PM Modi took part in cleanliness drive with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya on October 1.

Watch | PM Narendra Modi picks up broom, joins fitness influencer in cleanliness drive

PM Modi took part in cleanliness drive with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya on October 1.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday teamed up with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya in a cleanliness exercise as part of his call for everyone to undertake sanitation measures for an hour on the eve of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.
"Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe," Modi posted on X along with a video.
The video shows the prime minister and Baiyanpuriya wielding brooms and cleaning and picking up trash.
Besides Modi, several other BJP leaders, including Union ministers, took up cleanliness programmes in different parts of the country.
Home Minister Amit Shah participated in Ahmedabad while BJP chief JP Nadda did so in Delhi.
People from all walks of life responded to the prime minister's appeal and participated in the hour-long "shramdaan (voluntary labour)".
According to the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, more than 9.20 lakh sites across the country were adopted for the mega drive.
In a recent episode of "Mann Ki Baat", Modi appealed for "one hour of shramdaan for swachhata" on October 1 by all citizens and said it would be a "Swachhanjali" to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary.
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An electric car burst into flames in the middle of a road in Bengaluru, a video of which has gone viral.

Watch | Electric car bursts in flames on Bengaluru road

An electric car burst into flames in the middle of a road in Bengaluru, a video of which has gone viral.

An electric car caught fire in the middle of a road in JP Nagar area of Bengaluru on Saturday.
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, which showed the vehicle burst into flames and plumes of black smoke billowing out.
Although the car was completely destroyed in the incident, no casualties were reported.
The reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained. Multiple incidents of electric vehicles catching fire have been reported recently.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 'wagh nakh' or the 'tiger claw' is set to return to India in November from a London-based museum.

Shivaji's 'tiger claw' set for return to India from London museum

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 'wagh nakh' or the 'tiger claw' is set to return to India in November from a London-based museum.

The Victoria and Albert ( V and A) Museum is all set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government next week, which will see 17th century &lsquo;Tiger Claws&rsquo; weapon believed to have belonged to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj make a journey back to India for an exhibition.
During a protracted military engagement in 1659, the legendary Maratha leader held metal claws, or wagh nakh, concealed in his hand and is said to have disembowelled his opponent Afzal Khan &ndash; the commander of the opposing Bijapur army.
It is believed, though unverified, that the set of claws then came into the possession of James Grant Duff, an officer of the East India Company who was appointed Resident or political agent of the Satara state in 1818 and gifted to the V and A by a descendant.
&ldquo;The V and A looks forward to welcoming senior leadership from the Maharashtra government, to sign a memorandum of understanding,&rdquo; a V and A spokesperson said.
&ldquo;The story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj&rsquo;s triumph over Afzal Khan is legendary, so we are delighted that the &lsquo;Tiger Claws&rsquo; will return to India as part of the 350th anniversary events where they can be enjoyed as part of the celebrations. We hope that their display might also enable new research into their history and look forward to working in partnership with colleagues in the months ahead as we develop plans for their display,&rdquo; the spokesperson said.
The MoU, expected to be signed on Tuesday, coincides with Maharashtra&rsquo;s 350th anniversary celebrations of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is then expected to be dispatched to India later this year for an agreed period.
According to the V and A, the weapon is accompanied by a fitted case made after Grant Duff returned to Scotland. The inscription on the case reads: &ldquo;The 'Wagnuck' of Sivajee With Which He Killed the Moghul General. This Relic was given to Mr. James Grant-Duff of Eden When he was Resident at Satara By the Prime Minister of the Peshwa of the Marathas".
According to historical accounts, Shivaji and Afzal Khan had arranged a truce after political upheavals in order to meet in a tented enclosure, virtually alone.
The V and A description of the history of the 'Tiger Claws' explains: &ldquo;Both came armed: Shivaji wore mail under his clothes and metal skull protection under his turban. He also held a metal &lsquo;Tiger Claws&rsquo; weapon concealed in his hand. The two men fought, and Shivaji disembowelled his opponent.
&ldquo;The last Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Marathas, Baji Rao II, surrendered to the British in June 1818 after defeat in the Third Anglo-Maratha War and was banished to Bithoor near Kanpur. It is possible he also surrendered this weapon to Grant Duff. It has not been possible to verify whether these tiger claws are the ones used by Shivaji nearly 160 years earlier.&rdquo;
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A Sikh businessman in UK has claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by Khalistan supporters.

