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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped the approval rating chart of world leaders as per a survey conducted by Morning Consult Political Intelligence. As per the survey, the prime minister of India is the most approved of 13 of the world leaders, which include heavyweights like United States president Joe Biden, United Kingdom's prime minister Boris Johnson among others. Global Leader Approval: Among All Adults https://t.co/dQsNxouZWb Modi: 70% López Obrador: 64% Draghi: 63% Merkel: 52% Biden: 48% Morrison: 48% Trudeau: 45% Johnson: 41% Bolsonaro: 39% Moon: 38% Sánchez: 35% Macron: 34% Suga: 25% *Updated 9/2/21 pic.twitter.com/oMhOH3GLqY — Morning Consult (@MorningConsult) September 4, 2021 The list also included Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Canada’s Trudeau, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and others. According to the survey, Modi received a stellar approval rating of 70 percent while Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador was seco

India reported 42,766 new COVID-19 cases and 308 deaths, according to data shared by the health ministry on Sunday. Total infections have now risen to 3,29,88,673 and deaths to 4,40,533. In India, Kerala accounts for a maximum number of active cases at present. The number of active cases in the state stands at 2,50,065, so far. Here are some key figures on the COVID-19 situation in the nation: -- 42,766 new cases, 308 new deaths, 38,091 recoveries in the past 24 hours -- The active caseload is presently at 4,10,048 -- Active cases account for 1.24 percent of the total cases -- The daily deaths (308) is the lowest in 159 days -- This is the third consecutive day that the daily death toll has been below 400 -- This is the fifth consecutive day that the new cases have been over the 40,000-mark -- Kerala reported 29,680 new COVID-19 cases, while Maharashtra recorded 4,130 cases and Tamil Nadu saw 1,580 cases -- In the past 24 hours, Kerala reported 142 new deaths, Maharashtra sa

A 12-year-old boy, who was admitted to a hospital in Kozhikode after showing symptoms of Nipah virus, passed away on Sunday. His samples, which were sent to the Pune National Institute of Virology, confirmed the presence of Nipah virus. Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed the news to  CNN-News18  stating that NIV Pune found markers confirming Nipah virus in three separate samples of the child's blood serum, cerebral spinal fluid, and plasma. "We got the information late last night. In half an hour itself, we had a health department meeting. We have formed an action plan last night itself," George told the news channel. "All primary contacts have been traced and put in isolation," she said. Meanwhile, the Central Government has also rushed a team of National Centre for Disease Control to the state, which will be reaching on Sunday. The team will provide technical support to the state, the ministry said. Some immediate public health measures have be

Samosas are one of the most popular snacks in the country, especially in the monsoon season. Nothing can beat hot samosas and chai when it is raining. But one man was in for a surprise when he ordered the savoury delicacy recently. Nitin Misra from Gurgaon was puzzled when he saw some alphabets and numbers marked on the samosas he had ordered. Taking to Twitter, he asked social media users to help him figure out the puzzle, with the caption "Can tech pls stay away from my halwai." Samosas I ordered had serial numbers Can tech pls stay away from my halwai. pic.twitter.com/DKo1duIiC9 — Nitin Misra (@nitinmisra) September 1, 2021 What followed was a spate of memes, answers and comments. The tweet went viral, with over 12,000 likes till date. Several people joined in speculating what the code meant or if the seller had indicated the best before date of the product through this method. Some also asked if this meant other food items, like chutneys, would be sent with QR cod

Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated from 10 September this year. The 10-day festival of Ganesh Mahotsav, celebrated mostly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, will end on 21 September. Several people bring in idols of Lord Ganesh to their homes and worship the elephant-headed deity. ShubhMuhurat: The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth of Lord Ganesh, the god of wisdom and prosperity. It is marked on the fourth day of the Bhadrapada month in the Hindu calendar, which falls in August-September. This year, the Chaturthi tithi will last from 12.17 am to 10 pm on 10 September. On this day, people get up early to clean the temples installed in their houses. The idol of Lord Ganesh is put on a raised pedestal and worshipped. Aarti and sweets such as laddoos and modaks are offered to the god. Puja timings: According to the Hindu calendar, the best timing for puja is from 11.03 am to 01.33 pm on 10 September. Puja Vidhi for Ganesh Chaturthi: It i

