda: A video purportedly showing a girl in an alleged drug-induced state at Bathinda's Dana Mandi has gone viral on social media, prompting police to intervene and admit her to a government de-addiction centre for treatment.

<nh-chunk-delimit />The 18-second video appears to show the girl struggling to stand and repeatedly collapsing. Bathinda police said she was admitted to the government de-addiction centre on Thursday.Kotwali SHO Yadvinder Singh said the girl is from the Jaito area of Faridkot district. Sources said her mother had also reached the hospital. Police said they were yet to ascertain how and why she reached Bathinda.Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal also shared the video on his X account and criticised the Aam Aadmi Party government over the drug issue. He said the visuals had 'shaken the soul of Punjab' and alleged that the government had failed to protect the state's youth despite its 'War Against Drugs' campaign.The incident comes amid renewed debate over drug use in Bathinda following the circulation of several videos in recent weeks.Last month, the Akali Dal shared an alleged sting video claiming that 'chitta' was being openly sold in Sangat Kalan village. Police subsequently registered a case, arrested suspects and conducted searches in the area.A few days later, the discovery of a young man's body in Jai Singh Wala village with a syringe reportedly inserted in his arm also raised concerns over drug use in the district.

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New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and several senior leaders across party lines paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Samvidhan Sadan (Old Parliament House) in Delhi on the occassion of the 157th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Father of the Nation, on Friday.

<nh-chunk-delimit />Union Ministers including the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Health Minister J. P. Nadda, Minister of Parliamentary &amp; Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh and MoS in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting L Murugan were among those who paid their respects at the event in Samvidhan SadanBJP President Nitin Nabin, Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also paid tribute to the Father of the Nation.Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with mother MP Sonia Gandhi, was also present at the event, along with other Members of Parliament, senior parliament officials, and visiting school students.Upon arriving at Samvidhan Sadan, Rahul Gandhi and Indira Gandhi were seen interacting with a school student present at the venue.Meanwhile, in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) also paid homage to Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at LBS Park on his 122nd birth anniversary. In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, and several other state leaders and ministers attended Sarva-Dharma Prarthana and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Odisha Assembly on his birth anniversary. (ANI)

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh and Road Construction Minister Kumar Shailendra jointly inaugurated the Rising Bihar Investor Summit 2026 at the Taj City Centre in Patna on Thursday.

