Jairam Ramesh: Congress Plans 2024 Election Prep and Bharat Nyay Yatra Route with Rahul Gandhi
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, " On the discussion today with Congress PCC Presidents and CLP leaders. There were 2 items on the agenda, preparations for 2024 Lok Sabha elections and finalisation of the route for Bharat Nyay Yatra that was announced, which would be led by Rahul Gandhi, beginning on the 14th January, from Manipur."
Union Minister Anurag Thakur Accuses Delhi CM Kejriwal and AAP of Dishonesty, Questions Avoidance of ED Appearance
On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, " Before coming into politics, Kejriwal used to talk a lot about honesty. Today he and his party have been proved to be completely dishonest. One after another scams keep coming out...leaders of AAP are in jail for more than a year. Arvind Kejriwal has an equal role in all these scams...people are asking, is he (Arvind Kejriwal) above the law today?...why is he so scared to appear before ED?"
DGCA Issues Show Cause Notices to Air India and SpiceJet Over Non-CAT III Pilots After Delhi Flight Diversions
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to Air India and SpiceJet for rostering non-CAT III compliant pilots. The notice was issued after more than 50 Delhi airport-bound flights were diverted due to low visibility on December 24-25 and December 27-28.
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Leads Indian Parliament Delegation at CSPOC in Uganda
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, who is leading a delegation of the Indian Parliament, takes part in the opening ceremony of the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in Kampala, Uganda.
CDSCO Bans Additional Charges for Blood Procurement to Curb Overpricing in Hospitals
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has banned all charges except processing fees for the procurement of blood. The move is intended to check the practice of overcharging for blood in the hospitals. Official sources says the guidelines were issued earlier also in this regard and CDSCO has again issued it asking all states and Union Territories to adhere to the guidelines.
PM Narendra Modi to address Indians in Abu Dhabi on February 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a massive gathering of Indian community members in Abu Dhabi in the UAE on February 13. The event, 'Ahlan Modi', is slated to be held just a day before the Prime Minister is set to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the event.
Bangladesh To Step Into National Election On 7th January
Bangladesh heads into national election on 7th January; 119 million voters will decide the fate of 1,970 candidates vying for 300 seats. Election Commission of Bangladesh has reinstated the candidature of 77 aspirants on Wednesday following the order of the High Court and now the total number of candidates for the January 7 polls stands at 1,970.
SC Directs Formation Of Committee In All HCs To Look Into Pay And Pension Of Judges Of High Court
Supreme Court directs formation of a committee in each High Court across India to ensure that orders concerning the pay and pension of judges are properly implemented. As per the CJI DY Chandrachud, the committee shall consist of: -2 judges of the HC -Law secretary -Registrar General of the HC -Retired judicial officer to act as a nodal officer -Senior most judge nominated by Chief Justice will be the chairperson of the committee The function of the committee will be to see proper implementation of SNJPC and pay pensions.
Maharashtra Minister Jitendra Awhad Who Sparked Controversy By Calling Lord Rama ‘Non Vegetarian’ Apologizes
NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Jitendra Awhad, who courted controversy by saying Lord Ram was 'non-vegetarian,' apologised for the comments. He said, "I don't speak without research. I don't want to intensify, but if someone is hurt by what I said then I apologise."
Mumbai Police Registers Case Against Aditya Thackeray’s Close Aide
Mumbai Police registers case against Aditya Thackeray's close aide and BMC contractor Rahul Gomes in Covid Jumbo Center scam case. EOW registered a case against Rahul Gomes under sections 406,409,420 and 120(B) of IPC and started further investigation.
