Hello, Readers Morning News Update!
Yesterday was a day bustling with political activities. Let’s dive into the major highlights and upcoming events to keep an eye on:
- PM Modi’s Schedule: Today, PM Modi will be handing over appointment letters to 51,000 youths via video conferencing. Additionally, he will participate in the UGC’s G20 University Connect Program.
- Foreign Minister’s Address: S Jaishankar, the Foreign Minister, will address the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He’s currently on a 9-day visit to the US.
- Supreme Court Hearing: The court is set to hear the Kaveri water issue, which has been a bone of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Many farmer organizations have also announced a Bengaluru bandh concerning this.
Major News from Yesterday
- Morning News: BJP’s Second Candidate List for MP Elections:
- The BJP released its second list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections.
- This list includes 3 central ministers and 7 MPs. Some notable figures are Narendra Singh Tomar (from Morena’s Dimni), Prahlad Patel (from Narsinghpur), and Faggan Singh Kulaste (from Niwas Vidhan Sabha).
- Why this matters? Most of these seats were lost by the BJP in the 2018 elections. To regain them, the party is fielding central ministers and MPs.
- PM Modi’s Statements:
- PM Modi, during his rally in Jaipur, criticized the opposition, claiming they aim to uproot the nation’s age-old traditions. In a separate rally in Bhopal, he pointed out that the Congress party is now under the influence of urban Maoists.
- Why this matters? PM Modi’s frequent visits to MP and Rajasthan suggest the importance of these states in the upcoming elections.
- Rahul Gandhi’s Train Journey in Chhattisgarh:
- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a sleeper train from Bilaspur to Raipur, covering 117 km. During his journey, he interacted with passengers to understand their issues.
- Why this matters? Rahul Gandhi has been making efforts to interact directly with different sections of the public, indicating a more grassroots approach to politics.
- Morning News: Apple Boosting Production in India:
- Apple plans to increase its production in India by five times by 2027. While currently, Apple primarily manufactures iPhones in India, from next year onwards, the production of AirPods will also commence.
- Why this matters? With increasing production, Apple is giving a significant boost to the Make in India initiative.
India Shines at Asian Games and Other Top Morning News
1. Shooting Gold at Asian Games
At the Asian Games taking place in China, India’s shooting team clinched its first gold medal. A fascinating detail about Divyansh Singh, one of the team members, is his past addiction to the popular PUBG game. Recognizing his son’s fascination with shooting in the virtual world, his father enrolled him in shooting training. Additionally, India’s women’s cricket team bagged another gold by defeating Sri Lanka in the finals. By the end of the second day, India secured four bronze medals, two of which came from shooting and two from rowing.
Medal Tally:
- So far, India has won a total of 11 medals in the initial two days.
- The medal count includes 2 golds, 3 silvers, and 6 bronzes.
- Among these, 5 were secured in shooting and rowing each, and one from cricket.
- China leads the medal tally with 69 medals while India is in the sixth position.
2. A Historic Moment in the Supreme Court
For the first time, a deaf and mute lawyer named Sara Sani represented a case in the Supreme Court. The hearing, which was virtual, saw an interpreter named Saurabh Roy Chaudhary translating Sara’s sign language arguments for the court. This notable hearing took place on September 22nd and was commended by the court for its inclusivity.
Why is this news significant?
Last year, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud spoke about conducting a comprehensive accessibility audit in the Supreme Court precincts. The intent was to make the justice system more inclusive and understanding of the challenges faced by the differently abled. Earlier this year, the Chief Justice also brought his two differently abled daughters to court to give them a glimpse into court proceedings.
3. Controversial Tribute in Canada
Morning News: Canada’s Parliament recently honored a former soldier of Hitler’s army. Yaroslav Hunka, 98, received a standing ovation from Canadian parliamentarians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. However, following backlash, Speaker Anthony Rota apologized, expressing regret upon learning the soldier’s background. He extended his apology especially to the Jewish community in Canada.
Why is this news important?
During this event, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who is Jewish, was present. He unknowingly honored the Nazi soldier. It’s worth noting that Hitler’s army was responsible for the death of over 11 million people, a majority of whom were Jews.
4. Elon Musk’s Robot Innovation
Morning News: Elon Musk shared a video of Tesla’s humanoid robot, ‘Optimus’. The robot, priced around 17 lakh rupees, is seen performing yoga and greeting with a ‘Namaste’. Equipped with Artificial Intelligence software and sensors, Optimus can quickly and efficiently learn a variety of tasks, including sorting objects based on color.
Other Top Morning News Headlines
- AIADMK breaks ties with BJP and NDA; decides to contest elections independently.
- Shiv Sena’s membership dispute hearing scheduled for October 13.
- To prevent rising prices, the government reduced stock limits for pulses; traders can’t stock more than 50 metric tons.
- Russia prepping kids for war: Teaching them to throw grenades and use weapons.
- WHO warns of a potential pandemic, dubbed ‘Disease X’, which might be seven times more lethal than COVID-19.
Morning News: Latest from the World of Cinema
Salman Khan to Collaborate with Sooraj Barjatya for Another Film!
Morning News Highlight: After 8 years, Salman Khan is reuniting with Rajshri Productions, and the film shooting is set to start in 2024.
The Big Announcement
Morning News: Recently, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya confirmed that he’s all set to collaborate with Salman Khan for another project. The shooting for this anticipated film is scheduled to commence in 2024.
Sooraj has expressed his enthusiasm about the script and the initial stages of the movie’s production. He wishes for this project with Salman to be as memorable as their past movies.
There’s also buzz in the industry that this could be Sooraj’s final directorial venture. If this is true, it will be quite poignant as both his first and potentially last film as a director will have been with Salman Khan.
Working on the Script
During a chat with India Today, Sooraj Barjatya shared that he’d be starting work on the movie in 2024. As a director, he’s dedicated to refining the script, ensuring it is top-notch. This process is taking some time, showing his dedication to quality.
A Special Connection
Morning News: Discussing Salman, Sooraj mentioned, “Salman and I are coming together after a significant break. The film should be special. I’ll start it by the middle of next year.”
For reference, the last film they worked on together was “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” in 2015, which collected a whopping 388.45 crores at the box office. Now, after 8 years, they are reuniting for another project.
Focus on the Film
During a promotional chat with Dainik Bhaskar, when Sooraj was questioned about his upcoming film with Salman, he commented, “We’ll start very soon.
Currently, our complete focus is on the present movie. Once it’s released, we’ll initiate work on the next.”
Additionally, it’s worth noting that Rajshri Production’s upcoming movie is set to release on 5th October.
This film will mark the acting debut of Sunny Deol’s son, Rajveer Deol, and Poonam Dhillon’s daughter, Paloma Thakeria.
Salman’s Upcoming Projects
Morning News: As per media reports, Salman Khan will begin shooting for Vishnuvardhan’s movie in November 2023.
In this film, he will be seen in a distinct look, portraying the role of an army officer. Besides this, Salman’s movie “Tiger 3” with Katrina Kaif is all set to release on 10th November 2023.