<nh-chunk-delimit />Addressing the inaugural session, Choudhary said Bihar was ready to welcome investments and assured investors that the state government would provide all possible support and facilities. He said infrastructure, including roads, electricity and water supply, was being strengthened to create a favourable environment for industries.Urging industrialists to invest in Bihar, the Chief Minister said the government was working to expand investment and employment opportunities so that people from the state would not have to migrate elsewhere in search of jobs. Highlighting Bihar&apos;s historical and cultural significance, Choudhary referred to renowned centres of learning such as Nalanda and Vikramshila, the legacy of Magadh and Pataliputra, and the state&apos;s association with Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavir and Guru Gobind Singh Ji.He said Bihar has historically been a centre of knowledge and economic activity and argued that the state&apos;s large population should be seen as an economic asset rather than a liability. Referring to a population of around 14 crore, Choudhary said Bihar represented a vast market for businesses and industries.He said the government&apos;s objective was to create more opportunities within the state and generate employment for its people. Choudhary said reliable roads, electricity and water were essential for industrial development. He said Bihar&apos;s road network had expanded substantially and that work was continuing on national highways and expressways.He also highlighted growth in electricity availability and consumption in the state, saying the government was working to strengthen power generation and distribution capacity further. On water management, Choudhary said Bihar faced recurring floods because water flowed into the state from Nepal and neighbouring states.He stressed the need for a long-term strategy for managing major rivers, including the Ganga, Kosi and Gandak. He said the state could also explore developing industrial corridors, townships and other economic activities in the Kosi region. Better water-resource management, he added, could benefit the industrial, agricultural and tourism sectors.The Chief Minister also pointed to drought-related challenges in parts of south Bihar and said efforts were underway to ensure the availability of Ganga water for drinking and irrigation when needed. Choudhary said the state government had formulated a silt policy for the first time and was exploring the use of silt and soil dredged from rivers in road construction and other development projects.According to him, using such material could help reduce construction costs while also providing a productive use for dredged material. He also highlighted the government&apos;s plans to solarise agricultural feeders. The initiative, he said, would help ensure that farmers receive adequate electricity during the daytime while reducing the burden of electricity subsidies.Reassuring investors, Choudhary said products manufactured by industries established in Bihar would receive priority in government procurement, provided they met the required quality standards. He said the government would purchase 25 per cent of eligible produce and work to facilitate wider market access for industries.The state&apos;s procurement policy was also being amended to support industrial development better, he said. Choudhary identified tourism, hotels and eco-tourism as sectors with significant investment potential. He said the state was encouraging hotel and tourism projects at several locations, including Patna and Gaya.Highlighting Bihar&apos;s infrastructure growth, Choudhary said the state&apos;s road network, once around 8,000 km, had expanded to about 1.5 lakh km. He said the condition of rural roads had also improved significantly. He also compared the state&apos;s power availability with the situation in 2005.According to him, electricity availability, which stood at around 500 MW at that time, had now increased to more than 10,000 MW. The government, he said, has set a target of increasing this capacity to 20,000 MW over the next five years, while continuing to strengthen electricity distribution infrastructure.The Chief Minister said Bihar was also exploring new modes of transport, including ropeways and water transport. He mentioned a proposed ropeway project connecting Patna with the Baba Hariharnath Temple in Sonepur across the Ganga. He said the government is working on a range of infrastructure projects to improve connectivity and support tourism.Choudhary said the government was focusing on infrastructure, industry and employment to accelerate Bihar&apos;s economic development. He urged investors to trust the state&apos;s potential and participate in its development. He said creating sufficient employment opportunities within Bihar remained a priority and that the government would continue working to provide jobs within the state to people who currently migrate elsewhere for employment.Choudhary thanked Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for attending the investor summit and said cooperation between the Centre and the Bihar government would further accelerate infrastructure development in the state. He also thanked investors, industry representatives, and other participants, and called on them to contribute to Bihar&apos;s development.Speaking at the event, Gadkari said significant development work was underway in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and the state government.

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday inaugurated 'Sarvodaya Van' at Odadar in Porbandar district, a 14-hectare green space developed at Rs 20 crore with 1.5 lakh saplings representing around 70 species, as the state marked the 77th state-level Van Mahotsav.

