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Radhakrishnan vs Reddy
Flood Damage Assessment
Jerusalem Terrorist Attack
India's Vice Presidential Election 2023
The Vice Presidential election is scheduled for today, with NDA's C P Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc's B Sudershan Reddy as nominees. 781 members of Parliament will vote using a secret ballot system of proportional representation, with each vote holding equal value. The majority mark is 391. Voting takes place from 10 AM to 5 PM in the new Parliament Building, following Jagdeep Dhankhar's July resignation. Vote counting begins after 6 PM. Members are not bound by party whips. The Lok Sabha has 542 members and the Rajya Sabha has 239 members.
Why it's important: This election determines the next Vice President of India, a crucial constitutional role and successor to the President, impacting national governance and stability.
PM Modi to Assess Flood Damage, Review Relief Efforts in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on [Date not specified] to assess flood damage and review relief efforts. He will arrive in Dharamshala around midday, chairing a meeting with state authorities and affected residents, and conducting an aerial survey. Later, he'll travel to Gurdaspur, Punjab, around 4.15 pm, for another review meeting and aerial survey. The visits aim to directly monitor relief and rehabilitation efforts following devastating floods affecting over 3.87 lakh people in Punjab, resulting in 51 deaths and 1.84 lakh hectares of crop loss. Environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal advocates for a nature-centric approach to flood mitigation.
Why it's important: PM Modi's visit demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting flood-affected communities in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, ensuring efficient relief and rehabilitation efforts.
India Condemns Jerusalem Terrorist Attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack in Jerusalem, expressing India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. His social media post conveyed heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and wished for a speedy recovery for the injured. India's condemnation underscores its firm stance against terrorism in all its forms. Mr. Modi's statement reiterates India's commitment to global peace and security.
Why it's important: PM Modi's condemnation highlights India's unwavering commitment to fighting terrorism and its solidarity with victims of terror globally.
Global Chronicles 🌐
Following violent protests leaving 19 dead and over 300 injured, Nepal lifted its three-day ban on 26 social media sites, including Facebook and X.
PM Modi strongly condemns the Jerusalem terrorist attack, offers condolences to victims' families, and reaffirms India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
Market Movers 🤑
Sensex gained 77 points to close at 80,787, Nifty added 32 points to close at 24,773, with mixed sectoral performances.
GST reforms, announced on Independence Day and effective from September 22nd, simplify the tax system to 5% and 18% slabs, benefiting MSMEs and consumers by reducing costs and boosting competitiveness.
Sports Spectacle 🏅
The 17th Asia Cup, a T20 tournament running until September 28, begins today in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong at 8 PM IST, with India starting their campaign tomorrow against the UAE.
Carlos Alcaraz, 22, won his second US Open title 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, reclaiming the No. 1 ranking and becoming the first player since 1978 to win multiple majors on all three surfaces before 23.
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