President Kovind inaugurates exhibitions on Mahatma Gandhi and Khadi in the Gambia:-

1.President Kovind inaugurates exhibitions on Mahatma Gandhi and Khadi in the Gambia:-

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated exhibitions on Mahatma Gandhi and Khadi at the Ebunjan Theatre in The Gambia.Vice President of Gambia, Isatou Touray received the President at exhibitions.These exhibitions will be held till 2nd October.Khadi samples for the exhibitions have been provided by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), while that for the Gandhi exhibitions have been sent by the Gandhi Smriti.

2. One Nation-one Ration Card scheme implemented on a pilot basis in four States:-

In a major boost to national food security government launched the One Nation-One Ration Card scheme on a pilot basis in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.Families who have food security cards can buy subsidized rice and wheat from any ration shop in these states.Their ration cards should be linked with Aadhar Number to avail this service.The white Ration Cardholders in Telangana have been getting the portability facility, enabling them to buy their subsidized rice and other food grains from any Fair Price Shop in the state.

3. West Bengal launches ‘Save Green, Stay Clean’ campaign:-

The West Bengal Government has launched an awareness campaign for preserving the greenery and keeping the environment clean.The State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the campaign named as ‘Save Green, Stay Clean’ in Kolkata.The Chief Minister informed that during her 8 years ruling, the percentage of tree plantation has gone up to 19 per cent from 11 per cent of Left Regime.

4. London named world’s best student city:-

The UK capital London has been named as the world’s best city for students for the second consecutive year.The ‘QS Best Student Cities Ranking’ compiled by global education consultancy QS Quacquarelli Symonds highlights each city’s performance.According to the rankings, India’s best student city is Bengaluru (81st), followed by Mumbai (85th), Delhi (at 113) and Chennai (at 115) out of a total of 120 cities ranked in the list.

5.PM Modi inaugurates 2-day workshop – ABHYAS VARGA in New Delhi:–

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a two-day workshop – ABHYAS VARGA for all BJP MPs in New Delhi. Party President Amit Shah and Party Working President JP Nadda were also present on the occasion. During the workshop, multiple sessions on various subjects will take place. The programme will focus on sensitisation of MPs, especially newly elected lawmakers on their conduct both inside and outside the Parliament. They will also be informed on how to connect with masses on issues related to public welfare. A dedicated session on NaMo App and social media is also planned during the day.

6.President Kovind honoured with National order of Merit, highest award of Republic of Guinea:-

President Ram Nath Kovind has been awarded the National order of Merit by the President of Guinea for his exceptional contribution to the advancement of overall relations and development of mutual cooperation between India and Guinea and for promoting friendship and partnership between the people of both the countries.
This is the highest award of Republic of Guinea. During the award ceremony President Kovind said, the award is dedicated to people of India and Guinea for his friendship. Earlier, The President had extensive talks with his counterpart. During the delegation level talks, a range of areas of mutual interest in bilateral, regional and multilateral fields have been discussed. Three MoUs were signed between the two countries, Cooperation in the Field of Traditional System of Medicine, e- Vidhyabharati – e-Aarogya Bharati Network Project and Renewal Energy. President also announced a new Line of Credit of US$ 170 million for Water Supply Project of Conakry city. Both countries also agreed on the need for reform of the UN Security Council to make it reflective of contemporary realities. Both the leaders also expressed their deep concern over the rise of extremism and terrorism around the world. Today, the President will attend an Indian community event before concluding the visit.

7.Basic strength of India-Nepal relationship is truth and mutual respect: Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwala:-

Bharatiya Janata Party’s Foreign Affairs Department In-charge, Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwala has said basic strength of India-Nepal relationship is truth and mutual respect. Speaking at an interaction programme on “Nepal Bharat Cooperation: Prospects and Challenges in Present Context” in Kathmandu this evening, Dr. Chauthaiwala said bilateral relations can be taken forward based on pragmatism and deepening civilization connect. He said a section of people in Nepal think that India has a kind of design to overwhelm or dominate Nepal’s polity.Rejecting such misconception,  Dr. Chauthaiwala said India is fully aware that Nepal is a sovereign country and Nepal has to decide its fate and charter path of development. He said India is there to extend helping hand on equal term basis. He requested people of Nepal to look at India as non dominating and collaborating friend. Dr. Chauthaiwale also spoke about the recently concluded parliamentary elections in India and the transformative development that has been initiated by the NDA Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He asked Nepal to reap the benefits from its proximity to a rapidly developing economy like India. The event was organized by the Nepal Bharat Friendship Society.Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri, Senior leaders from various political parties of Nepal, former Ambassadors, media persons and foreign policy experts participated in the interaction.

8.Gujarat CM launches ‘Vhali Dikri Yojna’:-

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched the ‘Vhali Dikri Yojna’ from his home town Rajkot yesterday. The scheme for the welfare of girl child has been launched to mark the 63th birth day of Chief Minister. It is a statewide cash incentive scheme for every girl child born in Gujarat, with a view to raising the female birthrate at par with male to achieve gender equality.According to scheme, the State Government will pay Rs. 4,000 to every girl child at the time of admission to Standard 4th, Rs. 6,000 at the time of taking admission to Standard IX, Rs. 1-lakh at the time of taking admission for higher education at the age of 18 and another Rs. 1-lakh at the time of marriage.The Scheme was launched at a function in Rajkot as a part of Seva Setu Mega Camp jointly organized by the district administration and Municipal Corporation. Speaking on this occasion, Chief Minister Rupani said that Rs.133-crore has been allocated for this scheme. He said that the birth of a girl child in the state is welcome and in no case can female feticide be tolerated. AIR correspondent reports that assistance under various welfare schemes have been handed over to 63 beneficiaries to mark the day.

9.Adarsh Singh wins double gold in shooting meet:-

In Shooting, young Adarsh Singh outclassed his rivals in the Sardar Sajjan Singh Sethi Memorial Masters competition, winning the gold medal in both the men and junior 25 metres rapid fire pistol event in New Delhi today. The 17-year-old Adarsh shot 584 to top the qualification rounds, his score way above the second-ranked shooter in both the competitions.The Haryana boy then won the men’s final 27-26 to edge out Army marksman Gurmeet in a tense finish as both shot identical 3s to end the duel. Punjab’s Anhad Jawanda bagged the bronze with a score of 22 in the six-man final.In the junior event, Adarsh found it comparatively easier, overcoming Vijayveer Sidhu of Chandigarh 30-27 to claim a double on the concluding day of the tournament.
Haryana’s Ayush Sangwan won bronze with a score of 21.