today’s key news events and headlines:
Key Events Today:
- Prime Minister Modi will launch the Subhadra Scheme in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on his 74th birthday. The scheme offers loans of up to ₹5 lakh to women.
- The Supreme Court will hear a case regarding bulldozer action, following a notice issued to the Gujarat government on September 12.
Top News:
1. Kejriwal to Resign Today at 4:30 PM; New CM to be Chosen- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to submit his resignation.
- AAP MLAs will meet at 11:30 AM to finalize the new CM. Possible names include Atishi, Kailash Gahlot, Gopal Rai, and Sunita Kejriwal.
- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee agreed to three of five demands from protesting doctors after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
- Doctors have stated they will wait for the Supreme Court's hearing before resuming work.
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the importance of maintaining the morale of investigation agencies, referring to the scrutiny surrounding agencies like the CBI.
- The Congress released its manifesto, promising ₹4,000 annually for landless farmers and ₹3,500 monthly unemployment benefits for youth for one year.
- Elections will be held on September 18, 25, and October 1.
- India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the semi-final and will face China in the final.
- A man armed with a rifle was caught near Donald Trump's Florida golf club. He was arrested 60 kilometers away from the location.
- Ayatollah Khamenei accused India of persecuting Muslims. The Indian government rejected these claims, calling them misleading.
Additional Headlines:
- PM Modi in Ahmedabad emphasizes policies for nation-building despite criticism.
- Amit Shah speaks about terrorism in Kashmir and criticizes the Congress party's shifting alliances.
- FIR filed against Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad for offering a reward for cutting off Rahul Gandhi's tongue.
- The caste column might be added in the upcoming census, as demanded by NDA allies.
- Bollywood choreographer Jaani faces sexual harassment allegations.
- Houthi rebels target central Israel with ballistic missiles.
- India sends $1 million aid to Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi.
- Donald Trump criticizes Taylor Swift's support for Kamala Harris.
- New Zealand’s Bird of the Year award goes to the rare yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho).