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PM Modi chairs first meeting of his new Cabinet, attended by the newly-inducted ministers, at the prime minister's 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence, in New Delhi, Monday, June 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday afternoon gave its nod for the proposal for 'One Nation, One Election.' 'One Nation, One Election' is one of the key promises made by the BJP in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls. In his Independence Day address in August, PM Modi made a strong pitch for 'One Nation, One Election', contending that frequent polls were creating hurdles in the country's progress. "The nation has to come forward for 'one nation, one election'," Modi had said in his address.
Congress leader Ajay Maken filed a police complaint against Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for allegedly calling Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi the “number one terrorist of the country".
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court today issued summons to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, and other accused in the job for land money laundering case.
Former President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. PM Modi will be visiting the US from September 21 to 23, beginning his trip with the Quad Leaders' Summit being hosted by President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. The summit will be attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. PM Modi will then travel to New York and address a mega community event in Long Island on September 22. He will address world leaders at the landmark Summit of the Future event at the UN headquarters the next day. Trump, speaking at a town hall meeting in Flint, Michigan, said that Modi will meet him next week when he is in the US. The Republican presidential candidate revealed the information as he spoke about trade and tariffs while responding to a question. "He (Modi) happens to be coming to meet me next week, and Modi, he's fantastic. I mean, fantastic man. A lot of these leaders are fantastic, Trump said.
Over the next two decades, India will contribute to 35 per cent of the global increase in energy demand, Indian Minister Hardeep Puri said here on Tuesday at a multinational conference held to deliberate on the world's energy needs.
The 52nd Gastech Exhibition & Conference kicked off Tuesday with strategic insights from the world's five leading energy ministers, including India's, at the George R Brown Convention Center. The event, themed 'Transforming Energy Through Vision, Innovation, and Action,' brought into focus a need for global energy stability and rapid decarbonisation.
Junior doctors agitating over RG Kar murder early Wednesday said they will continue their sit-in and not join duty, despite the state appointing Manoj Kumar Verma as the new Kolkata Police chief, replacing Vineet Goyal, and removing two senior health department officials, giving in to the medics' earlier demands.
Junior doctors agitating over RG Kar murder early Wednesday said they will continue their sit-in and not join duty, despite the state appointing Manoj Kumar Verma as the new Kolkata Police chief, replacing Vineet Goyal, and removing two senior health department officials, giving in to the medics' earlier demands.
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Central govt lines up Venus mission
The total fund approved for the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), is Rs1,236 crore out of which Rs 824 crore will be spent on the spacecraft. The cost includes development and realization of the spacecraft including its specific payloads and technology elements, global ground station support cost for navigation and network as well as the cost of launch vehicle.
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Centre will seek to create consensus over simultaneous polls in next few months, says Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that an implementation group will be set up to take forward the recommendations of Kovind panel on simultaneous polls.
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News update: Proposal to set up Indian Institute of Immersive Creators on lines of IITs, IIMs, says govt
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Implementation of ‘One Nation, One Election' is not practical, says Cong chief Kharge
"It is not practical; they raise such issues to divert attention when elections come," Congress chief Kharge said today.
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Cabinet gives nod to Chandrayaan-4 mission: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Cabinet approved Venus Orbiter Mission, expansion of Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4 missions, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today.
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Delhi LG proposes Sep 21 for swearing-in of Atishi
Delhi LG moves outgoing CM Kejriwal's resignation letter to Prez Murmu, proposes Sep 21 for swearing-in of his successor Atishi, news agency PTI reported.
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Union Cabinet gives nod to 'One Nation, One Election' proposal
Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday had stated the BJP-led NDA government will implement the 'One Nation, One Election' within its current tenure. Addressing a press conference to mark the 100 days of the third consecutive term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah said, "We plan to implement one nation one poll within the tenure of this government."
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Exploding pagers used in apparent Israeli attack on Hezbollah made in Hungary, accused firm says
Taiwanese company Gold Apollo said on Wednesday that it authorised its brand on the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria in an apparent Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah's communications network but that another company based in Budapest manufactured them.
Pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously on Tuesday in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and wounding nearly 3,000.
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Size of Indian economy can easily double by 2030: NITI CEO
India could easily double the size of its economy by 2030, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said on Wednesday. At an event organised by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), Subrahmanyam added that climate change is an opportunity for India to become a leader in climate technology. "Our economy should easily double by 2030...India's ambition to become the third-largest economy by 2026-2027 necessitates a cohesive grand strategy," he said. Currently, in US dollar terms, India is the fifth largest economy with a size of about $3.7 trillion in nominal terms.
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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Centre to ensure protection for Rahul Gandhi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday expressed shock over media reports of 'threat' to Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi and demanded that the Centre act swiftly to ensure his protection.
In a post on X, Stalin said: "Deeply shocked by media reports of a BJP leader's threat that @RahulGandhi 'will meet the same fate as his grandmother,' and a Shinde Sena MLA's bounty for cutting his tongue, along with other intimidating threats."
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2 dead in road crash while returning after Ganesh idol immersion in UP's Baghpat
Two young men died and one more was injured in a road accident involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trolley ferrying people after a Ganesh idol immersion, police said on Wednesday. Circle Officer (Crime and Traffic) Vijay Chaudhary said the accident occurred around 10:30 pm on Tuesday near the electricity house at Sarai Mor in the Badaut police station area.
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Chandigarh court issues notice to Kangana Ranaut over movie 'Emergency'
A court here has issued notices to BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut and others on a complaint accusing them of maligning the image of Sikhs in her upcoming movie 'Emergency'. The notices were issued by the Chandigarh district court on Tuesday on a plea filed by advocate Ravinder Singh Bassi, who is also the president of the NGO Lawyers for Humanity. The respondents have been asked to file their replies by December 5.
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Sad commentary on institutional decay: Congress on Ranade's removal as VC
Days after noted economist Ajit Ranade was removed as vice chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, the Congress on Wednesday said it was a sad commentary on how institutional decay is taking place in an increasingly illiberal atmosphere. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said in February 2022, Ranade was appointed as Vice Chancellor of the prestigious Pune-based institute and this selection was widely acclaimed.
"In September 2024, he gets sacked on the grounds that he does not have 10 years teaching experience as per UGC rules. Isn't this strange? Surely, this information was available to the appointing authorities two years back," Ramesh said in a post on X. Ranade is a highly educated and accomplished personality with degrees in engineering from IIT-Mumbai, in management from IIM-Ahmedabad, and a doctorate in economics from Brown University.
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'Bulldozer' not symbol of rule of law; SC fulfilled Centre's responsibility: BSP chief Mayawati
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP president Mayawati on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over the "rising" trend of using bulldozers for demolitions, saying it does not symbolise a just rule of law. "Despite bulldozer demolition not being a symbol of the rule of law, the increasing trend of its use is a matter of concern. However, when the general public does not agree with the bulldozer or any other matter, then the Centre should come forward and make uniform guidelines for the whole country, which is not being done," Mayawati posted on X in Hindi.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: Medicos declare 'partial victory' amid strikes, demand more action
On Wednesday, the state government appointed a new police commissioner for Kolkata and removed two senior health department officials. However, the doctors, who have been on a cease-work strike, stated they would not resume their duties until all demands are met.
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First Published: Sep 18 2024 | 9:32 AM IST
