Finance Ministry Monthly Economic Review LIVE: Even as economic growth and rising inflation remain major concerns for India, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that these twin challenges would be in focus in the next Union Budget, the monthly economic review for September has said that country’s economic performance has been “impressive” in the first half of 2022-23.
“Indian economic performance in the first half of 2022-23 has been impressive compared to the world. As measured by PMI composite index, the economic activity level was higher for India at 56.7 compared to 51.0 for the World level during April-Sept 2022,” said the economic review which was released on Saturday by the Finance Ministry.
“While wholesale inflation has significantly reduced from its peak of 16.6 per cent in May 2022 to 10.7 per cent in September 2022 on account of moderating commodity prices and government measures, retail inflation remains above the RBI’s upper tolerance band due to an uptick in food prices. However, food inflation is expected to moderate as the harvesting and procurement seasons progress, thereby contributing to a declining headline retail inflation in the rest of the fiscal year,” it said while elaborating on inflation.
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On the occasion of Dhanteras, I extend my wishes to all the people of the nation. Dhanteras is marked with new beginnings. It is a new beginning for 4.5 Lakh beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh.
– PM Modi at the Griha Pravesham programme in MP
NIA team reaches Mominpur in Kolkata to probe the October 9 violence
NIA had registered a case in Mominpur violence & will investigate the matter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches `grih pravesh’ of 4.51 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY in Madhya Pradesh by pressing remote button
An incident of gang rape with a software engineer was reported in Chaibasa on October 20. We have registered an FIR against 10 accused. No arrests have been made so far. Raids are being conducted to arrest the accused. Further investigation underway
– Ashutosh Shekhar, SP Chaibasa, on Gang Rape in Jharkhand
We’ve decided to remove all obsolete & archaic laws enacted long time back & have no relevance in today’s time, from the statute box. Unnecessary laws are burden for common man&must be reduced. We’ve already removed over 1500 laws.
– Union Law Min Kiren Rijiju
Kerala woman hacked to death
A 23-year-old woman hacked to death in her bedroom in Panoor, Kannur; the assailant is still unidentified. Panoor Police Inspector MP Azad says that the investigation is going into the incident, reported ANI.
Boris Johnson returns to UK to launch leadership bid: British media
Reports AFP
Ola launches S1 Air Scooter, its third offering after S1 and S1 Pro for Rs 84,999
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections: Congress releases third list of four candidates
Congress releases the third list of four candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls https://t.co/R3NzlWZTOm
— ANI (@ANI) 1666430295000
New Zealand Vs Australia T20 World Cup match update
New Zealand score 200/3 against Australia in their Super 12 T20 World Cup Group 1 match.
Toll in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal Pradesh rises to five as body of fifth missing personnel recovered: Defence spokesperson
Reports PTI
Delhi’s Patiala House Court extends actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s interim bail till 10th November
Hearing on regular bail and other pending applications scheduled for November 10. Court directs ED to provide a chargesheet and other relevant documents to all parties, reported ANI.
Chandigarh | AAP couldn’t open accounts in either UP or Uttarakhand & they’ll draw a blank in HP as well. In Gujarat, we’ll win more seats than last time & form govt. AAP has nothing, the states in which they’ve formed govt are in bad shape: Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur
Arunachal Pradesh chopper crash yesterday
Arunachal Pradesh chopper crash yesterday | Search and rescue mission concludes with the recovery of the fifth and… https://t.co/Mx2r0kQMuZ
— ANI (@ANI) 1666425970000
Giorgia Meloni is sworn in as 1st woman Italian premier and as 1st far-right leader to head the nation’s government, reports AP
With blessings of Shrinathji, with Jio True 5G service, 5G power WiFi services are beginning in Nathdwara today. 5G is for everyone. So, it’s our effort that 5G services begin in every corner of India & Jio Tru 5G service begin at the earliest, says Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani
Jio expands 5G services to Chennai, Nathdwara in Rajasthan
Reliance Jio on Saturday announced it is expanding the True 5G-powered Wi-Fi services to Chennai and the temple town of Nathdwara in Rajasthan. The company said it is introducing 5G in high footfall areas such as educational institutes, religious places, railway stations, bus stands, commercial hubs and more. “5G cannot remain an exclusive service to the privileged few or those in our largest cities. It must be available to every citizen, every home, and every business across India,” said Akash M Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited. To begin with, Jio has started 5G services in the temple town of Nathdwara in Rajasthan.
