Trinamool To Send 50 Lakh Letters To Centre Over Rural Jobs Scheme Dues To West Bengal

The Trinamool Congress will send more than 50 lakh letters from people denied MGNREGA benefits in West Bengal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the party's much-touted protests in New Delhi next month against the alleged withholding of funds by the Centre.

The party has accused the BJP-led NDA government of withholding Rs 15,000 crore of dues to Bengal under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and Gramin Awas Yojana.

The party will also send letters to Union Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh.

"West Bengal stands united against the central government's injustice, determined to claim what's rightfully ours. People's power reigns supreme in democracy," TMC's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said on X, formerly Twitter.

People of Bengal are raising their voice against "injustice", and those adversely impacted have written letters to the PM, seeking their rightful dues", the party said on the microblogging site.

"We have people, who are yet to get their dues even after working under the MGNREGA, to write these letters. Till now, we have collected more than 50 lakh letters. They have all sought the release of dues to Bengal under the rural jobs scheme. We are sending these letters to the offices of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Giriraj Singh," a senior TMC leader said.

Abhishek Banerjee, the party's national general secretary, and TMC MPs, MLAs and leaders from the districts will pay their respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in the national capital on October 2 on his birth anniversary.

Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, who was supposed to attend the programme in New Delhi, might not go there as she was advised ten days of rest by doctors after she suffered an injury on her left knee during a recent trip to Spain and Dubai.

A TMC delegation will meet Singh on October 3 and place before him the issue of "non-release of dues" under the MGNREGA, Bengal minister Chandrima Bhattacharya had said on September 23.

The TMC had planned to stage protests in New Delhi for dues under the rural jobs scheme to Bengal.

The ruling party in the state had claimed that despite several requests to the Delhi Police, it was denied permission to hold demonstrations in the national capital.

The TMC had, on August 30, said that it was denied permission to hold demonstrations in New Delhi as the BJP-led Union government wanted to "scuttle the voice of Bengal", a charge dubbed as "baseless" by the saffron camp.

During the TMC's Martyrs' Day rally on July 21, Abhishek Banerjee had announced that the party would launch a massive protest in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 against the alleged blocking of funds by the central government for Bengal under the MGNREGA and other schemes.

The chief minister held a two-day sit-in in March this year against the Centre's alleged move of "not releasing funds" to the state for MGNREGA and other welfare schemes.

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 aims to enhance the livelihood security of households in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year. 

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95% Components Used In Our Rockets Are Domestically Sourced: ISRO Chief

About 95 per cent of components used in rockets in the country have been sourced from India, ISRO Chairperson S Somanath said on Tuesday.

Speaking at the 82nd Foundation Day of CSIR, Mr Somanath highlighted that ISRO's expertise spans the entire space domain, with all technical work, including rocket and satellite development and space applications, being carried out in-house.

He said approximately 95 per cent of the materials, devices and systems used in the Indian Space Research Organisation's rockets are domestically sourced, with only 5 per cent coming from abroad, primarily high-end electronic components.

"This achievement is a result of collaborations with various Indian laboratories, including national labs, defence labs, and CSIR labs, focusing on material indigenisation, technology capabilities, and research," he said.

Mr Somanath also highlighted significant achievements in electronics indigenisation, including the design and manufacture of critical components such as processors for rockets and main computer chips, both made in India.

"Additionally, ISRO has developed essential components, such as electromechanical actuators, DC power supply systems, battery systems, and solar cells within the country," he said.

At the Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards were also distributed to 12 young scientists.

Immunologist Dipyaman Ganguli of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata; microbiologist Ashwani Kumar of CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh; biologist Maddika Subba Reddy of the Hyderabad-based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting Diagnostics; Akkattu T Biju of Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru; and Debabrata Maiti of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay are among the awardees.

While Ganguli has been awarded in the field of medical sciences, Kumar and Reddy have received the award for their contribution to biological sciences.

At the event, Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Sood said there is a rationalisation of the awards to truly make it national and to make the selection process transparent.

