Breaking News Highlights: PM Modi Holds Meeting With Chief Ministers, Deputy CMs Of BJP-Ruled States

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Breaking News Highlights: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.Farmer Leaders To Hold Fourth Round Of Talks With Union Ministers TodayUnion ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and Nityanand Rai are scheduled to convene with farmer leaders from Punjab on Sunday for the fourth round of discussions. Previous meetings on February 8, 12, and 15 failed to yield conclusive outcomes.Farm leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has urged the Centre to enact an ordinance providing a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), stressing the nation's anticipation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address farmers' demands. Pandher expressed optimism about potential positive developments following Sunday's meeting, underscoring that the government now holds the responsibility to take decisive action.Asserting the Centre's authority to make political decisions, Pandher emphasised the importance of swift action, suggesting that an ordinance could be swiftly enacted to address farmers' concerns. The demand for a legal guarantee of MSP remains a core issue for farmers currently stationed at the borders of Punjab and Haryana.“The whole country is looking to the powerful Prime Minister to gather up courage and take a decision on ordinance on legal guarantee to MSP and debt waiver." "We hope that we will get good news from tomorrow's meeting. We have not taken back our programme of going to Delhi. If they (the Centre) accept our demands, then the issue can get resolved. Now the ball is in the government's court,” PTI quoted Pandher as saying.Karnataka CM To Launch 'Asha Kirana' Programme TodayAn official statement released on Saturday announced that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to inaugurate 'Asha Kirana – Eye Care at Your Doorstep' in Haveri on February 18, as part of the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment.The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, aims to provide comprehensive eye check-ups to individuals of all age groups under the 'Asha Kirana' scheme. Additionally, visually impaired individuals will receive free spectacles, and cataract surgeries will be conducted without any charge.The statement highlighted that 'Asha Kirana' has already been successfully implemented in eight districts across two phases. The first phase covered Chikkaballapur, Kalaburagi, Haveri, and Chamarajanagar, while the second phase encompassed Chitradurga, Mandya, Raichur, and Uttara Kannada district. The overarching objective of the initiative is to reduce the prevalence of avoidable blindness in Karnataka.

18/02/2024 21:47:17

Had Extensive Meeting With CM And Deputy CM Of States Where BJP Is Serving: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi posted on his X, "Had an extensive meeting with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of states where BJP is serving in Government. Discussed ways to further strengthen the growth trajectory of the states so that we can leverage a double engine of growth to build a Viksit Bharat."

 

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18/02/2024 20:35:07

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates People Of Indonesia On Successful Presidential Elections

"Congratulations to the people of Indonesia on the successful Presidential elections and @prabowo on the lead. Look forward to working with the new Presidency to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia," PM Narendra Modi posted on his X.

 

 

18/02/2024 17:16:12

Breaking News LIVE: 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake occurs in Afghanistan, National Center for Seismology informs

"Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.1, Occurred on 18-02-2024, 16:50:32 IST, Lat: 36.68 & Long: 66.75, Depth: 15 Km ,Location: Afghanistan," posts National Center for Seismology.

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18/02/2024 17:06:06

PM Narendra Modi Chairs Chief Ministers' Conclave At Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the Chief Ministers' Conclave at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. BJP national president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were also present.

18/02/2024 16:35:11

Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' Resumes From Prayagraj

The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Congressman Rahul Gandhi has resumed from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

18/02/2024 14:29:48

IAF's Chinook Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing In Punjab Due To Technical Snag

Indian Air Force's Chinook helicopter made a precautionary landing in an open field near Punjab's Barnala area due to a technical snag. As per the IAF officials, the crew and the chopper are safe.

18/02/2024 13:15:35

Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal Attend Meeting With PWD Rest House District Officials In Wayanad

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal attended an assessment and review meeting with the PWD rest house district officials in Kerala's Wayanad.

18/02/2024 12:00:36

4 Killed In Tempo -Truck Collision Near Maharashtra's Amravati District

Four people reportedly died after a tempo-truck collision in Nandgaon Khandeshwar in Maharashtra's Amravati district.

 

18/02/2024 11:25:36

Indian Navy Welcomes Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Halsey (DDG-97) In Andhra Pradesh

Sunrise Command of the Indian Navy welcomed an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG-97) in Andhra Pradesh's Vishakhapatnam for the upcoming International maritime event MILAN 2024. 

18/02/2024 11:15:18

PM Modi, Other BJP Leaders Observe One-Minute Silence At Bharat Mandapam On Jain Seer Vidhyasagar's Demise

PM Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states, Union Ministers, and BJP leaders observed a one-minute silence at the ongoing BJP's National Convention 2024 at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, on the demise of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj. 

18/02/2024 09:57:01

PM Modi, JP Nadda To Hold CM's Council Meeting Of BJP-Ruled States At Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President JP Nadda will hold a Chief Minister's Council meeting of BJP-ruled states at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam today. The meeting will be attended by Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states.

18/02/2024 08:54:14

Rahul Gandhi Reaches Residence Of Forest Dept Watcher Killed By Wild Elephant In Wayanad

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the residence of VP Paul, the Forest Department watcher who was killed in a wild elephant attack in Kerala's Wayanad. 

18/02/2024 07:57:41

Assam DGP Flags Off 21-km 'Guwahati Marathon' Today

Assam DGP, GP Singh flagged off the 21-km 'Guwahati Marathon' on Sunday. The marathon, organised by Prerana- IAS Officers' Wives' Association witnessed the participation of runners from different states of India as well as from across the world.

18/02/2024 07:18:15

Breaking News LIVE: 3 Held For Smuggling Liquor Worth Rs 2.8 Lakhs From Karnataka To Andhra Pradesh

Chittoor Urban and Special Enforcement Bureau police arrested three people for smuggling liquor worth Rs 2 lakhs 82 thousand from Karnataka to Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. A milk van worth Rs 6 lakhs was also seized by the police.