Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS — Goa Assembly's Budget Session To Begin On February 2, Says CM Sawant
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Goa CM Pramod Sawant said, "Goa Assembly's budget session begins on 2nd February...We had a meeting with all the Secretaries of the Heads of Departments. Different suggestions from every department were taken for future planning of the Budget...We have also invited suggestions from public...We are taking suggestions from all the industry associations, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs and all such organisations in the state. We are going to place a good budget for the state this year too. The preparations have begun."
Telangana Raj Bhavan has released a press release stating that the Governor will take no action on the proposal of the State Government to fill the vacant two MLCs post under Governor Quota as writ petitions on the same issue are pending in the High Court: Press Secretary, Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad.
Congress's National Alliance Committee holds meeting with Samajwadi Party leaders in Delhi. Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav says, "We have covered halfway and the rest half will be covered soon."
A massive fire broke out at Infra Engineers India - a private factory - located in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu. More details are awaited.
Hizbul Mujahideen operative case | Patiala House Court in Delhi remands Javed Ahmed Mattu to 14-day judicial custody.
A truck carrying fireworks caught fire in Unnao, UP earlier today. More details are awaited.
72 men and women Agniveers each to join the marching contingent at this year’s Republic Day parade. It will be the only contingent to have such a composition.
On distribution of appointment letters in various departments, Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan says, "Punjab Government is running a drive to give employment in various departments. Yesterday, I distributed around 520 appointment letters in various departments. Today, 461 appointment letters were distributed... When the youngsters get employment here, then they would not run towards the foreign countries. They would also stay away from drugs and focus on their jobs..."
Bombay High Court issues notice to Shiv Sena UBT on the petition filed by Shiv Sena (Shinde) chief whip Bharat Gogawale challenging the Speaker's order to not disqualify 14 Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled the FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research (CPR), a leading public policy research institution in New Delhi. The FCRA has been cancelled via order received on January 10: Yamini Aiyar, President, CPR tells ANI
Hate speech case: Supreme Court directs District Magistrates and Superintendent of Police of Raipur, Chhattisgarh and Yavatmal, Maharashtra to take into notice the allegations made in an application filed before it in relation to events to be organised in January in both the places.
We require authorities to be cautious of the fact that no incitement to violence or hate speech can be permitted, says Supreme Court.
Hindu Jangagriti Samiti is organising an event on January 18 in Yavatmal, Maharashtra and BJP MLA from Telangana T Raja Singh will hold a series of rallies in Chhattisgarh from January 19 to 25, as per the application.
A five-year-old girl was sexually assaulted near a construction site in the Bhadaj area in Ahmedabad, said police on Wednesday. The act was discovered when the child, bleeding and distressed, returned to her home. Police are currently interrogating labourers at the site and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrator of this crime.
The child, who lost her parents a year ago, was in the care of her grandmother, a 50-year-old worker at the construction site. On January 15, while the grandmother was occupied with her work, the child, who was playing nearby, disappeared briefly. It was during this time that the heinous crime was committed.
Upon her return, the severity of the situation became evident as she was bleeding profusely. The child was rushed to the Sola Civil Hospital, where medical professionals confirmed the sexual assault. The matter is still under investigation.
Chandigarh mayor elections: "BJP is killing democracy. They think they will lose because they have 15 votes and we, the APP-Congress alliance, have 20 votes. They know the alliance will win all three posts of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor," says Congress leader HS Lucky on BJP's allegations against AAP of kidnapping Congress candidate Jasbir Bunty.
Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra gets fresh notice to vacate her Government allotted accommodation in New Delhi.
The notice of Office of the Estate Officer and Assistant Director of Estates (Litigation), Directorate of Estates reads "The Applicant vide Letter dated 08.01.2024 requested to initiate eviction proceedings against, you under the provisions of Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Thriprayar Shree Ramaswamy Temple in Thrissur district to offer prayers.