<nh-chunk-delimit />The inauguration also marked the completion of Gujarat&apos;s 25th Sanskrutik Van. Patel said the occasion was significant as it coincided with the 25th anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi&apos;s public service. The Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 14 development works worth Rs 113 crore in Porbandar district.The government provided free housing plots to nomadic families and distributed aids and appliances to persons with disabilities. Forest produce cheques were also distributed to the concerned villages and talukas. Addressing the gathering, Patel described Van Mahotsav as Gujarat&apos;s resolve to pursue development alongside environmental protection.&quot;Development at the cost of the environment is not acceptable,&quot; he said, stressing that conservation and environmental enrichment are deeply rooted in Gujarat&apos;s culture. Patel said Gujarat had built an ecosystem for environmental conservation under the Prime Minister&apos;s leadership and cited the state&apos;s increase in forest and tree cover.According to figures shared at the event, forest cover in Gujarat has increased by 70.64 square kilometres over the past two decades, while tree cover has increased by 2,596 square kilometres, green cover by 2,461 square kilometres, and mangrove cover by 253 square kilometres.&quot;789 &apos;Van Kavach&apos; projects had been created across 1,140 hectares in Gujarat over the past three years. Under the &apos;Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0&apos; campaign, against a target of three crore saplings, 6.9 crore saplings had been planted so far,&quot; he said. Patel also referred to the state&apos;s wildlife conservation efforts, saying the Asiatic lion population had risen to 851 and its range had expanded.&quot;Barda has now become a habitat for lions,&quot; he added. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said Porbandar had witnessed accelerated development over the past three years. &quot;The first lion entered the Barda Hills in 2023, and the area is now home to 26 lions,&quot; he noted.Modhwadia also referred to plans and projects including safari parks such as Jungle Safari and Devalia, a proposed Rs 200-crore bird sanctuary and the proposed bird sanctuary at Medha Creek. He also cited the proposed international shipbuilding yard at Kuchhadi, estimated to cost around Rs 27,000 crore, Porbandar&apos;s elevation to municipal corporation status and four expressway projects, with an estimated combined value of Rs one lakh crore, connecting Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Porbandar and other locations.Minister of State for Forests, Pravin Mali, highlighted Porbandar&apos;s marine ecosystem and its diverse flora and fauna, including Rayan and Sharu trees and the pangolin found in Barda Sanctuary. &quot;The newly developed Sarvodaya Van, with plantations of different tree species, would add to the district&apos;s natural landscape,&quot; he said. During the event, MoUs were signed with seven companies to develop mega nurseries under the public-private partnership model. Several publications were also released, including &apos;Namo Vad Van&apos;, &apos;From Van to Vandan&apos;, which traces the journey from nature to culture, &apos;Barda - A Landscape of Hope&apos;, documenting the revival of the Barda Hills, and a booklet on the status of dugongs and other marine mammals and the ecological assessment of seagrass habitats around Narara and adjoining islands in the Gulf of Kutch. Porbandar MP and Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, conveyed his greetings through a virtual message.

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As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday organised a mass voluntary service drive as part of the initiative &quot;Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath&quot;, with Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju joining the event.

<nh-chunk-delimit />Union Ministers, senior officers of the Government of India, the Delhi Government Minister, the NDMC Chairman, senior officials, students, traders, residents, Safai Sevaks, and representatives of various institutions actively participated in Shramdaan, reaffirming their collective commitment to a cleaner, greener, and healthier New Delhi, an official statement said.The initiative saw enthusiastic public participation at schools, markets, residential areas, public places, offices and institutional complexes, turning cleanliness into a people-centric Jan Andolan, the statement said. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju joined the Shramdaan programme at Navyug School, Peshwa Road, near Gole Market, along with NDMC Chairman Manoj Kumar Dwivedi.Students, teachers and residents also participated enthusiastically in the cleanliness activities. The statement also said that a tree plantation drive was organised, with Rijiju and school students planting saplings and spreading the message of environmental responsibility.On the occasion, Rijiju said that the message of &quot;Ek Din - Ek Ghanta - Ek Saath Shramdaan&quot; is simple and powerful: keeping our surroundings clean is not the responsibility of one individual or institution, but a shared responsibility that begins with every citizen.He praised the students&apos; enthusiasm and said the youth can become the driving force of this people&apos;s movement by making cleanliness, civic sense, and environmental responsibility an integral part of everyday life. He called upon citizens to carry this spirit forward in the larger endeavour towards a cleaner and greener Swachh Bharat.At Yashwant Singh Place, Chanakyapuri, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy participated in the Shramdaan programme along with Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Keshav Chandra, and senior officials of the Ministry. Members of the Market Traders Associations and residents also joined the cleanliness drive.Reddy interacted with the NDMC Safai Sevaks and felicitated them in recognition of their dedicated contribution towards maintaining cleanliness in the area daily. Under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh inaugurated NDMC&apos;s largest community toilet facility at Jodhpur Mess, Pandara Road, New Delhi.Constructed at Rs 1 crore, the facility has been developed with the support of NBCC&apos;s CSR funds on land provided by NDMC. The modern facility includes separate facilities for men and women, CCTV cameras and essential provisions for cleanliness, hygiene, safety and security.Speaking on the occasion, Parvesh Sahib Singh said that another commitment to the area&apos;s residents has been fulfilled. He emphasised that cleanliness is not merely a facility but a basic civic right of every citizen. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring clean, safe, and improved civic amenities for the people of Delhi.Earlier, Parvesh Sahib Singh also participated in the Shramdaan programme at Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place, along with the NDMC team and temple trustees.

