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,…
Month: December 2024
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Sambhal Violence Live Updates: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Strict Action Against Rioters
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…
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Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi Holds Bilateral Meeting with Estonian Agriculture Minister Piret Hartman in New Delhi
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…
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Lok Sabha Approves Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill: Key Changes Ahead
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…
Parliament Winter Session Day 7: Jaishankar Stresses Peace in Border Areas for Normalizing India-China Ties
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…
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ED Conducts Raids on Multiple Private Medical Colleges in West Bengal
ED Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Private Medical Colleges The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started a major investigation into private medical colleges across India. On Tuesday morning, the agency raided eight colleges in West Bengal. These raids happened simultaneously at the colleges and the homes of their owners. Focus on Corruption…
Why the Supreme Court Must Step In Now to Safeguard India’s Mosques
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…
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BJP Gears Up for Oath Ceremony on December 5 Amidst Maharashtra CM Uncertainty
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…
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PM Modi to Dedicate Three New Criminal Laws to the Nation in Chandigarh
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…
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Promotion of Traditional Sports
Sports are a State subject, meaning that the primary responsibility for the development and promotion of sports, including traditional sports, lies with the respective State and Union Territory Governments. The Union Government plays a supplementary role by addressing critical gaps in these efforts. One specific initiative is the ‘Promotion of…