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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently engaged in discussions regarding the trade and investment relations between India and the United States with Richard Verma, a senior official from the U.S. State Department. The meeting emphasized the significance of fostering robust economic cooperation between the two countries.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck Ladakh's Kargil region, sending ripples of concern through the area.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck Ladakh's Kargil region, sending ripples of concern through the area.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred today at 21:35 pm in Kargil, Ladakh: National Centre for Seismology
In anticipation of an upcoming VVIP visit to Jammu district, authorities have imposed a ban on the sale, purchase, and use of firecrackers. Effective immediately, this prohibition will remain in place until 5 pm on 20th February.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal voiced her concern on the ongoing farmers' protest, saying, "It is sad that the farmers had to take to the streets once again. I also urge the State Government - when you formed the Government, you promised Punjabis that you would give MSP on 23 crops, regardless of whether the Centre does the same...I ask the farmer unions, do demand from the Centre but why are you not making demands from the State Government too?..."
NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma visited unrest-hit Sandeshkhali in West Bengal on Monday. She said, "Today I visited Sandeshkhali and several women came forward and complained about molestation...Those who sit far away and comment that it is a political agenda should once visit here... A home has been built by the Governor for the women of Sandeshkhali. Those who feel that they are not safe in their homes can come here and live... The demand of the women of Sandeshkhali is safety and we will ensure that. I want to request the state police to work without getting afraid and by staying away from the political agenda. In the state, the police are not able to work. They can't do anything without a political agenda despite their willingness to work. Only two people have been arrested, we want the main culprit Shahjahan should be arrested..."
In a tragic incident, a landslide in Afghanistan's Nuristan province has resulted in the loss of 25 lives and left 10 others injured.
Maharashtra NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief, Jayant Patil, has categorically refuted claims of any communication between himself and leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Patil clarified, "No BJP leader contacted me, I did not contact anyone either. There has not been any conversation with anyone. I am surprised that why such news reports come again and again. Our NCP is working under the leadership of Sharad Pawar...Our party broke and a few people left us. Still, our party is rising and coming to the front. Our effort will be to ensure that our performance is even better in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections."
In a scathing attack on the Centre, Rahul Gandhi said, "President Murmu, an Adivasi, wasn't allowed to attend Ram Mandir event"
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Security heightened into Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar.
The Samajwadi Party releases a list comprising 11 candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Among the nominees, Afzal Ansari to contest from the Ghazipur constituency.
SC On Chandigarh Mayor Result
'Why were you defacing ballot papers selectively? Who gave you powers?' CJI Asks Anil Masih
Masih: I was highlighting defaced papers
CJI: 'He has to be prosecuted. He has admitted.'
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma has visited the unrest-hit Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal. Since the first week of February, villages in Sandeshkhali, located in the North 24 Parganas district, have been engulfed in protests stemming from allegations of sexual atrocities against women and accusations of land grabbing by leaders affiliated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, spearheaded by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumes from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
While addressing the National Workshop on 'Recent development with Recycling and use of Construction and Demolition Waste', Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, "Some of the infrastructure projects are those which were the requirement. Building a new Parliament, the old Parliament was conceptualized in 1916... It was never designed to be the Parliament of an independent and a sovereign country, it was designed to be the imperial legislature of a colonial dispensation... The fact that much of the construction which took place after the 50s-60s was not conforming to a plan, it was not built for the future. Much of Delhi which was constructed in the 60s, I suspect has to be rebuilt, and quickly. And it's already something which is..."
Troops of Border Outpost Horandipur, 32 Battalion, BSF, under South Bengal Frontier, apprehended a smuggler with 16 gold bars and 4 gold biscuits from their area of responsibility. The weight of the seized gold is approximately 10.73 kg and its estimated value is Rs 6.70 crores. The apprehended smuggler and the seized gold have been handed over to the Directorate of Intelligence (DRI) Kolkata for further legal proceedings: BSF
"The officers have alleged that they were threatened of being suspended and arrested by the ED and CBI if they took this scheme (one-time settlement scheme for water bills) to the Cabinet. This is a constitutional crisis when officers are refusing to bring proposals to the Cabinet. Today, discussions on this matter were held, and the entire (Assembly) House has urged the L-G for his intervention in this," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Yemen’s Houthis targeted the Rubymar cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden and it is now at risk of sinking. The ship is British and the crew are safe, reported Reuters.
Israel expects to continue full-scale military operations in Gaza for another six to eight weeks as it prepares to mount a ground invasion of the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah. Military chiefs believe they can significantly damage Hamas' remaining capabilities in that time, paving the way for a shift to a lower-intensity phase of targeted airstrikes and special forces operations, according Reuters.
Stones pelted at Goa minister Subhash Phal Desai when he was returning after unveiling Shivaji statue in village.
