Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Pulwama Heroes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tributes to the 40 CRPF bravehearts who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on this day five years ago. "I bow to the valorous martyrs of Pulwama, who laid down their lives for our motherland. Their supreme sacrifice will always be remembered. Nation will forever remain indebted to our bravehearts," Shah posted on X. Pakistan-sponsored terrorists had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force on February 14, 2019, killing 40 of its personnel travelling in a bus. In a retaliatory strike, the Indian Air Force bombed suspected terrorist camps in Pakistan's Balakot a fortnight later.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh condemns BJP’s action to stop farmers from entering Delhi
Farmers' protest: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh says, "We condemn govt action to stop farmers from entering Delhi to have a peaceful protest. Every day in the BJP, the central govt and the Madhya Pradesh government advertisement we see the 'Modi Ki Guarantee'. Yes, Modi's guarantee was there, they (the central govt) held meetings with farmers in which it was decided that a law over MSP would be made, the cases over farmers would be withdrawn, and action would be taken against the minister in Lakhimpur Kheri incident. But, the irony is that PM Modi has chosen the Corporate Minister (Piyush Goyal) to communicate with the farmers, he represents the corporate world and the corporate's interest lies in the exploitation of the farmers."
Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya resigns from post of National General Secretary
Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya says "As of now I have only decided to resign from the post of party's National General Secretary. Now the ball is in the court of the national president. I will take any further decision depending on the action taken by the national president."
ED raids 12 locations in Rajasthan over illegal mining case
Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids over 12 locations in Rajasthan in illegal mining case. The searches are being carried out in Rajasthan's Jaipur, Udaipur, and Nagaur.
Union Minister Ashwini thanked PM Modi on being nominated for Rajya Sabha
On being nominated for Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "I am a disciplined worker of the BJP. I thank the party's leadership, PM Modi for allowing me to render my services once again."
Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Dehradun airport’s new terminal building
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurates the new terminal building (Phase 2) of Dehradun Airport located at Jolly Grant. He says, "Under the civil aviation minister Jyoiraditrya Scindhia, his department is working nonstop to fulfil the vision of PM Narendra Modi. We are 3rd after the USA and China in the domestic aviation market. For this, I would like to congratulate the entire department. Under the leadership of PM Modi, on one side we are modernizing aviation services while on the other we're making it affordable for the common man to avail these services."
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi files her nomination for Rajya Sabha elections from Rajasthan
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi files her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election, from Rajasthan. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ashok Gehlot and Govind Singh Dotasra are with her.
Voting begins in Indonesia, over 200 million expected to cast ballots
Voting started in Indonesia on Wednesday with more than 200 million voters casting their ballots to elect a new president amid concerns regarding the cost of living and human rights, CNN reported. Indonesia aims to enter a new phase in politics after President Joko Widodo has completed his maximum term as president.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur Urges Farmers to Continue Dialogue, Avoid Violence
Farmers' protest: Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "I would like to say that the Modi Government has taken several steps in the last 10 years to encourage the agriculture sector and for the welfare of farmers. When they posed their demands, the government sent its senior leaders and continued the dialogue. What is the reason that new demands are being added to the demands? If new demands are being added, more time is also required. States need time to hold discussions. We are ready to continue the discussions. Most of their demands have been accepted but the new demands require more time. I urge the agitators to not indulge in vandalism, arson, or violence. I request farmer leaders to come and have discussions."
BSE Sensex and Nifty50 Experience Sharp Declines in Morning Trade
BSE Sensex and Nifty50 tanked in trade today morning. While BSE Sensex plunged 600 points, Nifty50 slipped below 21,600. At 10 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 70,980.93, down 574 points or 0.80%. Nifty50 was at 21,579.45, down 164 points or 0.75%.
