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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa reviewed the 17-point Winter 2025 anti-smog plan, ordering readiness by October. Actions include 219 mist sprayers, 174 anti-smog guns, record challans, and truck checks. With no landfill fires, bio-mining ongoing, 1,925 industries on clean fuels, and heaters distributed to RWAs to curb biomass burning.
An ED probe found over 1,000 kg of gold worth ₹800 crore smuggled into India via the China border during 2023-24. Mastermind Tendu Tashi, aided by Tibetans and a Chinese national, arranged logistics to Delhi jewellers. Payments were made in cryptocurrency. The case began after ITBP seized 108 kg in Ladakh last year, prompting raids.
The Election Commission is set to conduct a special nationwide revision of voter lists, mirroring the recent Bihar exercise. CEC Gyanesh Kumar has called a meeting with all state Chief Electoral Officers today, Sept 10. Ahead of next year’s assembly polls, voter registration will be revised in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
Director Atlee has revealed that the team of his upcoming film with Allu Arjun is currently scouting locations in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert. Tentatively titled ‘AA22 x A6,’ the big-budget film stars Deepika Padukone. This update comes after wrapping a dynamic Mumbai schedule featuring a high-energy dance sequence.
CP Radhakrishnan of the NDA has been elected India’s new Vice President, securing 452 out of 752 valid votes. His rival from the INDIA bloc received 300 votes. The election was held after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation. Regional parties like BJD, BRS, and SAD abstained, choosing to stay neutral in the ideological contest.
Prime Minister Modi surveyed Punjab’s worst floods since 1988, visiting Gurdaspur to meet affected families and rescue teams. He also assessed flood and landslide damage in Himachal Pradesh. Modi chaired a high-level review meeting, assuring strong government support and ₹1,500 crore aid for relief efforts, standing firmly with the flood-hit communities.
Counting of votes for the 2025 vice presidential election is underway, with the winner expected to be announced shortly. The contest is between NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc candidate B Sudershan Reddy. Both alliances closely monitored polling, which concluded earlier amid strict voting protocols to avoid invalid ballots.
Voting for the high-stakes vice-presidential election has concluded, with counting set to begin shortly. NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan is up against INDIA bloc’s B Sudershan Reddy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast the first vote. Both alliances held mock drills and issued strict instructions to MPs to avoid invalid ballots during the polling process.
ISRO chief Narayanan revealed that Over 400 ISRO scientists worked round-the-clock during Operation Sindoor, providing critical satellite and communication support. He also shared progress on the Gaganyaan mission, with 7,700 tests completed and more underway. A successful parachute test was recently conducted to ensure astronaut safety.
Madhya Pradesh will soon introduce SUMAN SAKHI, an AI-driven WhatsApp chatbot providing 24/7 Hindi support on maternal and reproductive health, pregnancy care, high‑risk factors, and govt schemes. Developed by NHM and MPSeDC, it aims to bridge the information gap for urban and rural women. Initially focused on maternal services.
The Sensex jumped 314 points to 81,101.32, while Nifty climbed 95 points to close at 24,868 on Tuesday. Infosys, Wipro, and Dr Reddy’s were top gainers, driven by IT sector strength after Infosys’ share buyback news. Nifty IT rose 2.8%. FMCG and pharma gained 0.5%, while oil & gas and realty dipped 0.3%.
Patna Sahib Gurdwara received a bomb threat via email, prompting heightened security. Authorities deployed bomb and dog squads, but no explosives were found. Police suspect a hoax and have launched a cyber investigation. The historic Sikh shrine, marking Guru Gobind Singh’s birthplace, remains under tight security as the probe continues.
NPCI will raise UPI transaction limits across categories starting Sept 15. Users can now transfer up to ₹5 lakh per transaction for business, insurance, and travel payments. Capital market and credit card repayments get higher limits, while jewellery and digital account funding also see increases. Cross-border payments via a new platform are also planned.
Drone attacks hit key sites near Sudan’s capital, including a power station, oil refinery, weapons factory, and air base, ending months of calm. Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant called it a “bold and visionary” move. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has killed thousands and displaced over 14 million people nationwide.
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant praised the GST rate rationalization as a “bold and visionary” move. He said merging slabs to 5% and 18% simplifies taxation, eliminates inverted duties, and boosts consumption and investments. He added it will drive job creation, raise incomes, and accelerate India’s growth.