The Catch Up: 11 September

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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
Today is the 11th of September and here are the headlines.
A 30-member delegation in West Bengal has reached out to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding a meeting to discuss junior doctors’ proposals. In their email, they asserted the need for a larger representation, saying, “We would like to appeal that the delegation team should consist of 30 representatives as there are many stakeholder medical institutions involved.” Previously, the junior doctors rejected the government’s offer for a 10-member delegation, insisting on a group of 25-35. Now, the chief secretary has written to the junior doctors inviting them for a meeting – for the second time since yesterday – at Nabanna, but with a rider: only 12 -15 representatives will be allowed.
Rahul Gandhi’s statements during his visit to the United States has once again stirred trouble back home. Hitting out at the Congress MP over his comments on reservations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that “no one can mess with nation’s security”. Shah said, “I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that as long as BJP is there, neither can anyone abolish quota nor can anyone mess with nation’s security. By speaking about abolishing quota, Rahul Gandhi once again brought Congress’ anti-reservation face to the forefront."
Despite the imposition of prohibitory orders barring the gathering of more than five people at Sanjauli in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district, thousands thronged the sub-town today demanding the demolition of a mosque.At least two people were injured when police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the protesters. They also used water cannons to prevent the protesters from reaching near the mosque, which was cordoned off. Sources in the district police intelligence wing said that people from other districts of the state had reached Sanjauli to join the protest against the mosque.
What started off with a handshake turned into a fierce battle as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other Tuesday night during the Presidential debate for the first, and possibly, the last time ahead of the November polls. Inflation, abortion, immigration and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza were some of the issues that took centrestage in the debate moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis.The early pleasantries set the tone for the 90-minute exchange, with Harris baiting Trump with jabs over the economy during his presidency, while the latter retorted with jibes similar to his debate with Joe Biden.
Just a few days ahead of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s bilateral visit to India, two Maldivian ministers resigned following their suspension in January after they insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dawn reported. A government official told AFP News that both had resigned citing “personal reasons”. President Muizzu had suspended three ministers for criticizing PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep to promote local tourism, including calling him a “clown,” “terrorist,” and “puppet of Israel.”
This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.