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Sunday, December 31, 2023

'Har Ghar Jal': 5.33 crore rural houses yet to get tap water connection, says RTI reply

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Around 5.33 crore houses in rural areas of India have not yet been provided tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission-'Har Ghar Jal'. The worst affected states are Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The government has supplied tap water to 13.91 crore rural houses so far, out of a total of 19.25 crore houses. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has provided this data in response to an RTI application. The 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme aims to provide tap water to every village household by 2024.

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Petrol-diesel rates have become source of BJP government income at the cost of common men, Selja

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AICC general secretary and former Union Minister, Kumari Selja said on Sunday that petrol-diesel, necessary for every individual in the country, has become a means of earning for the BJP-led central government. Not just oil companies, but based on excise duty, the central government is engaged in making hefty profits from the sale of petrol-diesel. Instead of passing on the benefits of reduced crude prices to the common people, everyone is focused on filling their own pockets.

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"Let's pledge to build prosperous society, nation," President Murmu extends New Year greetings

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President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to all the countrymen on the eve of New Year 2024 and called upon the people to pledge to build a prosperous society. In a message, the President said, "On the joyous occasion of the New Year, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad. The arrival of the New Year is an occasion to move forward with new resolutions and goals."

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Local terror recruitment down 80% in 2023: Jammu Kasmir DGP

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Jammu and Kashmir witnessed an 80% decline in local terror recruitment in 2023, with foreigners taking the lead, according to DGP RR Swain. Only 22 recruitments occurred in 2023, and the J&K Police aims to curtail recruitment and violence. The collaborative efforts of the police and other security forces resulted in the neutralization of 113 terrorists, leaving 31 local operatives active. Additionally, two separatist organisations, the DFP and the Muslim League were banned under UAPA.

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'India will also be known as spiritual power,' says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Ayodhya

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After the inauguration of various projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Saturday that today is a historic day as PM Modi's resolutions for Ayodhya are coming true and Ayodhya is becoming prominent on the world map. "Today is a historic day; today PM Modi's resolutions for Ayodhya are coming true, and Ayodhya is becoming prominent on the world map. Today, India will also be known as a spiritual power. 22 January will be an important day for India.

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Friday, December 29, 2023

BJP wants to govern country & social system on basis of Manusmriti: JD(U)

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JD(U) alleges BJP wants to govern based on 'Manusmmriti' instead of Constitution framed by Babasaheb Ambedkar. Party authorizes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for seat-sharing and candidate selection in next Lok Sabha elections. JD(U) asks Centre to include Bihar's reservation law in Ninth Schedule of Article 31 (B) for judicial protection. Party advocates for timely payment of Central taxes to all non-BJP states, including Bihar. JD(U) expresses concern over punishment of opposition MPs and condemns BJP's dictatorial attitude.

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Peculiar case of Nitish's JD(U): How majority of party chiefs faced unceremonious exits

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Rajiv Ranjan quits as JD(U) party president, making way for CM Nitish Kumar to take charge ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Majority of JD(U) presidents have faced unceremonious exits. George Fernandes, founder president, was replaced by Sharad Yadav. RCP Singh, once confidante, was asked to step down. Lalan Singh, considered 'alter ego' of Nitish, fails to complete his tenure. Nitish takes over to save the party and strengthen its organizational base. JD(U) faces crises with shifting votes. Nitish focuses on consolidating OBC votes.

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Bihar's deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav denies rift in GA, slams BJP

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Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader and deputy CM of Bihar, accused the opposition of spreading rumors to hide the achievements of the state government. He denied any conflicts in the ruling alliance and criticized the opposition for trying to deny credit to the government. Tejashwi mentioned the caste survey, increase in quota percentage, and granting state government employee status to contractual teachers as major decisions taken by the alliance. He also responded to BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi's claims about Nitish Kumar returning to the NDA and stated that Nitish would not take any drastic decisions without consulting the entire setup.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Anand Mohan meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, fuels speculations

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Former MP Anand Mohan and his wife Lovely Anand met CM Nitish Kumar, sparking speculation. Lovely is with the RJD while their son Chetan Anand is an RJD legislator. Mohan clarified it was a courtesy meeting and denied joining the JD(U). He also expressed willingness to contest elections. The meeting is significant due to the strained relations between Mohan and the RJD, exacerbated by his controversial remarks. Nitish had previously visited Mohan's village and assured support to him.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Congress meeting in Delhi discusses strategy to counter BJP in Lok Sabha polls

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi held a meaningful meeting with Bihar leaders to discuss countering the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and seat-sharing. The Congress wants 9-10 seats to contest and aims to defeat the BJP. The meeting emphasized the importance of working for each of the 40 LS seats in the state. The alliance committee of the Congress will meet on December 29 to decide on seat-sharing. In the 2019 LS polls, Congress won 1 seat while the RJD got 20 seats.

