Year: 2023

IndiaTech.org calls for “ONE BHARAT, ONE ROAD TAX” regime

Manish Kumar

New Delhi : IndiaTech.org (TSIA) today released a white paper recommending a move towards a ONE BHARAT, ONE ROAD TAX model across the country. According to the white paper, a uniform road taxation regime will bring about a unified framework, making the public understand and comply with simplified road tax regulations irrespective of where they are living in the country. It has the potential to alleviate citizens of cumbersome compliances, open avenues for businesses to efficiently trade used vehicles, and ensure that the government’s efforts to digitally transform the nation bear…

I.N.D.I.A bloc’s decisive meet today eyeing 2024 polls, seat-sharing, redrawing poll strategy

Manish Kumar

This will be the fourth meeting of the Opposition’s I.N.D.I.A bloc, which came on a single platform aiming to challenge the winning streak of PM Narendra Modi at the Centre and oust his government from power. The meeting becomes crucial as it is taking place with months to go for the Lok Sabha polls With the countdown for the Lok Sabha polls nearing each passing day until April-May next year, Opposition’s I.N.D.I.A bloc, which assembled on a single stage to oust the BJP government from the Centre, is hoping to…

I.N.D.I.A bloc PM candidate to be decided after elections: Mamata on Opposition meeting eve in Delhi

Manish Kumar

Mamata Banerjee arrived in Delhi last evening. She slammed the government over suspension of several Opposition MPs from Parliament. The Opposition’s meeting will be held tomorrow in the national capital. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is on a four-day visit to the national capital, on Monday (December 18) said that I.N.D.I.A bloc’s meeting scheduled for tomorrow will be an opportunity to discuss the seat-sharing formula among the Opposition parties, with just months to go for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. She said that a majority of political parties…

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live: When and where to watch IND vs SA match on TV and streaming in India?

Manish Kumar

Team India kicked off the three-match ODI series against South Africa with a cracking performance as the bowlers helped the visitors take a 1-0 lead having bowled out the home team for just 116. The Men in Blue will hope to seal the series in the second game in Gqeberha on Tuesday, December 19. It got finished in four and a half hours, it felt like a longer T20 match than an ODI but goes to show how well India turned up in the series opener against South Africa in Johannesburg…

“After PM Modi’s call for ‘Vocal for Local’, there has been a spurt in sale of local products”: Dr Jitendra Singh

Manish Kumar

“Aditya-L1“, India’s first solar mission, will reach its destination, Lagrange Point 1, early next month, to be precise, around the first week of January 2024, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today. Meanwhile, ISRO will conduct a series of tests related to India’s maiden human Space mission, Gaganyaan, in the course of the next year, he said. During an exclusive interview to Sansad TV in New Delhi, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said,…

Congress launched “Donate for Desh” campaign; Read to know why it Is ₹ 138, ₹ 1,380, ₹ 13,800

Manish Kumar

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…

PM Modi’s first reaction to Parliament security breach: ‘Very serious’, We Need to Know Who’s Behind This”

Manish Kumar

“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

Manish Kumar

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

Manish Kumar

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

Manish Kumar

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…