ED has filed a complaint under section 174 of IPC against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for intentionally disobeying the first three summons issued to him. The court has taken cognisance of the same thereby court has prima facie accepted that Kejriwal has done an offence for which he is liable to be prosecuted. The question in front of the court is not about the validity of the summons but rather the illegal act on the part of Kejriwal of intentionally disobeying the said three summons, reports ANI.
ED has filed a complaint under section 174 of IPC against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for intentionally disobeying the first three summons issued to him. The court has taken cognisance of the same thereby court has prima facie accepted that Kejriwal has done an offence for which he is liable to be prosecuted. The question in front of the court is not about the validity of the summons but rather the illegal act on the part of Kejriwal of intentionally disobeying the said three summons, reports ANI.
On joining Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says "Right now talks are going on, lists have come from them, we have also given them the list. The moment, seat distribution is done, Samajwadi Party will join their Nyaya Yatra."
Fire broke out in Banaskantha's Palanpur market yard in Gujarat. Efforts to douse the fire are underway. Further details awaited.
Supreme Court issues notice to concerned respondents on Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's plea against HC order rejecting his plea seeking quashing of proceedings against him in 2022 protest matter.
SC stays further proceedings and HC order rejecting Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's plea seeking quashing of proceedings against him in 2022 protest matter.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes Delhi metro to Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Pitampura.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the Pulpally violence incidents. Both were arrested in a case of attack on the vehicle of the forest department. Police are checking the CCTV footage of the area. Two more people involved in the violence will be arrested soon: Pulpally Police
A fire call was received from the Shahbad Dairy area at around 10 pm on February 18. A total of 15 fire tenders were rushed to the site. No causality/injuries were reported. Around 130 jhuggis were gutted in the fire: Delhi Fire Services
"Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has become a champion of excuses. Despite having a full majority government (in Delhi), he moved a no trust motion in the Assembly on February 16, while a discussion was held over it on February 17. He told the court that he couldn't appear before it on February 17 because of the debate on no confidence motion. And today, he has evaded the ED summons once again, disrespecting the law again," says BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skipping sixth ED summons.
PM Modi to visit Jammu on February 20 where he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation to run its premium Shivneri buses on newly inaugurated Atal Setu. On a pilot basis, two buses from Pune will leave daily for Mumbai and return back from Mumbai daily. There is no change in fare on the Mumbai-Pune route for these Shivneri buses: MSRTC
Curfew in the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani has been further relaxed with the Nainital district administration saying on Sunday that the restrictions will now be in place between 10 pm to 5 am only.
Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais offered floral tributes to the bust of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of 394th Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Raj Bhavan.
UP Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh said during the opening ceremony of 'Taj Mahotsav' in Agra, “Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. I congratulate everyone on this special occasion,” he said.
Chandigarh mayor resigns, three AAP councillors join BJP.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to appear before ED in connection with Delhi excise policy case.
The AAP convenor had earlier written to the ED, describing the summonses issued to him as "illegal and politically motivated". He had alleged that the summonses were aimed at preventing him from campaigning in elections.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde garlanded the statue of Shivaji Maharaj in Chembur on the occasion of 'Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti'.
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PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone for Kalki Dham Temple in UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated for a day-long visit to Uttar Pradesh on Monday, during which he will lay the foundation stone of the Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal district. The temple project, spearheaded by the Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust, has garnered attention, particularly after its chairman, Acharya Pramod Krishnam, met PM Modi and extended an invitation for the ceremony.
According to PTI, the event, scheduled for around 10:30 am, will witness the presence of various saints, religious leaders, and dignitaries. Later in the day, at approximately 1:45 pm, PM Modi will inaugurate 14,000 projects worth over Rs 10-lakh crore across Uttar Pradesh, as part of the fourth groundbreaking ceremony for investment proposals received during the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 (UPGIS 2023).
Supreme Court to Hear PIL on Sandeshkhali Violence Probe
The Supreme Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Monday, February 19, seeking a court-monitored probe into the violence that erupted in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village, PTI reported. Filed by Alakh Alok Srivastava, the PIL calls for either a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry into the incident. Srivastava, a practicing Supreme Court lawyer, has been actively raising socio-political issues through PILs. The plea also demands compensation for the victims and action against West Bengal Police officials for alleged negligence, as per PTI. Additionally, it seeks the transfer of the probe and trial outside the state, along with an inquiry by a three-judge committee, akin to the Manipur violence case. The violence in Sandeshkhali erupted amid protests over allegations of sexual abuse by a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader.
Smiriti Irani And Rahul Gandhi In Amethi
Union Minister Smriti Irani is scheduled to embark on a four-day visit to her parliamentary constituency of Amethi, commencing on Monday. This visit coincides with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entering the town. Notably, Gandhi, who represented Amethi in the Lok Sabha for 15 years, was defeated by Irani in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. This will be one of the rare instances since 2019 when both leaders will be present in Amethi simultaneously. Irani's itinerary includes interactions with villagers and attending a house-warming ceremony on February 22. Meanwhile, Gandhi's visit entails a roadshow and a public meeting in Amethi town.
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