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In setback to INDIA Bloc, Farooq Abdullah says NC won’t go for any pre-poll alliance

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15-feb :Dr. Farooq Abdullah, the current member of parliament for Srinagar constituency and president of the National Conference (NC), shocked the INDIA bloc on Thursday by declaring that the party will not form any pre-election coalition.According to the news agency, Dr. Farooq told reporters at the party headquarters in Srinagar that he wanted to be clear that the NC will run as an independent and will not form an alliance before the election. When questioned about J&K assembly elections, he stated that they anticipate holding the elections concurrently with the Lok Sabha elections. [caption id="attachment_11035" align="alignnone" width="300"] In setback to INDIA Bloc, Farooq Abdullah says NC won’t go for any pre-poll alliance[/caption]

Farmers protest: Protesters block railway track at Rajpura in Patiala

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PATIALA: As the farmer's protest enters its third day on Thursday, it has become a full-fledged crisis ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Protesting farmers from Rajpura in Punjab's Patiala are halting trains and sitting on rails at Rajpura Railway Station. Meanwhile, an official stated that rail movement on the Northern Railway's Ambala division has been impacted by the ongoing farmers' protest. The North Western Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer, Captain Shashi Kiran, stated that the farmers' protest will affect the following rail services: Cancelled Rail Services (from the starting station): On February 15, the Bathinda-Shri Ganganagar train, number 04753, would be cancelled.On February 15, the Shri Ganganagar-Bathinda service train, number 04756, is scheduled to be cancelled.Rail services (from the starting station) partially cancelled: Train 14736, Ambala-Shri Ganganagar, scheduled to leave Ambala on February 15, would not run beyond Bathinda; that is, it will be cancelled between Bathinda and Shri Ganganagar. Train 14735, the Shri Ganganagar-Ambala service, is scheduled to depart from Bathinda on February 15. Consequently, it is cancelled between Bathinda and Shri Ganganagar. Route Altered Rail Service: On February 15, 2024, the Amritsar-Ajmer Express train number 19612 will run on a modified route that passes through Tarn Taran Jn.-Beas. On Thursday, the Punjabi farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest against the federal government began its third day. The central government and farmer unions will meet on Thursday at 5 p.m. to talk about these issues. The farmers are marching to Delhi in support of 12 requests they have made of the federal government. This time, the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, headed by farmer union leaders Jagjeet Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher, and the non-political Sanyukt Kisan Morcha have called for the demonstration. The farmers who were protesting said that they terminated the 2021 protest because the Centre had guaranteed them higher crop prices. In accordance with the Swaminathan Commission findings, they are calling for the passage of legislation that would ensure a minimum support price (MSP) for all crops. In addition, they want a plan to give farmers and farm labourers pensions, as well as a total remission of all debt. [caption id="attachment_11029" align="alignnone" width="300"] Farmers protest: Protesters block railway track at Rajpura in Patiala[/caption]

Sonia Gandhi Says She Won’t Contest LS Elections 2024

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NEW DELHI, Feb 15: Due to age and health concerns, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi announced to the people of her Uttar Pradesh seat, Rae Bareli, on Thursday that she would not be running for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The 77-year-old also hinted at a potential admission of a member of her family from the Rae Bareli segment in an emotional greeting to the members of the part she has represented since 2004. I have always tried my best to keep your trust, and I am glad to say that you are the reason I am who I am today. I shall not run in the upcoming Lok Sabha election due to health and age concerns," she stated in the message. [caption id="attachment_11025" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sonia Gandhi Says She Won’t Contest LS Elections 2024[/caption]

Rahul Gandhi launches fresh attack on PM Modi amid farmers protest

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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a new attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of not giving 2 crore jobs to the youth of the nation annually, ranging from "doubling the farmer's income" to "bringing back black money". This new incident occurred while several farmer unions were participating in a 'Delhi Chalo' protest march, calling on the government to honour the commitments it made to them during their year-long uprising more than two years ago. One such promise was a law guaranteeing a minimum support price for their crops. Rahul Gandhi wrote in Hindi on X, "Modi ji, calculate the 'old guarantees' before 'new guarantees'." "A false guarantee of 2 crore jobs every year," he added in his post.False promise to double a farmer's income. False promise to bring back black money. Promise to lower inflation is untrue. False guarantee of Rs. 15 lakh for each account. False assurance of women's dignity and safety. Promise to create 100 bogus smart cities. Promise to reinforce the fake rupee. Promised to give China a dirty look. Promise that I won't eat phoney food or permit anyone else to eat it." "The Prime Minister, who has been roaming around with a microscope of false dreams for the last 10 years, is running a business of fraud in the country," said the congressman. "BJP government means guarantee of lies and injustice, Congress will do justice to the dreams of the country," he said.Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress leader is embarking on a Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Days after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar abandoned the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) and re-joined the National Democratic Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, to form the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a coalition of opposition parties formed to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Nyay Yatra is making its way through the state of Bihar. [caption id="attachment_11018" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rahul Gandhi launches fresh attack on PM Modi amid farmers…

SC strikes down Electoral Bonds scheme as violative of RTI and Article 19(1)(a)

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NEW DELHI: The Electoral Bonds system was declared unlawful by a five-judge bench that included Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra. The ruling was pronounced unanimously on Thursday. The bench was making decisions on a number of appeals contesting the legality of the Central government's Election Bonds Programme, which permits political parties to receive anonymous money. Beginning the ruling, Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that two opinions—one from him and the other from Justice Sanjiv Khanna—had reached the same conclusion. According to the bench, the petitions brought up two key points: whether the modifications infringe the right to information under Article 19(1)(a) and whether the unrestricted fundraising of corporations interfered with free and fair elections.The Chief Justice stated after the reading of his decision that the Supreme Court maintains that anonymous voting bonds violate both Article 19(1)(a) and the right to information. The Supreme Court ruled that since corporate payments through Electoral Bonds are made only as a quid pro quo, information about those donors must be made public. The court ruled that the Companies Act's modifications, which allowed corporations to make limitless political contributions, were irrational and illegal. The Supreme Court ruled that restricting black money is not justifiable by violating someone's right to information. The Supreme Court mandated that banks immediately cease issuing Election Bonds and that the State Bank of India (SBI) provide information on the Election Bonds that political parties have cashed. The Election Commission of India (ECI) would post the facts on its website after receiving them from SBI, according to the court's ruling. On November 2 of last year, a five-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice Chandrachud reserved its decision in the case. As part of initiatives to increase political fundraising transparency, the government announced the programme on January 2, 2018, and it was positioned as an alternative to monetary contributions given to political parties. [caption id="attachment_11015" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC strikes down Electoral Bonds scheme as violative of RTI and Article 19(1)(a)[/caption]

Art 370 abrogated because of ‘separatist slogans’: Azad

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POONCH: Former J&K Chief Minister and Chairman of DPAP, Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that Article 370 and 35A was abrogated because of those leaders who raised the separatist slogans, after which not only the…

DC Pulwama convenes HADP meeting; 170 cases approved

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PULWAMA, FEBRUARY 14: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom Wednesday convened a pivotal meeting to advance the district's holistic agriculture development program (HADP), approving 170 crucial cases aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices…

Dr Jitendra meets devotees reaching Ayodhya by Special Train from Katra

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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…

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with VP and PM of UAE Mohammed bin Rashid

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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…

Sonia Gandhi Files Nomination For Rajya Sabha Elections From Rajasthan

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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…

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