JAMMU: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar, conducting a comprehensive review of ongoing and proposed measures aimed at easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and enhancing mobility in the two capital cities. The meeting was attended by senior officers from…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
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AYODHYA: As a very solemn gesture, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh was personally present here today to meet and welcome the devotees travelling in Special "Aastha" Train from Katra-Vaishnodevi who reached the holy city this…
FEB 14, 2024 : On Wednesday, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, met bilaterally with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Fortifying All-encompassing Strategic Collaboration! In Dubai, PM @narendramodi met with VP & PM of the UAE @HHShkMohd. The MEA wrote on X, "Discussions encompassed a broad spectrum of bilateral cooperation areas including trade & investment, technology, education, and people to people ties." In order to officially open the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi later on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The World Government Summit will be addressed by PM Modi before the BAPS Hindu Temple is officially opened.At the World Government Summit 2024, which is scheduled to take place in Dubai, PM Modi has accepted the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, to attend as a Guest of Honour and give a special keynote presentation. Today in the UAE, he will also inaugurate the Bharat Mart. Indian MSMEs can trade from this warehouse facility in Dubai, and exporters from India will have a single platform to display a range of goods. PM Modi and President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar met one-on-one earlier today in Abu Dhabi. Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during their bilateral meeting on Tuesday. At the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Sports Stadium, Prime Minister Modi also spoke to the Indian diaspora. The UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BAPS Hindu Temple, which will be dedicated today. He said the temple is a symbol of his love and respect for India. Additionally, the two presidents met bilaterally in Abu Dhabi and exchanged memorandums of understanding. According to PM Modi, the fact that the two leaders have met five times in the past seven months—a very "rare" occurrence—indicates the strength of the connection between India and the United Arab Emirates. "This is our closeness and the way we have advanced in every subject; I have also had the chance to visit this place seven times. India and the UAE have cooperative partnerships in all areas. We have a lot of crucial decisions ahead of us. The Prime Minister declared, "We are launching UPI and our Jeevan card, both of which are starting a new era of fintech, and this is also very big in and of itself." [caption id="attachment_10958" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with VP and PM…
Jaipur, Feb 14: Sonia Gandhi, the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, submitted her nomination on Wednesday for the Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan. In attendance were state party president Govind Singh Dotasra, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, party MP Rahul Gandhi, and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Sonia Gandhi, the head of the Congress Parliamentary Party, served as the party's president for nearly twenty-two years, from 1998 to 2022. She is an Uttar Pradesh native who has been a member of the Lok Sabha five times. The Rajya Sabha nomination process is underway ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, which are anticipated to take place in April and May of this year.Rajasthan has ten seats in the Rajya Sabha. Three State seats are up for grabs in the next biennial elections. Based on their relative strengths in the State Assembly, the ruling BJP is expected to receive two seats, while the opposition Congress is expected to receive one. The two BJP contenders are Madan Rathore, a former Sumerpur MLA, and Chunnilal Garasiya, a former minister and vice president of the BJP State. In the 200-member State Assembly, the BJP has 115 MLAs while the Congress has 70. In the case of a battle, one Rajya Sabha seat will require a minimum of 67 votes to be won.Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister, will retire in April of this year. He was most recently elected from Rajasthan to the Rajya Sabha. This April, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav's term will expire. In addition, Kirodi Lal Meena of the BJP resigned, leaving one Rajya Sabha seat in the State empty. The initial slate of candidates for the next Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections, which will take place in several states, was released by the Congress party on Wednesday."Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Sonia Gandhi from Rajasthan and Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar," reads an official statement from the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Chandrakant Handore from Maharashtra and Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh have also been fielded. February 15 is the deadline for submitting nomination materials. Members of the Rajya Sabha have a six-year term, and elections are held for 33% of the seats every two years. There are 245 members of the Rajya Sabha at the moment.Twelve of the 245 members are presidentially nominated, while 233 of the members are representatives of the States and Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, and Puducherry (as of October 31, 2019). Twelve veterans in the fields of science, art, literature, athletics, and other fields have been personally nominated by the President. Each state is allotted a specific number of representatives to the Upper House based on its population. The Rajya Sabha is chosen by members of the state legislative assemblies using a single transferable vote (SVT) indirect election method that uses proportional representation. [caption id="attachment_10952" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sonia Gandhi Files Nomination For Rajya Sabha Elections From…
NEW DELHI, Feb 14: The Congress formally announced former party head Sonia Gandhi's candidature from Rajasthan on Wednesday and nominated renowned attorney Abhishek Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh for the Rajya Sabha elections. Akhilesh Prasad Singh, the state chief of the party's Bihar section, has also been renominated, according to a release. The statement included the names and stated, "Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of the following persons as Congress candidates to contest the biennial elections to the Council of States from the states."The Maharashtra native Chandrakant Handore is the party's nominee. In order to submit her nomination papers from Rajasthan, Sonia Gandhi is already in Jaipur. On February 27, there will be the biennial elections to fill the 56 Rajya Sabha seats. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 15th. [caption id="attachment_10949" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong Fields Abhishek Singhvi For RS Polls From Himachal[/caption]