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday visited an Anganwadi centre in Bopal as part of the 'Angan Milan Seva' initiative under the ongoing 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', interacting with children and parents and reviewing the services provided at the centre.

<nh-chunk-delimit />During his visit to Bopal Anganwadi-6, Patel distributed fruits, Sukhdi and toys to children. Take-Home Ration (THR) was also distributed to pregnant women, adolescent girls and children aged six months to three years. The Chief Minister inspected the Anganwadi premises and reviewed the facilities and activities available for children.He also interacted with children and their parents and enquired about the regularity and quality of services being provided through the Anganwadi. As part of the programme, Poshan Champion Awards were presented to children who had improved their nutritional status and maintained the improvement.Patel also felicitated Anganwadi workers, helpers and ASHA workers for their outstanding performance. The &apos;Angan Milan Seva&apos; event was organised as part of the &apos;Seva Sankalp Abhiyan&apos;, being held to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi&apos;s public service.Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, Collector Bhavya Verma, Deputy Mayor Anju Shah, Standing Committee Chairman Kamlesh Patel, officials of the Women and Child Development Department, office-bearers and officials of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, along with parents and children, were present at the event.On Wednesday evening, Patel visited Dam View Point-1 in Ekta Nagar. The CM interacted with tourists from Danta taluka, Banaskantha, who visited Ekta Nagar to see the Statue of Unity. He spoke with them about their trip and experiences at Ekta Nagar and the Statue of Unity. Seeing the Chief Minister, the tourists warmly greeted him with enthusiasm. They reported immense satisfaction while interacting with him.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched the 'Invest Maharashtra' brand initiative with the tagline &quot;Made for Business&quot;, unveiling a proposed investment portfolio of 66 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth more than $92.19 billion, or approximately Rs 8.58 lakh crore.

<nh-chunk-delimit />The proposed investments are estimated to generate more than three lakh direct and indirect jobs. Addressing global investors, industry leaders and state officials, Chief Minister Fadnavis said the initiative aims to connect enterprise with grassroots development and create opportunities for young engineers, local suppliers and farming communities across the state.The newly unveiled logo merges the &quot;i&quot; of investment with the &quot;M&quot; of Maharashtra, symbolising a partnership between enterprise and government. Under the &quot;Made for Business&quot; positioning, the administration has promised single-window accountability, time-bound approvals and proactive dispute resolution.The 66 MoUs worth $92.19 billion target high-growth sectors, including semiconductors, data centres, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defence, healthcare and agro-processing. Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi&apos;s vision for economic growth, the initiative is designed to help Maharashtra achieve its target of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030, Chief Minister Fadnavis said.A key focus of the initiative is to ensure that industrial opportunities extend beyond traditional metropolitan centres such as Mumbai and Pune. The proposed projects span regions including Chandrapur, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Jalna in Vidarbha and Marathwada, as well as Nashik, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Ratnagiri, Palghar and the broader Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).To support these investments, the state government outlined plans for dedicated hubs such as an Education City, a Medicity, and an AI and Innovation City, aimed at linking industrial growth with talent development and research ecosystems.Setting expectations for the administration, Chief Minister Fadnavis directed the Invest Maharashtra team to take direct ownership of projects, monitor progress continuously, and address regulatory bottlenecks early. &quot;A timely decision can advance a factory.A resolved bottleneck can unlock employment. A clear answer can give an entrepreneur the confidence to expand,&quot; he said. The Chief Minister also appealed to industry leaders to support communities in agrarian regions facing rainfall deficits through contributions to the Chief Minister&apos;s Relief Fund.He urged technology and manufacturing companies to apply their engineering expertise to water conservation, efficient irrigation and wastewater recycling to strengthen resilience in rural Maharashtra. Chief Minister Fadnavis also highlighted Maharashtra&apos;s investor-friendly ecosystem and ongoing development initiatives.Principal Secretary, Industries Department, P. Anbalagan highlighted Maharashtra&apos;s strategy to attract global investments, launch innovation hubs and maintain leadership in technology and industry.

