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WorldSep 22Expanded breakfast scheme launched in northern T.N. districtsAn expanded breakfast scheme has been introduced in northern districts of Tamil Nadu, India. This indicates a new social welfare initiative in the region.The Hindu
Sci & TechSep 22Representatives of KfW-Germany study natural farming practices in Sathya Sai villageRepresentatives from KfW-Germany are studying natural farming methods in Sathya Sai village. This indicates international interest in sustainable agricultural techniques.The Hindu
WorldSep 22‘Chitra Santhe’ in Mysuru on October 2 and 3The 'Chitra Santhe' event is scheduled to take place in Mysuru on October 2 and 3. This announces a local event happening on specific dates.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 22Resolution on Kasturirangan report alone will not help, says MLA for Karkala Sunil KumarCongress MLA and former Minister H.K. Patil has said successive governments ‘wasted time’ by failing to conduct a physical survey of the affected villages since 2013The Hindu
WorldSep 22Raichur ZP CEO orders comprehensive survey of individual household toilets under SBMThe Raichur ZP CEO has ordered a comprehensive survey of individual household toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). This indicates a local government initiative concerning sanitation infrastructure.The Hindu
Sci & TechSep 22Greater Bengaluru Authority launches e-Aasthi 2.0Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who launched the system, said Bengaluru has more than 35 lakh properties, of which around 23–24 lakh property records have already been digitised and draft e-Khatas issued.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 22Kasturirangan Report: Both Houses of Karnataka Legislature adopt resolution urging Centre to confine ESA to notified forestsThe resolution has sought one year time to take up physical survey of areas; says a high-power committee led by a retired judge would be formed to suggest corrections to ‘lacunae’ in the reportThe Hindu
ConflictSep 22Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over deadly 2019 Easter bombingsThe Islamic State group-inspired attacks were among the deadliest in Sri Lanka's history, killing 42 foreigners.NPR News
BusinessSep 22Big players will invest in West Bengal for the love of the country: CMSuvendu Adhikari meets Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai; West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya met Kumar Mangalam Birla on September 20; Gautam Adani will visit Kolkata on September 24The Hindu
WorldSep 22‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?India survive a big scare against the hosts, beating them by two runs in a rain-hit T20 match in Sano, Japan.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 22BJP defends NDA government’s performance in Andhra Pradesh, accuses YSRCP of misinformationBJP leaders highlight investments, irrigation projects, DSC recruitment and Centre’s support for Amaravati and Polavaram ahead of local body electionsThe Hindu
DisasterSep 22Rains lash Hyderabad on September 22 evening rush hourTelangana CM directs officials to be on alertThe Hindu
DisasterSep 22Maharashtra drought: State records 18.8% rain deficit, 40-50% rain deficit across six districtsWith the government set to conduct crop-damage surveys after October 5, farmers are demanding immediate drought declarations and relief funds, highlighting the urgent need for assistance as water scarcity exacerbates the crisis across Marathwada and Vidarbha regionsThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 22Assam singer Simanta Shekhar quits BJP, film finance bodyA few days ago, Simanta Shekhar criticised party MLA Vijay Kumar Gupta for getting his facts on cultural icon Zubeen Garg wrongThe Hindu
DisasterSep 22After floods, Nepal minister demands 'climate justice'With Nepal still reeling from the devastating floods in August, Kathmandu is calling for climate justice and seeking compensation from the UN-backed Loss and Damage Fund, Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary told DW.DW News [en]
ConflictSep 22Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombingsThree churches and three luxury hotels were targeted in the 2019 attacks which killed 270.BBC World
ConflictSep 22ED arrests one accused in case linked to drug traffickingThe NIA finds that ₹74 crore generated from the illegal sale of narcotic drugs was transferred via ‘hawala’ to Afghanistan, and used for funding terrorist activitiesThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 222020 Delhi riots case: Sharjeel Imam gets interim bail for seven daysDelhi High Court scheduled to hear his regular bail plea on September 30The Hindu
PoliticsSep 22Petition seeks end to Electronics City flyover toll after concession period endsThe nearly 10-km Electronics City Flyover, located along Hosur Road between Bommanahalli near the Central Silk Board and Electronics City, was initiated in 2006 and inaugurated on January 22, 2010.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 22Supreme Court declines plea against amendments to SC/ST ActThe amendments include an expanded list of atrocities, acceleration of trial process, and enhanced protection to victims and witnesses, the petition saysThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 22Telangana Ministers leave for Karnataka to seek release of water to JuralaMinisters from Telangana are traveling to Karnataka to request the release of water to Jurala. This indicates an ongoing inter-state negotiation or dispute regarding water resources.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 22M.P. resident dies in Railway Police custody in Mumbai; CID takes over investigationImran Shaikh (35), died at CSMT after being restrained by the RPF; his family alleges he was assaulted in custodyThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 222.06 crore voter roll exclusions in Maharashtra 'alarming', says Congress; seeks probeCongress delegation flags SIR anomalies to Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer, seeks two-month extensionThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 22CM orders Green Channel for release of compensation to sexual assault victims from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesThe Chief Minister has mandated a 'Green Channel' to expedite compensation for sexual assault victims from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This policy aims to streamline support for vulnerable communities.The Hindu