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Today's News Headlines.

1.Morocco earthquake toll crosses 2,100, rescuers race against time:A 6.8-magnitude quake, according to the US Geological Survey -- the strongest in the North African country's history -- struck Friday at 11:11 pm (2211 GMT) in an area of the Atlas mountain range 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of the city of Marrakesh.It was also felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira, as well as Agadir which in the 1960s had to be completely rebuilt after a devastating tremor.-hindustantimes.com

2.On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, the Italian PM met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and shared her plan to pull out of the BRI, as per the Italian media report.In the press conference on the last day of the G20 Summit, Georgia Meloni turned to talk about the conversation she had with the head of the Chinese government.-ndtv.com

3.Saudi Arabian Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House today.Notably, the Saudi Crown Prince arrived in Delhi on a three-day visit and stayed back after the G20 Summit for his state visit.-ndtv.com

4.PM Modi handed over the G20 presidency to Brazil's Lula Da Silva, marking the end of the G20 Summit in Delhi. The Prime Minister handed over the ceremonial gavel to the Brazilian President to mark the transfer of the Presidency at the third G20 session "One Future" at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. With this, the two-day mega conclave of world leaders under India's G20 Presidency in the national capital came to an end.-ndtv.com

5.Joe Biden and other G20 leaders paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial Rajghat in New Delhi.US president Joe Biden hailed the partnership between India and the US, saying that it is rooted in Mahatma Gandhi's principle of trusteeship that is shared between the two countries.-HT

6.Andhra Pradesh Bandh News: A Vijayawada court remanded N Chandrababu Naidu in judicial custody for 14 days in an alleged multi-crore corruption scam.Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party has called for Andhra Pradesh bandh on Monday in protest against the arrest of the former chief minister in connection with a misappropriation of government funds case. Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party or JSP has extended its support to the state bandh call.-hindustantimes.com

7.A bandh has been called by a Maratha outfit in Thane on September 11 to condemn the recent police lathi-charge against agitators in Jalna.Local leaders from Opposition parties in the state have declared support for the รข€˜bandh' called by Sakal Maratha Morcha backed by the Sambhaji Brigade. At a meeting of the Opposition parties held in Thane on Saturday, local leaders declared their support for the bandh and appealed to the citizens of Thane to participate in it.-Mid-Day.com

8.The Central Railway's Mumbai Division successfully installs the Advanced Auxiliary Warning System (AAWS) to ensure the safety and efficiency of its local train operations. This technology has been deployed in the suburban rake cabs, replacing the previous Auxiliary Warning System (AWS). It promises to provide commuters with a more robust and precise safety mechanism.-thefreepressjournal.com

9.India holding the G20 presidency provided an exceptional opportunity for the hospitality sector, as it led to an increase in international tourism, resulting in a surge in demand for accommodation, dining, and other hospitality services. This global event also allowed the country to showcase its diverse tourism sector, local arts, crafts, cuisine, culture, and infrastructure, especially in non-metropolitan cities.-indianhotelier.com

10.Amidst the dazzling ambiance of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, The Postcard Hotel stood as a beacon of excellence in the realm of experiential luxury during a grand ceremony attended by leading representatives from the top hospitality and travel brands across the Asia Pacific region.-hotelierindia.com

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Today's News Headlines

Quad countries call for end in violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar .-The Quadrilateral partnership consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States intends to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) into the Indian Ocean Region, the Foreign Ministers of the four member countries announced on Monday in Tokyo. Addressing the meeting, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said the four members of the Quad grouping are democracies that are working as a “powerful stabilizing factor.” The Ministers also called for immediate cessation of violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/no-country-should-dominate-others-says-quad-in-clear-message-to-china/article68459627.ece India "Important Partner" When World At "Historic Turning Point": Japan -Calling India an "important partner" at a time when the world is at a "historic turning point", Japan on Monday said that...