1.Canada's defence minister Bill Blair on Sunday termed the relationship with India as "important" and said that his country will continue to pursue partnerships like the Indo-Pacific strategy. Tensions heightened between the two countries following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia.-livemint.com
2.After persuading the West to accept the G20 Delhi Declaration without a word of condemnation for Russia for its military aggression against Ukraine, India has joined the United States, Japan and Australia to tacitly ask Russia to refrain from clinching any arms transfer deal with North Korea. The foreign ministers of Quad – a four-nation coalition comprising India, Japan, Australia and the United States – sent out a message to Russia, urging all member states of the United States to abide by the Security Council resolutions prohibiting “the transfer to North Korea or procurement from North Korea of all arms and related materiel”.- https://www.deccanherald.com/
3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited university students and young professionals who want to pursue further education for the G-20 University Connect Finale programme. The G-20 University Connect Finale is slated to take place at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre on September 26.-ndtv.com
4.The Indian rupee opened 11 paise lower against the US dollar Monday weighed down by broader strength in the greenback and soaring US treasury yields. The local currency opened at 83.04 a dollar as against Friday’s close of 82.93. The US dollar index was at 105.58 in Asia, not too far from the year-to-date high of 105.88 and on a ten-week weekly winning streak.-livemint.com
5.The Maharashtra-United Kingdom Higher Education Council has been organized at the University of Mumbai to strengthen the UK-India partnership in education, research and innovation under the auspices of the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra and the British Council. Minister of Higher and Technical Education Shri.-free press Journal
6.In an effort to create a sustainable and carbon-neutral green campus, the University of Mumbai (MU) has inaugurated an earthworm-based sewage treatment project at its Vidyanagari complex in Kalina. This project, a part of the Mumbai Climate Action Plan, aims to treat 1,200 liters of sewage per hour. The earthworm-based treatment system boasts an impressive removal efficiency, with approximately 80-90% for Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and 70-80% for Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD). It effectively stabilises organic matter and converts it into a stable product.- hindustantimes.com
7.Almost three months after monsoon hit parts of Himachal Pradesh, heavy rainfall picked up pace again, blocking twenty-four roads in five districts of the state.According to the data by the State Disaster Management Authority, "16 roads remain blocked in Lahaul-Spiti district, 4 in Shimla, 2 in Kullu and 1 each in Kangra and Kinnaur districts."As per data from the State Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, "Since the onset of monsoon fury in the state, 468 people have died, 487 injured and 40 are missing."
8.The tourism scene in India has been established on the world forum and the ministries of the central and state governments need to work together “to build on this momentum and not to lost it” as India is set to become a global leader in the sector, said Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) consulting chief executive officer (CEO) Aashish Gupta.-hindustantimes.com
9.India and Canada’s simmering tension over the killing of Pro-Khalistan separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has led India to temporarily suspend issuing visas to Canadian citizens. The Ministry of External Affairs citied security threat in taking the step. New Delhi has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals indefinitely amid heightened tensions between the two countries even as Ottawa said it was temporarily adjusting staff presence in India to ensure the safety of diplomats following threats received on social media-hotlierindia.com
10.The Oberoi Amarvilas,Agra is the only hotel in India to feature in the inaugural ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023. The list has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in London, and includes industry-defining hotels from 35 different locations across six continents worldwide.The world of travel gathered from all corners of the globe to celebrate each other’s achievements at the announcement of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023. Hosted at the historic Guildhall, the unveiling highlights outstanding hotel experiences across the world that will shape the aspirations of consumers, travellers and hoteliers.- hotlierindia.com
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