Over 54.68 Crore PANs Linked with Aadhaar, No Deactivation for Non-Linking: MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary Informs Rajya Sabha
MoS for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in Rajya Sabha said that around 54.68 crore Permanent Account Numbers, PAN, has been linked with Aadhaar till June, 2023. He said, no PAN is deactivated for the reason of non-linking with Aadhaar. PAN is made only inoperative if it is not linked with Aadhaar. He said over 2 crore people have paid Rs 1,000 for linking Aadhaar with PAN during period from 1st July 2022 to 30th of November. Minister said Rs 2,125 crore have been collected from these people.
Former Telangana CM KCR Appeals for Restraint, Discourages Gathering at Yashoda Hospital Amidst Recovery from Hip Surgery
Former Telangana CM and BRS leader K Chandrashekar Rao urges his followers not to gather outside Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad to inquire about his health; says 'other patients like me should not suffer'. KCR had on December 8 underwent a left total hip replacement surgery at a private super specialty hospital here after he had a fall at his residence. The BRS leader is expected to recover in six to eight weeks, according to the hospital where he is undergoing treatment.
Nation Pays Solemn Floral Tributes to Martyrs of 2001 Parliament Attack on 13th Anniversary
Floral tributes to be paid to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during terrorist attack on Parliament on 13 December 2001. A function to pay floral tributes to martyrs who sacrificed their lives during terrorist attack on Parliament on 13th December 2001, will be held at the plaque between Building Gate Nos. 11 and 12, Parliament House (Samvidhan Sadan) on Tuesday at 9 am.
Winter Session of Parliament: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Unveils Amended Criminal Law Bills for Discussion in Lok Sabha
Winter Session of Parliament: Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduces three amended criminal law bills -The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023’ and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023- in Lok Sabha. The previous bills were withdrawn to introduce fresh bills with new amendments, as per a regular process. HM Amit Shah says discussion on the bill will take place on Dec 14 and reply to the debate to be held on Dec 15.
Mamata Banerjee Secures Meeting with PM Modi for Financial Dues Release on Dec 20
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on December 20 to seek release of financial dues to the state. PMO has agreed to Banerjee's request for an appointment with Modi. The meeting will take place around 11 am on December 20.
Bronze idol of ‘Jatayu’ installed at historic ‘Kuber Tila’ in Ram Janmabhoomi complex, Ayodhya
A bronze idol of ‘Jatayu’ has been installed at historic ‘Kuber Tila’ located in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to offer his tributes at the idol on January 22, 2024 before presiding over the consecration ceremony.
Uttar Pradesh Government Lifts Night-Time Class Restrictions at Coaching Centres for Girls and Women
Uttar Pradesh government has lifted restrictions on late-evening or night-time classes at coaching centres for girls and women. Special Secretary Akhilesh Kumar Mishra circulated a notice that said the guidelines issued on August 30 as part of the Safe City project for 17 municipal corporations and Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar) -- comprising most urban areas of the state -- stood cancelled.
UP to create land banks in all 75 districts to boost investment
Uttar Pradesh Industries and Infrastructure Department will create land banks in all the 75 districts of the state. The state government has directed District Magistrates to identify land in their areas for the purpose. The officials have been told to earmark plots of 15 acres or more for investors to set up their units. The idea behind the exercise is to ensure that the state’s bid to become a one trillion-dollar economy benefits small districts as well.
Terrorist Attack in Dera Ismail Khan Kills Three Security Forces, Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan Claims Responsibility
At least three security forces personnel were killed, and 10 others were injured in a suicide attack after a group of terrorists stormed a local police station in Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. A Pakistan-based terror outfit, Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP), has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, “Congress party and corruption are two synonymous words
The ongoing IT raids against Dhiraj Sahu and all other corrupt activities happening around the country by the Congress and its alliance are getting exposed so the Congress party is very upset with the agencies and the PM. The Congress party can't escape from their wrong deeds, they have to pay a price."