As Netflix dropped the new episodes of the fifth season of Money Heist or La Casa de Papel , Mumbai Police also joined in the hype, with an energetic rendition of the show’s hit anthem Bella Ciao . The instrumental rendition was performed by the Mumbai Police Band, also called Khaki Studio. Writing that the band was trying “to pull a heist on your heart one more time,” the video of the performance was released by Mumbai Police on its Instagram and Twitter handles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mumbai Police (@mumbaipolice) The video has gone viral on social media, garnering positive reactions on the Internet. The performance also caught the eye of Netflix, with the streaming giant replying that it always loves “a well-coordinated plan”. We always love a well-coordinated plan 👌❤️ — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) September 3, 2021 Several social media users posted appreciative comments about the energetic performance. However, some also saw the funny

No foreign examination centres will be alotted for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced this year, as per the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur. Candidates can view the announcement at the official website http://www.jeeadv.ac.in/ . In its official notification , the institute has stated it will not conduct the JEE (Advanced) 2021 in any foreign centre/country due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign candidates can appear for the examination at any centre in India, as per their choice, at their own expense. The applicants should adhere to the required travel norms of the Indian government, as well as their countries of residence, before appearing for the test. The notification also states that candidates who had registered for the JEE (Advanced) 2020 but were absent in either of the papers, could appear for this year’s examination after completing the registration process. The measure is a one-time relaxation offered to candidates. The measure is also

The registration process for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2021 has been started by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).The application form for admission to MBA, MTech, MCA, ME, and MArch programmes has been released. Candidates seeking admission to these postgraduate (PG) courses can register themselves for the exam by visiting the official website kea.kar.nic.in . The deadline to apply online for Karnataka PGCET 2021 is 16 September. Aspirants can follow these steps to register for the test: Step 1: Go to the official website - kea.kar.nic.in Step 2: On the homepage, search and click on the link that reads '03-09 Online Application 2021 for MBA, MCA, Mtech/March link' Step 3: As the new page opens, press the 'New User? Click Here to Register' tab Step 4: Fill in the required details and register yourself. Make a note of the user id and application number Step 5: Log in using the credentials and fill the Karnataka PGCET 2021 app

The Class 6 entrance test for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) has been rescheduled by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) for the Sheopur and Shivpuri districts of Madhya Pradesh. The test, which was earlier scheduled to be held on 11 August was postponed for administrative reasons. The new date of the JNVST 2021 for these districts is 26 September, as per the official notification . Students can download the admit cards from the official website https://navodaya.gov.in . The JNVST 2021 for Class 6 students was held in other districts on 11 August for a duration of two hours in English, Hindi, and the regional language of each state. The test had three sections- language, mental ability, and mental arithmetic. The paper comprised 100 marks, with 80 objective-type questions. The test was conducted at 62 centres across the country. About 2,41,7009 candidates had registered for the exam, out of which 47,320 will be selected. Separately, the admissions for Class

Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on 5 September to mark the importance of teachers in our lives. The day is observed to honour all those educators who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of students. As we remember the contribution of our educators to our lives, here’s a brief look at the history and significance of the day: Date While the world celebrates the occasion on 5 October, Teachers' Day is marked on 5 September in India. History Teachers Day is celebrated in India on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan , the second president of India, a well-known teacher, philosopher and scholar. Nominated 11 times for the Nobel Peace Prize and 16 times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, Dr Radhakrishnan was an esteemed educationist as well. Immensely popular among his students, he was once asked by them if he would allow them to celebrate his birthday. Dr Radhakrishnan declined, but suggested students could mark the occasion as Teach

The registration window for the University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) 2021 will close tomorrow, 5 September at 11:50 pm. Aspirants who have not yet registered themselves can do so by visiting the official websites ugcnet.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in . While the deadline to pay the fee is 6 September (till 11.50 am). Check steps to register for UGC NET 2021 below: Step 1: Visit the official website - ugcnet.nta.nic.in Step 2: On the homepage, open the “Application Form UGC-NET December 2020 and June 2021 cycle” link Step 3: As the new page opens, click on the link that reads "New Registration" and register yourself Step 4: Upload the required documents after completing the online application form Step 5: Now, pay the fee and submit the filled UGC NET 2021 form. Save a copy and take a printout if required Here's the direct link: https://testservices.nic.in/ExamSys21/Root/Home.aspx?enc=Ei4cajBkK1gZSfgr53ImFV/yIzhTZHBze3wooSg9DjgglM5OzxXA3c3O

Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on 5 September all over the country. The occasion is marked to honour and recognise the efforts of our teachers in shaping us with their love and knowledge. On this day, students pay tribute to their mentors by making them feel special and thanking them for sharing their valuable learnings. The birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan , the first vice-president and second president of India is observed as Teachers' Day. Born on 5 September 1888, Radhakrishnan was a great philosopher, teacher and scholar. To celebrate the special occasion, cultural events filled with song, dance, and creative programmes are organised every year in schools across the country. Here are a few messages , wishes, you can share with your beloved teachers on the day: Today I celebrate you for being selfless, devoted, hardworking, and the wisest person in the classroom. I am grateful to be your student. Happy Teachers’ Day! Admiration, devotion, educ

South Indian Bank Limited has invited applications for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (POs) on the scale-I cadre. Interested candidates can apply for the post at the official website https://www.southindianbank.com/ . The last date to apply is 8 September. Check steps to apply for the South Indian Bank PO recruitment 2021 here: - Go to the official website https://www.southindianbank.com/ and click on the ‘Careers’ tab - Select the ‘Current Openings’ option. Click on the link for applying under the ‘Lateral Recruitment of Probationary Officer’ tab - A new webpage will appear. Register yourself using your personal details - Login to the application portal and fill the form for the PO recruitment - Upload the documents required and complete the fee payment of Rs 800 - Submit the form and save a copy for the future Here’s the direct link: https://recruit.southindianbank.com/RDC/ Eligibility criteria: The desired candidate should not be more than 28 years of age as of

The Taliban have finalised their new government in Afghanistan nearly a fortnight after their violent takeover of Afghanistan - a ‘Shura’ or Religious Council will control and run the executive powers of the nation, top Taliban sources told  CNN-News18  today. This ‘Shura’ will comprise of Taliban elders and other ethnic groups, and women will not be a part of this Council, the sources said. The executives of this Council will lead the government and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is likely to head the political office, the Taliban sources said, adding that 80 per cent of this government will be from the Doha Taliban team. Since the early 2010s, senior Taliban leaders have been stationed in Doha, Qatar. The original intention was to build an office to foster political reconciliation between the Taliban, the Afghan government, the United States, and other countries. Following the opening of the Taliban office building in 2013, peace talks were halted due to protests from the Afghan gover

Petrol and diesel prices remained static on Saturday. In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 101.34 a litre while the rate of diesel was Rs 88.77 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol can be bought at Rs 107.39 per litre and diesel costs Rs 96.33 for one litre. In Chennai, a litre of petrol is priced at Rs 99.08. On Saturday, the price of a litre of diesel was Rs 93.38. Petrol in Kolkata costs Rs 101.72 per litre while diesel costs Rs 91.84 a litre. While petrol can be bought at Rs 109.77 in Bhopal and diesel costs Rs 97.57 a litre. Petrol and diesel prices  are revised by the oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Hindustan Petroleum. The new prices are implemented at 6 am every day. States and cities have different fuel prices because of the value-added taxes, local and freight charges which vary depending on the place. Following are the prices of diesel and petrol in a few metros and Tier-II cities in the country: 1.  Mumbai Petrol - Rs 107.39 per litre Diesel - Rs 96

Steering towards women empowerment, Indore has received the first woman bus driver in the state of Madhya Pradesh, who will drive the pink city bus service. 35-year-old Ritu Narwale drove passengers between Rajeev Gandhi Square and Niranjanpur Square in the city on the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) on Thursday, 2 September. She was offered a test drive between 3 am and 5 am and given the go-ahead for the first drive when she navigated the bus perfectly. The Atal Indore City Transport Service Limited (AICTL) had initiated pink buses to encourage more women to use public transport. However, the buses were driven by men due to the unavailability of women drivers . For Narwale, the position is a dream come true. She mentioned that she wanted to be a heavy vehicle driver since she was a kid, but the road ahead wasn't easy. Initially, her own father opposed her ambitions, saying that women did not pursue driving as a profession. However, Narwale managed to convince him to let her fo

