
Top news of the day: British PM Liz Truss resigns; PM Modi to launch recruitment drive for 10 lakh people on October 22, and more
The Hindu
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Liz Truss resigns as U.K. Prime Minister
United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, only six weeks after she assumed office on September 6. She will continue as the PM until a successor is chosen. Ms. Truss also informed that their will be a leadership election to be completed within the next week. “This will ensure that we remain on our path to deliver fiscal plans and maintain our country’s economic stability and national security.”
‘Rozgar Mela’ | PM Modi to launch recruitment drive for 10 lakh people on October 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Rozgar Mela’, a drive to recruit 10 lakh people, on October 22 via videoconference and appointment letters will be given to 75,000 candidates during the ceremony, the PMO said. This will be a significant step forward towards fulfilling the continuous commitment of the Prime Minister to providing job opportunities for the youth and ensuring welfare of citizens, it said.
PM Modi, U.N. chief launch Mission LiFE for climate-friendly behaviour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres launched Mission LiFE, a global plan of action aimed at saving the planet from the disastrous consequences of climate change. The launch comes ahead of next month’s mega U.N. climate meet in Egypt. The action plan - a list of ideas on lifestyle changes that can be taken up as climate-friendly behaviour - along with the logo and tagline for Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) were jointly launched by PM Modi and Mr. Guterres.
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