Sikh businessman's car shot at, vandalised by Khalistan supporters in UK

A Sikh businessman in UK has claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by Khalistan supporters.

A Sikh restaurant owner, who earlier received threats from Khalistani elements for being vocal against them, has now claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by the extremists in West London.
A video posted on X by Insightuk2, which describes itself as a social movement of British Hindus and Indians, claimed that some unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at the car of Harman Singh Kapoor, adding that his family has been subjected to constant threats of violence and rape by alleged Khalistan supporters.
However, there has been no formal statement from the UK police on these claims.
Notably, the claims came to the fore on the very day elements from outside Scotland deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised for the Indian High Commissioner, Vikram Doraiswami.
&ldquo;They were threatened and abused by these elements. In an effort to prevent any potential altercation, the HC and CG decided to leave the premises shortly upon their arrival,&rdquo; India&rsquo;s High Commission to UK said in a statement.
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While Solih is seen as someone who leans towards India, Muizzu, who is from a pro-China party, campaigned with a message of 'India Out'

Pro-China candidate wins Maldives run-off presidential polls

While Solih is seen as someone who leans towards India, Muizzu, who is from a pro-China party, campaigned with a message of 'India Out'

In a closely watched development for India, opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz has won the Maldives presidential runoff, securing over 53 percent of the vote.
Local media reports confirm Muiz's victory by more than 18,000 votes, with incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih receiving 46 percent of the vote.
This election has effectively become a virtual referendum on which regional power India or China will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.
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He was addressing the people of the Indian diaspora at the ‘Colors of Friendship’ event at India House in Washington DC.

S Jaishankar hails India-US relations at diaspora event in Washington 

He was addressing the people of the Indian diaspora at the &lsquo;Colors of Friendship&rsquo; event at India House in Washington DC.

Noting the remarkable progress in the India-US relationship, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on Sunday, stated that India-US ties were at an all-time high.
Speaking at an event organised by the Embassy of India at India House in Washington, D.C., he reiterated that the Modi government was committed to elevating the bilateral relationship to unprecedented levels, suggesting that their bilateral ties could reach 'the moon, maybe even beyond'.
Several senior officials of the Biden administration including; US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, President Biden's domestic policy advisor Neera Tanden, and Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr Rahul Gupta were part of the event.&nbsp;
The Union Minister is on nine-day visit to the United States.&nbsp;
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Envoy stopped in Scotland: miscreant supporter of Sikh militant group Babbar Khalsa says report

The Glasgow gurudwara committee has issued a public apology to Indian High Commissioner over the incidentn

Two of the three extremists who stopped Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami from attending an event at a gurudwara in Scotland have been identified as Shamsher Singh and Ranveer Singh, both based in London.
The Hindustan Times reported on October 1, 2023.
Out of this Ranveer Singh is a supporter of Jagtar Singh Hawara, who was involved in the conspiracy to assassinate the 12th Chief Minister of Punjab, Beant Singh, on August 31, 1995, the report said.
Convicted as a conspirator in the assassination, Hawara is serving life imprisonment in Delhi's Tihar jail.

Envoy stopped in Scotland| Glasgow gurudwara writes to Indian High Commissioner, issues apology 

India lodged a strong protest with the UK authorities on 30 September 2023 after Indian High Commisioner to UK, Vikram Doraiswami, a day before, was stopped from attending a scheduled event at a gurudwara in Scotland by sikh extremists.&nbsp;

The Glasgow Gurudwara in Scotland has personally apologised to the Indian High Commissioner to UK Vikram Doraiswami, who was confronted by London-based Sikh extremists on 29th September 2023 and prevented by them from entering the temple premises.
In a letter, Glasgow gurdwara committee has assured the High Commissioner that the three persons involved in the unsavory incident were not part of their regular congregation and were unknown to the community, Hindustan Times reported.
The committee has requested the High Commissioner to visit the Gurudwara again the report said.

Afghan embassy in India announces shut down of operations

Afghan embassy shuts down its India operations Embassy in New Delhi released statement on Sept 30 on X Decision to cease operations is effective from today

The emergency consular services for Afghan citizens will remain operative till the transfer of the custodial authority of the embassy to the host country, the statement further read.

