Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Criticizes BJP’s CM Choices, Cites Caste Equation Influence, Attributes Shift to Demand for Caste Census
On BJP choosing OBC leader & tribal leader as CMs in MP & Chhattisgarh respectively, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "After Rahul ji spoke about caste census, now CMs (in Rajasthan, MP & Chhattisgarh ) are appointed keeping in mind the caste equation. Modi ji is now walking on the path of Rahul ji. This is an effect of demand for caste census."
BJP Leader Raghunandan Rao Urges Enquiry into Police Officers’ Involvement with BRS Party During Elections, Submits Formal Complaint to Telangana DGP
BJP leader Raghunandan Rao speaks on the letter to DGP to conduct an enquiry against police officers who worked for the BRS party during elections. He says, "I gave a written complaint to the DG police, Telangana asking for an inquiry into the telephonic incoming and outgoing calls of all the police officers starting from SI to CP in the Dubbak assembly constituency. I hope that inquiry will go on and the truth will come out before the public.
Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Highlights Landmark Achievement: India Produces Over 285 Lakh MT of Urea, Imports Only 200 MT
Minister of Chemical and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya said that government has achieved the production of over 285 lakh metric tonne of urea and currently only 200 metric tonne is being imported from other countries which includes China. He made the remarks while responding to a question of Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain after he raised the issue of import of urea and fertilizers from China.
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.
