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The Election Commission of India today organized a briefing meeting for Observers to be deployed for the forthcoming General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The schedule for these assembly elections was announced on 8th January 2022. Over 1400 officials attended the sessions, with 140 Officials attending it physically at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi and the rest joining virtually from States/UTs. Officers drawn from IAS, IPS, IRS and other accounts Services across the country are deployed as General, Police and Expenditure Observers. Addressing…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with Startups on 15th January, 2022 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. Startups from various sectors including Agriculture, Health, Enterprise Systems, Space, Industry 4.0, Security, Fintech, Environment etc will be part of this interaction. More than 150 startups have been divided into six working groups based on themes including Growing from Roots; Nudging the DNA; From Local to Global; Technology of Future; Building Champions in Manufacturing; and Sustainable Development. Each group will make a presentation before the Prime Minister on the allotted theme…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to  the Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Army Day. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “Best wishes on the occasion of Army Day, especially to our courageous soldiers, respected veterans and their families. The Indian Army is known for its bravery and professionalism. Words cannot do justice to the invaluable contribution of the Indian Army towards national safety. Indian Army personnel serve in hostile terrains and are at the forefront of helping fellow citizens…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi chaired a comprehensive high-level meeting with Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors/ Administrators of States/UTs to review Public Health Preparedness to COVID19 and National COVID19 Vaccination Progress. Union Ministers Shri Amit Shah, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State Dr Bharati  Pravin Pawar were among those present. Officials briefed the meeting about the latest updates on the pandemic situation. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister noted that India’s battle with the biggest pandemic of 100 years has now entered its third year. “Hard work is our…

PM Modi greeted people on the occasion of various festivals associated with the harvest and sun’s northward journey, being celebrated in different parts of the country today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of various festivals associated with the harvest and sun’s northward journey, being celebrated in different parts of the country. People are marking different festivals across India which signify the country’s vibrant cultural diversity, he said, extending his greetings. “Pongal is synonymous with the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu. On this special occasion, my greetings…

death toll in the Bikaner-Guwahati Express train derailment in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district rose to eight on Friday, while 42 others injured in the mishap were hospitalised. The death toll in the Bikaner-Guwahati Express train derailment in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district rose to eight on Friday, while 42 others were hospitalised after being injured in the mishap. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said he is personally monitoring the situation and has apprised PM Narendra Modi about the rescue operations. An ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh has been announced for the…

Covid cases in India: India reported 2,47,417 new cases in 24 hours on Thursday. India has crossed the 2-lakh daily case mark for the first time in nearly eight months. A massive surge was detected in Rajasthan on Wednesday with nearly 10,000 new cases while 38 patients have been diagnosed with Covid at the Magh Mela in UP’s Prayagraj. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against treating Covid-19 as an endemic illness like flu, rather than as a pandemic, saying the spread of the Omicron variant has not…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 25th National Youth Festival in Puducherry, via video conferencing today.  Today, being the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is observed as National Youth Day.  During the event, the Prime Minister unveiled selected essays on “Mere Sapno ka Bharat” and “Unsung Heroes of Indian Freedom Movement”. These essays have been selected from submissions by over 1 lakh youth on the two themes. The Prime Minister also inaugurated a Technology Centre of the MSME Ministry, established at Puducherry with an investment of about Rs.…

In a setback to the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh ahead of high-stakes assembly elections, Minister of labour, employment & coordination Swami Prasad Maurya resigned on Tuesday. In a setback to the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh ahead of high-stakes assembly elections, Minister of labour, employment & coordination Swami Prasad Maurya resigned on Tuesday

PM Modi has held numerous meetings with chief ministers to spearhead India’s response to the disease since its outbreak in 2020. Concerned over the spiralling Covid cases in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a meeting of chief ministers of all states to discuss the emerging scenario. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday (January 13, 2022). PM Modi has held numerous meetings with chief ministers to spearhead India’s response to the disease since its outbreak in 2020. The skyrocketing Covid cases in the country have…