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Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, who joined Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra today, says next year will be difficult for Indian economy as also for rest of world and country failed to 'generate reforms' needed for growth. (PTI)
EAM Dr S Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General António Guterres have unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The meeting between Maharashtra and Karnataka on the border issue was held in a positive atmosphere today. Keeping a positive approach, CMs of both states agreed that a resolution should be reached in a constitutional manner: Home Minister Amit Shah said after chairing a meeting on the issue.
PM Modi who attended the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav today said: "I have been drawn to the ideals of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj Ji from my childhood. I never thought that sometime in my life, I would get to meet him. It was perhaps back in 1981 that I met him during a Satsang. He spoke only about 'seva'"
"In this programme, I can see every aspect of India's vibrancy and diversity. I want to appreciate the saints and seers for thinking of a programme of this nature and at such a scale," he said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a meeting regarding the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute where Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai along with Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra were present at the meeting.
All three accused in acid attack on a 17-year-old girl in Dwarka apprehended by police: DCP Dwarka M Harshvardhan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the inaugural function of Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and CM Bhupendra Patel were also present at the event.
Students with four-year undergraduate degree can directly pursue PhD programmes: UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar
Bihar BJP leaders, including Union minister Giriraj Singh, ask CM Nitish Kumar to reconsider prohibition policy in state, claim that it has failed with illegal sale of spurious liquor causing frequent deaths and rise in crimes linked to it
A Special Investigation Unit has conducted raids at multiple locations in Anantnag to eliminate the terror ecosystem in the district by identifying various Over Ground Workers (OGW) and supporters of terrorism, says Jammu & Kashmir Police.
An FIR was registered against CBI officials by the West Bengal police over death of Birbhum violence accused, Lalan Sheikh on the basis of a complaint submitted by his wife.
Lalan Sheikh was found hanging in the washroom of CBI camp office in Rampurhat on December 12.
Officials in the health ministry said that the server attack at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi originated from China, suggested the FIR filed in the matter, reported news agency ANI.
Of 100 servers (40 physical & 60 virtual), five physical servers were successfully infiltrated by the hackers. Data in the five servers have been successfully retrieved now, they added.
Four MLAs from Meghalaya — Ferlin Sangma, Samuel Sangma, Benedic Marak and HM Shangpliang — joined the Bharatiya Janata Party today at party headquarters in New Delhi, reported ANI.
After the fresh clash between Indian and Chinese troops near the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh along the LAC, United Nations chief Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for de-escalation in the tensions between the two countries.
Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson to UN Secretary-General, made the remarks when he was asked to comment on the issue during the press briefing on Tuesday (local time). "We have seen these reports. We call for de-escalation and to ensure that the tensions along in that area do not grow," Stephane Dujarric said in the press briefing, reported ANI.
A boy attacked a schoolgirl with acid in Delhi's Dwarka, Delhi Police said on Wednesday, reported news agency ANI. The incident took place at around 9 am. The girl has been referred to Safdarjung Hospital. Delhi police officers are also reaching the Hospital, they added.
12 Officials who were involved in Sidhu Moose Wala murder case have been given 'Y' category security, said Delhi Police on Wednesday.
"Security of 12 officials of Delhi Police's Special Cell who were involved in solving the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case increased. Y category security has been approved for Special CP HGS Dhaliwal, DCP Special Cell Manishi Chandra, DCP Rajeev Ranjan," the Police said.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena will chair a meeting today with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other ministers to take stock of the preparations of G20 summit slated to take place in September next year in India, as per a report by ANI. The meeting will be held at 11 am at LG Office, the report added.
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PM Modi To Participate In Birth Centenary Celebrations Of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the inaugural function of Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav on Wednesday in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
"His life was dedicated to the service of spirituality and humanity. As the leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, he inspired countless cultural, social and spiritual initiatives, providing comfort and care to millions," as per the statement.
Celebrations in Ahmedabad will be go on for a month beginning 15 December, featuring daily events, thematic exhibitions and thought provoking pavilions, the PMO said.
Tamil Nadu CM's Son Udhayanidhi To Be Sworn In As Minister
Udhayanidhi, ruling DMK's youth wing secretary and MLA, will be sworn in as Minister on December 14 in the Cabinet headed by his father, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and party president, M K Stalin.
In an official release, the Raj Bhavan said: "The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (M K Stalin) has recommended to the Governor of Tamil Nadu (R N Ravi) to induct Udhayanidhi Stalin, Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency in the Council of Ministers. The Governor has approved the recommendation. The Swearing-in-Ceremony will be held on 14th December 2022 at 9.30 A.M. at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Chennai."
A first time MLA, Udhayanidhi was elected in 2021 Assembly election from the Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni Assembly constituency.
The 45-year-old legislator, who cut his teeth in the DMK's youth wing, is hailed by party workers as a successful organiser and go-getter, who made the youth wing scale new heights under his leadership.
AAP To Hold Training For Newly Elected Councillors On Wednesday
The AAP will organise a day-long training session for its newly elected councillors on December 14 to acquaint them with the funds at their disposal and the protocols they need to follow, PTI reported. The training will be conducted by ex-councillors.
The AAP emerged victorious in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections early this month, winning 134 of the 250 wards. The BJP, which had ruled the civic body for three consecutive terms, bagged 104 wards to finish second.
"The new councillors will be acquainted with the funds they have at their disposal and what kind of development work they can get done with them. The training programme will also see them getting to know about their responsibilities in the House and how can they meet with MCD officers," a party source said.
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