Get ready for a busy day of news and events! Today, September 29th, is a significant day with a packed schedule of important happenings across the country. From the Prime Minister’s address to the nation to the inauguration of key infrastructure projects, here’s a rundown of what you need to know.
PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation with the 114th episode of ‘Mann ki Baat,’ at 11 am today. This monthly radio program is a platform for the Prime Minister to connect directly with the people, discussing a wide range of topics and highlighting positive developments across the country. You can catch the broadcast on Akashvani and Doordarshan, as well as the AIR News website and the Newsonair mobile app. It will also be live-streamed on AIR News, DD News, PMO, and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s YouTube channels.
Election of BCCI Representatives to ICC Focal Point of AGM
The 93rd Annual General Meeting of the BCCI, taking place today, will be primarily focused on electing two representatives to participate in ICC meetings. While discussions on finding a successor for current secretary Jay Shah are not on the agenda, the meeting is crucial as the International Cricket Council will hold a conclave in Dubai at the end of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE. The tournament final is scheduled for October 20th, and Shah will still be serving as the BCCI secretary on that date. With him set to become the ICC chairman starting December 1st, he might represent the BCCI at the Dubai meeting.
Mobile Internet Services Suspended in Assam
To ensure a fair and undisturbed examination for recruitment to Grade III posts, mobile internet services will be suspended across Assam for eight hours today, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. However, voice calls and broadband connectivity based on fixed telephone lines will remain functional, the state government announced.
Udhayanidhi Stalin to Take Oath as Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu
Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, will take oath as Deputy CM today. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 3:30 pm at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. This appointment follows the Governor’s approval of the recommendations. Udhayanidhi Stalin, currently serving as the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, will also take on the portfolio of Planning and Development in addition to his existing responsibilities.
World Heart Day
Today marks World Heart Day, a global awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health. The day emphasizes the significance of heart disease prevention through education, nutrition, exercise, and regular check-ups. This year, the campaign aims to inspire people worldwide to prioritize their heart health for a better quality of life.
PM Modi to Virtually Inaugurate Pune Metro
Prime Minister Modi will virtually inaugurate the Pune Metro’s latest expansion, connecting Shivajinagar District Court to Swargate. He will also initiate the Swargate-Katraj Extension for Pune Metro Phase-1, a project with an estimated budget of around ₹ 2,955 crore. Additionally, he will unveil the Bidkin Industrial Area, a significant development covering 7,855 acres as part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Program, located about 20 kilometers south of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate Solapur Airport and lay the foundation for a memorial dedicated to Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule’s First Girls’ School at Bhidewada.
