Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: India-Maldives High-Level Core Group Convenes In New Delhi To Advance Bilateral Cooperation
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In Himachal Pradesh, ministerial portfolios undergo reallocation with Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani receiving additional responsibilities for Town and Country Planning and Housing, Youth Services and Sports Minister Yadvendra Goma taking on Ayush and Law, and Industry Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan being assigned Labour and employment, while Education Minister Rohit Thakur expands his duties to include the Printing and Stationery Department.
In the second meeting of the India-Maldives High-Level Core Group held in New Delhi, discussions on various bilateral cooperation issues took place, with a focus on expediting ongoing development projects; the Ministry of External Affairs announces the agreement to hold the next meeting in Male' on a mutually convenient date.
Sources told ANI that the Crime Branch team of Delhi Police visited the homes of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Minister Atishi to serve notice; however, neither Atishi nor Arvind Kejriwal were present at their respective residences, resulting in the unsuccessful delivery of the notice.
'Kavach' has so far been deployed on 1465 route km and 139 locomotives. (including Electric Multiple Unit rakes) on South Central Railway. Presently, Kavach tenders have been awarded for Delhi-Mumbai & Delhi-Howrah corridors (approximately 3000 route km): Ashwini Vaishnaw Union Railway Minister to Rajya Sabha
Earlier today, the former president of Janata Dal (United), Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan), engaged in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi embarks on the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Birbhum, West Bengal, with plans to enter Jharkhand at Hiranpur later today, fostering political engagement and connection with the public.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carries out a series of raids in Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Sivaganga, and Tenkasi, seizing electronic devices, SIM/memory cards, and incriminating documents in connection with the RC-33/2022/NIA/DLI (Omalur PS Arms Case) related to the LTTE terror organisation.
Speaking on the anticipated Bihar cabinet expansion on February 5, Jitan Ram Manjhi, the former Chief Minister, expresses hope for the allocation of two departments to Hindustani Awam Morcha MLAs, citing ongoing discussions with CM Nitish Kumar, Nityanand Rai, and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends India’s largest and first-of-its-kind mobility exhibition-Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, in Delhi.
During the inaugural event of the Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, President Droupadi Murmu praised the participating artisans, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the central and state government in organizing this international fair.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stages a dharna in Delhi, demanding justice and protesting against the Centre's purported withholding of the state's dues.
Maharashtra | The first Phase of Mumbai Coastal Road is to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 19th February: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Delhi excise policy case | Enforcement Directorate seeks time to file reply on the regular bail application of AAP leader Manish Sisodia. A common reply has been filed by CBI on the regular bail application and plea for seeking custody parole by Sisodia. Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court lists the matter for arguments on February 5.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers hold a protest against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the Chandigarh mayoral elections, in Delhi, the ANI reprted.
RJD's Satyanand Bhokta took oath as a minister in the Jharkhand cabinet, at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Before hime, Congress' Alamgir Alam also took oath as a minister in the Jharkhand cabinet.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi President Prakash Ambedkar reached Trident Hotel, Mumbai, to attend the third meeting on seat sharing.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition will hold third meeting on seat sharing for Lok Sabha elections between parties in coalition today. The coalition comprises of Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (UBT) and Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA).
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Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday agreed to consider a request for urgent listing of the petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Kuldeep Kumar challenging the Chandigarh Mayor election result. Read more
Justice Sanjiv Khanna of Supreme Court asked Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, "Why should you not go to the High Court?"
He further added that courts are open to everybody. Second, high courts are constitutional courts. If we permit one person, then we have to permit everyone.
Sibal told the bench that the court has discretion. "This is a case where that discretion ought to be exercised." he added. Read More
The Opposition on Friday staged a walkout from Lok Sabha on Jharkhand issue.
Supreme Court Asks Ex-CM Hemant Soren To Go Jharkhand High Court First Against ED Arrest
A committee formed to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code is set to submit the document to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun today.
Mumbai Traffic Police Control Room receives a threat message from an unknown person. The message states that bombs have been placed at six locations across Mumbai. Mumbai police and other agencies are alert after the message. Efforts are underway to trace the message sender: Mumbai Police.