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Delhi: Saurabh Bharadwaj accuses chief secretary Naresh Kumar of inaction over sexual harassment case in Burari

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Delhi health minister criticizes chief secretary for inaction on alleged sexual harassment at Burari Hospital. The Minister questions the functioning of the elected government and the safety of women. He asks if the BJP will demand action against the Chief Secretary. The Minister highlights the shocking incident and the need for immediate government action. He also mentions the lack of control of the elected Delhi government over officers due to recent amendments in the GNCTD Act.

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Sunday, December 24, 2023

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Prashant Kishor's meeting with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu stokes buzz ahead of Andhra Pradesh elections

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Political strategist Prashant Kishor met TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada on Saturday, sparking buzz that he may advise the party for the coming assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh.Kishor, who visited the former Andhra Pradesh chief minister's residence late afternoon, played down the speculation and called it a "courtesy meeting"."I met Chandrababu Naidu. This was a courtesy meeting, long overdue. Told him that I would come and meet him," said Kishor, while speaking to reporters.

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Prashant Kishor says he finds himself 'closer to Congress ideology'

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Prashant Kishor, a poll strategist-turned politician, formally admits his alignment with Congress' ideology. Speculations arise regarding his potential joining of the Congress. Key grand alliance partners, except Congress, criticize Kishor's remarks, questioning his credibility. Kishor launched his padyatra from Bhitiharwa Ashram, the same place where Gandhi initiated his satyagraha movement in 1917. The Congress welcomes Kishor's remarks, stating that their door is open for everyone. RJD and JD(U) express skepticism towards Kishor's ideology and credibility, while the BJP highlights his changing political principles.

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

France submits bid for selling 26 naval Rafale fighters to India

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France submits bid to India's defence ministry for the estimated Rs 50,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets. The bid includes offer, pricing, and other details. The deals for the fighters and additional Scorpene submarines were granted preliminary approval by the Defence Acquisitions Council. The government-to-government deal will be signed after final cost negotiations and approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security. The Navy wants the deals to be finalized within this fiscal year due to a shortage of fighters for its aircraft carriers.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Monday, December 18, 2023

Rains, floods cripple southern Tamil Nadu; hundreds of passengers stranded

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Chief Minister M K Stalin arrived in Delhi to discuss relief initiatives with Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the intense rainfall and heavy flooding in Tamil Nadu. The four southern districts of Chennai, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi were overwhelmed by the unprecedented rainfall, resulting in the death of three people. Rescue efforts, including the use of boats, were ongoing in flooded areas, and food was provided to over 50,000 affected individuals.

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla; urges to revoke suspension of 13 MPs

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Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urging him to consider revoking the suspension of 13 MPs, who were suspended from the Parliament on Thursday "for creating a ruckus" in the House over their demand for a statement on the breach.

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Co-villagers give clean chit to Lalit Jha, parents to move court

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Co-villagers are shocked and shattered over the revelation that their young neighbour Lalit Jha is the alleged mastermind behind Wednesday Parliament Security Breach even as the Darbhanga police which began investigation into his family background found nothing “objectionable” against him nor any criminal history in the past. Lalit originally hails from Rampur-Uday, a nondescript village tucked away under Bahera police station in northern Bihar’s Darbhanga district.

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India's search behavior key in shaping future of search business: Google VP

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India's unique search behavior is a key factor in influencing the future of Google's search business, according to Google's vice president of search. The company has been addressing the challenges posed by India's search behavior by improving voice recognition for Hindi and other local languages. Google has also collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science on Project Vaani, which focuses on gathering and transcribing speech data from all districts in India. The future of search, according to the vice president, is multi-modal, with an emphasis on combining different content types like images and text.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

1,000 trains to run from different parts of country to Ayodhya in first 100 days of Ram temple inauguration

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Indian Railways plans to run 1,000 trains to Ayodhya for the inauguration of Ram Mandir. Trains will start operating from January 19, ahead of the inauguration ceremony. The temple will be open to the public from January 23 after the consecration of Lord Sri Ram's idol. Ayodhya will be connected to various cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Nagpur, Lucknow, and Jammu. The Ayodhya station has been revamped to handle the high footfall. IRCTC will provide round-the-clock catering services during the pilgrimage. A new attraction is the electric catamaran ride on Saryu river.

