Latest news today (September 12): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
MP CM to unveil 108 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, will dedicate a statue of Adi Shankaracharya that stands 108 feet tall on September 18 in Omkareshwar, which is home to one of the 12 Jyotirlings devoted to Lord Shiva. The imposing building honoring the important and beloved Hindu scholar from the eighth century has been given the name “Ekatmata Ki Pratima ” (statue of oneness).
India central bank issues revised guidelines for banks’ investments
The revised classification, valuation, and operating standards for commercial banks’ investment portfolios were released by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday and will take effect on April 1st, 2024. From the start of the following fiscal year, banks must divide their investments into three categories: available for sale (AFS), held to maturity (HTM), and a brand-new category dubbed “fair value through profit and loss,” or FVTPL.
AP court rejects Chandrababu Naidu’s plea seeking house custody
N Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the TDP, was detained in connection with an alleged multi-million dollar scam and has been held in judicial custody in Rajamahendravaram Central Prison for the past 14 days. On Tuesday, he requested home custody, but a local court in Vijayawada denied his request. According to Jayakar Matta, Naidu’s attorney, house custody was not awarded.
Greece can tap up to 2.25 bln eur in EU funds to tackle deadly storm impact
According to the head of the EU Commission, Greece can access up to 2.25 billion euros in European Funds to help deal with the effects of a rainfall that destroyed crops and animal farms, killed at least 15 people, and damaged houses, schools, and highways.
Libya flood latest update
Around 10,000 people are thought to be missing following major floods in Libya, an official from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Tuesday. “We can confirm from our independent sources of information that the number of missing people is hitting 10,000 so far,” Tamer Ramadan, the head of the IFRC delegation in Libya, told reporters in Geneva via video link from Tunisia. (Reuters)
“Govt viewing situation very seriously,” says CM Vijayan on Nipah alert
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that the State government is viewing the two ‘unnatural deaths’ reported from Kozhikode very seriously and that the health department has issued an alert in the district. The chief minister has advised people to exercise caution and said there was no reason to worry as those who were in close contact with the deceased were under treatment.
UP CM takes cognizance of cattle deaths due to lightning in Unnao, instructs for financial assistance
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the loss of animal life due to lightning in Unnao district and has given instructions to pay assistance amount to the concerned cattle herders as per the rules. According to the report of Unnao district administration, 127 Sheep have died due to lightning in Hasanganj tehsil. While a mulching buffalo of another cattle rearer has also died due to lightning.
Canadian PM leaves India after 48 hours
PM Justin Trudeau has left for Canada after being stranded for two days. The Canadian PM was forced to extend his stay in India after his plane developed a technical snag.
Monu Manesar detained
Cow vigilante Monu Manesar has been detained, latest TV reports say. According to the multiple media reports, the Haryana Police has detained Manesar and is likely to hand him over to the Rajasthan Police soon. However, there has been no official confirmation so far.
Gadkari’s new proposal at SIAM convention
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday proposed additional GST on diesel vehicles. Addressing the SIAM convention, Gadkari said that he has requested Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to impose 10 per cent additional GST on diesel vehicles/engines. He said that this additional duty would be the ‘pollution tax’.
Hearing on Umar Khalid’s bail plea in UAPA case adjourned
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for four weeks the hearing on a plea filed by former JNU student Umar Khalid seeking bail in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020. (PTI)
Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan called by ED in connection of flat scam
MP Nusrat Jahan, also a bengal actor has been summoned to Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged flat scam. According to reports, Nusrat Jahan company 7 Sense Infrastructure Pvt Ltd took Rs. 5.5 lakh in return for flats in Kolkata.
Priyanka Gandhi to visit flood-hit areas in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi will visit Himachal Pradesh districts, Mandi and Kullu to meet flood affected people. Mandi and Kullu have recently received heavy rainfall which caused flooding in the district. ALong with Priyanka Gandhi, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh will also make the move.
Apple’s Wonderlust event today
Apple, the smartphone giant, is set for its Wonderlust event at Cupertino headquarters today. The event, which will begin at 10:30 pm (IST), is likely to witness the launch of iPhone 15 series. Other big launches may include Apple Air Pods apart from new generation watches. (READ MORE)
To seek investment in state, West Bengal CM to visit Spain and Dubai
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will leave for an 11-day tour of Spain and Dubai, during which she will attend business summits to attract investments to the state. Banerjee will leave for Dubai on Tuesday, and spend the night there due to the unavailability of connecting flights, before flying to Spain’s capital Madrid the next day. (PTI)
India-UK hold 12th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD)
The 12th Round of Ministerial India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue was held in New Delhi. India and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to expanding their financial services partnership, building on each other’s strengths and supporting mutual ambitions for financial inclusion and sustainable development.
BJD to train 30,000 party workers for public outreach ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has commenced a special training for around 30,000 party workers aiming to expand the party’s outreach to the public in the run-up to the next state assembly as well as Parliamentary elections.
Odisha Govt approves 9 key industrial projects worth over Rs 1 lakh cr
The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) of the Odisha Government approved nine key industrial projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 1,01,804.43 crore. These projects are poised to create employment opportunities for 28,565 people across various sectors.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hits Andaman Sea
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolted the Andaman Sea on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NSC). “Earthquake of Magnitude:4.4, Occurred on 12-09-2023, 03:39:30 IST, Lat: 6.19 & Long: 95.31, Depth: 93 Km, Region: Andaman Sea,” NCS said in a post on social media platform, X.
