Latest news today (September 22): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
PM Modi to lay foundation of cricket stadium, inaugurate Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas
On Saturday, September 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Varanasi to lay the foundation for an international cricket stadium. Additionally, he will open 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas that were constructed in Uttar Pradesh at a cost of roughly Rs 1,115 crore. Throughout his visit, which will last a whole day, PM Modi will also take part in the Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023’s closing ceremony.
The US East Coast is under a tropical storm warning with landfall forecast in North Carolina
A storm moving closer to the US East Coast will deliver tropical storm conditions to North Carolina on Friday before making landfall on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was off the coast of South Carolina and North Carolina with top sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph). A storm surge watch was in effect, with surges between 3 and 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 metres) forecast for parts of North Carolina, the centre reported. (AP)
Farmers protest across Punjab to demand compensation for losses caused by floods
On Friday, farmers throughout Punjab conducted dharnas to demand fair compensation for losses incurred as a result of the recent floods. In Amritsar, farmers gathered in response to a request from the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, and they organized a protest in front of the deputy commissioner’s office to demand just compensation.
Blinkit partners with Unicorn APR to deliver iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus
Quick commerce firm Blinkit on Friday said it has partnered with Apple Premium Reseller Unicorn to deliver iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus to customers within 10 minutes of placing orders. The facility will be available in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru, the company said. (PTI)
Ind vs Aus 1st ODI: Australia post 276 runs against KL Rahul’s squad
A terrific five-wicket haul by Md Shami brought India back in the game during the first ODI against Australia in Mohali on Friday. Australia have give a target of 277 runs to India to win the match. India finally came back during the death overs after rain stopped the play briefly.
Fire at mall in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari
A massive fire was reported from a mall in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari area on Friday. The blaze was reported at around 3:15 pm, the officials say. While initial reports say that there were some people trapped inside the mall, the BMC officials later clarified that everyone has been evacuated. Latest reports say that the blaze has been doused and the cooling operation is underway.
MotoGP: India’s distorted map broadcast live, J-K, Ladakh missing
A purportedly distorted map of India – with Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh missing from it – was broadcast during a live stream of the MotoGP, the biggest motorcycle race event at the Buddh International Circuit in Great Noida on Friday. Within hours of the matter being flagged by some social media users, MotoGP on its official account on X, formerly Twitter, posted an apology for the gaffe. (READ MORE)
Show-cause notice to Bidhuri
BJP issues show cause notice to party MP Ramesh Bidhuri on instruction of party president JP Nadda for his use of unparliamentary language against BSP MP Danish Ali: Sources
BJP MP Bidhuri sparks massive controversy, Harsh Vardhan issues clarification
Ramesh Bidhuri, BJP lawmaker from South Delhi, sparked a massive controversy after he was seen hurling making objectionable remarks against BSP Mp Danish Ali. The remarks have now been expunged. While Ali has reportedly written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for expulsion of Bidhuri, Dr Harsh Vardhan, who was seen laughing as Bidhuri kept making the shocking statement, has issued a clarification on X (formerly Twitter). In a very long post, Dr Harsh Vardhan said that he could not clearly hear what was being said. (READ MORE)
Women’s Reservation Bill be implemented immediately, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill and alleged that the government does not want to do this while distracting from the demand for caste census. (READ MORE)
IND vs AUS 1st ODI toss update
India Capitan KL Rahul has won toss vs Australia in the 1st ODI. The Indian skipper has decided to field first against Australia.
AP court extends remand of Chandrababu Naidu in Skill Development scam till Sept 24
A court on Friday extended the judicial remand of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the case pertaining to AP Skill Development Corporation scam till September 24. Additional Advocate General Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy told PTI that the special court for Anti-Corruption Bureau extended the former Chief Minister’s remand by two days. (READ MORE)
PCB announces Pak World Cup Squad
PCB Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq announced the World Cup squad of Pakistan during a press briefing at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the ICC tournament. Hasan Ali has been taken as the replacement of Shah. Babar Azam will be the skipper of Pakistani team for the World Cup. Fakhar Zaman has also sealed a spot in the squad.
UK says grounds to clear Microsoft’s Activision deal
Britain’s antitrust regulator on Friday said there were grounds to clear Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Call of Duty owner Activision Blizzard. “The CMA now gives notice … to the Parties that it considers that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the undertakings offered, or a modified version of them, might be accepted by the CMA … and that it is considering the offer,” the CMA said in a document published by the British government. (Reuters)
PM Modi to address women BJP workers shortly
PM Modi has arrived at the BJP workers for the women quota celebrations. He received a rousing welcome at the party headquarters. He is set to address the women BJP workers shortly.
Manipur govt serves show cause notice to private telecom company over availability of mobile internet service
The Manipur government has served a show cause notice to a private telecom company over the availability “of internet data services in mobile phones in some areas of Churachandpur and adjoining Bishnupur district on September 20” while the suspension of mobile data service is still in force, an official said. (PTI)
Mega celebrations at BJP headquarters for women quota passage
A day after the Rajya Sabha cleared the women reservation bill with an absolute majority, the BJP is hosting a mega celebrations at its party headquarters in New Delhi today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the bash shortly.
Zelenskiy visits Canada, set to address parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is on an unannounced visit to Canada where he will meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and address the Canadian parliament in Ottawa, Trudeau’s office said in a statement late on Thursday, after Zelenskiy’s US visit wrapped up. “The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, will visit Canada, from September 21 to 22, 2023,” Trudeau’s office said. Zelenskiy was in Washington on Thursday where he met US lawmakers and President Joe Biden, a day after addressing the U.N. Security Council in-person for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Reuters)
