Morning Digest: PM Modi reminds Israel’s Netanyahu of need to prevent ‘regional escalation’; final phase of J&K Assembly elections today with over 29 lakh voters eligible, and more
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PM Modi calls Netanyahu, reminds need for preventing ‘regional escalation’ of west Asian conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (September 30, 2024) spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called for avoiding “regional escalation” of the West Asian conflict. During the phone call that came days after Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hasan Nasrallah in Beirut, PM Modi extended support for Israel’s fight against terrorism . “Spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability,” said Mr. Modi in a message.
Actor Rajinikanth admitted in hospital
Actor Rajinikanth, 73, has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals where an elective procedure is to be performed, sources said. Hospital sources added that his health condition was stable. The elective procedure would be performed in cath lab on Tuesday (October 1, 2024). His upcoming film Vettaiyan to be released next week.
March by men and women from Ladakh stopped on Delhi border
Several men and women from Ladakh who were marching to Delhi to demand constitutional safeguards for the region, were stopped and detained by the police on the Delhi-Haryana border late on Monday. Prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who was leading the padayatra was detained by the police as the 150-strong contingent from Ladakh reached Singhu border in north Delhi. The Delhi Chalo Padayatra started from Leh on September 1 and was scheduled to reach Delhi on Monday evening. The march led by Mr. Wangchuk was to culminate at Rajghat on October 2.
Supreme Court opens IIT door for student who could not pay fees on time
Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes seven Bills including land grabbing prohibition and infrastructure transparency repeal, aiming for governance and accountability.
Testing strength of 115 pillars for Chennai Port-Maduravoyal expressway; construction temporarily halted due to monsoon; project under Bharatmala Pariyojana.
Andhra Pradesh aims to create 5-lakh IT jobs in 5 years, with plans for TCS campus in Visakhapatnam.
BJP exposes corruption and diversion tactics of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's government in Andhra Pradesh.
Madras Art Weekend supports emerging artists by donating art supplies to Government Arts College students in Chennai.
Analysis reveals varying air quality in West Bengal cities, with Kolkata moderate, Siliguri clean, and Durgapur, Asansol facing pollution challenges.
Nomadic fisherfolk vacate plot near Kundannoor flyover as Maradu municipality prepares to convert space into park.
Members of the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Organisations - Government Employees’ Organisations (Jacto-Geo) on Thursday staged a demonstration at Madurai Collectorate condemning the murder of a 26-year-old government school teacher, Ramani, on school premises in Thanjavur district.
YSRCP MLA Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy files nomination for PAC chairman post amid unexpected support from party members.
India's Minister for Information Technology discusses the importance of AI and data in shaping the country's future.
Forest Minister K Ponmudy clarifies Tamil Nadu government has not granted permission for tungsten mining near Aritappati Biodiversity Heritage Site.