The admit cards for the All India Entrance Examination for Undergraduate (ICAR AIEEA UG) courses have been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates, who have registered themselves for the exam, can now download their hall tickets by visiting the official website  http://icar.nta.ac.in/ . As per the latest schedule, the ICAR AIEEA UG 2021 will be conducted on 7, 8, and 9 September. “Candidates can download their Admit Cards from the said website using their Application Form Number and Date of Birth and read the instructions contained therein carefully. Candidates are advised to check thoroughly the subjects opted, address/location of the exam centre and the date and shift/s of the exam in which they are required to appear carefully,” the official notice reads. Check steps to download ICAR AIEEA UG admit card below: Step 1: Go to the official website -  http://icar.nta.ac.in/ Step 2: Search and click on the ICAR AIEEA UG admit card 2021 link that is available on

As the clamour for postponing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2021 grows, over 15,000 students have signed a petition on change.org  for delaying the examination. Students have demanded that the entrance test be shifted to October. The petition asks the Centre to reconsider its decision of holding NEET UG 2021 on 12 September. As per the petition, students have demanded the deferment of the NEET UG 2021 to October since the exam is scheduled close to several other entrance tests, including the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET), Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), and All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) UG papers. The petition stated that if the JEE is scheduled for 3 October and their academic session can be managed, NEET UG should be deferred by a month as well. Writing that aspirants "don't have multiple attempts like JEE main," with NEET being the only entrance test, the exam should be deferred for the

A controversy has erupted in West Bengal over the organisers of a Durga puja deciding to put up an idol of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at their marquee alongside Goddess Durga's, provoking angry reactions from the BJP which called the move "nauseating" and one that hurt the sensibilities of Hindus of the state. Famous clay modeller Mintu Pal is sculpting the fibreglass idol at his Kumartuli studio draping the "deity" in the TMC supremo's favourite white coloured saree and her trademark flip-flop slippers to boot. "I have studied photos and videos of honorable CM as reference point. The way she walks, speaks, interacts with the public, while moulding the face of the idol," Pal said. However, the BJP's Amit Malviya has condemned what he claimed is the deification, or treatment akin to a god, of the chief minister, and that it is was hurtful to the Hindu sentiment. This deification of Mamata Banerjee, who has blood of innocent Bengalis on

A secret tunnel underneath the Delhi Legislative Assembly, connecting the building to the Red Fort was rediscovered on Thursday, 2 September. The tunnel was used by the British to transport freedom fighters without encountering any reprisals. A tunnel-like structure discovered at the Delhi Legislative Assembly. "It connects to the Red Fort. There is no clarity over its history, but it was used by Britishers to avoid reprisal while moving freedom fighters," said Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel (2.09) pic.twitter.com/OESlRYik69 — ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2021 Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel said he had heard rumours about a secret passageway ever since he became an MLA in 1993. He added that although there is no clarity with regard to the history of the tunnel, it was used by the British to move Indian freedom fighters without encountering any obstacles. Goel said although the origin of the tunnel has been identified, no further digging will take

Every year on 5 September, Teachers’ Day is celebrated across the country. The day is observed to recognise the hard work put in by educators, which include mentors or guru, professors and teachers. As teachers play a vital role in every child’s life, on this day, students pay tribute to their teachers, thanking them for all their hard work and sharing their valuable learnings. In schools, across the country, the day is celebrated with dance, song, creative programmes among others. The special occasion also marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Who was Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan? Radhakrishnan was the second president of the country and the first vice-president of India. Born on 5 September, 1888, Radhakrishnan was well-known as a prominent scholar, philosopher, and teacher. Along with his work, he encouraged the youth to participate in shaping the world and use the power of education to grow. Since 1962, Teachers’ Day has been observed on 5 September; a co

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released a set of important instructions for students who are not awarded pass certificates, supplementary candidates, and absent or withdrawn candidates. This notice is for applicants appearing for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Indian School Certificate (ISC) Board Exam 2022. Candidates can access the notice and read the important instructions by visiting the official website of CISCE - https://cisce.org/ . “It may be noted that this is a special provision that has been put in place for the year 2022 exams as an exception and should not be considered as a precedent for the future,” the official notice released by the CISCE reads. Candidates who have not availed the pass certificate and wish to re-appear for the examination next year can do so by applying from their respective schools as regular students for a complete certificate. Those who wish to appear for only one or more subject

A recent internal study conducted by the College of Defence Management (CDM) has recommended exploring ways of incorporating 'relevant teachings' from ancient Indian texts such as Kautilya's Arthashastra and Bhagavat Gita into the current military training curriculum. The study also suggested setting up an 'Indian Culture Study Forum' and a dedicated faculty to research on this possibility. Located at Secunderabad, CDM is a premier tri services military training institution, where senior officers from the Army, Navy and the Indian Air Force are trained and groomed for higher defence management. The project titled "Attributes of Ancient Indian Culture and Warfare Techniques and its incorporation in present day strategic thinking and training" was sponsored by Headquarter Integrated Defence Staff, News18 has learnt. Defence sources told News18 that the project was aimed at exploring select ancient Indian texts in the context of strategic thinking and