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Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said that an empowered and compassionate society can be built only through the participation and collective contribution of all generations.

<nh-chunk-delimit /> He said that while the youth bring fresh energy and new ideas, the older generation possesses valuable experience and a deep understanding of life.When the energy of youth and the wisdom of senior citizens come together, social progress and national strength are further enhanced, he said. Addressing senior citizens at his official residence on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, the Chief Minister said older people have witnessed unprecedented changes over the past 75 to 80 years in almost every sphere of life, including science and technology, development, food habits, clothing, social life and cultural values.He emphasised that the younger generation should learn from senior citizens&apos; experiences and understand the struggles and lessons of the past. Their lives, he said, are repositories of stories of struggle, achievement, decision-making in difficult circumstances and wisdom that can guide future generations.The Chief Minister said serving the elderly is among the highest forms of service and urged young people to care for their parents and senior citizens, noting that their blessings are invaluable. Sharma said the state government is implementing various social security schemes to ensure the safety, dignity and self-reliance of senior citizens.The state distributes more than Rs 1,100 crore every month in social security pensions to about 9.1 million beneficiaries across the state. He said 53 nursing homes and seven Sant Shravan Kumar Kalyan Seva Ashrams are operating to provide medical care, education, and other essential facilities to senior citizens.In addition, 36 Chief Minister Rehabilitation Homes and 17 Swayamsiddha Ashrams are being run to protect and support the social well-being of older people. Under the Ramashray Yojana, the government has established 61 Ramashray wards in 61 district hospitals across the state to provide healthcare services to senior citizens.Under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme, the government has so far facilitated pilgrimages for 1.12 lakh senior citizens. The Chief Minister also said senior citizens aged 60 to 80 years receive a 50 per cent concession on fares in state transport buses, while those aged 80 years and above get free travel.During the programme, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma transferred Rs 684.21 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 50,94,831 beneficiaries of the old-age pension scheme under the social security pension programme. On the occasion, the Chief Minister interacted directly with beneficiaries from various districts and listened to their experiences.Senior citizens who have made notable contributions to social service were honoured with shawls, shriphal and certificates of appreciation. Assistive devices were also distributed among beneficiaries. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot said that on the International Day of Older Persons, the state government honoured individuals and organisations across Rajasthan for their notable contributions in various fields through district-level programmes.He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the state government is working to provide a dignified life, social security, and equal opportunities to uplift deprived and needy sections of society. Additional Chief Secretary (Social Justice and Empowerment) Dinesh Kumar and Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Gayatri Rathore, along with other senior officials, attended the program. Senior citizens from districts across the state also participated through video conferencing.

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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday felicitated ace weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and Wushu player Naorem Roshibina Devi on their return to the state after winning silver medals at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya.

