BJP MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi Sentenced to 6 Months in Violation of Poll Code
A Court in Lucknow district last week sentenced Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi to six months imprisonment after finding her guilty of violating the code of conduct during the 2012 UP assembly polls.Additionally, a fine ₹1,100 has also been imposed upon her.Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (MP-MLA Court) Ambrish Kumar Srivastava convicted Joshi, presently serving as an MP from Prayagraj, for holding a meeting in violation of the code of conduct while contesting UP Assembly polls as a Congress party candidate.
Mukesh Ambani Tops Brand Guardianship Index 2024, Ranks Second Globally
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has been ranked first among all Indians and second globally in the Brand Guardianship Index 2024 compiled by Brand Finance. The chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd overtakes the likes of Microsoft's Satya Nadella, and Google's Sundar Pichai to be ranked No.2 globally only behind Tencent's Huateng Ma. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran is ranked at No.5, up from No.8 in the 2023 ranking. He is followed by Anish Shah of Mahindra & Mahindra at No.6 and Infosys' Salil Parekh at No.16. According to the publication, the Brand Guardianship Index is a global recognition of CEOs, who are building business value in a sustainable manner, by balancing the needs of all stakeholders - employees, investors, and the wider society.
Chile Declares Two Days of National Mourning, President Gabriel Honors 99 Lives Lost in Devastating Wildfires; Hundreds Still Missing
Chile President Gabriel Boric announces national mourning for two days in honor of fire victims. Deadly wildfires in Chile claimed at least 99 lives till now and hundreds of people reported missing.
Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh: 475 Roads, 5 National Highways Closed; Disruption in Utilities
As many as 475 roads, including five national highways are closed in Himachal Pradesh. As many as 333 electricity supply schemes and 57 water supply schemes were also disrupted due to snowfall in the region. The data released stated that 56 roads in Chamba, 1 in Kangra, 6 in Kinnaur, 51 in Mandi and 133 roads in Shimla were closed due to snowfall.
UP Finance Minister to table budget today in state Assembly
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna with the budget tablet. He will table the budget today in the state Assembly.
Jharkhand Floor Test Today: JMM Leader Manoj Pandey Confident, Expects Unity to Prevail in INDIA Alliance
On the Jharkhand floor test today, JMM leader Manoj Pandey said, "I think it is just a formality. The spirit of the opposition is already low seeing the numbers and the unity of the INDIA alliance. The figure can also cross 48. Our party, our alliance is united...Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will also be present and will vote during the floor test."
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna: 2024-25 Budget Aims for Prosperity and 1 Trillion Dollar Economy Target
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna says, "The 2024-25 Yogi government budget will bring prosperity to the people of the state. It will speed up development and will move forward to achieve the target of a 1 trillion dollar economy. We are always ready for elections. Every sector according to its requirements has been taken care of."
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM KP Maurya Aims for Transformative ‘Sarvottam Pradesh’ with State Budget Presentation Today
On the state budget to be presented today, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM KP Maurya says, "It is the effort of the government that the budget will be to make Uttar Pradesh a 'Sarvottam Pradesh', which will take the state forward on the path of development."
Swami Govind Dev Giri Appeals for Peaceful Resolution of Ayodhya, Gyanvapi, and Krishna Janmabhoomi
On the Gyanvapi issue, Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj says, " I appeal with folded hands that all these 3 temples (Ayodhya, Gyanvapi and Krishna Janmabhoomi) because these are biggest scars of the attacks done by invaders. People are in pain, if they (the Muslim side) can heal this pain peacefully then it will help in increasing brotherhood." Treasurer of Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust Govind Dev Giri Maharaj says "We do not even desire to look at the other temples if three temples are freed because we have to live in the future and not in the past. The country’s future should be good and if we get these three temples (Ayodhya, Gyanvapi, and Krishna Janmabhoomi) peacefully we will forget about all other things."
Champai Soren’s Government Faces Crucial Trust Vote in Jharkhand Assembly Today
Jharkhand is set to witness a pivotal trust vote today. The newly sworn-in Chief Minister Champai Soren will lead his government in seeking a vote of confidence in the state assembly. The ruling coalition comprises the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), with a total of 47 MLAs in the 81-member assembly. They also have the external support of one CPI(ML)(L) legislator. The opposition includes the BJP with 25 MLAs, the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) party with three MLAs, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and CPI(ML)(L) with one member each, and three Independents.
