TODAY NEWS ON September 17, 2024
News Headlines for CAT, CLAT and IPM aspirants

Source: The Hindu

National News

• PM Modi travels on Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro rail
• RE-INVEST 2024: India best bet for 21st century, its solar revolution a golden chapter: PM Modi
• Internet suspension lifted from Manipur valley districts
• After Nipah death, mask made mandatory in Kerala’s Malappuram
• MEA ‘strongly’ deplores Ayatollah Khamenei’s remark on Indian Muslims
• Supreme Court to hear Kolkata doctor rape, murder case on September 17
• Mamata meets protesting doctors; Kolkata Police Commissioner, senior health officials to be removed
• Govt, BJP plan events to mark NDA’s 100 days in office
• After prolonged negotiations, BJP concedes chair of four Parliamentary Standing Committees to Congress
• Tensions simmering in Manipur since March 2023, we kept the troops ready even before May 3: former Assam Rifles D-G
• Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’
• Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls: Multi-tier security arrangements put up for first phase
• Adani Group says press release in circulation on its Kenya projects is fake
• Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards arrives for sentencing hearing on indecent image charges
• SEBI withdraws press release that alleged external influence of employees
• Asian Champions Trophy: India beats South Korea 4-1 to enter final

International News

• Meta bans RT and other Russian state media networks
• India, U.S. discuss Indo-Pacific and Gaza matters in Intersessional Dialogue
• Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm to hit Shanghai since 1949, shuts down megacity
• Man suspected in apparent assassination attempt on Trump charged with federal gun crimes
• TikTok heads to court over U.S. law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform
• Apple rolls out iOS with more customisation and control features
• Emmys 2024: ‘Shogun’ makes history as first non-English language series to win Drama Series with a record-breaking 18 total wins
• Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls: Congress announces to form minority commission within 100 days of coming to power
• Donald Trump thanks U.S. secret service, law enforcement after failed assassination attempt
• Pakistan’s anti-terrorism court orders release of arrested lawmakers of Imran Khan’s party
• Taliban suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan: U.N.

Headlines in Detail

MEA ‘strongly’ deplores Ayatollah Khamenei’s remark on Indian Muslims

India on Monday “strongly” deplored Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comment on the condition of the Muslim community in India. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs described the comment as “unacceptable” . Earlier Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei included India alongside Gaza Strip and Myanmar as one of the places where Muslims are suffering. In a comment sent out in the social media Ayatollah Khamenei referred to India, Gaza, and Myanmar and said the Islamic world should not remain oblivious to the condition of Muslims in these places.

Supreme Court to hear Kolkata doctor rape, murder case on September 17

The Supreme Court is scheduled on September 17 to hear a suo motu case into the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital even as protests continue unabated in West Bengal.

Mamata meets protesting doctors; Kolkata Police Commissioner, senior health officials to be removed

After a meeting with protesting doctors, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that as demanded by them, Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal, the Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police, North, and two senior officials of Health Department would be replaced. The meeting started at 6 p.m. and lasted for almost four hours; the doctors emerged from the Chief Minister’s residence just a few minutes before midnight.

Govt, BJP plan events to mark NDA’s 100 days in office

The NDA government and the BJP have planned events across the country including a blood donation camp in the national capital to mark the new dispensation’s 100 days in office on Tuesday (September 17, 2024).

Meta bans RT and other Russian state media networks

Facebook owner Meta said on Monday (September 17,2024) it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks, alleging the outlets used deceptive tactics to carry out influence operations while evading detection on the social media company's platforms.

India, U.S. discuss Indo-Pacific and Gaza matters in Intersessional Dialogue

Indian and American officials held the U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Monday (September 16, 2024) during which they discussed matters related to the Indo-Pacific region, Ukraine and Gaza, the State Department said in Washington.

After prolonged negotiations, BJP concedes chair of four Parliamentary Standing Committees to Congress

After prolonged negotiations, the Bharatiya Janata Party has conceded the chair of Department-related Standing Committees on External Affairs, Agriculture, Rural Development and Education to the Congress. A notification is expected shortly. In 2014, with the Congress tally at just 44 MPs, the party held the chair of parliamentary panels on External Affairs and Finance. External Affairs was then headed by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and Finance by Veerappa Moily. Both sides have ceded space.

Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’

The Supreme Court will examine suggestions from petitioners seeking relief from States bulldozing homes and private properties of undertrials, and frame pan-India guidelines. A Bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai had made it clear that the law did not permit retributory demolition of the properties of accused, who were still awaiting trial, or their immediate families.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls: Multi-tier security arrangements put up for first phase

Multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place to ensure free and fair Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police official said. Elections in Jammu and Kashmir are being held in three phases. Voting for 24 seats will be held in the first phase on Wednesday (September 18, 2024), followed by polling for 26 seats in the second phase on September 25. The voting for 40 seats in third phase will be held on October 1 while counting of votes will be held on October 8.

Adani Group says press release in circulation on its Kenya projects is fake

The Adani Group categorically stated that neither the Group nor any of its companies or subsidiaries have issued any press statements related to its ongoing projects and presence in Kenya. An Adani Group spokesperson asserted that certain “vested interests with malicious intent” are circulating “multiple fraudulent press releases”, including one titled “Adani Group Denounces Baseless Accusations and Threats”, related to the Group’s presence in Kenya.

Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm to hit Shanghai since 1949, shuts down megacity

Tens of millions of people in Shanghai and across China’s densely populated east coast hunkered indoors as the strongest storm to hit since 1949 swept in, downing trees and disrupting transport across the region. Typhoon Bebinca landed early Monday morning in the city’s eastern coastal area, with wind speeds of up to 151 kilometres per hour (94 miles per hour), state media said. It is the strongest storm to hit Shanghai since Typhoon Gloria in 1949, state broadcaster CCTV said shortly after Bebinca made landfall.

Man suspected in apparent assassination attempt on Trump charged with federal gun crimes

A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged with federal gun crimes, making his first court appearance in the final weeks of a White House race already touched by violence. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Additional and more serious charges are possible as the investigation continues and prosecutors seek an indictment from a grand jury.

TikTok heads to court over U.S. law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform

The U.S. government and TikTok will go head-to-head in federal court as oral arguments begin in a consequential legal case that will determine if – or how — a popular social media platform used by nearly half of all Americans will continue to operate in the country. Attorneys for the two sides will appear before a panel of judges at the federal appeals court in Washington. TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, are challenging a U.S. law that requires them to break ties or face a ban in the U.S. by mid-January. The legal battle is expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

Apple rolls out iOS with more customisation and control features

Apple has started rolling out its iOS 18 globally. Unveiled at WWDC earlier in June this year, the latest operating system has introduced a bunch of new features and tools including more control over the Home Screen and Control Center and a more intelligent Siri. While Apple hasn’t confirmed when the update will be available to install, it is estimated that it could drop at 10 30 PM IST for the eligible older generation models. Meanwhile, the new iPhone 16 series will be preloaded with the iOS 18 and will be available from September 20.

Emmys 2024: ‘Shogun’ makes history as first non-English language series to win Drama Series with a record-breaking 18 total wins

Shogun made history at the 2024 Emmys by becoming the first majority non-English language series to win Best Drama Series. The historical epic set in feudal Japan took home a total of 18 Emmys, the most ever for a single season of television. Anna Sawai, who won the award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, made history as the first Asian winner in the category.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls: Congress announces to form minority commission within 100 days of coming to power

Congress announced its manifesto for the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, on Monday (September 16, 2024). In its manifesto, Congress assured to form a minority commission in Jammu and Kashmir within 100 days of coming to power. The manifesto was announced by Congress leader Pawan Khera in Srinagar. Congress also promised ₹72 per kg minimum support price (MSP) for apple and 100% insurance for all crops in Jammu and Kashmir.

PM Modi travels on Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro rail

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (September 16, 2024) inaugurated phase II of the Metro rail extension connecting the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Mr. Modi waved a green flag to start the new route and travelled in the Metro from Sector 1 station of Gandhinagar to GIFT city. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel accompanied the Prime Minister on his metro journey, during which he interacted with students and other passengers. As per a government release, part one of phase II spans up to 21 kilometres, covering eight new stations initially, providing efficient transportation services.

RE-INVEST 2024: India best bet for 21st century, its solar revolution a golden chapter: PM Modi

India is unique in terms of diversity, scale, capacity, potential as well as performance and the world feels the country is the best bet for the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday (September 16, 2024) in his address at the 4th edition of Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) in Gandhinagar. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi said 140 crore Indians have pledged to make the country world’s third largest economy. “When the history of the 21st century will be written, the chapter of India’s solar revolution will be written in golden letters,” the PM said

Internet suspension lifted from Manipur valley districts

The Manipur government on Monday (September 16, 2024) lifted the temporary suspension on internet services in the five valley districts with immediate effect. Commissioner (Home) N Ashok Kumar said the state government has reviewed the prevailing law and order situation and decided to lift the internet suspension, which was imposed as a preventive measure in the public interest on September 10. On September 13, the state government lifted the restrictions on broadband services “conditionally”.

After Nipah death, mask made mandatory in Kerala’s Malappuram

The Malappuram district administration in Kerala on Monday (September 16, 2024) imposed restrictions at several places in the district following the confirmation of a Nipah death at Thiruvali, near Wandoor. Wearing masks has been made compulsory while going out in the district. Students and teachers across the district have been asked to wear masks while in school.

Donald Trump thanks U.S. secret service, law enforcement after failed assassination attempt

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (September 15, 2024) thanked the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement officials following an assassination attempt while he was golfing on one of his golf courses in Florida’s West Palm Beach. The former president remained unharmed in what the FBI said was “an attempted assassination” while playing golf two months after another attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania rally.

Pakistan’s anti-terrorism court orders release of arrested lawmakers of Imran Khan’s party

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Monday (September 16, 2024) ordered the immediate release of all the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) lawmakers arrested from the Parliament House following the party’s power show on September 8 in Islamabad. “Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain heard the bail pleas and granted post-arrest bail to the PTI MNAs who were taken into custody by the Islamabad police with their cases registered at the Sangjani police station,” Geo News reported. “The bails were granted against surety bonds worth ₹30,000 each,” it said.

Taliban suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan: U.N.

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday (September 16, 2024). Afghanistan is one of two countries in which the spread of the potentially fatal, paralysing disease has never been stopped. The other is Pakistan. News of the suspension was relayed to U.N. agencies right before the September immunisation campaign was due to start. No reason was given for the suspension, and no one from the Taliban-controlled government was immediately available for comment.

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards arrives for sentencing hearing on indecent image charges

A former top BBC news presenter arrived at court Monday (September 16, 2024) to be sentenced for accessing indecent images of children sent to him by a man via the WhatsApp messaging service. Huw Edwards, one of the most recognizable faces in British television, pleaded guilty in July to three counts of making indecent images of children. The 62-year-old could face prison, though prosecutors acknowledged that a suspended sentence may be appropriate.

SEBI withdraws press release that alleged external influence of employees

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) withdrew the press release that alleged employees of being influenced by external elements and condemned the unauthorised release of internal communication, according to its statement. “SEBI and its employees have reaffirmed that such issues are strictly internal and will be managed in accordance with the organisation’s high standards of governance and with a time-bound framework” said the markets watchdog said in its September 16 statement.

Asian Champions Trophy: India beats South Korea 4-1 to enter final

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh’s sublime form resulted in twin strikes as defending champions India entered the final of the Asian Champions Trophy with a clinical 4-1 win against South Korea in the semifinal in Hulunbuir on Monday (September 16, 2024). India scored through Uttam Singh (13th minute), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (19th, 45th) and Jarmanpreet Singh (32nd), while Korea’s lone goal came from through Yang Jihun (33rd)‘s penalty corner conversion. India will take on hosts China in Tuesday’s final. Earlier in the day, China defeated Pakistan 2-0 via shoot-out in the first semifinal after the two teams finished 1-1 at the end of regulation 60 minutes.