Category: Politics

PM Modi and other senior BJP leaders visit Lal Krishna Advani’s residence, wish him on 96th birthday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on his 96th and extended greetings.  PM Modi described Lal Krishna Advani as “a beacon of integrity and dedication who has made monumental contributions that have strengthened our nation”.   Union Home Minister Amit Shah also wished the 96-year-old leader on his birth anniversary and said that he is “an eternal source of inspiration” for all BJP workers.  “Advani ji, with his tireless hard work and organizational skills, worked to nourish the party and build workers”- Amit Shah added. …

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi to hold Cabinet meeting in Ayodhya today, Ram Temple, Diwali

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UP cabinet meeting: The meeting will be attended by over 24 senior ministers from the Uttar Pradesh government, along with Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra, Director General of Police (DGP), and Director of Information. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet will hold a meeting in Ayodhya today (November 9) to oversee preparations for Diwali festival and the progress of the work at the under-construction site of the Ram Temple. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will spend approximately four hours in Ayodhya, attending the cabinet meeting and overseeing preparations for Diwali. “The…

‘Biggest assault on the economy’: Congress slams demonetization on 7th anniversary

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge slammed ‘demonetization’ on its 7th anniversary   He claimed that it was the “biggest assault on India’s economy” from which the country had not yet recovered.  Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the people of India badly battered and bruised on that fateful night of November 8, are still searching for answers.  On 8 November 2016, the Indian government announced that ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes would no longer be legal tender.   Opposition leaders claimed that the move had only disrupted the Indian economy and hampered its…

Australia and India are committed to promote research for mutual prosperity and global well-being Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

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Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan along with his Australian counterpart, Hon’ble Jason Clare, MP, Government of Australia, today visited the site for the upcoming campuses of Wollongong and Deakin Universities at GIFT City,Gandhinagar. They were briefed on the developments of the campus and future plans. The Ministers attended an event, Arambh (The Beginning), formally announcing the opening of campuses at the GIFT City. Opening up of foreign universities on Indian soil is in line with the Nation Education Policy 2020’s vision of the internationalization of…

Modi government reversed the long-standing coal block allocation policy to benefit Adani Group: Congress

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The Congress alleged that the Narendra Modi government reversed the long-standing policy of competitive auction for coal block allocation and gave away lucrative fields to the Adani Group.  Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a statement that the Modi government has violated the spirit of the Supreme Court orders on coal block auctions.  The opposition party also demanded the constitution of a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to unravel the truth.  The Adani Group has been claiming no wrongdoing on its part.  Since the Modi government has begun awarding coal…

Nitish Kumar’s awkward population control remarks in Assembly leave BJP woman leader in tears; Nitish reacts: ‘I apologize and take back my words’

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Emphasising the importance of education among women to control the population, Nitish Kumar put forward a vivid description in the assembly of how an educated woman can restrain her husband during sexual intercourse.  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s remarks in the state Assembly on the role of women in population growth have raised a storm.  A BJP woman leader Nivedita Singh was also seen in tears while talking to reporters over the issue.     BJP leader Nivedita Singh lambasted Kumar, stating his remarks have insulted the women of the entire…

Anand Mahindra Suggests ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ as an alternative to stubble burning to fight Delhi’s Air Pollution

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Delhi has been grappling for air as AQI levels continue to rise in the city.   Chairman of Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra posted a video suggesting “Regenerative Agriculture” to be put to use as an alternative to stubble burning that led to worsening air quality in the national capital Delhi and its adjoining regions.  “To heal Delhi’s pollution, regenerative agriculture must be given a chance. It provides a remunerative alternative to stubble burning while simultaneously increasing soil productivity.” He said.  According to the World Economic Forum, Regenerative Agriculture is a…

In A First, ABVP Fields Muslim Woman Candidate in Hyderabad University Elections

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In the upcoming University of Hyderabad (UoH) student union elections, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), has fielded its very first Muslim woman candidate for the post of president.  Sheikh Ayesha will compete against Mohammad Atique Ahmed of the SFI-ASA-TSF alliance for the president’s post.   This is the first contest between two minority candidates for the top post in the central university.  The ABVP panel includes three female candidates out of a total of nine students.  Ayesha said that if elected, her main focus will be to ensure that…

A proposal to change the name of Aligarh to Harigarh is waiting for UP Govt’s green signals

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After Allahabad, another prominent city in Uttar Pradesh may be staring at a name change.   The Aligarh Municipal Corporation has unanimously passed a proposal to change the city’s name to Harigarh.  If the government greenlights the proposal to rename Aligarh, it will add to the growing tally of places renamed in the BJP-ruled state.  One of the most high-profile recent examples is the renaming of Allahabad to Prayagraj in January 2019.  A state government can change the name of any city or area within the state.   Since coming to…

CREST UNVEILING CEREMONY SURAT INDIAN NAVY’S PROJECT 15B WARSHIP

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The crest of Indian Navy’s latest, under-construction, guided missile destroyer ‘Surat’, was unveiled by Shri Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, at a vibrant ceremony in the city of Surat, in presence of Adm R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff, and senior dignitaries and officials from the State Government and the Indian Navy. The crest of Surat depicts the famous lighthouse at Hazira (Surat), located at southern entrance of the Gulf of Khambhat. Built in 1836, this lighthouse was one of the first lighthouses in India.…