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Monday December 25, 2023

EAM Dr S Jaishankar Embarks on Key Diplomatic Mission to Moscow, Set to Strengthen Economic and Strategic Ties with Russia

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar arrives in Moscow, Russia. He is on a visit to Russia from 25th December to 29th December 2023. During this visit, EAM will meet Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Denis Manturov to discuss matters related to economic engagement. EAM will meet his counterpart, the Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov for discussion on bilateral, multilateral and international issues.

Monday December 25, 2023

Amit Shah, J P Nadda to visit Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda are scheduled to arrive here on Monday night on a two-day visit to assess the organisational landscape in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls next year, according to a party leader.

Monday December 25, 2023

Nitish speaks out for first time since INDIA meet

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday rubbished speculations that he felt having been passed over at INDIA bloc's meeting in Delhi last week when it was suggested that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge be made the prime ministerial face.

Monday December 25, 2023

Gujarat industrial policy shows govt’s commitment to make state global business hub: Stakeholders

The Gujarat government's industrial policy, launched in August 2020 to provide Rs 40,000 crore in subsidies to industries over five years, is a reflection of its commitment to make the state a global business destination, stakeholders have said.

Monday December 25, 2023

No alternative to PM Modi in 2024: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that as of now there is "no alternative" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country.

Monday December 25, 2023

Sharad Pawar welcomes suspension of WFI, says decision should have been taken earlier

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday welcomed the suspension of the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) but said the Sports Ministry should have taken the decision earlier.

Monday December 25, 2023

MP cabinet expansion: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 MLAs sworn in as ministers

Twenty-eight legislators, including former Union minister Prahlad Patel and BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, were on Monday inducted into the Madhya Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Monday December 25, 2023

Our priority is to empower poor and deprived sections: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his government's priority is to respect and empower the poor and deprived sections of the society.

Monday December 25, 2023

Mumbai: Fire destroys 25-30 two-wheelers at the mall; no report of injuries

A fire gutted 25-30 two-wheelers at Phoenix Mall in Mumbai's Lower Parel area on Monday afternoon, though no one was hurt in the incident, a civic official said. The blaze started on the premises at 1:15 pm and was doused sometime later at 1:40 pm, the fire brigade official said. "The blaze was doused by those around using a hydrant line of the mall itself before fire brigade personnel arrived with one fire tending vehicle. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained," he said.

Monday December 25, 2023

Hamirpur BJP fumes over breaking of plaque bearing minister’s name

The state BJP on Sunday warned of an agitation if the government did not take any action against those who damaged a structure whose foundation stone was laid down by Union Minister Anurag Thakur.   A foundation plaque that bore the name of the minister and marked the Taropka to Jamli Dham link road in Taropka village was removed and thrown down, according to a statement issued by BJP Hamirpur Mandal spokesperson Vikramjit Singh Banyal. He alleged that some people are committing petty acts of vandalism under the nose of the police and administration. Earlier a foundation stone plaque in the Bhoranj assembly constituency was vandalized, he said. The BJP Mandal workers have filed a complaint in the matter and the police have registered a case.