Maharashtra | Anti Extortion Cell of Mumbai Police arrested gangster Ganesh Shinde for threatening a builder with extortion. The accused was produced in court yesterday, sent to a 14-day in judicial custody. The complainant is a businessman, says Mumbai Police
‘Ponniyin Selvan-I’ star Jayam Ravi tests COVID-19 positive
- Actor Jayam Ravi, who was most recently seen in Mani Ratnam’s period action drama “Ponniyin Selvan-I”, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
- The 42-year-old star shared his diagnosis on Twitter on Friday night.
- “Earlier this evening I tested positive for Covid-19. Following all protocols, I have immediately isolated myself,” Ravi wrote.
J&K LG Manoj Sinha issues an order to redraw the social caste list
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha issues an order to redraw the social caste list, expanding it by including 15 new cl… https://t.co/QsZD2WdN6D
— ANI (@ANI) 1666423558000
Gurugram, Haryana | PM has vision to make India a fully developed nation by 2047. From being importer,India has become exporter of defence products and its contribution to digital transactions in world is 40%. These are outcomes of PM’s far-sightedness, says BJP chief JP Nadda at Rozgar Mela
Visuals: Anurag Thakur hands over appointment letters to appointees at the Rozgar Mela event, in Chandigarh
Union Minister Anurag Thakur hands over appointment letters to appointees at the Rozgar Mela event, in Chandigarh. https://t.co/W9AhFfoDLl
— ANI (@ANI) 1666421699000
PM Modi launches Rozgar Mela
- Manufacturing, tourism generate lot of jobs, govt focusing on expanding these sectors, says PM Narendra Modi
- Centre’s help of more than Rs 3 lakh crore to MSME sector during Covid pandemic averted crisis to over 1.5 crore jobs, adds PM Narendra Modi
Visuals: Akash Ambani launches Jio 5G services in Nathdwara, Rajsamand in Rajasthan
Chairman of Reliance Jio, Akash Ambani launches Jio 5G services in Nathdwara, Rajsamand in Rajasthan. https://t.co/chhkw6wRmw
— ANI (@ANI) 1666420165000
Rozgar Mela Update
India, with full force, new initiatives and some risks, has been trying to save itself from the global crisis. We’ve been able to save ourselves till now with your cooperation. We have, in last 8 years, minimized the issues which created obstacles in our economy, says PM Modi
Rozgar Mela
India is today 5th largest economy in the world. In last 8 years, we have jumped to the 5th position from 10th position. It’s true that many big economies of world are struggling with inflation, unemployment…side effects of biggest crisis in 100 years can’t just go away in 100 days, says PM Modi
In view of festive season rush at railway stations and to regulate number of passengers on railway premises, it’s been decided to increase rate of platform ticket from Rs 10 to Rs 50 over few nominated stations of Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division till Oct 31, says Western Railway
The nominated railway stations are Mumbai Central, Dadar, Borivali, Bandra Terminus, Vapi, Valsad, Udhna and Surat, adds Western Railway
25 feature films and 20 non-feature films to be screened during the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) from 20th-28th November in Goa.
The opening non-feature film of Indian Panorama, 2022 is ‘The Show Must Go On’ (English) directed by Divya Cowasji.
