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National News
Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav
- President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, which highlighted the art, culture, crafts, and cuisine of the North Eastern states.
Landmark Judgment Summaries
- The Supreme Court of India has launched a new web page titled 'Landmark Judgment Summaries' to enhance accessibility to its important decisions.
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20th Divya Kala Mela
- Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 20th Divya Kala Mela in Pune. The event celebrates the craftsmanship, creativity, and entrepreneurship of Divyang artisans, artists, and entrepreneurs from across India.
Other Initiatives for Welfare of Divyangjans
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Oxygen Bird Park
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44 in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco-initiative developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) near Jamtha, along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44.
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Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi
- On World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Tourism launched the Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi initiative. The goal is to enhance tourists' experiences by connecting them with 'tourist-friendly' locals.
Incredible India Content Hub
- On World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Tourism launched the Incredible India Content Hub on the revamped Incredible India digital portal.
- This hub serves as a comprehensive digital repository, showcasing a wealth of high-quality images, films, brochures, and newsletters related to Indian tourism.
67 Crore ABHA
- Over 67 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been created in three years under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), marking its third anniversary on 28th September.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
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State Special
12th Kerala Travel Mart 2024
- The 12th Kerala Travel Mart 2024 was held at the Sagara Samudrika Convention Centre in Kochi, showcasing Kerala’s tourism potential.
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GCC Policy 2024-2029
- Karnataka became the first state in India to unveil the draft Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy 2024-2029, aiming to establish 500 new centres by 2029.
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International News
Bilateral Investment Treaty
- India and Uzbekistan signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in Tashkent . The treaty ensures protection for investors from both countries, following international standards and practices.
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UK supported India’s bid for UNSC
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with U.S. and French leaders, voiced support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during the 79th UNGA session in New York.
About UNSC
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Economy and Banking
Merger of IDFC Ltd and IDFC First Bank
- IDFC Ltd will merge with IDFC First Bank effective October 1, following approval from the National Company Law Tribunal.
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NPCI International Payments Limited
- NPCI International Payments Limited has partnered with Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Digital Transformation to create a real-time payments platform similar to India's UPI.
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“Uttam” Grading to Regional Labour Institute
- Regional Labour Institute, Chennai, a subordinate office of DGFASLI functioning under the Ministry of Labour & Employment has been awarded Certificate of Accreditation with the grading of “Uttam” by the Commission for Capacity Building (CBC) under the National Standards for Civil Services Training Institutes (NSCSTI).
India's first overseas defence factory
- Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) is setting up a defence manufacturing plant in Casablanca, Morocco, marking India's first overseas defence factory.
Sports
70th Nehru Trophy Boat Race
- The 70th Nehru Trophy Boat Race was held at the serene Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Kerala.
Awards and Honours
Best Tourism Village Award
- Four villages in Uttarakhand—Jakhol, Harsil, Gunji, and Supi—received the 'Best Tourism Village' award from the Union Ministry of Tourism on World Tourism Day.
- Aru village, part of Pahalgam in Anantnag, was declared Best Tourism Village in the “Adventure Tourism Category”.
- Andro village of Manipur honoured as one of the best tourism villages in the heritage category.
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Woman of the Year in Indian Cinema
- Actress Samantha Prabhu was awarded the prestigious 'Woman of the Year in Indian Cinema' at the IIFA Utsavam 2024.
Person in News
95th birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar
- India celebrated the 95th birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar, on 28th September.
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Birth Anniversary of Bhagat Singh
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered freedom fighter Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary on 28th September.
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Shigeru Ishiba
- Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become the next Prime Minister of Japan.
Important Days
9th Ayurveda Day
- Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced the theme for the 9th Ayurveda Day as "Ayurveda Innovation for Global Health," to be celebrated on 29th October.
Ayurveda Day
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