Police officers direct traffic near the Trump International Golf Club following the assassination attempt of former Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP
Donald Trump is safe after the Secret Service opened fire on a suspected gunman near his golf club
Donald Trump was the target of “what appeared to be an assassination attempt” at a golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, the FBI said, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential candidate was revived. The former president said he was safe and well, and that authorities were taking the man into custody. US Secret Service agents posted several holes where Trump was playing, seeing the muzzle of an AK-style rifle sticking into the bushes along the road, about 400 meters away.
‘One Nation, One Election’ will be implemented during this administration
The concept of simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and the State Assembly, called “One Nation, One Election” will be implemented in the current Narendra Modi government, sources said, hoping for the support of political parties on the board, especially partners. in the National Democratic Alliance. The census exercise, which has not been conducted since 2011, will also begin soon, senior government sources said.
Long-range rockets found with Manipur group; A committee formed by the MHA conducted an inquiry
The latest addition to the arsenal of warring Kuki-Zo and Meitei groups in Manipur, crude unguided rockets with a potential range of 5-6 km, has sent flutters through the security establishment. The Home Ministry has set up a multi-stakeholder expert committee to investigate the incident that has wider ramifications, according to sources in the security establishment. The rockets are in addition to the hexacopter drones that both sides have now acquired to drop bombs and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), with a significant escalation of the crisis from May 2023.
Ministry of I&B is betting big on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Dashboard to analyze news
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting plans to introduce an integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) dashboard with the ability to analyze breaking news to forecast emerging trends. The tool is expected to improve the Ministry’s ability to respond to these trends quickly. An AI&ML-based platform for multilingual translation and voice localization will also be developed to facilitate efficient public information dissemination on government initiatives.
Kolkata rape and murder case: Braving heavy rains in Kolkata, protesters continue their agitation for justice
Protests continue in Kolkata for the 36th day, demanding justice for a woman doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month. Even in the midst of heavy rain, resident doctors, senior doctors, and common people from all walks of life protested on the streets to continue their agitation. The West Bengal Young Doctors Front is doing a maha michil (massive protest rally) from Salt Lake Central Park to the headquarters of the State Health Department at Swasthya Bhawan and reiterated five main demands.
Bomb blast at Manipur Minister’s house, Internet ban extended
A bomb exploded at the residence of Manipur Transport Minister Khashim Vashum in Ukhrul town, about 80 km northeast of the state capital Imphal. The minister was not in Imphal when the incident took place in the Naga-dominated district headquarters of Ukhrul. The Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley remained tense but nothing happened. The Manipur government has extended the suspension of Internet and mobile data services, including Very Small Aperture Terminals and virtual private network services, in these three districts and two others – Bishnupur and Kakching – till September 20.
India sends aid to flood-hit Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam
India launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief to Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam which have been hit by massive floods caused by Typhoon Yagi. India has given $1 million in flood relief aid to Vietnam and $1,00,000 to Laos, the Ministry of External Affairs announced. After that, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force took action to deploy ships and planes to deliver the aid.
Maharashtra elections likely in second week of November: Eknath Shinde
Giving a hint about the upcoming Assembly elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde told the press at his residence ‘Varsha’ that it will be held in the second week of November and preferably in two phases. “Elections are likely to be held in the second week of November. Two-phase elections are preferred. Merit and good attack rate will be the criteria for seat sharing between Mahayuti allies. Seat allotment will be completed in 8 to 10 days,” he said.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar targets Rahul Gandhi over quota comment, says it shows ‘anti-constitutional mindset’
In a veiled attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on “ending reservations”, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said such comments from a constitutional office holder showed “anti-constitutional thinking”. “People from constitutional posts who say in foreign countries that reservations should end are asserting the same anti-constitutional mindset. The baton of prejudice against reservations has been handed over. This is the same anti-constitutional mindset,” he said without naming Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha.
AIP Engineer Rashid and former Jamaat members join hands for J&K Assembly polls
In a significant political development, the Awami Ittehad Party led by Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer and former member of Jamaat-e-Islami has come together in a strategic alliance for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. “A joint meeting was held today, the AIP delegation was led by AIP Supremo and chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, while the JEI delegation was led by Ghulam Qadir Wani.
Terrorists exchange fire with security forces in J&K’s Poonch
An encounter broke out in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district as security forces launched a cordon and search operation following information about the presence of terrorists, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, a joint search operation was launched by the police and the Army in Pathanateer area near Gursai upper in Mendhar sub-division on Saturday evening, security officials said.
Research shows Chennai’s air pollution exceeds WHO standards
As cities continue to grow, the complexity of managing air quality increases, raising the question of whether existing strategies and standards are sufficient to address the worsening air pollution crisis. A recent Greenpeace study that analyzed air pollution trends in 2023 in 10 cities in South India showed that Chennai’s monthly PM average.2.5 (fine particles) four to seven levels higher, and PM10 (coarse particles) three to six levels higher, compared to WHO annual guidelines.
Iran two years after Mahsa Amini: persecution and defiance
Violence against relatives. Impunity for perpetrators. Rampant executions and infighting between the opposition. A grim picture faces opponents of Iran’s clerical authorities two years after a protest movement erupted that they hoped would be a turning point in the Islamic republic’s four-and-a-half-decade history. Activists and exiles still hope that the protests sparked by the death of 16 September 2022 in the custody of Mahsa Amini – an Iranian Kurd who was arrested for allegedly violating the dress code for women – leave an indelible mark on Iran and that her tragic death in the age 22 years no. in vain
Published – September 16, 2024 06:25 IST