"From the next year, there will be Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards and these awards will not be seven as it is now but will number 25 and these again are meant for yuva scientists, technologists and of course the innovators in almost 12 fields and there is another one which we call others to see any other field that has not been listed," he said.

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WC Unbreakable Records: वर्ल्ड कप के 5 महारिकॉर्ड... जिनका टूटना असंभव, सचिन तेंदुलकर के नाम दर्ज हैं 2 रिकॉर्ड

World Cup Unbreakable Records: आईसीसी क्रिकेट विश्व कप 2023 का आगाज 5 अक्टूबर से भारत में होने जा रहा है. इस मेगा टूर्नामेंट के लिए 10 टीमें तैयार हैं. खिलाड़ी ग्राउंड पर उतरकर अपना शत प्रतिशत देने की तैयारी में जुटे हुए हैं. वनडे वर्ल्ड कप के पिछले 12 एडिशन में कई वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बने हैं जो अभी भी अटूट हैं. हालांकि उन्हीं से 5 रिकॉर्ड ऐसे हैं जिनका टूटना लगभग असंभव है. इनमें से अपने फैंस के बीच भगवान का दर्जा हासिल करने वाले सचिन तेंदुलक के नाम 2 वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड दर्ज हैं.

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Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Mega Drone Show At Hindon Airbase In UP

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated a mega drone show being hosted at the Hindon airbase here.

The show -- Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 -- is being jointly organised by the Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India (DFI).

Mr Singh opened the mega drone show and also watched a few aerial demonstrations of the drones. Later, he also visited the exhibition area and some of the stalls.

An officials Drone Federation of India said around 75 drones are on static display and over 50 will be displayed aerially during the course of the show.

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"I Also Worry...": OpenAI CEO Sam Altman On AI Regulation

The CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Monday that it was possible to get regulation wrong but it is important and should not be feared, amid global concerns about rapid advances in artificial intelligence, or AI.

Many countries are planning AI regulation, and Britain is hosting a global AI safety summit in November, focusing on understanding the risks posed by the frontier technology and how national and international frameworks could be supported.

Sam Altman, CEO and the public face of the startup OpenAI, backed by Microsoft Corp, said during a visit to Taipei that although he was not that worried about government over-regulation, it could happen.

"I also worry about under-regulation. People in our industry bash regulation a lot. We've been calling for regulation, but only of the most powerful systems," he said.

"Models that are like 10,000 times the power of GPT4, models that are like as smart as human civilization, whatever, those probably deserve some regulation," added Sam Altman, speaking at an AI event hosted by the charitable foundation of Terry Gou, the founder of major Apple supplier Foxconn.

Mr Altman said that in the tech industry there is a "reflexive anti-regulation thing".

"Regulation has been not a pure good, but it's been good in a lot of ways. I don't want to have to make an opinion about every time I step on an airplane how safe it's going to be, but I trust that they're pretty safe and I think regulation has been a positive good there," he said.

"It is possible to get regulation wrong, but I don't think we sit around and fear it. In fact we think some version of it is important."

Terry Gou, currently running as an independent candidate to be Taiwan's next president, sat in the audience, but did not speak at the forum.

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Man's Backflip Stunt In Delhi Metro Ends In Epic Fail, Internet Asks ''What Was The Need?''

These days, several videos from the Delhi Metro have created quite a buzz on the internet. Despite repeated reminders about the ban on filming videos inside the train coaches by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), clips of people dancing or performing peculiar stunts inside Delhi metro coaches have seen a massive rise. In fact, it has become a trend. 

In one such video, a man attempted a backflip stunt inside the Delhi Metro only to fail miserably in the end. The video shared on the Instagram profile 'chaman flipper', shows the man getting ready for his big flip, while everybody is watching him. He makes the jump but loses control and ends up falling on his head. At the end of the video, he can be seen holding his head in pain. 

Sharing the post, he wrote, “Metro mein chot lag gai. (I got hurt in the metro).”