PM Modi launches Rozgar Mela
PM Narendra Modi launches Rozgar Mela, the recruitment drive for 10 lakh youth, via video conferencing. During the… https://t.co/B9lvJoD9JU
— ANI (@ANI) 1666418964000
Rozgar Mela Update
PM Modi will hand over 75,000 appointment letters to youth at 50 locations across the country. Combining all Ministries of Centre, 75000 appointment letters will be given today and 10 lakh appointment letters in coming months: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Jaipur, Rajasthan
MP’s Rewa bus-trolley truck collision | Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PMO
The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the… https://t.co/u8tD7ssw7Z
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) 1666417201000
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, proponent of economic reforms, among 4 top officials removed from Communist Party leadership, reports AP
PM Modi to launch Rozgar Mela for 10 lakh personnel today
PM to launch Rozgar Mela for 10 lakh personnel today. Appointment letters will be given to 75,000 appointees today… https://t.co/UwozSyUwIE
— ANI (@ANI) 1666416135000
The Election Commission of India seeks an explanation from the Gujarat Chief Secretary & DGP for not sending a compliance report for carrying out transfer postings of all the officers under the condition laid by the Commission; asks them to send the compliance report immediately.
ECI has also directed the Gujarat Chief Secretary and DGP to explain the circumstances as to why the compliance report has not been furnished so far even after the lapse of the stipulated time limit despite issuing the reminder in the matter.
T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan
We know how good Pakistan’s bowling is, we’ve got experienced batting. Good when 2 such competitors face each other. We know their bowling will challenge us. Our batsmen will be ready. We discussed batting and bowling, fielding crucial too, says Team India captain Rohit Sharma
Plane carrying five Germans goes missing off Costa Rica
A small plane from Mexico with five German nationals on board disappeared off Costa Rica on Friday, Public Security Minister Jorge Torres announced. “We have received an alert concerning a plane, a private flight from Mexico to the airport” in the eastern province of Limon, the minister said. “This aircraft was carrying five passengers of German nationality,” Torres said in a video message released by his ministry.
Rohit Sharma on India touring or not touring Pakistan for Asia Cup
Let’s focus on T20 World Cup as it’s important for us. Not worried about what will happen later. BCCI will decide. We’re focusing on how to be well prepared for tomorrow’s game: Team India captain Rohit Sharma on his take on India touring or not touring Pakistan for Asia Cup
China: Xi Jinping says ‘dare to struggle, dare to win’ as Congress closes
China’s 20th Communist Party Congress ended in Beijing on Saturday, after leader Xi Jinping presided over seven days of closed-door meetings with top officials.
“Dare to struggle, dare to win, bury your heads and work hard, be determined to keep forging ahead,” Xi told delegates gathered in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.
Update: Arunachal Pradesh chopper crash
- There were five personnel onboard when the mishap took place. Four mortal remains have been retrieved by the late evening of 21 October. As per the latest reports, efforts are on to retrieve the fifth body.
- It is reported that the weather was good for flying operations. The pilots had more than 600 combined flying hours on the Advance Light Helicopter (Weapon Systems Integrated) and over 1800 service flying hours between them. The aircraft was inducted into service in June 2015.
- Prior to the crash, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) had received a May Day call suggesting a technical or mechanical failure. This will form the focus of the Court of Inquiry, which has been immediately constituted to investigate the causes of the accident.
India’s forex reserves at 2-year low amid depreciating rupee
India’s foreign exchange reserves during the week that ended on October 14 fell to an over two-year low of USD 528.367 billion, a drop of USD 4.5 billion from the previous week. In the preceding week, the country’s foreign exchange reserves were at USD 532.868 billion, RBI data showed. According to RBI’s data, India’s foreign currency assets, which are the biggest component of the forex reserves, declined by USD 2.828 billion to USD 468.668 billion during the week.
Number of active coronavirus cases in India decline from 25,037 to 24,043: Union Health Ministry
MP road accident
- Injured passengers have been sent to Prayagraj in 2 buses overnight, after getting treatment. Critically injured passengers are getting treated free of cost at MP’s Rewa Medical College. Rewa district administration is ensuring all necessary arrangements, says MP CMO
- Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed grief over the Rewa bus-trolley truck collision. He spoke to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on phone this morning and apprised him of the incident. Mortal remains of passengers will be brought to Prayagraj by the MP govt, added MP CMO
Single-day rise of 2,112 new infections pushes India’s COVID-19 tally of cases to 4,46,40,748, death toll climbs to 5,28,957: Govt
Canada bans new handgun sales in latest gun control action, reports Reuters
“We have frozen the market for handguns in this country,” Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said, adding “As we see gun violence continue to rise… we have an obligation to take action.”
