News Nation Morning Wrap: PM Modi Gets Global Goalkeeper Award, Heavy Rains In Mumbai & Other Top Stories

PM Modi Gets Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation Award For ‘Swachh Bharat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred the 'Global Goalkeeper ' award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. He was given the award by Bil Gates. Accepting the award, PM Modi said he shared the honour with crores of Indians who had contributed to the success of the cleanliness mission. Read more…

'Gandhi Taught Self-Sufficiency, Stressed On Real Strength Of Democracy': PM Modi At UN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his thoughts on Mahatma Gandhi at a programme hosted by India at the United Nations (UN) on Wednesday. In a series of tweets in Hindi, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said speaking on “Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World”, Modi said the platform was a living example that Gandhi was from India but did not belong only to India. Read more…

Pak-Based Terror Groups Airdrop Weapons Into Punjab, To Fuel Terror Attacks In J-K: Report

To fuel terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities in Punjab have confirmed at least eight drone sorties, carrying 80 kg of weapons that were sent across the border into Punjab by revived Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) outufit backed by Pakistan and Germany-based terror group. Five people have so far been arrested by Punjab Police in connection with the drone drops, according to Hindustan Times report. Read more…

Mumbaikars Wake Up To Heavy Downpour, IMD Issues Thunderstorm Alert

Mumbaikars woke up to the heavy downpour on Wednesday morning with parts of the financial capital receiving heavy rains, creating road traffic and waterlogging in several parts of the city. Apart from Mumbai, Konkan-Goa, Marathwada, Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra are witnessing heavy rainfall today since early morning. Read more…

Petrol, Diesel Prices On Wednesday: Check Latest Rates In India On September 25

The continuous rise in petrol and diesel prices finally stopped on Wednesday (September 25). Petrol and diesel prices have been rising daily for the last 8 days from September 17 following attacks on Saudi Arabian crude oil facilities. However, on Wednesday, the state-run oil marketing companies did not increase petrol and diesel prices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Gurugram and Noida. Read more…