Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: No Proposal To Close Any Recruitment, Says Railways Minister In Rajya Sabha
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In a written to Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that at present, there is no proposal to close any Railway Recruitment Board.
At least six persons were feared trapped in the debris after a portion of an old building collapsed in Bawana's JJ colony in New Delhi. Out of six people, three were rescued later. Rescue operation is underway: DCP Outer North District Brijendra Yadav
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi's nephew Bhupinder S Honey sent to 14-day judicial custody in illegal sand mining case
Two CoBRA jawans suffered serious injuries in an IED blast in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district and were airlifted to Ranchi, a police officer said on Friday.
The blast occurred in extremist-hit Bulbul-Peshrar area when a joint team of the CRPF -- of which CoBRA is a special operation unit -- and the Jharkhand Police were engaged in an operation against Maoists.
"CoBRA jawans Dileep Kumar and Narayan Das were injured in an IED blast in Bulbul-Peshrar area during an anti-extremist drive," Officer-in-charge, Peshrar Police Station, Rishi Kumar, told PTI.
The jawans, both in their 40s, were flown to Ranchi in a chopper, he said.
Locals claimed extremist activities have increased in the region over the past few months.
Some of them also said that they had been living in fear.
According to Kumar, a search operation to nab the rebels in the district was underway.
Gujarat | A massive fire broke out in Shree Mahakali Pharma company in Ankleshwar GIDC, earlier today.
How would a teacher know if a student is understanding or not, if they're wearing a hijab? says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
After 1st phase of polling in UP elections y'day, it's clear that BJP will win with record numbers. More than us, the public is determined make BJP win these polls. Voters never leave the side of those who've good intentions: PM Modi during a public rally in Almora, Uttarakhand
As Uttarkhand goes for voting on February 14, PM Modi is addressing a hybrid rally in Almora.
The intrusion of Pakistani fishing boats and fishermen was detected yesterday in Harami Nalla, Gujarat and three Pakistan fishermen have been apprehended till now, operations still on, said BSF.
I asked the former CM & Samajwadi Party chief (Akhilesh Yadav) where has he done any development, he said he made the boundary walls of graveyards. If he could get votes with boundaries of graveyards, BJP is giving the treatment: UP CM Yogi Adityanath, in Dadraul, Shahjahanpur
Songs of Lata Didi are immortal, which will continue to spellbound all music lovers. Her memory of simplicity & having a peaceful nature will remain on our minds. Her passing away is a personal loss for me: President Ram Nath Kovind
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid his obeisances to Sri Madhwacharya on the occasion of Madhwa Navami. He has also shared a video of his speech which he delivered on the occasion of 7th Centenary Celebrations of Jagadguru Madhwacharya, in February 2017
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “On the holy occasion of Madhwa Navami, I pay my respectful obeisances to Sri Madhwacharya. His noble message of spiritual and social upliftment will keep inspiring generations. Here is a speech I had given on Sri Madhwacharya.”
CPI(M) MP John Brittas has given a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 over Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's statement on Kerala, West Bengal, & Jammu & Kashmir.
A part of the reason why I think Quad has worked so well is because our bilateral relations have been very strong. Surely,I expect the progress in our bilateral relations to be there in Quad as well: EAM S Jaishankar, at 4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Melbourne, Australia
In Sept, you(Australian PM), our PM, Pres Biden, PM of Japan, collectively gave us guidance, laid out a vision for Quad. I want to assure you that we've all been at work. I think today's meeting gives us an opportunity to review how much we've progressed on that: EAM in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia | EAM Dr S Jaishankar, along with Australian PM Scott Morrison, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi & US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, participate in 4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
School bands will now perform at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on a regular rotation basis, Defence Ministry said on Thursday. A decision to this effect has been jointly taken by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education. The tentative date to begin performances by the school bands at the war memorial is from February 22, ahead of the third anniversary of its dedication to the nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation on February 25, 2019. As per an official statement issued by the Defence Ministry, the Ministry of Education has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to prepare a schedule of school bands in consultation with the Ministry of Education and Government of NCT of Delhi so that schools bands can perform at the National War Memorial. The place, themes, tunes etc of the band can be decided in coordination with the Directorate of National War Memorial and Museum, Headquarter Integrated Defence Staff keeping in view the sanctity of the memorial.
