Morning Digest: Fresh violence in Manipur, 2 killed in gunfight, drone attack; 9 feared dead in Telangana due to incessant rains, and more
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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on September 2, 2024.
MHA constitutes inter-ministerial team to assess damage caused by floods in Gujarat
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) led by the Executive Director of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to assess the damage caused by rainfall and floods in Gujarat. The team will visit the flood-affected districts of the State soon.
ED identifies multiple properties of Dubai-based ‘drug trafficker’ Jasmeet Hakimzada
The Enforcement Directorate has identified several properties of Jasmeet Singh Hakimzada, a Dubai-based alleged international drug trafficker also sought by the enforcement agencies in the United States. He is alleged to have links with the banned terror outfit Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF).
Nitish strong at Centre, can easily get caste census done: Tejashwi
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), led by its leader Tejashwi Yadav, staged protests across Bihar demanding a nationwide caste census and inclusion of 65% reservation for the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Schedule 9 of the Constitution.
Concerns rise over ‘peer perception’ in NIRF’s higher education rankings
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.
Umayalpuram Swaminatha Iyer's legacy in music and teachings remembered through stories and memories of his disciples and students.
Kalaburagi District Police Dog Squad bids emotional farewell to Reeta, a crucial part of operations and investigations.