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Indian Americans ask California Gov to veto anti-caste discrimination bill

Scores of Indian Americans held a peaceful protest rally in the State Capital of Sacramento urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the anti-caste discrimination bill, recently passed by the State Assembly, which they asserted is discriminatory and targets the Indians in general and Hindus in particular. (PTI)

5 cops suspended for ‘negligence’ in rape and murder case against BJP leader

A local BJP leader was accused of rape and murder, and five police officers, including a sub-inspector, have been suspended and 14 others have been sent to the police line for their incompetence, an official said on Sunday. Masoom Raza Rahi, the district head of the BJP’s minority morcha and an accused BJP politician, fled, prompting the action.

NCLAT dismisses insolvency plea against Wipro

An operating creditor’s request to start insolvency proceedings against Wipro Ltd. was denied by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was not created to be “mere recovery legislation for creditors,” as a two-member Chennai bench of the appeal tribunal had held.

Local elections take place across Russia, but Ukraine is ”not on the agenda”

Local elections kicked off in Russia this weekend in 79 regions, with voters are casting their ballots for governors, regional legislatures, city and municipal councils. Russian authorities are also holding local elections in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed illegally last year — the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia provinces. (AP)

Nipun Assessment Test to be conducted in council schools across Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government is going to conduct Nipun Assessment Test (NAT) under Nipun Bharat Mission from September 11 to September 14, 2023. The exam will be conducted through the ‘Saral App’ and by filling an OMR sheet for the first time. The exam will assess language and Mathematics subjects for class 1st to 5th. While students of class 6 to 8 will be assessed on Mathematics and Science subjects.

TN invites entrepreneurs to design mobile units to serve differently-abled

The Tamil Nadu government with the Department for the Welfare of Differently-Abled Persons launched a hackathon and invited entrepreneurs to take rehabilitation and outreach services to the differently-abled persons in the state. The hackathon is aimed at differently-abled individuals by innovating a design of a mobility vehicle that would deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services.

West Bengal Education Dep notifies new State Education Policy

The West Bengal Education Department has introduced a new State EDucation Policy (SEP) to alter 5+4+2+2 school structure. According to the new notice issued on September 9, “Whereas, the state government has been considering the need of revamping its existing education system starting from pre-primary to higher education level in the state of West Bengal to ensure higher standard of education to all students, with particular focus on marginalised, disadvantaged and under-represented groups.”

Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan win toss, put India to bat first

Pakistan won the toss and put India to bat first here at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in the Super Four match of Asia Cup 2023. (ANI)

France says awaiting Morocco’s request for aid after quake

A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that France is prepared to assist Morocco after a strong earthquake late on Friday left more than 2,000 people dead. France is awaiting a formal request for assistance. “Our embassy is fully operational in Morocco… Moroccan authorities are in charge right now…” An evaluation of the circumstance is under progress. According to Anne-Claire Legendre, Morocco has not yet requested assistance. Among the foreign leaders who offered assistance to Morocco on Saturday was the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, who stated that France was prepared to aid in rescue efforts.

Project connecting India to Europe via Middle East ‘largest cooperation project’ in history: Netanyahu

Welcoming the announcement of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described it as the “largest cooperation project in our history” that will “change the face of the Middle East, Israel, and will affect the entire world”. The new economic corridor, which many see as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, was jointly announced on Saturday by the leaders of the US, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy and the European Union on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi.(PTI)

IMD Bhopal predicts heavy rainfall in West Madhya Pradesh

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall over central Madhya Pradesh due to cyclonic circulation for the last 24 hours. This year, August is called to be the driest month since 1901, the country might receive normal rainfall throughout the month.

Emma Stone-led ‘Poor Things’ wins top prize at 80th Venice Film Festival

A film about female strength in Victorian times called “Poor Things” won the Golden Lion on Saturday at the Venice Film Festival, which was notably devoid of Hollywood glitz due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes. The movie, starring Emma Stone, took up the festival’s top honor at its 80th iteration, which is frequently a sign of Oscar success.

UK commits $2 billion to UN-backed climate fund

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Sunday at the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi that the United Kingdom would pledge to donate $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to assist developing nations in coping with climate change. According to a government statement, the pledge would represent the largest single financial commitment the UK has made to date to aid in the fight against climate change.

Minor fire breaks out near Bhairon Temple at Delhi’s Pragati Maidan

The Bhairon Temple in the capital city, Delhi, very close to Bharat Mandapam venue, caught fire in the early morning. The fire was reported by locals and very soon it got resolved by the Fire Department. There has been zero casualty reported by the authorities.