The Standing Committee on Home Affairs led by Anand Sharma has submitted a detailed report on Police - Training, Modernisation and Reforms. The Committee is concerned with the worrisome representation of women in police forces. Currently, only 10.30 per cent of the police forces are comprised of women.
The Committee recommends, "Ministry of Home Affairs may advise States/UTs to create a roadmap for making the representation of women police to 33 per cent of the total strength a reality. Further, the appointment of women in police may be done by creating additional posts rather than converting the vacant posts of male constables. It will also help in improving the police-population ratio in the country."
The recommendation of the Committee further adds, "Besides increasing the percentage of women in police, taking a cue from the defence forces where women are being assigned combative roles, the MHA may also advise the States/UTs to give them important challenging duties central to the police, and not just duties of inconsequence."
Eleven varieties of tulips in six colours, 138 kinds roses, over 20 types of creepers and 70 different seasonal plants are awaiting for the visitors at the annual 'Udyanotsav' at Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan that will be opened for public from February 12.
The much awaited winter-to-spring event of the national capital will be opened for common public on all days from February 12 till March 16 except Mondays.
Earlier on Thursday morning, President Ram Nath Kovind, opened the annual 'Udyanostsav' at the Mughal Gardens that is spread over 15 acres complete with geometrical pattern.
"There are 10,000 bulbs of tulips of 11 varieties in six colours. These come from Netherlands. We have stocks in blue, white and pink, all from Japan. And we have Inca Marigold from Germany. But we get these from local vendors," said Rashtrapati Bhavan's Horticulture Consultant P.N. Joshi.
Apart from these, there are 'Flower Carpets' in magnificent designs on display in the Central Lawns. The dominant colour scheme of this year's ornamental flowers is white, yellow, red and orange. A small cactus corner has also been landscaped along with some air purifying plants in the gardens.
External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will take part in the fourth Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Australia's Melbourne on Friday along with his counterparts from Japan, Australia and the United States. He had left for Australia on a three-day visit from Thursday (February 10) till Sunday (February 13).
According to a statement issued by the ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Wednesday, this will be Jaishankar's first visit to Australia as the EAM. It is also the first-high level visit to Australia from India after the borders were opened amid an improvement in the Covid-19 pandemic situation.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will reply to the discussion on Union Budget in Rajya Sabha on Friday.
Sitharaman presented the Budget on February 1 that promised a significant increase in health and capital expenditure, and reforms including the privatisation of two state-owned banks and a general insurance company. It promised substantial government spending over the next five years and announced no major new taxes or levies.
Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday termed the Union Budget for 2021-22 as one “for the rich and by the rich” that reflected a “painful story” of the country and bankruptcy of its economy.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the high-level segment of One Ocean Summit today at around 2:30 PM through a video message, PMO informed. The high-level segment of the Summit will also be addressed by several Heads of States and Governments including Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Canada, among others.
One Ocean Summit is being organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. The objective of the Summit is to mobilise the international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems.
Ahead of this address, PM Modi will hold public meetings in Uttarakhand's Almora and Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj. He is scheduled to address a rally in Almora at 12 noon. Then he will address a public meeting in Kasganj. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also address the gathering there.
At the same time, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address two public meetings in Bareilly and one in Shahjahanpur in UP today.
In the election season, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife and daughter will lend their weight to the election campaign of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab. The Delhi Chief Minister's wife Sunita Kejriwal and daughter Harshita Kejriwal will seek votes for chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann in the Dhuri Assembly seat today.
AAP has been campaigning extensively in Punjab, promising the people with the developmental agenda if the party is voted to power in the state.
Notably, amid the Hijab row, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will hold a high-level meeting with all Ministers and top officials today to review the ground situation.
"Government has the responsibility of maintaining law and order. There will be a meeting with all the Ministers, Deputy Commissioners, SPs and ZP CEOs on Friday to review the ground situation in the districts. Accordingly, appropriate directions would be issued," he informed on Thursday, as reported by ANI
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