The President of India, Draupadi Murmu, attended and spoke at the 7th convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh in Dharamshala today (May 6, 2024). During her speech, President Murmu stated that change is a constant aspect of nature, though the pace of change has accelerated in recent years….
Month: May 2024
Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase 3 Polling on May 7 – Full Schedule and Key Constituencies
The third phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections will take place on Tuesday, May 7, across 94 Lok Sabha constituencies spanning 10 states and two union territories. Initially, Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seats were scheduled to vote during this phase. However, due to connectivity issues, the…
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Administers Oath of Office to Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as First President of GST Appellate Tribunal in New Delhi
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman administered the Oath of Office to Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as the inaugural President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi today. This appointment marks the start of the operationalization of the GSTAT, a crucial body for resolving disputes related to GST….
Lok Sabha
India’s General Election Welcomes Largest Global Delegation
In adherence to its commitment to transparent electoral practices, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has cordially welcomed 75 delegates from 23 countries to observe India’s General Elections as part of the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP). The inaugural event, graced by CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar and ECs Shri Gyanesh…
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Ministry of Power: REC Granted RBI Approval to Establish Subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat
REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has received a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the Reserve Bank of India, dated May 3, 2024, allowing for the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary within the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) situated…
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Nirmala Sitharaman Criticizes Congress Over Rohith Vemula Case Politicization
After the Telangana police closed the investigation into Rohith Vemula’s suicide, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the opposition for politicizing the matter. She stressed that the sensitive case should not have been manipulated for political gain. Following the Telangana police’s submission of the closure report on Rohith Vemula’s death, Union…
Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Ex-Congress Leader Arvinder Singh Lovely on Being an ‘Ideological Misfit’ in BJP
Lovely initially claimed he would not join any political party and had only resigned from his position, not from the party. However, with his induction into the BJP on Saturday, he has now joined the list of Congress members who have switched to the BJP during the ongoing Lok Sabha…
Lok Sabha
Modi’s Attack on Pawar Aims to Erode Sympathy Factor and Electoral Base in Western Maharashtra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent sharp attacks on NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar aim to diminish the sympathy factor in Pawar’s favour. The BJP relies on Modi’s influence to overcome caste polarization and the personal appeal of rival parties, aiming to fulfil its ‘Mission Maharashtra’ goals. In a shift from…
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India and Australia to Enhance Collaboration on Projects, Address Market Access Challenges, Foster Closer Ties, Share Preferential Import Data, and Innovate to Conclude CECA Negotiations Successfully
India and Australia are poised to strengthen their collaboration by focusing on joint projects, efficiently resolving market access challenges, fostering deeper interpersonal connections, establishing systems for sharing preferential import data, and working on innovative initiatives to ensure the successful completion of ongoing CECA negotiations. India views Australia as a key…
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President of India to Visit Himachal Pradesh from May 4 to 8
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu will be visiting Himachal Pradesh from May 4 to 8, 2024. During her stay, she will reside at the Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra, Shimla. On May 6, the President will attend the 7th convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh in Dharamshala….