Delhi NCR | Kindly avoid Gurgaon Road, Dhaula Kuan Flyover, SP Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, R/A Teen Murti, R/A Kautilya and Akbar Road from 0915 hrs to 1015 hrs due to special traffic arrangements, says Delhi Traffic Police
Traffic Alert Kindly avoid Gurgaon Road, Dhaula Kuan Flyover, SP Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, R/A Teen Murti, R/A… https://t.co/omekUAN8bQ
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) 1666405836000
Rozgar Mela: Big recruitment drive for 10 lakh personnel
- The new recruits from across the country will join 38 Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.
- The appointees will join the government at various levels viz Group – A, Group – B (Gazetted), Group – B (Non-Gazetted) and Group – C. The posts on which appointments are being made include Central Armed Force Personnel, Sub Inspector, Constable, LDC, Steno, PA, Income Tax Inspectors, MTS, among others.
- These recruitments are being done in mission mode by Ministries and Departments either by themselves or through recruiting agencies such as UPSC, SSC, and Railway Recruitment Board.
PM Modi to launch Rozgar Mela today
14 killed in MP bus accident
MP | 14 dead, 40 injured in a collision between a bus and trolley near Suhagi Pahari in Rewa. Of the 40 injured, 20 admitted to a hospital in Prayagraj (UP). Bus was going from Hyderabad to Gorakhpur. All people on the bus are reportedly the residents of UP, says Navneet Bhasin, SP Rewa
Delhi Air Pollution
Delhi’s air quality is in the ‘poor’ category with an overall AQI of 262, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India
China reports 1,006 new COVID cases for Oct 21 vs 997 a day earlier
China reported 1,006 new COVID-19 infections on Oct. 21, of which 215 were symptomatic and 791 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Saturday. That compared with 997 new cases a day earlier – 214 symptomatic and 783 asymptomatic infections, which China counts separately.
Russian, US defence chiefs discuss Ukraine situation over phone
- Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin held a phone conversation over international security, the situation in Ukraine in particular, the Russian Defence Ministry said in a brief statement.
- The Russian side did not provide further details. According to the Pentagon, Austin emphasised the importance of maintaining lines of communication between the US and Russia amid the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported.
US House panel issues subpoena to Trump over Capitol riot
The US House select committee investigating 2021’s Capitol riot issued a subpoena to former US President Donald Trump. The move came more than a week after the panel voted unanimously to seek testimony and documents relevant to the investigation into the incident on January 6, 2021 and its causes, Xinhua news agency reported. The subpoena to Trump requires the production of documents to the committee by November 4 and to appear for deposition testimony beginning on or about November 14.
Former UK PM Boris Johnson had also expressed his will to enter the PM race saying he is “up for it.”
Former UK Health secretary Matt Hancock also confirmed his support for Sunak
Tory MP Nigel Mills said it was a “mistake” for him not to back Sunak during the summer’s leadership contest
UK’s Sunak tops 100 nominations for Tory leader
Sunak will automatically become party leader and prime minister if his opponents — Penny Mordaunt and possibly Boris Johnson — fail in their bids to win 100 nominations from their fellow Conservative MPs.
Boris Johnson eyes comeback as UK leader
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson — ousted by ethics scandals just three months ago — has jockeyed to make a comeback as one of several contenders seeking to replace Liz Truss, whose rapid downfall threw the country’s leadership into disarray at a time of severe economic challenges.
Sunak consolidates early lead in race to be UK PM
Rishi Sunak held an early advantage in the latest race for the Conservative Party leadership, with the former chancellor securing the backing of at least 100 Tory MPs and ensuring he’ll proceed to the ballot of party members next week if he publicly declares his candidacy. Tory MP Tobias Ellwood tweeted late Friday that he was “honoured” to take Sunak to the three-figure threshold.
