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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.

Monday December 25, 2023

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

Monday December 25, 2023

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."

Monday December 25, 2023

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

Monday December 25, 2023

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."

Monday December 25, 2023

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."

Monday December 25, 2023

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.

Monday December 25, 2023

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.

Monday December 25, 2023

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.

Monday December 25, 2023

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.