Breaking HIGHLIGHTS — BJP MP Brij Bhushan Comments On Elections Incidents In Rajasthan, West Bengal & Manipur
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In a moment of great pride, the Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar expressed his honour to be part of the handing over ceremony of the esteemed warship Kirpan to the Vietnam People’s Navy. The event, attended by distinguished guests, marks the transfer of one of the Indian Navy's finest and longest-serving warships, symbolizing the vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future, as envisaged in India's G20 vision.
Today's deluge of heavy rain in Junagadh, Gujarat, resulted in significant water ingress into the city. While residents' safety has not been jeopardised, the flood-like situation has prompted the deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams to address the emerging challenges.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh expressed concern about the incidents that occurred during the elections in Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Manipur. He stated that several people died during these elections, making the situation in Manipur difficult. During that time, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Manipur. Singh expressed his condolences for the Manipur incident and noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also taken note of it.
In a scathing critique, BJP leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore accused Rajasthan Chief Minister of overlooking the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Rathore asserted that only Prime Minister Narendra Modi could provide the necessary help to address the situation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Aviation Security Control Centre at the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) complex in Mahipalpur, Delhi.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two individuals, including a woman, in connection with the 2019 attack on security forces by the CPI (Maoist) near Tiriya village in Chhattisgarh. The incident resulted in the death of six Maoists and one civilian.
Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha lauded the formation of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) and the participation of prominent leaders such as West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Sitaram Yechury from CPI(Marxist), RJD's Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
Following the dismissal of Minister of State Rajendra Singh Gudha from the Rajasthan government, Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa addressed the issue of indiscipline within the party. Randhawa emphasized that the Congress is a democratic party where everyone has the freedom to express their views.
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee has announced that the monsoon session of the West Bengal Assembly will begin on 24th July 2023. The Governor has summoned the House, and certain bills are scheduled to be taken up for discussion during the session.
Two government officers were arrested in a corruption case and Rs 2.32 crore in cash was seized from the residences of one of them in Assam's Dhubri district, a statement said on Saturday, as reported by news agency PTI. Among the two persons arrested in the operation on Friday was an Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, it said.
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption received a complaint, alleging that Dhubri Zilla Parishad CEO Biswajit Goswami had demanded 9 per cent of the total bill amount for works completed as a bribe from a contractor, the statement said.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann flagged off the third and fourth batch of principals earlier today to participate in a professional teacher training seminar in Singapore, as reported by ANI.
A Mumbai-based businessman received a threat call from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, demanding Rs 20 lakhs. Dindoshi Police Station has registered a case against an unknown person under section 385 of IPC, say Mumbai Police, as reported by ANI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributes more than 70,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in Government departments and organisations, under Rozgar Mela through video conferencing, as reported by ANI.
Assam Rifles, Customs Department Champhai and Land Custom Station Zokhawthar recovered poppy seeds and illegal areca nuts in gen area new Champhai and Melbuk worth Rs 57.64 lakhs in Mizoram's Champhai district, said Assam Rifles, as reported by the news agency ANI.
The Karnataka government has constituted a one-man judicial commission to inquire into the police sub-inspector (PSI) recruitment scam. Retired Karnataka High Court judge B Veerappa will conduct the probe, and the government notification constituting the probe has set a deadline of three months for the inquiry.
The Congress had strongly taken on the then BJP government over alleged irregularities and corruption in the recruitment of 545 PSIs. It was one among its major ammunitions against the saffron party during the campaign for the Assembly polls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute appointment letters to more than 70,000 newly-inducted recruits across government departments and address them via video conferencing at the Rozgar Mela today at 10:30 AM. The Rozgar Mela will be held at 44 locations across the country. Ahead of the Rozgar Mela, PM Modi said that the government is committed to provide maximum employment opportunities to the young talents of the country.
"Our government is committed to provide maximum employment opportunities to the young talents of the country. In this direction, employment fairs have created an important identity for themselves. In the next episode of this fair, today at 10.30 am, we will have the privilege of distributing more than 70,000 appointment letters through video conferencing," PM Modi tweeted.
The Delhi High Court will pass an order today on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials. Justice Subramonium Prasad reserved verdict on the petition by Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal and Under-23 Asian Champion Sujeet Kalkal against the direct entry handed to Phogat and Punia, news agency PTI reported.
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Breaking News Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's breaking news live blog. Follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 70,000 appointment letters to newly-inducted recruits on Saturday and address them via video conferencing, his office said. The Rozgar Mela will be held at 44 locations across the country.
He will also address these appointees on the occasion. The new recruits, selected from across the country will be joining the government in various ministries and departments, including the Department of Revenue, Department of Financial Services, Department of Posts, Department of School Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Central Public Sector Undertakings, Department of Water Resources, Department of Personnel and Training and the Ministry of Home Affairs, among others.
HC To Pronounce Order On Asian Games Trials Exemption To Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia
The Delhi High Court will pass an order today on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials. Justice Subramonium Prasad reserved verdict on the petition by Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal and Under-23 Asian Champion Sujeet Kalkal against the direct entry handed to Phogat and Punia, news agency PTI reported.
“The endeavour of the court is not to find who is better. The endeavour is to see whether the process has been followed or not,” the judge said during the proceedings, as quoted by PTI.
Phogat (53kg) and Punia (65kg) were given direct entries for the Asian Games by the Indian Olympic Association's ad-hoc committee on Tuesday while other wrestlers will have to book their places in the Indian squad through selection trials on July 22 and 23.
Panghal and Kalkal challenged the exemption and demanded a fair selection process for the quadrennial showpiece.
Piyush Goyal To Meet Industry Leaders To Discuss Ways To Boost Manufacturing, Exports
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold discussions with representatives of top 100 companies on July 22 in Mumbai on ways to increase share of domestic manufacturing and boost the country's exports, PTI reported an official as saying. Senior officials from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) including Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh are also expected to participate in the deliberations. In the discussions, the ministry would seek suggestions from the industry on ways to increase share of manufacturing in India's GDP; increase exports of goods and services; and reforms to further unlock economic development and improve business environment, the official added.
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