New Delhi, Feb 14: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the 40 members of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who perished in the 2019 terror attack in Pulwama. "I pay homage to the brave heroes who were martyred in Pulwama," stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X. PM Modi stated in a post on "X" that "their service and sacrifice for our country will always be remembered." I honour the valiant warriors who lost their lives in Pulwama. We shall never forget the sacrifice and service they provided to our country. — February 14, 2024 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) Five years have passed since the terror incident in Pulwama, India, on February 14, 2019. In that attack, a suicide bomber destroyed an IED-laden vehicle and killed 40 brave Indian troops and their security convoy. A few days after the assault, on February 26, 2019, the Indian Air Force launched several aerial attacks at the JeM terror camps in Balakot, Pakistan, eliminating a "huge number" of terrorists and demolishing their infrastructure. Pakistan attempted to launch an operation the following day to target Indian military positions in Jammu and Kashmir, but an alert Indian Air Force prevented them from doing so. The air strike was carried out early on February 26. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman crossed over to PoJK during the dogfight, where his MiG-21 Bison fighter plane was shot down while pursuing Pakistani jets. Pakistan took him into custody. Moreover, India downed a Pakistani fighter plane. S Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, also honoured the valiant soldiers. "Remember the courageous jawans who gave their lives on this day in Pulwama, 2019." Their bravery inspires us to continue monitoring the border for acts of cross-border terrorism.Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar recalled the valiant sacrifice of the soldiers “Today, we pause to remember…
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a bilateral meeting, and several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged in their presence here on Tuesday.…
Lahore, Feb 13: Pakistan’s former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will become the prime minister for a record fourth time. The now 74-year-old leader first…
FEB 13, 2024 : When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, he was greeted with great enthusiasm. President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan greeted PM Modi. The two leaders gave each other hugs and handshakes. A guard of honour was also presented to Prime Minister Modi. At the "Ahlan Modi" event, PM Modi will speak to the Indian diaspora in the interim. On Wednesday, he will also officially open the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi. With over 65,000 people attending the Ahlan Modi event, the Indian diaspora in the UAE has been anticipating PM Modi's arrival with great anticipation.With 3.5 million members, the Indian expat community is the largest ethnic group in the United Arab Emirates, making up around 35% of the total population. Jitendra Vaidya, the leader of the Ahlan Modi initiative and president of the Indian People Forum, expressed his excitement and expectation for the historic occasion. "People are already waiting at each gate of this stadium even though our gates have not yet opened. "I can assure you that 'Ahlan Modi' will be regarded as a historic occasion anytime people recall a public appearance by PM Modi outside of the nation," he remarked. "Over 800 participants will perform here today," he continued, adding that the programmes will begin at roughly noon (local time). We considered inviting celebrities to the "Ahlan Modi" event, but when PM Modi learned about it, he remarked, "Your people are celebrities." Volunteering at the 'Ahlan Modi' event and an Indian diaspora resident, Ved Prakash Gupta underlined that this is a significant turning point in India-UAE ties. "...this marks a significant turning point in India-UAE relations...We are a group of 1500 individuals working in several departments.Despite yesterday's intense downpour, the weather is clear today.Everyone is looking forward to PM Modi...For Indians, this is a proud time," he remarked. The Prime Minister posted on social networking site X prior to his departure, expressing his excitement for his upcoming meeting with his "brother," the President of the United Arab Emirates, with whom he gets along well. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs Minister, this is also the PM's third visit to the Gulf nation in the previous eight months. The Prime Minister said in a statement prior to his departure, "My discussions with Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on the margins of Summit will focus on strengthening our multifaceted ties with Dubai." On Wednesday, he will also open Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple."The BAPS temple will be an enduring tribute to the values of harmony, peace and tolerance, which both India and the UAE share," the prime minister stated. With over 65,000 registrations, the 'Ahlan Modi' or 'Hello Modi' event hosted by the Indian community in Abu Dhabi has garnered unparalleled attention, demonstrating the huge response from the Indian expatriate community. From February 13–14, PM Modi will visit the United Arab Emirates; he will then travel to Doha. [caption id="attachment_10905" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi to…
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: The new law, which calls for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners to be appointed by a panel that does not include the Chief Justice of India, was not granted a stay of execution by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The Association for Democratic Reforms, an NGO, filed a plea. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta noted the case for hearing in April along with other pending petitions on the subject. The bench sent notice to the Centre. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, was challenged in court as not being constitutionally valid.Representing the NGO, attorney Prashant Bhushan argued that the statute goes against the ruling of the Supreme Court's Constitution Bench, which stipulated that the CJI must be present on the committee that chooses the CEC and ECs. He stated that the request will become futile if the law's implementation is not stopped and that two election commissioners are about to retire. Sorry, but we are unable to provide you with temporary relief in this case. The constitutional legitimacy debate is never settled. When Bhushan argued for an interim stay, the bench responded, "We know our parameters for granting interim relief."The new law stipulates that the President will appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners upon the recommendation of a Selection Committee made up of the following members: (a) the Prime Minister, who will serve as Chairperson; (b) the Leader of the Opposition in the House of People, who will serve as Member; and (c) a Union Cabinet Minister, who will be nominated by the Prime Minister, who will serve as Member. According to the plea, the law was passed in 2023 in order to fill the void created by Article 324(2) of the Indian Constitution."On the other hand, the challenged part reinstates the previous legal position, which states that the executive branch alone would appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioner. Prime Ministers and Union Cabinet Ministers who are nominated by the Prime Minister make up the majority of the selection committee, according to the statement. [caption id="attachment_10902" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC Refuses To Stay New Law On Appointment Of CEC, ECs By Panel Excluding CJI, Issues Notice[/caption] …
Inaugurates various new projects undertaken by J&K's Resident Commission The 7-day long vibrant exhibition 'Sambhaav Utsav' will represent the very best of cultural artistic heritage, cuisine, agriculture and handicraft products of J&K UT: LG Sambhaav…
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