Mumbai, Maharashtra | Charkop Police found the body of a newborn girl buried in a pit. Police have arrested the child's father. The child was only 9 days old. According to her parents, the child couldn't drink milk and died due to lack of nutrition. The parents of the child are balloon sellers and uneducated and they did not know that to cremate a body, a death certificate needs to be obtained. Body sent for post-mortem, further investigation underway: Charkop Police
Two terrorists, both of them "high-value targets", were shot dead during an intelligence-based operation carried out by Pakistani security forces in the country's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday, as reported by news agency PTI.
The operation was conducted on Thursday night in Dera Ismail Khan district based on the reported presence of terrorists, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - the military's media cell. After an exchange of fire, two high-value targets -- terrorist ring leader Ashraf Sheikh and terrorist Burhan Ullah -- were eliminated, the ISPR said, PTI reported.
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Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Sent To 5-Day ED Custody By PMLA Court
A PMLA court on Friday sent former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to five day ED custody. Soren was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a money laundering case related to the alleged land scam on 31st January. The ED had demanded 10-days custody.
Alamgir Alam, Satyanand Bhokta Take Oath As Cabinet Ministers In Champai Soren's Govt
RJD's Satyanand Bhokta took oath as a minister in the Jharkhand cabinet, at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Before hime, Congress' Alamgir Alam also took oath as a minister in the Jharkhand cabinet.
Jharkhand Mukti Morch vice president Champai Soren on Friday took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. The development comes after former CM and JMM head Hemant Soren was arrested in a money laundering case on January 31 by the Enforcement Directorate
The Opposition on Friday staged a walkout from Lok Sabha on Jharkhand issue.
SC Refuses To Entertain JMM leader Hemant Soren's Plea Against Arrest In Money Laundering Case:
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain former Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. The court asked Soren to approach high court first.
Soren, who was arrested on Wednesday night after resigning as Jharkhand chief minister, had initially filed a petition with the state high court challenging his arrest in the case.
Acting Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary of the Jharkhand High Court were scheduled to hear Soren's petition at 10.30 AM on Thursday.
PM Modi To Address Bharat Mobility Global Expo Today:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at India's largest and first-of-its-kind mobility exhibition, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, on Friday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
It will showcase the country's capabilities across the entire mobility and automotive value chains, with exhibitions, conferences, buyer-seller meetings, state sessions, a road safety pavilion, and public-centric attractions such as go-karting, according to an official statement.
The expo, which will feature over 800 exhibitors from 50 countries, will focus on cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and mobility breakthroughs, according to the organisers.
Over 28 vehicle manufacturers will participate in the expo, as will more than 600 auto component manufacturers. Over 1,000 brands from over 13 global markets will showcase their entire range of products, technologies, and services at the event, the statement said.
President Murmu To Inaugurate Surajkund International Crafts Mela On Friday:
The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Thursday that President Droupadi Murmu will visit Faridabad, Haryana, on Friday to inaugurate the Surajkund International Crafts Mela.
The mela will take place from February 2 to 18, showcasing regional and international crafts and traditions.
President Murmu will visit Surajkund on Friday to inaugurate the Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2024, according to the statement.
Mamata Banerjee To Stage Dharna Today Over Bengal's Dues:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is preparing to stage a dharna in Kolkata beginning Friday in protest of the Centre's alleged withholding of the state's dues, adding to the already charged political atmosphere.
The issue of the Centre withholding dues, particularly under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), has escalated into a major political controversy in West Bengal.
BMC To Present Its Budget For FY 2024-25 Today:
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will present its budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on February 2 at its headquarters here, according to an announcement made Wednesday.
Like last year, additional municipal commissioners will present the budget to civic commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, who has served as the BMC administrator since March 2022, when the term of corporators expired.
Typically, the municipal commissioner presents the budget to the BMC's standing committee; however, because the term of corporators expired on March 7, 2022, this is the second year that the civic body's budget will be presented to the administrator.
Amrit Udyan Open Today:
A 225-year-old Sheesham tree, a floral clock, and a selfie station are among this year's highlights at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's renowned Amrit Udyan, which will open to the public on Friday.
"Bookings to visit Rashtrapati Bhavan have already begun. As many as 50,000 people have booked to visit Amrit Udyan', Navika Gupta, the President's Deputy Press Secretary, told PTI on Wednesday.
President Droupadi Murmu will open the 'Udyan Utsav 2024' event at Amrit Udyan on Thursday, she said.
Gupta also stated that a free shuttle bus service from the Central Secretariat metro station is available for visitors' convenience.
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