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The government will soon launch NULM 2.0 for urban poor, targeting six groups like domestic and gig workers. Eligible individuals can avail microcredit to start enterprises. A pilot in 25 cities will identify poor families and issue unique ID cards for welfare scheme access.

Over the last few years, the project was taken up as a ‘State sector’ project and the Tamil Nadu government had to bear the responsibility of financing it

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will attend the SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16 but will not discuss bilateral ties with Pakistan. Jaishankar underscored Pakistan's continued support for terrorism as a barrier to SAARC summits and emphasized regional integration efforts with neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

A delegation of civil defence volunteers met LG V K Saxena in Delhi regarding their dismissal. LG assured a solution within a week. BJP and AAP blamed each other for the issue, with protests and detentions occurring. AAP passed a proposal seeking reinstatement.

Farooq Abdullah dismisses the possibility of any post-poll alliance with BJP for forming the next government in J&K, emphasizing that such an alignment would be detrimental. Omar Abdullah and Iltija Mufti echo these sentiments, criticizing BJP's alleged attempts to undermine J&K's autonomy.

Supporters of Imran Khan's PTI clashed with police in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, demanding his release. The government deployed the army in Islamabad for security ahead of an SCO summit. Significant arrests and violent clashes were reported amidst the ongoing protests.

The government reverts to recruiting railway officers through UPSC Civil Services and Engineering Services Exams, abandoning the IRMS system due to insufficient technical manpower. The decision aims to address the unique technical and non-technical requirements and cope with existing manpower shortages through re-engagement of retired officers.

Job rackets leave applicants stranded in a foreign nation, without any support, or drop them cold in India after extracting lakhs of rupees from them. They only expand in their scope of nations and innovative strategies

Six Pakistani soldiers, including Lt. Col. Muhammad Ali Shoukat, were killed in a terror attack on a military convoy in North Waziristan. Six terrorists also died in the gunfight. Search operations continue in the region, known for frequent TTP-led attacks.

Heart attacks among young individuals, especially aged 18-44, are rising alarmingly, even in those leading seemingly healthy lifestyles. Experts highlight that being sedentary, poor diets, and stress are key factors. Early signs include neck and shoulder pain, unusual sweating, and shooting arm pains. Awareness and timely medical consultation can help mitigate risks.

With the latest development, the total number of accused chargesheeted in the case is now 40

Emirates has banned pagers and walkie-talkies onboard its flights and extended cancellations to Middle East destinations following recent explosions in Lebanon linked to these devices. The ban affects passengers traveling via Dubai. Additionally, flights to Iraq and Iran are suspended, with Jordan routes set to resume soon. Services to Lebanon remain halted until October 15.

Some members of the reclusive tribe voted in the 2024 election amidst fears that their forests on the Great Nicobar island will be destroyed by a proposed port and shipping container terminal project

Union government is committed to completely root out the menace of LWE by March 2026, a press release says