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1.German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and industrial group Siemens on Monday unveiled the world's first automated, driverless train in the city of Hamburg, billing it as more punctual and energy efficient than traditional trains.Four such trains will join the northern city's S-Bahn rapid urban rail network and start carrying passengers from December, using the existing rail infrastructure.-hindustantimes.com
2.In the wake of a diplomatic face-off over UK’s international travel guidelines, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called PM Narendra Modi on Monday to discuss wide-ranging issues.During the conversation, the two leaders agreed that the UK’s recognition of Indian vaccine certification is a welcome development to that end.-indiatoday.in
3.Thailand unveiled a roadmap to revive its tourism-reliant economy by gradually scrapping a mandatory quarantine for vaccinated visitors, joining a growing list of nations in making cross-border travel easier ahead of the year-end holiday season.Visitors from 10 low-risk countries including the US, China, Singapore, Germany and the UK will not be required to undergo isolation on arrival from Nov. 1.-hindustantimes.com
4.Amid the Afghan-Taliban crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by the Italian Presidency of the G-20 to participate in the upcoming G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on Afghanistan on 12 October in virtual format, stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday. -livemint.com
5.India is facing a looming power crisis, as stocks of coal in power plants have fallen to unprecedentedly low levels and states are warning of power blackouts.States across India have issued panicked warnings that coal supplies to thermal power plants, which convert heat from coal to electricity, are running perilously low.-theguardian.com
6.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has embarked on a week-long US trip to attend the annual meet of the World Bank and IMF as well as G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting."-zeenews.com
7.The farmers' agitation will continue till all demands are met, including repealing of the three farm laws and legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has said.Talking to reporters.-moneycontrol.com
8.Maharashtra Bandh Live Updates: Calling the Maharashtra bandh “100 per cent successful,” Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut stated that “people have wholeheartedly participated in the bandh.” Responding to a few incidents of violence, the MP said, “Such minor incidents take place during protests all over the world.” -theindianexpress.com
9.MUMBAI: Mumbai University’s rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) will be valid for seven years as opposed to five till 2028. High-performing institutions are given an extension by the council based on scores.
10.IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) Tourism launched a seven nights and eight days long tour package to Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Nandigram, Prayag, Shringaverpur, and Varanasi. IRCTC announced it on its official Twitter handle recently.-The Economic Times
11.Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. today released its FY21 Sustainability Report that outlines its current environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and the company’s FY26 sustainability goals and targets.Through Lemon Tree’s sustainability programme, the company has made a commitment to creating a positive social and environmental impact across its operations, supply chain and extended community.-hospitalityworld.com
12.Sula Vineyards, India’s most loved wine brand has joined International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) to tackle climate crisis by meeting IWCA’s Net-Zero target by 2050.For Sula, sustainability has always been a guiding principle of life and business. It strives to be a responsible steward of the land, not just because it’s the right thing to do but also because it’s the best way to make authentic, distinctive wines.-hotelierindia.com
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