1. PM Modi to inaugurate 1.75 lakh houses for poor in Madhya Pradesh today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 1.75 lakh houses built under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) in Madhya Pradesh today. The event will be done through video conference, and state's Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will also attend the ceremony.
2. China to hand over 5 missing youths today
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Chinese PLA would hand over the missing youths to the Indian authorities today. The boys had inadvertently crossed over the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on September 2.
3. All Delhi Metro lines to operate from today
All lines of the Delhi Metro will start operating from today, including the Airport Express Line (New Delhi to Dwarka Sector-21). Passengers will be able to commute from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has made all the necessary arrangements for its proper functionality.
4. South Western Railway to run additional trains from today
The South Western Railway (SWR) railway zone will operate seven additional special pairs of trains from today.
5. 2020/21 Premier League season to begin today
The 2020/21 season of the Premier League will start today and the final matchday will take place on May 23, 2021.
6. Board of Trade to meet today to discuss ways to boost exports
The Board of Trade (BoT) will seek views of various stakeholders such as government departments, states, exporters and industry members today on ways to boost exports of goods and services.