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PoliticsSep 19Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's returnFive years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.NPR News
PoliticsSep 19Mamata’s Rejinagar bypoll candidate announces withdrawal from contest, retracts laterRabiul Alam Chowdhury, a former TMC MLA, told reporters in his Murshidabad home earlier in the day, “It is becoming difficult for me to motivate grassroots workers who have been facing regular harassment.”The Hindu
PoliticsSep 19Patna: Congress press conference – #GalleryThe post Patna: Congress press conference – #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ .socialnews · india
PoliticsSep 19TN CM Vijay urges PM Modi to change Chennai airport operator; CPI opposes moveChennai, Sept 19(IANS) The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday proposed replacing the Airports Authority of India (AAI) as the operator of Chennai airport, saying that the state requires a more efficient and globally competitive aviation facility to support its industrial growth. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay raised the proposal in a letter sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August, according to reports. He underlined the need to develop world-class airport infrastructure and improve management standards as Tamil Nadu steps up efforts to attract domestic and international investments. The Chief Minister reportedly identified passenger handling, aircraft movements and cargo capacity as the three major areas requiring urgent improvement at Chennai airport. The state believes that deficiencies in these sectors could affect Chennai's ability to meet rising aviation demand and compete with other major investment destinations. By suggesting a change from the existing AAI management, the state government is understood to be considering the possibility of bringing Chennai airport under a different operator, potentially involving private-sector participation. The proposal follows the state government's decision to abandon the planned greenfield airport project at Parandur in Kancheepuram district. With the Parandur project dropped, the state government considers the modernisation and expansion of the existing airport crucial to Tamil Nadu's future development. Officials say that a high-quality international aviation hub is necessary to serve the state's expanding manufacturing, trade, tourism and logistics sectors. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has strongly opposed the proposal and urged the state government to withdraw it. The CPI described the attempt to replace AAI as a move towards privatising an important public asset. The CPI said that shortcomings in airport administration should be addressed by strengthening passenger amenities, improving flight operations, expanding cargo-handling facilities and upgrading road connectivity. Transferring management to a private operator was not the appropriate solution, it added. Highlighting the airport's financial performance, the party said AAI had recorded a net profit of Rs 6,522 crore during 2025-26. Chennai airport alone reportedly generated a profit of around Rs 492.48 crore in 2024-25. The CPI said that the airport should remain under public-sector control, especially following the cancellation of the Parandur project. It called upon the Centre and state governments to expand and modernise the existing facility under AAI management, while ensuring that the airport's revenue continues to remain a public resource. --IANS aal/khzthehawk_in · india
PoliticsSep 19India entering transformative era, GDP to reach $38 trillion: NSA Ajit DovalNew Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday projected a sharp expansion of the Indian economy over the next two decades, saying the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) would rise from the current level of about $4 trillion to $38 trillion. Addressing the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Doval said graduates were entering a transformative phase in the country’s development and would witness significant changes across sectors in the coming years. “Massive changes are taking place in India and the country is moving towards a magnificent future,” Doval said. He further noted that India’s current GDP stood at $4.015 trillion and was expected to reach $38 trillion within the next 20 years. Referring to the government’s vision for the period before the centenary of India’s independence in 2047, Doval said the country was passing through a wonderful Amrit Kaal marked by opportunities for growth and innovation. The NSA also urged students to display courage and conviction in their personal and professional lives. Drawing from Hindu mythology, he cited the example of Lord Ram, saying sage Vishwamitra chose him to confront evil because of his courage and strength of character. Doval also shared lessons from his early career, recounting an experience from his posting in Sikkim where a Sherpa taught him three principles for success. According to Doval, individuals must first understand their current position, then clearly define their destination and finally identify the route needed to reach their goals and return successfully. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s 7.8 percent GDP growth in the April-June quarter and described it as evidence of the country’s strong economic fundamentals and the collective efforts of its people despite global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The government has repeatedly cited sustained economic expansion as a key pillar of its long-term development agenda under the Amrit Kaal framework. --IANS ag/thehawk_in · india
PoliticsSep 19Congress questions timing of candidate’s arrest ahead of Nandigram bypollPawan Khera, head of the Congress’s media department, told PTI that it was a matter of concern that the West Bengal Police had arrested the party’s nominee when the cases against him were oldThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 19Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar promises to stand by farmers on Kasturirangan report on Western GhatsAt public consultation in Tirthahalli, CM instructs Forest Department not to issue notices of eviction to traditional cultivatorsThe Hindu
BusinessSep 19DTC drivers’ strike over wage increase, other demands enters fifth dayDrivers continued the protest despite assurances from the Delhi government, and the deployment of permanent drivers has had limited impactThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 19828 CCTV cameras non-functional at Odisha’s police stations, outpostsOdisha police seek immediate release of funds to restore surveillance systemThe Hindu
BusinessSep 19India's GDP will rise to $38 trillion in 20 years: Ajit DovalNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the students are fortunate to be living in a transformative era where their future holds great promiseThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 19Supreme Court acquits public servant in corruption case, cites 'impatience' of CBI in probeThe Bench said the jurisprudence governing offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act has evolved on the fundamental premise that criminality does not arise merely because money changes handsThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 19Human Rights Watch Calls for Release of Rearrested Pakistani Rights Lawyers After Supreme Court BailISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (HRNW) — Human Rights Watch has called for the immediate release of human-rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha after Pakistani authorities rearrested the couple shortly after the Supreme Court granted them bail. According to Human Rights Watch, the two lawyers were rearrested on September 17, 2026, only hours after the Supreme... <p>The post Human Rights Watch Calls for Release of Rearrested Pakistani Rights Lawyers After Supreme Court Bail first appeared on Human Rights News Worldwide .</p>hrnww · united states of america
