NewsClick HR Chief Seeks Approval to Turn State Witness in UAPA Case Alleging Pro-China Propaganda Funding
NewsClick's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty has moved a Delhi court seeking permission to turn an approver (government witness) in the anti-terror case registered under UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda, reported PTI citing court sources. The application was moved before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur last week in which Chakravarty has sought pardon in the case and claimed he had material information that he was willing to disclose to the Delhi Police, which is investigating the matter
Rajasthan CM Sharma Vows to Enhance and Expand Schemes on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Birth Anniversary
Addressing the 'Good Governance Day' program on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma says, "Congress says we will change their schemes, I want to tell you that we will not change anything, in fact, we will work to improve and implement the schemes in a better way. We have increased the Ayushman scheme cover to Rs 10 lakh. We will further work to increase the cover under the scheme to Rs 25 lakh. We strive to increase the medicines under the scheme. We will not just work, we will work to move ahead."
63 Cases of JN.1 COVID Variant Detected Across India, Majority in Goa: Sources
A total of 63 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country till 24th December. 34 cases from Goa, 9 from Maharashtra, 8 from Karnataka, 6 from Kerala, 4 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Telangana: Sources
Jairam Ramesh Confirms Priyanka Gandhi’s Continued Key Role in Congress for 2024 Elections
On Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra being relieved from the post of AICC in-charge of UP Congress, party General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, "Priyanka Gandhi is the general secretary of AICC and she has had a major role in our election campaigns in Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh. I am sure that she will have the same role in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well."
Congress Announces ‘Hai Tayyar Hum’ Mega Rally in Nagpur on Dec 28, Preps Up for 2024 Elections
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, "There will be a mega rally in Nagpur on 28th December with the name 'Hai Tayyar Hum'. Congress will blow the conch for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 during the rally. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi clearly stated that we are ready for seat sharing and want the INDIA alliance to be united and strong. Congress will do everything possible to win."
CM Yogi Adityanath unveils a statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath unveils a statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary in his native village Bateshwar in Agra district.
PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP national president JP Nadda and other leaders pay tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at Samvidhan Sadan*, on his birth anniversary.
Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde tests positive for coronavirus
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde has tested positive for coronavirus, state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Monday. There is no need to panic about the viral infection, Pawar told reporters. "One of my cabinet colleagues, Dhananjay Munde, has tested positive for COVID-19. However, the administration is taking care in the state and necessary instructions to check its spread have been given to officials," he said. Munde's office also confirmed that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The variant details were not revealed.
Flight operations disrupted due to bad weather
"Flight UK897 from Bangalore to Hyderabad (BLR-HYD) has returned to Bangalore (BLR) due to bad weather at Hyderabad airport and is expected to arrive in Bangalore at 0940 hours," said Vistara. Flight UK873 from Mumbai to Hyderabad (BOM-HYD) has returned to Mumbai (BOM) due to bad weather at Hyderabad airport and is expected to arrive in Mumbai at 0915 hours told Vistara.
“I have taken retirement from wrestling and the politics related to it”: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh
Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says "Whatever I had to say, I said yesterday. I have taken retirement from wrestling and the politics related to wrestling. As far as meeting Union HM Amit Shah is concerned, even if we meet, I will not discuss wrestling. Sanjay Singh should do his work, I am doing my work. The wrestling issue is between the government and the elected federation, I have nothing to do with this."
