India is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on October 2, officials said, in its most sweeping measure yet to stamp out single-use plastics from cities and villages that rank among the world's most polluted.

India set to outlaw six single-use plastic products on October 2: Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a clarion call to make India plastic-free as the country gears up for ''mega festival'' on October 2, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi issues a clarion call to make India plastic-free

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday announced that a campaign to eradicate malnutrition and anaemia will be launched in all districts to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Chhattisgarh government sets a goal to make the state free from malnutrition, anemia in next 3 years

Music has no barriers and transcends religion and borders. Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali just proved that when it comes to music, religion becomes secondary.

Watch: Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali's rendition of 'Vaishnava Janato' will give you goosebumps

World`s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Dubai was lit up with the picture and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary on October 2.

Burj Khalifa lit up with Bapu's image on Gandhi Jayanti

Continuing the celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, Missions abroad highlighted the relevance of Gandhi by projecting his message in the form of an LED video displayed on iconic buildings in several countries.

Mahatma Gandhi's teachings globalised through LED projections

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world,” Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was the living example of the change that he sought and yearned for India.

When Bapu gave up eating jaggery: On Gandhi's 149th anniversary, a heartwarming anecdote from his life 

India’s heritage and culture are often reflected in its currency. Several monuments from Konark Sun Temple to ruins of Hampi have adorned our banknotes. But one thing remained unchanged- the image of Mahatma Gandhi, the only person to have been featured on currency notes.

Why Mahatma Gandhi is the only leader to feature on currency notes

It was about half a century ago when the image of Mahatma Gandhi first appeared on the commemorative currency note of rupees 100 on the occasion birth centenary of the father of the nation.

Gandhi first appeared on currency note on his birth centenary

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday led a foot march here to mark the start of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary celebrations and to give a message against what the party called the "atmosphere of fear" in the country.

Rahul leads foot march on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary

Shastri sets the path, howsoever chequered, towards putting agriculture at the heart of India?s developmental vision.

Food, famine and a nearly forgotten birthday of Lal Bahadur Shastri

Environmental, social, and economic concerns are thoroughly interwoven in Gandhi and so they were in Niyogi. He led the Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha and the Chhatisgarh Mines Shramik Sangh, and was shot dead in his sleep.

A different Gandhian legacy: Shankar Guha Niyogi

The Indian PM also said that issues such as cleanliness and hygiene should not be?politicised

Should introspect if Clean India campaign doesn't have desired momentum: PM Modi on Gandhi Jayanti

Modi added that issues like cleanliness and hygiene should not be politicised

Even thousand Gandhis cannot clean India, says Modi, without support of 125 crore Indians

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