PoliticsSep 19New Highway Rules: Stray Animal Owners to Face FinesGovt Introduces SOP to Prevent Stray Animal Accidents on Highways New Highway Rules: Stray Animal Owners to Face Fines: The... The post New Highway Rules: Stray Animal Owners to Face Fines appeared first on Financial News India | Daily Update | Breaking News .financialnewsindia · india
ConflictSep 19Two BLF terrorists killed in Karachi CTD operationTwo BLF terrorists killed in Karachi CTD operationarynews · pakistan
PoliticsSep 19Keralam Finance dept sanctions ₹1,438 crore to local bodies under road, non-road maintenance fundsThe Keralam Finance Department has sanctioned ₹1,438 crore to local bodies for road and non-road maintenance. This indicates routine governmental allocation of funds for infrastructure upkeep.The Hindu
BusinessSep 19Ansell to manufacture gloves at Perundurai plant for key global marketsThe plant will make gloves to supply to markets such as the U.S. and the U.K.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 19Retired Madras HC judge relinquishes ₹3-lakh monthly honorarium offered by Tamil Nadu govt. for Sezhumai Karuvoolam operationHe decides to supervise the court-initiated operation for eradicating the exotic and invasive species seemai karuvelam without accepting any remuneration or personal benefitThe Hindu
DisasterSep 19Low Pressure Likely to Intensify; Odisha Braces for Heavy RainA cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea is poised to intensify into a low pressure area by Saturday evening.argusenglish_in · india
PoliticsSep 1920th Rozgar Mela: New appointees from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Pune thank PM Modi as 51,000 appointment letters distributedNew Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth in various government organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela, newly appointed candidates on Saturday across the country expressed happiness and thanked their families and the government for the opportunity. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, several candidates who received appointment letters at the Rozgar Mela spoke to IANS about their achievement. “I have been appointed as an Inspector in the Income Tax Department. I would like to express my gratitude to my parents and God. Through this process, I received my appointment letter at the Rozgar Mela. For this, I would like to thank the Prime Minister and all the officials present here,” one of the appointees told IANS. Another appointee said, “It feels great. I have been selected for the Income Tax Department, and this is a moment of immense happiness for me and my family. Through this process, recruitment is taking place in a regular and time-bound manner, which is an extremely significant milestone for the youth and their careers.” Another newly appointed candidate said, “It feels wonderful. The hard work put in has ultimately proven successful. It brings immense happiness to my family and me. With the blessings of my family and God, I am extremely happy with what I have achieved today. I am thrilled to be selected for the Income Tax Department.” Similarly, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IANS spoke to several new appointees who shared their experiences after receiving their appointment letters. “First of all, I’m feeling very happy. It has been a long wait, with a lot of hard work and patience. So, I’m finally very happy now. Actually, as builders of the nation, we will be serving the government, and we will try to fulfil the aspirations of the government, specifically the aspirations of the Prime Minister,” one appointee said. Another newly appointed candidate said, “I’m really happy that today I got my appointment letter. It has been years of hard work, and finally, I got it today. I’m very thankful to everyone who helped and supported me throughout my journey.” Another appointee said, “I am feeling very happy. The Prime Minister’s aspirations for 2047 and the way he has inspired all of us have motivated us to strive to achieve those aspirations. We will work with the same dedication as the Prime Minister does and try to achieve the Prime Minister’s goals by 2047.” Another candidate from Bengaluru said the appointment brought both relief and a sense of responsibility. “Yeah, it’s a relief initially, but it’s also a great responsibility to take on the post that I have to hold. In the Income Tax Department, every penny is valuable. It is the people’s money. So, we have to be very conscious while spending every amount, and I will also do my best to serve the people,” he said. Similarly, in Pune, Maharashtra, candidates spoke to IANS and expressed their happiness after receiving appointment letters. “I have been selected as a Scientist B at DRDO. We are receiving our appointment letters, and we are all very happy,” one appointee said. Another candidate said, “I have been appointed as a Scientist B at DRDO. My family is very happy. I would like to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Because of him, many young people like me have got employment. We will serve the country in our respective fields.” Another appointee added, “I would like to thank the Government of India and the Prime Minister. I have been selected as a Scientist B at DRDO. I would like to thank you for this opportunity.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rozgar Mela, said that India’s talent and skills have earned global trust and that the world has high expectations from the country’s innovators, entrepreneurs and youth. The Prime Minister made the remarks while distributing over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth in various government organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela. The newly appointed candidates attended the event at 45 locations across the country. The newly recruited candidates will join various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, including the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Financial Services and Ministry of Defence, among others. --IANS jk/radthehawk_in · india
WorldSep 19The Hindu Foundation Day marked at Hyderabad schoolFormer Executive Director of APSRTC M.V.Nagavender Rao, a staunch reader of The Hindu has been organising similar programmes for over a decade nowThe Hindu
MilitarySep 191965 Indo-Pak war hero Flight Lieutenant A.T. Cooke dies, IAF pays tributeThe Vir Chakra awardee passed away in Delhi on September 18, a senior official saidThe Hindu
BusinessSep 19With southern States in the same boat, Karnataka turns to Assam for powerState procures 100MW of power daily under the ‘One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency’ systemThe Hindu
BusinessSep 19Delhi International Airport to reopen third runway for operations from September 20The enhancements are expected to improve runway efficiency, optimise aircraft movement, reduce runway occupancy time and further strengthen operational reliability, Delhi International Airport (DIAL) saidThe Hindu
BusinessSep 19Government can bear cost of maintaining UPI network: BJD MP Santrupt MisraSantrupt Misra said the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates UPI, has large financial banks and platforms as its shareholders and promotersThe Hindu
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