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Government lifts ban on use of sugarcane juice to produce ethanol

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The government allowed the use of both sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses to produce ethanol, capping the diversion of sugar at 17 lakh tonnes. This decision comes after the recent ban on cane juice for ethanol production. Sugar mills and oil marketing companies will decide the share. The sugar industry had raised concerns as many distilleries were sugarcane-based. The government will review the situation in a month or two.

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Chhattisgarh CM orders to launch drive against leprosy, swift ambulance service

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday ordered to launch an extensive drive against leprosy and work towards the elimination of the disease. Leprosy among people mainly in tribal dominated districts in Chhattisgarh is a serious concern and a drive against the disease is the first decision taken in regards with health, by the chief minister. In his first review meeting with health department officials, chief minister Sai directed to invigorate the 108 emergency ambulance services in state and ensure that the ambulance reaches to the needy within half an hour of the request call.

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Indian-American lawmakers warn of damage to ties from Pannun case

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The Biden administration is pressuring New Delhi over the alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani militant Gurpatwant Singh Pannu. Indian-American lawmakers revealed that the administration provided them with a classified briefing on the "murder-for-hire plot of an American citizen." They are demanding action against Indian government officials involved in the episode and warning that failure to take corrective steps could harm bilateral ties.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Need to reform, rebuild war fighting machinery to make them ready for future battlespace: IAF chief

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Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari emphasized the need to adapt the traditional war fighting machinery to the future cluttered, congested, contested, and complex battlespace. He highlighted the Indian Air Force's vision of being an agile and adaptive air force that provides decisive aerospace power. To achieve this vision, the IAF requires state-of-the-art equipment and platforms for air superiority. Chaudhari also discussed the importance of automation through AI and big data analytics. He emphasized the significance of technology-driven battlespace and the need for indigenous development of weapons.

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Oman Sultan to arrive in India tomorrow on three-day state visit

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The Head of State of the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, will begin his three-day state visit to India tomorrow. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior ministers and officials. This visit marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between India and Oman. Upon arrival, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will be called on by the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar. The visit will provide an opportunity to explore avenues for future collaboration between the two countries.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

66% decline in killing of security personnel in encounters in J&K between 2018 and 2022

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reported a 66% decline in the killing of security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir during encounters with terrorists from 2018 to 2022. Data shows that a total of 134 security forces were killed in different encounters during this period. The decline is attributed to the government's policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and the implementation of various strategies such as round-the-clock nakas, intensified Cordon and Search Operations (CASO), and sharing of intelligence inputs. Measures to prevent terrorist attacks on civilians and sensitizing personnel on the ground have also been taken.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Fake and completely fabricated: MEA on report claiming 'secret memo' targeting Sikh separatists

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India strongly rejects fake a report alleging a secret memo issued by the Indian government in April to take concrete measures against Sikh separatists, including Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Indian spokesperson dismisses the report as part of a sustained disinformation campaign against India and accuses the outlet as known for propagating fake narratives peddled by Pakistani intelligence. In September, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the potential involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Nijjar. India rejected the charges as absurd.

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Eastern Zonal Council meet: CM Nitish Kumar asks Centre to grant special status to Bihar

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar urged the Centre to grant special category status to Bihar and conduct a caste-based census. He highlighted that the Bihar Legislature had unanimously passed a proposal for a caste-based census, but the Central Government did not consider it. The CM reiterated the demand for Special State status, stating that Bihar fulfills all the necessary conditions. Additionally, he requested the Centre to place amendment bills raising the quota for deprived castes in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution to make them immune to legal scrutiny.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Ex-Chhattisgarh MLA blames TS Singh Deo for Congress' shocking defeat in Assembly polls

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As the Congress bit the dust in the recently concluded Assembly polls in Chhattisgarh, losing power to the BJP, former party MLA Brihaspati Singh on Saturday said that the resignation of TS Singh Deo as a Panchayati Raj Minister last year triggered the anti-incumbency against the Baghel government. The Congress leader alleged that the outgoing Deputy Chief Minister damaged the party's image several times and said that had disciplinary action been taken against him, the party wouldn't have faced defeat.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

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