National News
Rashtrapati Nilayam to host Indian Arts Festival in September end
In collaboration with President’s Nilayam Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and this Ministry of Culture will host the first edition of Indian Art Festival From 29 September to 6 October 2024.
Swachh Bharat Mission set to enter its next decade, SHS launched
in 2014 Honourable Prime Minister of India S.Wachh Bharat AbhiyanIt has a huge transformative effect on our society. This year this day will be celebrated 10th anniversary and this year Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign embraces the subject of ,Cleanliness of nature – cleanliness of culture.
International news
Lebanon pager explosion: At least 9 killed, thousands injured
A series of pager explosions in Lebanon result in the deaths of at least 10 people. Nine people were killed and approximately 2,800 others were injured, This includes Hezbollah fighters, medics and Iran’s ambassador to Beirut. The explosions occurred at 3:45 pm local time and lasted for about an hour. The Lebanese government and Hezbollah have blamed Israel for these attacks and called it a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
India and US looking to enhance energy cooperation
India and the US have committed to deepen their bilateral cooperation across the energy value chain, aimed at a just and orderly energy transition. This consensus has emerged from the meeting between the two countries. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, And US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Jeffrey Payette held the meeting during this period. Gastec 2024 in HoustonThe two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation between their countries’ institutions and companies, and focused on advancing conventional and renewable energy sectors.
Banking News
Banks and financial institutions to invest Rs 32.5 trillion in renewable energy by 2030
But 4th Reinvestment Summit, Organized by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) And Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), leading renewable energy (RE) developers, manufacturing companies, banks and financial institutions have pledged to invest around Rs 100 crore. $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion) to develop Renewable energy projects by 2030. India aims to build 500 gigawatts (Gw) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, but the solar power industry’s commitment has reached 570 GW. Reliance Industries (RIL) leads the pack with a 100 GW commitment, followed by NTPC (41.3 GW) and ReNew (40 GW).
Economy News
Haryana overtook Punjab in GDP, West Bengal has been in economic decline for decades
A working paper by Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)Author EAC-PM Member Sanjeev Sanyal, The relative economic performance of Indian states from 1960-61 to 2023-24 is highlighted. “Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24,” The paper shows that West Bengal, which once had the third largest population share in the country, now lost the majority in 2014. National GDP grew by 10.5% in 1960–61has seen a steady decline, which is now only 5.6% of India’s GDP in 2023–24. The report said that maritime states have generally performed better than other states, except West Bengal.
Windfall tax on crude petroleum reduced to zero
The government has Windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil abolished The windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil will be zero, the government said in a notification.
Appointments News
Atishi Marlena is going to be the new Chief Minister of Delhi
43 years old, Atishi Marlena from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) It will be New Chief Minister of Delhi StateShe will replace AAP supremo and party chief Arvind Kejriwal. This decision was taken in the meeting of the assembly members.
business News
India’s exports fall 9.3% in August, trade deficit at 10-month high
India’s exports fall rose 9.3% to $34.7 billion in August. With the trade deficit reaching its peak Imports rose to $64.4 billion, a 10-month high. Factors such as softening oil prices, reduced demand from China and the global slowdown contributed to the slowdown in exports. Imports grew by 3% due to a sharp increase in gold arrivals ahead of the festive season and a reduction in import duty on gold.
Schemes News
Centre asks platform aggregators to register workers on e-Shram portal
Indian Government has mandated that platform aggregators themselves and their Adding gig workers to the e-shram portal, The initiative is aimed at providing unorganised sector workers access to various social security schemes. This move is important to ensure workers have access to social welfare benefits and maintain an accurate registry of beneficiaries.
Sports News
Indian men’s hockey team won the Asian Champions Trophy 2024
India men’s hockey team Won the 5th title of Asian Champions Trophy In 2024Jugraj Singh’s goal helped India beat China 1–0 in the final match of the tournament.
ICC introduces equal prize money for men’s and women’s Cricket World Cup
International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that men’s and women’s Cricket Teams All World Cup competitions will have equal prize money, It will start with the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. This tournament, to be held in the UAE next month, will make cricket the biggest tournament. The first major team sport to offer equal prize money for all genders.
