Month: January 2024

63rd Network Planning Group Meeting under PM GatiShakti discusses 3 Infrastructure Projects

Manish Kumar

The 63rd Network Planning Group (NPG) meeting was convened on January 4, 2023 at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi chaired by Special Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT, Smt. Sumita Dawra. The meeting witnessed active participation from key Ministries and Departments including Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Ministry of Railways (MoR), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of Defence and NITI Aayog. During the meeting, NPG discussed three projects pertaining…

‘Kim Jong Un govt in West Bengal’: Giriraj Singh takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee over attack on ED team

Manish Kumar

An ED team was attacked in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district when it tried to raid the residence of block-level leaders of the ruling TMC in connection with an alleged ration scam case. Giriraj Singh alleged it seems that there was a “Kim Jong Un government” in West Bengal. Reacting sharply to the attack on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in West Bengal, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday (January 5) likened the regime of the Trinamool Congress government in the state to that of North Korean leader Kim…

Joginder Sharma, World Cup 2007 star, among six accused in Hisar suicide case

Manish Kumar

Joginder Sharma was part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup. He joined Haryana Police after playing for India. Joginder has been booked among five others for an alleged involvement in a suicide case of a Haryana resident. Haryana Police have registered a case against 2007 T20 World Cup star and Haryana Deputy Superintendent of Police Joginder Sharma and five others for their alleged involvement in a Hisar resident’s suicide case. A Hisar resident, Pawan, hanged himself from a ceiling fan on January 1 due to…

UP Traffic Advisory: You Might Land In Jail If Your Child Rides Two-Wheeler To School

Manish Kumar

Boys and girls under 18 years old are prohibited from driving any vehicle, with disobedience incurring significant consequences for both the minor and their parents. In Uttar Pradesh, a stringent ban has been imposed on individuals under 18 years from operating two or four-wheelers, a move driven by the alarming rise in accidents caused by underage driving. The Transport Commissioner’s directive to all Regional Managers, Assistant Regional Managers, and Regional Transport Offices prompted the Director of Secondary Education to notify district school inspectors about this imperative. Henceforth, boys and girls under 18…

ICC Makes Major Changes In Rules, Would Be Seen In IPL And T20 World Cup 2024

Manish Kumar

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced changes to rules surrounding stumpings and related Decision Review System (DRS) protocols. Additionally, two other rules were also revised. These amendments are expected to be implemented in this year’s IPL 2024 and subsequently in the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. These changes could add excitement and interest to the game. Here are all the rule changes introduced by the governing body – Change in DRS Protocols The most notable amendment made by the ICC concerns stumpings and the manner in which the…

Who is going to be I.N.D.I.A bloc convenor is like KBC’s question, quips Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Manish Kumar

In the past few days, there have been reports of appointing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the bloc’s convenor. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday wittily remarked on the question of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) appointing convenor for the Opposition bloc. Kharge who was addressing the media on party’s upcoming Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra when asked about the I.N.D.I.A bloc convenor said, “Who is going to be I.N.D.I.A bloc convenor is like Kaun Banega Crorepati’s question.” On Thursday, Shiv Sena (Balasaheb) Uddhav Thackeray placed a proposal to make Bihar Chief…

Record 1 crore registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024

Manish Kumar

The 7th edition of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Interaction Programme with school students, teachers and parents “Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024” has recorded, till today, a massive over 1 crore registration on the MyGov portal. This shows the extensive enthusiasm among students nationwide, eager to participate in this distinctive event and interact with the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conceptualized this unique interactive program – Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) – wherein students, parents, and teachers from across the nation and also from overseas interact with him to discuss…

Vice-President’s address at the NCC Republic Day Camp 2024

Manish Kumar

Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh, AVSM, VSM, Director General, NCC, the distinguished audience and my dear cadets. Greetings for a prosperous New Year to all the NCC cadets! Dear cadets, you embody the youth’s dynamism and reflect NCC’s instilled discipline. You all are leaders of tomorrow and are the most vital stakeholders in the growth and rise of Bharat which is home to one sixth of humanity. NCC instills punctuality, resilience, loyalty, and hard work that shape you into active, productive citizens and the most valuable human resource of this great…

Yogi Adityanath inaugurates ‘Know Your Army Festival’ in Lucknow, holds weapons in hands

Manish Kumar

In view of the upcoming Army Day, an exhibition has been set up for three days, featuring a showcase of various modern weapons of the Indian Army, in Lucknow. The Army Day is celebrated each year on January 15. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Friday inaugurated the ‘Know Your Army Festival’ at the Surya Sports Complex in Lucknow. After inaugurating the event, he was also seen holding a gun in his hands. In view of the upcoming Army Day, an exhibition has been set up for three days, featuring a showcase…

The efforts made by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the guidance of Home Minister have now started showing results

Manish Kumar

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, building a Cyber Safe India is one of the top priorities of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Government is fully committed towards creating a cyber- safe country as cyber security has become an essential aspect of all security related matters globally. In line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a cyber-safe India, Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) in January 2020…