<nh-chunk-delimit />The Chief Minister congratulated the two athletes for their impressive performances and bringing laurels to Manipur and the country at the continental sporting event. During the felicitation, Chief Minister Singh expressed his desire to establish sports complexes in the rural areas of Manipur, saying that Imphal city is becoming increasingly congested.He added that such facilities would provide sportspersons with easier access to sports infrastructure. The Chief Minister said that if the law and order situation in the state improves, the state government would be able to increase the assistance provided to sportspersons who bring laurels to the state.Regarding the formation of more than one federation or association for a single discipline in Manipur, Chief Minister Singh said that this creates difficulties in the selection process of players for participation in national and international level competitions.The Chief Minister lauded the responsibilities undertaken by the local clubs and Civil Society Organisations who contribute significantly towards fulfilling the dreams of the young and successful sportspersons of the state. Chief Minister Singh maintained that the cash reward provided by the state government to medallists at the Asian Games has been enhanced.The new cash incentives have been fixed for gold, silver, bronze and participants at Rs 25 lakh, Rs 20 lakh, Rs 15 lakh, Rs 5 lakh respectively. Regarding the proposed establishment of the Weightlifting Sports Academy, the Chief Minister, after discussions with the concerned Minister and officials, said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would soon be signed between the state government and the Academy.Chief Minister Singh also said that he would examine the matter regarding the promotion of Saikhom Mirabai Chanu. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in the women&apos;s 48 kg category weightlifting and Naorem Roshibina Devi won a silver medal in the women&apos;s Sanda 60 kg category.After the felicitation, the two silver medallists expressed happiness at being received by Chief Minister Singh. They expressed pride in bringing laurels to the state and added that the love and support shown by the people of Manipur further encourages them in their future endeavour.The felicitation programme was attended by Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS) Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh, Lamlai Assembly Constituency MLA Khongbantabam Ibomcha, Home Commissioner N. Ashok Kumar, YAS Director Mayengbam Veto Singh and parents of the two silver medalist, among others.

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has paid tribute to legendary singer and composer Sachin Dev Burman on his birth anniversary, recalling his immense contribution to Indian music and his enduring connection with the state.

<nh-chunk-delimit />Speaking at a programme organised at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan here on Thursday, CM Saha said that Sachin Dev Burman&apos;s journey from his roots in the erstwhile Royal family of Tripura to becoming one of India&apos;s most celebrated musicians was an inspiration for the younger generation.The Chief Minister added that the state government had donated the house associated with the legendary musician, who belonged to the Royal family but remained grounded despite his aristocratic background. &quot;He belonged to the Royal family, where he had access to everything, but he left it all behind and created his own identity,&quot; CM Saha said.He recalled that Sachin Dev Burman was born in Comilla, now in Bangladesh, and said the folk traditions, melodies and songs of the region deeply influenced his musical sensibilities. CM Saha said that Burman later moved to Kolkata and subsequently to Mumbai, where he established himself as one of India&apos;s most influential singers and composers.His distinctive musical style and songs continue to remain popular in India and abroad, he added. &quot;Today is his birth anniversary. I extend my greetings to the people of Tripura and the entire country on this occasion. It is a matter of pride that such a great singer and composer was born in connection with Tripura,&quot; the Chief Minister said.Chief Minister Saha, who holds the Information and Cultural Affairs portfolio, described Burman as a self-made personality who carved out a place for himself in the world of music through determination and hard work rather than relying on his royal background.He said that Burman&apos;s ability to blend classical traditions, including elements of Dhrupad and Hindustani classical music, with folk melodies gave his compositions a distinctive character that continues to resonate with music lovers. &quot;Music is something that remains in everyone&apos;s heart,&quot; CM Saha added.The Chief Minister urged the younger generation to learn more about Burman&apos;s life, musical journey and determination, saying his life could inspire people, particularly the youth, to pursue their goals with dedication and self-confidence. Information and Cultural Affairs Secretary Kiran Gitte, Director of Information and Cultural Affairs Bimbisar Bhattacharya and other officials were present at the programme.

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that technology and the talent of the state's youth must be combined to encourage innovation and contribute to the building of a developed India.