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The video has gone viral, with many social media users criticising his stunt. Many called such activities ''a nuisance'', and wondered why so many people were shooting such videos on the metro. Some others made fun of him, while others expressed concern over his fall.

"Catch this guy and hand him over to the cops. Doing such activities on the metro is risky,'' commented one user.  Another commented, ''Who asked you to perform such stunts when you don't know how to do it? You made a fool of yourself.''

A third joked, ''Due to embarrassment, he must have left the metro at the next station.'' A fourth wrote, ''If you attempt it from that low, this is bound to happen.'' A fifth added, ''Oh God, hope you are okay. If you do this in the metro, you will get hurt only.''

Last month, a video of a digital creator, who is also an athlete, doing somersaults in Bengaluru metro went viral. Filming of reels on the metro's premises has led to controversies and attracted authorities' attention. DMRC has time and again warned commuters not to film videos inside metro coaches but to no avail.

Recently, yet another concerning clip of a couple getting intimate in the Delhi metro surfaced online. In the undated clip, a couple was seen hugging and kissing near the automated doors of a moving metro train.

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"Decision By Month-End": YS Sharmila On Merger Possibility With Congress

YSR Telangana Party founder YS Sharmila on Monday said any possibility of working with the Congress will be finalised by the end of this month.

YS Sharmila, sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, held a meeting with senior functionaries and workers of the party and discussed various aspects in connection with the upcoming Telangana State Assembly elections, a press release said.

"The YSR Telangana Party chief stated that any possibility of working with the Congress will be finalised by the end of September, as the notification (for the assembly polls) timing is fast nearing. If no alliance fructifies, then the party will contest in all 119 Constituencies,” the release said.

Sharmila also said she would tour across all assembly segments starting October second week.

In today's meeting, the party chief assured the workers that their efforts will be recognised and their interests will be protected, the release added.

It was speculated that Sharmila would formally meet AICC leaders during the recently held Congress Working Committee meeting here a few days ago.

She earlier said that her discussions with Congress party on working together or a possible merger have come to a final stage. She had also met Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the national capital.

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Homemade Shikanji On-The-Go: A DIY Premix You Need Right Now

In India, there is no dearth of coolers to quench thirst and soothe our souls. Chaas, lassi, sherbet, and more - options are many, with each having its unique note to savour. But what reigns supreme is a soothing glass of shikanji! Made with lemon juice and a mix of spices, shikanji tugs at heartstrings with its earthy flavour and comforting aroma. And the fact that you can make it at home gives the drink an additional edge. But have you ever considered carrying your homemade shikanji while travelling? Most probably you haven't; after all, no one wants to risk spillage in their precious bags or on clothes. Right? What if we say we have the perfect solution to this universal problem? You heard us. Today, we've got you a shikanji premix recipe that is travel-friendly and super easy to make.

What Makes Shikanji So Unique?

- It includes easily available ingredients:

We all love the burst of flavours shikanji offers. But you don't need anything out of the world to achieve the flavour profile of the drink. Instead, scan through your spice rack and pick jeera, black pepper, salt, etc., to make this popular drink and relish.

- It has an earthy flavour profile:

The tanginess of lemon, the strong aroma of black salt, and the zing of cumin and black pepper all come together to create a unique flavour profile of the dish that is balanced yet very strong in nature.

- It soothes your soul instantly:

Lemon instantly cools you down and balances the body temperature, especially during summer. Alongside, the concoction of salt and sugar works as an electrolyte, balancing the water level in the body.

- It is loaded with nutrients:

Every ingredient of the drink is nutritious. Lemon loads you with vitamin C, while jeera is a storehouse of antioxidants. Alongside, rock salt adds sodium and iron to the body, fortifying the drink with every essential nutrient to stay healthy.
Also Read: 7 Recipes To Reinvent Plain Nimbu Pani To Make Interesting Drinks

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What Is So Special About Homemade Shikanji?

