Srinagar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speaks during the party workers’ meeting in Srinagar on Thursday, August 22, 2024. (Photo: PTI)
Statewide strike by Maharashtra transport authority employees enters second day; 63 of 251 bus stations are completely shut
The strike by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees over pay hikes and other demands entered its second day on Wednesday, continuing to paralyse services and cause inconvenience to lakhs of passengers, especially ahead of the Ganesh festival. The employees are demanding equal pay with state government employees and seeking adjustment of the pay scale to match that of their counterparts in the state sector.
Security measures tightened at Delhi Civic Centre ahead of ward committee elections
Authorities have tightened security measures in and around the Civic Centre and are anticipating a clash between workers of the opposition BJP and the ruling AAP party during the MCD district committee elections on Wednesday, officials said. A company of paramilitary personnel along with Delhi Police personnel have been deployed in and around the Civic Centre in central Delhi, they said.
PM Modi to visit Singapore today: Top 5 issues on agenda explained
In Singapore, Prime Minister Modi will meet the country’s top leaders, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Chief Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Chief Minister Goh Chok Tong. He will also meet business leaders in Singapore to discuss advanced manufacturing, digitalisation and sustainable development. Read here for more details.
Woman gets hit by SUV in Malad, Mumbai
A female pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding SUV in Mumbai’s Malad area, police officials said today.
Delhi Forest Department asks Transport Department for land for compensatory plantations
The Delhi Forest Department has asked the Transport Department to hand over 50,895 sq m of land and also pay over Rs 40 lakh for compensatory plantation for trees felled at a bus stand in Burari, according to official documents. The Forest Department’s communication, dated August 23, to the Transport Department follows an order by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directing the Deputy Conservator of Forests (Central) to forfeit the security deposit of the Transport Department for non-compliance with compensatory afforestation requirements.
Tripura Chief Minister Saha announces additional Rs 10 crore for flood-affected people
In addition to the Rs 20 crore previously approved, an additional Rs 100 crore will be released to help the flood-affected people, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced. Saha announced the significant increase in relief funds for the flood-affected people.
Microsoft plans to sign MoU with Karnataka to train in generative AI
Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil has said that Microsoft is planning to sign an MoU with the state government to enhance skills in Generative AI and other emerging technologies. The announcement came after a meeting between the minister and a Microsoft delegation led by Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia, who discussed the company’s upcoming initiatives.
Rahul Gandhi to kick off Congress election campaign for JK with two rallies
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to kick-start his party’s campaign for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. He will hold two big public rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts.
First published: September 4, 2024 | 9:11 am IS
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