<nh-chunk-delimit /> The Chief Minister on Thursday added that the future generation will be more technology-dependent and there is no dearth of talent among the students and youth of the state.&quot;We need to combine technology with their talent. If we can combine technology with talent, they will be able to involve themselves more in innovative work,&quot; CM Saha said after launching various schemes for the youths. He launched the Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 and the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana for the 2025-26 academic year, besides inaugurating Digi-SAPNE 3.0.CM Saha also formally inaugurated the renovated and redeveloped auditorium. The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had emphasised connecting students and youth with technology to achieve the goal of a &apos;Viksit Bharat&apos;. He added that the state government wanted to utilise the talent and innovative thinking of students and youth for development, adding that they would play a key role in building a developed India.&quot;Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested using the innovative thinking of students and youth more to build a developed India. In the &apos;Mann Ki Baat&apos; programmes, he guides students and youth on the right path and also acknowledges their innovative thinking.The state government is also keen to use their ideas for the development of the state,&quot; CM Saha said. He added that the Seva First Innovation Challenge focuses on ideas relating to a clean and stable India, a prosperous India, a healthy and integrated India, an educated and skilled India, and a secure India.The Chief Minister said the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana had benefited 63,249 people over the past five years, with each beneficiary receiving Rs 5,000. At the programme, CM Saha handed over grant cheques of Rs 10 lakh each to 10 young entrepreneurs selected under Digi-SAPNE 3.0 to support their startups.Digi-SAPNE 3.0 is aimed at supporting technology-driven startups in the Northeast through mentorship, business acceleration, investor connections and other ecosystem support. The programme was attended by Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman, Information Technology and Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Sikkim Manipal University Vice Chancellor Gopalakrishna Prabhu, MeitY Software Industry Promotion Division official Rajeshwar Singh Jenwar, Secretary of the IT and Finance Department P.K. Goyal, and Secretary to the Chief Minister Kiran Gitte, among others.

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Patiala: Patiala Police have arrested two people in connection with the student unrest at Chitkara University in Rajpura during the intervening night of September 25 and 26, 2026. The accused have been booked for allegedly spreading misleading rumours through social media and provoking students.

<nh-chunk-delimit />According to a Patiala Police spokesperson, the arrested accused have been identified as Himanshu, a resident of Nangal, and Aryan, a resident of Ambala.Following the incident, an FIR was registered at Banur police station and a detailed investigation was launched. Police said social media activity and messages allegedly circulated by students and other individuals through different platforms were examined as part of the investigation.Police said the investigation found that the two arrested accused allegedly circulated and promoted misleading messages through various social media groups, which allegedly provoked students and contributed to tension on the university campus.So far, two accused have been arrested and 10 others have been named in the FIR. Police teams have been sent to different locations to trace the remaining accused.Officials said further investigation is underway to identify others allegedly involved in spreading misinformation, provoking students, damaging public property and obstructing officials in the discharge of their duties, and to establish their respective roles.

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New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Captain Smit Machchhar, who helped avert a major tragedy after being attacked by his co-pilot on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that despite being severely injured and fighting for his own life, he made &quot;one last push&quot; to reach the cockpit door as he could not let all the passengers die.

