The campaign was launched by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi. The campaign is being launched as Congress completes 138 years. The payment link on the Congress website prompts donors to make contributions of ₹ 138,₹ 1,380, or ₹ 13,800. Congress general secretary told the media that the crowdfunding initiative was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s historic ‘Tilak Swaraj Fund’, launched in 1920-21. All state Congress chiefs have been asked to spread awareness about the campaign. The Congress had launched an outreach-cum-crowdfunding campaign in 2018, ahead of the last Lok Sabha…
Day: December 18, 2023
PM Modi’s first reaction to Parliament security breach: ‘Very serious’, We Need to Know Who’s Behind This”
“Very Serious, We Need to Know Who’s Behind This”: PM On Parliament Breach The Opposition has criticized the government over the huge security breach and demanded a statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there should be a detailed investigation into the breach at the Parliament. “The seriousness of this incident should not be downplayed. The Lok Sabha Speaker is taking all the necessary steps. Probe agencies are investigating the matter. It is important to find out which elements are behind this and what their…
Union Sports minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur declares the Para Khelo India games closed
Curtains came down on the first-ever Khelo India Para Games after a week-long celebrations of human spirit and inclusivity. In the games that had 173 gold medals up for grabs, Haryana bagged top honors with a total of 105 medals including 40 gold, 39 silver and 26 bronze medals.Finishing second was Uttar Pradesh, with a total of 62 medals, including 25 gold, 23 silver and 14 bronze. Tamil Nadu finished third with 20 gold, 8 silver and 14 bronze medals. While the Games witnessed star para athletes who were fresh…
Dawood Ibrahim hospitalized in Karachi amidst poisoning speculations: Reports
Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim has been hospitalized in Karachi for the past two days Several reports suggest that the fugitive don was likely poisoned There is no official confirmation on the same from either the Indian side or the Pakistani side Rumors are swirling around underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim, who has reportedly been hospitalized in Karachi, Pakistan, following a serious medical condition, with unconfirmed reports suggesting poisoning as the cause. The 65-year-old fugitive has been residing in Karachi for several years, evading law enforcement agencies across the globe. Dawood Ibrahim,…
PM’s address at the inauguration of Surat Diamond Bourse, Gujarat
The Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel ji, local MP Shri C R Patil ji, my Cabinet colleagues, all the well-known faces of the country’s diamond industry, other dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen, Namaskar! Surat holds its own significance. Surat’s powerful history; its escalating present; and its vision of the future- that is what is Surat! And it is my belief that no one ever leaves any stone unturned in such (development) work. So, a person of Surat may be in a hurry in every field, but he has the…
PM inaugurates Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh today. Shri Modi flagged off the Kanyakumari – Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train and launched multi language and braille translations of Thirukkural, Manimekalai and other classic Tamil literature on the occasion. He also took a walkthrough of the exhibition and witnessed a cultural program. Kashi Tamil Sangamam aims to celebrate, reaffirm and rediscover the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi – two of the country’s most important and ancient seats of learning. Addressing the…
PM’s address during the interaction with beneficiaries of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (Urban)’ in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
People across the country, involved in government, political, and social activities, are dedicating their time to make the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra‘ (Developed India Resolution Journey) successful. Therefore, as a Member of Parliament, it was my responsibility to also contribute my time to this program. So, today, I have come here just as a Member of Parliament and your ‘sevak’, ready to participate in this program, much like you. In our country, governments have come and gone, numerous schemes have been formulated, discussions have taken place, and big promises have…