On 16 January, a passenger unfortunately got stuck inside the lavatory for about an hour on SpiceJet flight operating from Mumbai to Bengaluru, while the aircraft was airborne due to a malfunction in the door lock. Throughout the journey, our crew provided assistance and guidance to the passenger. Upon arrival, an engineer opened the lavatory door, and the passenger received immediate medical support: SpiceJet spokesperson.
Punjab: Dense fog in Amritsar results in minimal visibility. Visuals from Golden Temple shot at 8:30 According to IMD, the minimum temperature in Amritsar would be 5°C and the maximum would be 12°C.
Low visibility in Haryana's Ambala as a layer of dense fog covers the city. According to IMD, the minimum temperature in Ambala would be 5°C and the maximum would be 12°C today.
Delhi's Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 5.7°C today: IMD
The latest Satellite pictures taken at 7 am today indicate that fog has reduced over Bihar, east UP, north MP & Delhi since midnight. However, dense fog is still prevailing over parts of Punjab, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh & northwest Rajasthan and is likely to continue few more hours: IMD
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs pooja and darshan at Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to former Tamil Nadu CM & AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran.
"Today, on his birth anniversary we remember and celebrate the life of the great MGR. He was a true icon of Tamil cinema and a visionary leader. His films, particularly those on social justice and empathy, won hearts beyond the silver screen. As a leader and Chief Minister, he worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people, leaving a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu's growth and development. His work continues to inspire us," tweets PM Modi.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter Scale hit Darrang, Assam today at 7.54 am: National Centre for Seismology
Delhi Airport has reported delays in flight operations affecting around 120 flights, both (domestic and international) arrivals and departures, due to dense fog: Delhi Airport FIDS (Flight Information Display System)
China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, as a plunging birth rate and a wave of COVID-19 deaths when strict lockdowns ended accelerated a downturn that will have profound long-term effects on the economy's growth potential, reports Reuters.
Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flags off the bull-taming sport Jallikattu.
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Himachal Congress To Kickstart Campaign For Lok Sabha Elections Today
The Himachal Pradesh Congress will kick-start the campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday, party leaders said on Tuesday.
All the state ministers will take five to six rounds in every constituency to propagate the work done by the Congress government in the past one year besides exposing the real face of the BJP to the people, they said.
Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Pratibha Singh said the names of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections should be announced early so that they could go in the field and ensure the party's victory in all four Lok Sabha seats in the state.
The Congress leader, who was addressing the media persons after a meeting with her party's office bearers, MLAs, the head of morchas and block heads, accused the BJP of misleading the general public on the issue of aid for the monsoon disaster and said the state has not received any special package from the Union government.
Referring to the Ram temple, Singh said that "about 98 per cent of the people in Himachal Pradesh are Hindus and worship all gods and goddess, including Lord Ram".
"We have faith in Lord Ram and will go to Ayodhya whenever we get a chance," she added.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accused the Centre of discriminating with the state.
HC To Pass Order On Plea For Transfer Of Attack On ED Officials Case To CBI
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday said it will pass an order on Wednesday on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition in which the agency sought transfer from the state police to the CBI an investigation into a mob attack on its officials on January 5.
The ED has stated that three of its officers were injured and their belongings were "looted" in an attack on them at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district when they went to search the premises of Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh.
The agency's counsel prayed for transfer of the investigation into the attack to the CBI, claiming that the central agency does not have faith in a probe being done by the West Bengal police.
Justice Jay Sengupta said he will pass an order on the petition by the ED on Wednesday.
The ED had gone to search the house of Shajahan Sheikh at Sandeshkhali, which is a few kilometres from the Bangladesh border, in connection with the alleged ration distribution scam.
The judge asked the state to ensure that CCTV cameras are installed immediately around the house of Shajahan Sheikh. A lookout notice was issued against him by the ED.
Counsel for Shajahan Sheikh stated that he does not want to make any submission before the court unless directed to by it.
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