<nh-chunk-delimit />Speaking to PM Modi over the phone on Friday, Machchhar recalled the moments after he collapsed to the floor following the attack and said his 17 years of flying experience helped him realise that the aircraft was going down.&quot;When I was down on the floor, I sensed that the aircraft was going down. And I knew for sure: &apos;This is the one last push, Smit. Just do it. The door is right there.&apos; Even as blows were still landing on me, I just managed to open it, sir. Then everyone else arrived. The others also played an equal role in this,&quot; Machchhar told the Prime Minister.The Captain said that while he was consciously telling himself that he was acting for his own survival, he knew deep down that he could not allow the passengers to die.&quot;Consciously, I was telling everyone that I was acting for my own survival, but at the same time, I knew deep down that I could not let all of them die,&quot; he said.Machchhar also told PM Modi that he had been flying aircraft for 17 years and had served as a captain for the last 11 years.&quot;I have been flying planes in aviation for 17 years. I have been a captain for the last 11 years. Even with my eyes closed, I know exactly what is happening with the aircraft,&quot; he said.The Prime Minister lauded Machchhar&apos;s courage, patience and presence of mind and said his actions had made the entire country proud.&quot;Your courage, your patience, and your presence of mind. You made crucial decisions in fractions of a second and saved so many lives. Today, the entire nation can proudly say that we Indians are not people who take lives--we are people who save lives,&quot; PM Modi said.PM Modi also told Machchhar that he could reach out to him whenever needed.&quot;Smit, whenever you need me, I am just a phone call away,&quot; the Prime Minister said.&quot;India is waiting to welcome you back and is very excited for it,&quot; PM Modi told Machchhar, adding that people across the country were praying for his long life and good health.Machchhar, who is recovering from his injuries at a hospital in the UAE, also spoke about how he kept himself calm during the ordeal by reciting the Hanuman Chalisa.&quot;Whenever I feel afraid, only one thing comes to mind: I recite the Hanuman Chalisa. Even during that ordeal, I was continuously reciting the Hanuman Chalisa. I know that God&apos;s grace was with me,&quot; he said.He later told PM Modi that he regularly recites the Hanuman Chalisa with his two-year-old son, saying his family had ensured that they remained connected with their culture even while living away from India.The captain became emotional during the conversation and said, &quot;I never thought I&apos;d be talking to you right now.&quot;Responding to this, PM Modi said, &quot;If you aren&apos;t emotional in front of me, then where will you be?&quot;Machchhar also expressed confidence about his recovery, saying, &quot;I am thinking of it as a journey that will happen slowly. And it will take time, but I am very, very confident that I will recover. And I will be completely healthy.&quot;The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to the Saudi and UAE governments for the assistance provided to Machchhar following the incident.Earlier, PM Modi had praised Machchhar for his &quot;patience, presence of mind, and courage&quot;, saying his actions had helped prevent a &quot;9/11-style tragedy&quot;.The incident involved flydubai flight FZ1073 travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where Machchhar was injured after being attacked by his co-pilot. Despite his injuries, he managed to reach the cockpit door and helped ensure the safe landing of the aircraft.Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the &apos;Visisht Gujarat Garima Award&apos; for Machchhar, hailing his courage and presence of mind during the incident.Special prayers and religious rituals have also been held at temples across the country for Machchhar&apos;s speedy recovery. (ANI)

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KTR's latest comments on his hotel business may have been aimed at countering CM Revanth Reddy, but politically, they could create a different problem for the BRS leader.

<nh-chunk-delimit />Revanth Reddy the other day spoke about KTR's business interests and alleged that his family owns luxury hotels, service apartments, valuable lands and farmhouses around Hyderabad. KTR hit back by saying that he has three hotels and there is nothing wrong in doing business to support his family.KTR also said that if business was his only interest, he could have opened 10 hotels and left politics to concentrate on them. He said his business details were already part of his election affidavit and questioned why Revanth was presenting them as some new discovery.KTR may see this as a straightforward defence. But politically, the statement can take the discussion in another direction.The Telangana movement was a long struggle and KCR and his family were at the forefront of the movement for a separate state. After the BRS lost power in 2023, there was considerable public criticism around the party's leadership, family politics, governance and the wealth of its leaders.In this backdrop, KTR openly saying that he has three hotels may give his political opponents another point to raise questions about the assets and businesses of the KCR family.Of course, having a business by itself does not prove any wrongdoing. The bigger question is whether the assets were legally acquired, properly disclosed and whether there was any misuse of political power. Those are issues that require evidence and proper scrutiny.Interestingly, KTR is also asking for the same scrutiny of Revanth Reddy and his family. His argument is simple: if questions are being raised about one political family's assets, the same questions should be asked about the other as well.So, what KTR intended as a counter to Revanth may not end the issue. His 'three hotels' remark could actually keep the assets debate alive and give the opposition more ammunition to question the BRS leadership's wealth and business interests.

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