The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi announced Saturday night that it is ceasing its operations from October 1, citing a "lack of support from the host government", failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources.
In a statement, the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi said it regrets announcing the decision to cease its operations, effective October 1, 2023.
"It is with profound sadness, regret, and disappointment that the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi announces this decision to cease its operations," the statement said.
The embassy said that this decision, while deeply regrettable, was made after careful consideration, taking into account the historic ties and long-standing partnership between Afghanistan and India.
The embassy statement also listed key factors affecting its ability to continue the mission effectively and said that they were the primary reasons for the "unfortunate closure".
The embassy cited a "lack of support from the host government", alleging that it has experienced a notable absence of crucial support from the host government, which it said hindered its ability to carry out duties effectively.
The mission also cited "failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests" as one of the reasons.
"We acknowledge our shortcomings in meeting the expectations and requirements necessary to serve the best interests of Afghanistan and its citizens due to the lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul," the mission said.
It also said that due to unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, there has been a significant reduction in both personnel and resources available to it, making it increasingly challenging to continue operations.
"The lack of timely and sufficient support from visa renewal for diplomats to other critical areas of cooperation led to an understandable frustration among our team and impeded our ability to carry out routine duties effectively," the statement said.
Given these circumstances, "it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission with the exception of emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country," it said.
The embassy has been headed by Ambassador Farid Mamundzay.
Mamundzay was appointed by the previous Ashraf Ghani government and he has been operating as the Afghan envoy even after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021.
In April-May, the embassy was rocked by a power struggle in the wake of reports of the Taliban appointing a charge d'affaires to head the mission, replacing Mamundzay.

Power tussle, conflicts, infighting in Afghanistan embassy in Delhi before shutdown: reports

In April-May 2023, the embassy was rocked by a power struggle in the wake of reports of the Taliban appointing a charge d'affaires to head the mission, replacing Mamundzay.

The announcement of the Afghanistan embassy shutting down its operations in India from 1st October comes months after a power struggle at the Afghan embassy in Delhi.
According to a report in The Indian Express on 29th September, Ambassador Farid Mamundzay, appointed by the previous Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, was battling to stay in office in defiance of the Taliban-run Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul.
Aware of the infighting at the embassy that erupted at the end of April 2023, the MEA had not taken sides.
The Indian Express, quoting sources, said it had conveyed to both sides that it was an internal matter they needed to settle themselves.
India had closed its embassy after the Taliban took over the country, and the Ashraf Ghani government collapsed in August 2021.
It now has a technical team to coordinate humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.

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Save the Yamuna:  human chains formed in Delhi to save the river  | Watch

Save the Yamuna:  human chains formed in Delhi to save the river  | Watch

Save the Yamuna: &nbsp;human chains formed in Delhi to save the river &nbsp;| Watch

&nbsp;A large number of people gathered along the Yamuna river banks to form a human chain on early Sunday morning under a citizen-centric initiative to save the river from heavy pollution.
Under the 'Yamuna Sansad' initiative, people formed the human chain at many places, including ITO, Wazirabad, Kalindikunj, Geeta Colony and Old Usmanpur, raising the demand to revive the river overburdened with sewage and industrial waste discharged in it.
A large number of representatives of social, cultural and religious organisations too participated in the campaign.
Many politicians, including former BJP organisation secretary Govindacharya, Delhi AAP convener and Arvind Kejriwal government minister Gopal Rai, and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, too attended the campaign.
'Yamuna Sansad' convener Ravi Shankar Tiwari said the human chain was formed expressing peoples' resolve to contribute to reviving the Yamuna that has been "rendered into a drain despite years of efforts by governments to clean it".&nbsp;

A waitress of a five-star hotel has been booked for allegedly spilling hot tea on a seven-year-old girl's hand.

5-star hotel waitress booked for spilling hot tea on 7-yr-old girl's hand

A waitress of a five-star hotel has been booked for allegedly spilling hot tea on a seven-year-old girl's hand.