Shikanji is easily available at every nook and corner of your city. But we believe there's something very unique about the homemade ones. Wonder what? It's the possibility to customize ingredients as per your palate. Some like it sweeter, while some enjoy it with extra salt. Then there are some who like adding mint and pudina to the drink for added flavors. Making the drink at home opens immense possibilities to explore and experiment with the recipe of a classic shikanji.

DIY Shikanji Premix: How To Make Shikanji Premix

The recipe is very simple. All you need to do is roast cumin and black pepper and grind them with dry ginger powder, rock salt, mishri (rock candy), and some dry mango powder.
Now, whenever you feel like drinking shikanji, add a spoonful of the mix in a glass with water and lemon juice and mix well. That's it! You have a perfect shikanji ready to be relished. Click here for the detailed recipe of the premix.
Try this recipe at home and let us know how you liked it!

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World cup 2023: BCCI का फैसला, पाकिस्तान के मैच में दर्शकों की नो एंट्री, खाली स्टेडियम में न्यूजीलैंड से वार्म अप मैच

भारतीय क्रिकेट कंट्रोल बोर्ड यानी बीसीसीआई ने सोमवार 25 सितंबर को पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट टीम से जुड़ी एक बेहद अहम जानकारी साझा की. सुरक्षा कारणों से टीम के वार्म अप मुकाबलों को बिना दर्शकों के कराए जाने का फैसला लिया गया है. हैदराबाद में पाकिस्तान की टीम अपना पहला वार्म अप मैच न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ खेलेगी.

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Ind vs Aus: टीम इंडिया के रनों के पहाड़ से नीचे दबी ऑस्ट्रेलिया, गिल-अय्यर और सूर्यकुमार के धमाके से सीरीज पर कब्जा

भारतीय टीम 400 रन के स्कोर तक पहुंची नहीं दिख रही थी लेकिन सूर्यकुमार यादव ने नीचले क्रम में आकर ऐसी पारी खेली जिसने सबकुछ बदल दिया. महज 37 गेंद पर 6 चौके और इतने ही छक्के जमाते हुए नाबाद 72 रन की पारी ने भारत को 399 रन के स्कोर तक पहुंचाया. कैमरून ग्रीन के ओवर में सूर्यकुमार यादव ने लगातार चार छक्के जमाते हुए कंगारूओँ की योजना बिगाड़ दी.

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Video: आर अश्विन से छोड़खानी डेविड वार्नर को पड़ी महंगी, आउट होने पर विवाद, अंपायर से उलझे फिर वापस लौटे

भारतीय वनडे टीम मे 19 महीने के बाद वापसी करने वाले आर अश्विन के खिलाफ डेविड वार्नर ने मैच के दौरान छेड़खानी की. उनके खिलाफ कभी दाएं हाथ से बल्लेबाजी की तो कभी बाएं हाथ का बैटर बन गए. यहां अश्विन ने अपने अनुभव का पूरा फायदा उठाया और उनके कैरम बॉल में फंसाया.

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Ajit Pawar Explains His No-Show During Amit Shah's Mumbai Visit

NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday rejected speculation regarding his absence at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's programs in Mumbai a day before and said he had informed Mr Shah's office about his prior engagements in advance.

Mr Shah visited the residences of Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take darshan of Lord Ganesh. He also went to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. Later, he delivered the Laxmanrao Inamdar Memorial Lecture at Mumbai University where he spoke about the cooperation movement.

"I was in Baramati on Friday. I have allotted my time for Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune and Baramati on Sundays, Mondays and Fridays, respectively. The annual meeting of Baramati Bazar Samiti, Barmati Bank, and Sahyog Grihnirman Sanstha was scheduled in Baramati on Friday. I had already informed Amit Shah's office about the same," Mr Pawar told reporters in Pimpri Chinchwad when asked about his absence during Mr Shah's program.

