Month: December 2024

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) organized a ‘Coordination Meeting on Vigilance Matters of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)’ today in New Delhi. The aim of the meeting was to enhance inter-departmental cooperation among various government departments, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and PSBs, with a focus on expediting investigations…

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, attended the 75th anniversary celebration of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya in Puri, Odisha, on December 4, 2024. Speaking on the occasion, the President emphasized that we are living in an era of science and technology. Innovations such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing,…

During a law and order review meeting in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath firmly stated, “No one should be allowed to spread anarchy in Sambhal or any other district. Not a single rioter from Sambhal should be spared.” The CM emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and ensuring the…

Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Piret Hartman, Estonia’s Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between India and Estonia in the agriculture and allied…

On December 3, the Lok Sabha passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 through a voice vote. The bill, introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, brings significant changes aimed at improving bank governance and enhancing customer convenience. Some key changes include: Bank account holders will now be allowed to…

On December 3, during the Winter Session of Parliament, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha about recent developments in India-China bilateral relations. He emphasized that India-China ties cannot be normal until there is peace in border areas, referring to the recent agreement on disengagement and patrolling along…

The recent survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has raised serious concerns about how the Places of Worship Act, 1991 is being interpreted. The Supreme Court must step in to ensure consistency in its application, protect secularism, and address the unequal treatment of religious sites across…

Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the next Maharashtra Chief Minister and whether the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde will be part of the new government, the BJP is moving ahead with plans for an oath-taking ceremony on December 5. On Monday, the BJP’s central parliamentary board appointed Union Finance…

On December 3, 2024, at 12 noon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three transformative new criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The event will take place in Chandigarh. These laws were conceptualized as part of…