A waitress working at a five-star hotel in Mumbai has been booked after she allegedly spilled hot tea on a seven-year-old girl's hand.
According to the child's family, the waitress who was carrying hot tea in a kettle on a tray, bumped into the child, causing her a burn injury.
The girl said that the waitress asked her not to shout.
When the parents came to know about the incident, they rushed the girl to a hospital where the doctors said that she suffered six to seven per cent burns.
An officer said they have recorded the statements of some of the guests who witnessed the incident and have also sought CCTV footage of the spot from the hotel authorities, the Indian Express reported.
The police are in the process of gathering evidence in the matter.
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Six persons have been held in connection with two Meitei students' murder in Manipur.

Manipur violence: 6, including 2 minors, held in Meitei students' murder

Six persons have been held in connection with two Meitei students' murder in Manipur.

The CBI arrested four persons and detained two minors in connection with the murder of two Meitei students in Manipur. According to NDTV, the suspects were captured from Churachandpur district, about 51 km from Imphal.
This comes days after pictures of the victims' bodies went viral on social media. The couple, a 17-year-old girl and a 20-year-old youth, had gone missing in July in the violence-hit state.
In one of the photos, the two were seen sitting next to each other, with armed men in the background. In another photo, their bodies were seen lying on the ground.
After the images sparked an outrage, the Manipur government released a statement saying that the case has already been handed over to the CBI.
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App-based carpooling services have been banned in Bengaluru after taxi unions complained against them to the government.

App-based carpooling banned in Bengaluru, fine up to ₹10,000 to be imposed

App-based carpooling services have been banned in Bengaluru after taxi unions complained against them to the government.

The Karnataka government has announced a ban on app-based carpooling services in Bengaluru.
A fine ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 will be imposed if anyone is found violating the government order.
Many ride-hailing apps like BlaBla Car, Quickride, Rideshare, Commute Easy and Carpool Adda were running carpool services.
The ban comes after taxi associations complained to the government that the carpooling services are affecting their daily earnings.
The taxi associations and the autorickshaw drivers' unions recently staged a bandh in the city.
The city often witnesses massive traffic jams. Only days ago, Bengaluru residents were left frustrated after getting stuck in a massive traffic jam. The congestion led to a delay of 5 hours for some commuters.
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Foreign conspiracy behind ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur: NIA

The NIA have so far arrested two persons from Manipur, one Meitei and one tribal, for their alleged involvement in the 'conspiracy'.

Probe agency NIA has revealed that militant groups based in Myanmar and Bangladesh conspired with a section of militant groups in India to carry out violent activities in Manipur, India Today reported on Sunday.&nbsp;
'Investigation revealed that Myanmar and Bangladesh-based militant groups have entered into a conspiracy with a section of militant leaders in India to indulge in incidents of violence with an intention to drive a wedge between different ethnic groups and to wage war against the Government of India', the NIA said in a statement according to media reports.&nbsp;
Earlier in the week, the anti-terror agency arrested two individuals for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy.
Relentless ethic violence in Manipur since May 3, 2023 has claimed more 160 lives as per official figure.
Several hundreds have been injured and thousands displaced in violent protests between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the state.&nbsp;

A 22-year-old woman sitting with her fiance in Sai Upvan was allegedly sexually harassed by police in Ghaziabad.

22-yr-old woman sexually harassed, fiance assaulted by Ghaziabad cops

A 22-year-old woman sitting with her fiance in Sai Upvan was allegedly sexually harassed by police in Ghaziabad.

A 22-year-old woman who was sitting with her 23-year-old fiance in Sai Upvan city forest in Ghaziabad was allegedly sexually harassed by police.
According to the woman, three men, who arrived in a police&nbsp; vehicle, slapped her fiance and demanded ₹10,000 for letting them go.
&ldquo;It was around 12 noon when three men arrived on a PRV and started threatening us. They slapped my fiance and one of them demanded ₹10,000 for letting us go. We requested them with folded hands and even touched their feet but they did not budge. Later, Rakesh Kumar behaved badly and started forcing me to get physical with him. The third man also demanded ₹5.5 lakhs... We were held there for three hours during which the suspects repeatedly touched me inappropriately...,&rdquo; the woman said in the FIR, as per Hindustan Times.
The suspects continued to harass her over the phone even after the incident and visited her house.
A senior police official said that the woman initially did not report the incident for several days but later she dialled the police emergency number when the suspects continued troubling her.
An FIR has been registered. The accused are absconding.
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