Queried about a banner projecting his nephew Rohit Pawar as the next Chief Minister, the senior NCP leader, who led a faction of MLAs to join the Shiv Sena-BJP government in July, said such propaganda is a "daydream" unless one enlists the support of 145 MLAs (out of 288).

Responding to a query on the photo shared by Praful Patel, currently with Ajit Pawar faction, with NCP founder Sharad Pawar, the deputy CM refused comments.

"Media always asks me about photographs but I do not want to comment on it. I am here to answer the questions regarding development," he said.

Ajit Pawar also said the state government is positive about giving reservations to members of the Maratha and Dhangar communities.

"All efforts are being made to take a decision within the framework of law and to ensure that quotas of other communities are not affected," he added.

Speaking on the status of the Pune Metro route extension, he said the proposal for the Pimpri to Nigdi metro extension has already reached Delhi.

"Signature of just one minister is awaited (on the file). When I go to Delhi, I will meet the concerned (minister) and get the work done. A new step will be taken towards fulfilling the dream of the metro for residents of areas from Nigdi to Katraj," he added.

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श्रेयस अय्यर की तूफानी पारी, शतक जमाने के बाद भी प्लेइंग XI में जगह नहीं पक्की, तीसरे मैच में बदलेगी पोजिशन

टीम इंडिया को आईसीसी वनडे वर्ल्ड कप के पहले काफी अच्छी खबरें मिली है. चोट की समस्या के परेशान रहे श्रेयस अय्यर ने जोरदार वापसी की है. एशिया कप में छाप छोड़ने से पहले चोटिल हुए इस बैटर ने ऑस्ट्रेलिया के खिलाफ दम दिखाया. दूसरे वनडे में उन्होंने शानदार बल्लेबाजी करते हुए शतक ठोका. इस तरह की बेहतरीन पारी खेलने के बाद भी अगले मुकाबले में उनकी बल्लेबाजी में जगह पक्की नहीं है.

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Tamil Nadu To Perform Last Rites Of Organ Donors With Full State Honours

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced that his government would accord full state honours to the funeral of organ donors from the state.

A decision to this effect was taken to honour the sacrifices made by those declared brain dead and their family members who come forward to donate the organs thereby saving several lives.

"Tamil Nadu is leading the country in organ donation and this has only been made achievable because of those families who come forward to donate the organs of those who have been declared brain dead," the DMK chief said in a social media post.

"It has been decided to accord state government honors henceforth during the performance of last rites to those individuals who are declared brain dead and their organs have been donated to others," he added.

உடல் உறுப்பு தானத்தின் மூலம் நூற்றுக்கணக்கான நோயாளிகளுக்கு வாழ்வளிக்கும் அரும்பணியில் நாட்டின் முன்னணி மாநிலமாகத் தமிழ்நாடு தொடர்ந்து விளங்கி வருகின்றது.

குடும்ப உறுப்பினர்கள் மூளைச்சாவு நிலையை அடைந்த துயரச் சூழலிலும், அவர்களின் உடல் உறுப்புகளைத் தானமாக அளித்திட முன்வரும்…

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Hailing the announcement, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) chief Anbumani Ramadoss said there would not be any other honor than this, as it respects the selfless sacrifices made by those who were declared 'brain dead. 

"There is no better respect and recognition that can be given to those who donate their organs and save so many lives," he said in a party statement.

The PMK leader urged the government to bring transparency in organ donation and said people who avail treatment from government hospitals be given priority in allocation of organs.

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एशियन गेम्स में रविवार को पदक हो सकता है पक्का, बांग्लादेश से टकराएगी टीम इंडिया, यहां उठाएं लाइव मैच का मजा

Asian Games IND w vs BAN w: भारत और बांग्लादेश की महिला क्रिकेट टीमें एशियन गेम्स के सेमीफाइनल में भिड़ेंगी. यह मुकाबला भारतीय समयानुसार रविवार सुबह 6:30 बजे से खेला जाएगा. टीम इंडिया इस मुकाबले के जरिए भारत के लिए पहला पदक पक्की कर सकती है.

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