Former Afghanistan Prime Minister and chief of the Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin (HIG) party Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, whose fighters killed thousands in Kabul during the bloody civil war of the 1990s, has remained a divisive figure since his return from exile in 2016. Hekmatyar, 72, has supported dialogue and elections to decide the next Afghan government and is also participating in discussions with Taliban leaders presently. He has deep and well-established links with Pakistan’s intelligence agencies, which make him a crucial player. In an exclusive tell-all with CNN-News18 , the veteran political leader elaborates his role in the formation of the current regime under Taliban, Pakistan and China’s attempts to influence decisions and the aftereffects of a 20-year-long war on his country. You are one of the oldest faces of Afghanistan’s struggle. Afghanistan is once again at an important juncture in its history. How do you view it as a veteran? We have witnessed three consecutive superpowers

The Supreme Court, on 31 August, ordered demolition of Supertech's 40-storey twin towers in Noida within three months and that the builder would have to bear the expenses for the same. The court said that the work of demolition shall be carried out by Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to ensure safe demolition. In case CBRI refuses, a new authority will be appointed, the bench had said. Vandana Ramnani spoke to India's demolition expert Sharad B Sarwate to understand how a building is demolished. Sarwate was roped in by the Kerala government as a consultant to help guide the demolition of the four blocks of apartments in Maradu, Kochi following the Supreme Court order in 2019. The buildings were demolished in 2020. Sarwate is a mining engineer from Bhopal and has figured in the Limca Book of Records for demolishing as many as 315 buildings in the country over the last 25 years. He tells Moneycontrol that the controlled implosion method is used to demolish buildings

A guava sapling, nurtured by a Keralite girl in her village home with dreams to propagate the message of organic farming across the country, will soon spread its leaves in the courtyard of the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, if everything goes as planned. Actor-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party MP Suresh Gopi handed over the tree sapling, gifted by Jayalakshmi, a 10th standard student in the southern state, to the prime minister during his recent meeting with him in New Delhi. The MP shared the photo of Modi accepting the gift by the aspiring girl farmer in his Twitter and Facebook handles on Thursday with a brief note. (1/4) Nurtured by a thoughtful young girl in a courtyard of Pathanapuram, all set to bloom in the residence of the Indian Prime Minister. Handed over the guava sapling presented by Jayalakshmi (on my visit to Gandhi Bhavan) to the @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji yesterday as promised. pic.twitter.com/2C2oHAJa02 — Suresh Gopi (@TheSureshGopi) September

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the sample question papers for Classes 10 and 12 for the Term 1 examination of the academic year 2021-22. The exams are scheduled to be conducted in November-December 2021. Students can view the sample papers and marking scheme at the official website at http://cbseacademic.nic.in/ . The Sample Question Papers for classes X and XII Term 1 Exams 2021-22 are now available at CBSE website https://t.co/SDI7gsACS5 at the links given below: Sample Papers Class X: https://t.co/ENhvzaDDVg Sample Papers Class XII: https://t.co/ElWakTSUZp #CBSEforStudents #CBSE pic.twitter.com/OITMCntO7w — CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) September 3, 2021 Steps to view the CBSE Term 1 sample papers: Go to the official website of the CBSE, http://cbseacademic.nic.in/ Select the sample question paper tab given on the homepage Select the academic year 2021-22 and then select the class you want to view the sample papers for A new window will appea

The admit cards for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2021 are likely to be released on 9 September by the National Testing Agency (NTA). So far, there has been no official date or announcement for the release of the hall ticket. However, as per the information brochure released by the agency earlier, the hall tickets will be issued three days prior to the examination date. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , the NEET UG exam is scheduled to be conducted on 12 September. Recently, the NTA had shared details on the city allotment with candidates. To access the information related to the allotment, applicants need to log in using their application number and date of birth. As and when the NEET 2021 admit card is released, the registered students can download it by visiting the official website, neet.nta.nic.in . Check simple steps to download NEET 2021 admit card below: Step 1: Visit the official website -  https://neet.nta.nic.in/ Step 2: Search and click on the