Yesterday’s major news focused on the Haryana Assembly elections. Another significant story was Rahul Gandhi’s statement about the caste census.
Before we dive into yesterday’s major news, here are today’s key events to watch…
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh. He will lay the foundation stone for a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) spanning 12,500 acres in Krishna Patnam. Modi will also launch the ‘Water Conservation Public Participation’ program in Surat, Gujarat, via video conferencing.
- Home Minister Amit Shah will travel to Jammu, where he will release BJP’s manifesto for the Assembly elections.
Now, let’s look at yesterday’s major news…
India’s Richest Woman Savitri Jindal Rebels Against BJP, Will Contest Independently
Savitri Jindal, India’s richest woman, has rebelled against the BJP after the party did not give her a ticket for the Haryana Assembly elections. BJP announced its first list of 67 candidates, including Dr. Kamal Gupta from Hisar, which displeased Savitri. She has announced her decision to contest the elections as an independent. Savitri has informed her supporters that she is no longer a BJP member. She is an industrialist and the mother of BJP MP Naveen Jindal from Kurukshetra.
Jindal Faces Competition from 4 Parties: Savitri will face candidates from BJP, Congress, INLD, and JJP, with the main competition being against BJP’s Dr. Kamal Gupta. Both have previously contested against each other in 2014, with Savitri, then a Congress candidate, losing.
Savitri Jindal’s Wealth: According to a report by Fortune India dated September 5, 2024, Savitri Jindal, the head of the Jindal Group, is the fourth richest person in the country and the richest woman. She resides in Hisar, Haryana, and is the wife of the late steel magnate O.P. Jindal.
Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Former Principal Ordered Renovation Near Crime Scene the Day After
The next day after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, Principal Sandeep Ghosh ordered renovation of rooms adjacent to the seminar hall where the body was found. According to CBI, Ghosh wrote a letter on August 10 requesting renovation of the rooms and toilets. Renovation work began on August 13 but was halted after student protests accusing the administration of tampering with evidence. Ghosh was arrested by CBI on September 2 for financial irregularities.
Ghosh’s Urgency for Renovation: CBI suggests that Ghosh’s swift action might link the renovation order to the rape-murder case and ongoing financial irregularities investigations.
Rahul Gandhi: Congress Will Conduct Caste Census, RSS Now Supports It
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in Sangli, Maharashtra, stating that Congress is committed to conducting a caste census to understand the population and conditions of different communities. He criticized RSS-BJP for previously opposing the census but now finding it necessary.
Targeting PM Modi: Rahul also criticized PM Modi over the fall of Shivaji Maharaj’s statue, calling the PM and BJP criminals responsible for corruption in Maharashtra. The statue fell on August 26, and Modi apologized on August 30.
Putin Ready for Talks with Ukraine; India and China May Mediate
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to negotiate with Ukraine to end the war. Putin mentioned that India, China, or Brazil could mediate between the two countries. PM Modi had previously discussed the conflict with Putin during his visit to Russia on July 8 and had also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine on August 23, where Zelensky expressed interest in a peace summit in India.
Putin’s Conditions for Peace: After the war began in February 2022, Russia and Ukraine had several rounds of talks in Istanbul. Putin’s conditions for peace included Ukraine withdrawing troops from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, and Ukraine not joining NATO. Ukraine rejected these conditions.
Monsoon Tracker: Heavy Rain Warning in Rajasthan; 49 Deaths Due to Floods in Gujarat
The meteorological department has issued a heavy rain alert for 20 states. Rajasthan is expected to experience heavy rain for the next two days. Gujarat has seen 49 deaths due to floods this monsoon season, with more heavy rain expected over the next five days. Madhya Pradesh has recorded 904.9 mm of rain from June 1 to September 5, which is 10% more than the annual average.
Indian All-Rounder Jadeja Joins BJP; Wife Rivaba is a Legislator from Jamnagar
Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has joined the BJP. His wife, Rivaba, is a BJP legislator from Gujarat’s Jamnagar. Rivaba announced Jadeja’s membership on X.
Campaigning with Wife: Jadeja has participated in several BJP election campaigns and roadshows with Rivaba. He announced his retirement from T20 format after the T20 World Cup in June this year.
Modi Meets Singapore Business Leaders; Invites Investment in Varanasi
On the second day of his Singapore visit, PM Modi met with business leaders, praising Singapore as an inspiration for developing countries. He invited Singaporean investors to India, specifically to Varanasi, where he is an MP, highlighting the city’s potential.
Semiconductor Agreement: India and Singapore have agreed to collaborate on semiconductor design, digital technology, health cooperation, and skill development. This includes creating semiconductor clusters in India and providing training in semiconductor design and production. The two countries also agreed to collaborate in cybersecurity, 5G, supercomputing, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.
Key Headlines:
- Sports: India wins 25th medal at Paris Paralympics; Kapil Parmar clinches bronze in judo; mixed archery team loses bronze medal match.
- National: 4 army soldiers die in road accident in Sikkim; army truck falls into 800-feet deep gorge; second such incident in 10 days.
- Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Decision on Kejriwal’s bail pending; lawyers argue against arrest; CBI suggests going to trial court for bail.
- International: Mohammad Yunus advises Hasina to remain silent in India to avoid harming India-Bangladesh relations.
- National: Ban on Chinese parts in army drones; Defense Ministry holds 200 orders; manufacturers asked to prove absence of Chinese components.
- National: Supreme Court says Dhami can do anything as CM; questions if this is a feudal era; criticizes appointment of controversial official as tiger reserve director.
- Karnataka: State government reverses boycott decision against SBI-PNB; both banks pay ₹23 crore; previously accused of misuse of government funds.
- National: Delhi HC threatens to shut down Wikipedia; government may ban it if it doesn’t comply with Indian regulations.
- Woman Earns ₹6 Lakhs Monthly Selling Stinky Socks: A 29-year-old American woman earns over $8,000 a month selling used, smelly socks. Cheyenne Harris shares videos on TikTok showing her socks and sweaty feet. Customers reportedly enjoy smelling and buying her used socks.
- A boy jumped from the 15th floor after writing a suicide note; bullied as “hijra” by friends.
- Farooq Abdullah calls for Jammu and Kashmir to be granted state status; questions on continued terrorism despite Article 370 abrogation.
- Surgeons earn 10 times more than teachers; special report on Teachers’ Day.
- Ranveer Shourie faced career setbacks due to a scandal; bankruptcy followed; comeback through Big Boss.
- How Joe Root surpassed Virat Kohli in four years; benefit from England’s flat pitches; Kohli’s form declined.
- Deficiency of iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium in Indians; why they are crucial, and how to address deficiencies.
- Turned village walls into blackboards, crossroads into classrooms; honored parents for attendance; Madhav Sar to receive National Award.
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