Sonia Gandhi Files Rajya Sabha Nomination in Jaipur, Accompanied by Rahul and Priyanka
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives in Jaipur, Rajasthan to file her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election. Her son & party MP Rahul Gandhi and her daughter & party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are accompanying her.
PM Modi Receives Rare Warm Welcome in UAE, Holds High-Level Talks
The PM arrived in the UAE yesterday afternoon in what was his seventh visit to the country. On his arrival, in a rare gesture, he was received by the President of the UAE, his highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and also accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport. Thereafter, the leaders held detailed delegation-level and one-to-one talks.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi to file her nomination for Rajya Sabha
Congress Parliamentary Party president Sonia Gandhi will file her nomination for Rajya Sabha in Jaipur.
Reliance Industries becomes first Indian stock to surpass Rs 20 lakh crore market cap
Reliance Industries (RIL), led by Mukesh Ambani, has become the first Indian listed company to surpass a market capitalization of Rs 20 lakh crore. The stock of RIL rose by 1.89% to reach a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2957.80 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).In the past two weeks alone, the market value of RIL has increased by Rs 1 lakh crore.
ED Raids Suspects in Ranchi Over Alleged Land Scam
Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at a few locations of some suspects in Ranchi in connection with the alleged land scam.
WB CM Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP for Brutal Assault on Farmers: Calls for Solidarity Against Government’s Actions
WB CM Mamata Banerjee posts, "How can our country progress when the farmers are attacked with tear gas shells for fighting for their basic rights? I strongly condemn the brutal assault on our farmers by the BJP. The Central Govt.'s failure to support farmers and labourers, coupled with futile PR stunts, exposes the illusion of 'Viksit Bharat.' Instead of suppressing their protest, BJP must focus on humbling their inflated egos, power-hungry ambitions, and inadequate governance that has harmed our nation. Remember, it's these farmers who sustain us all, including the high and mighty. Let's stand in solidarity with our farmers against the government's brutality."
Farmers march: Delhi’s Red Fort temporarily closed for visitors, says ASI official
The historic Red Fort complex has been temporarily closed for visitors due to security reasons, a senior ASI official said Tuesday, amid a massive deployment of police and paramilitary forces in central Delhi given the farmers' march. The iconic Mughal-era monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in old Delhi, was "suddenly sealed" late Monday night "due to security reasons", the official said. Heavy security has been deployed there since late last night. "The Red Fort complex has been closed to visitors," the official told PTI. Asked when the 17th-century monument will reopen, the senior official said, "It will be the call of security agencies". Security in Delhi has been intensified with multi-layer barricades, concrete blocks, iron nails, and walls of containers at border points to stop a 'Delhi Chalo' march of farmers from entering the national capital on Tuesday after talks between farm leaders and the Centre remained inconclusive. Source: PTI
Ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan Joins BJP in Mumbai; Former Congress MLC Also Jumps Ship
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan joins joins the BJP at the party's office in Mumbai. He recently quit Congress. Former Congress MLC Amar Rajurkar also joined the BJP.
PM Modi Launches PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to Light Up 1 Crore Homes with Free Electricity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posts, "To further sustainable development and people’s well-being, we are launching the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This project, with an investment of over Rs. 75,000 crores, aims to light up 1 crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month. From substantive subsidies, which will be given directly to people’s bank accounts, to heavily concessional bank loans, the Central Government will ensure that there is no cost burden on the people. All stakeholders will be integrated into a National Online Portal which will further convenience. To popularise this scheme at the grassroots, Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats shall be incentivized to promote rooftop solar systems in their jurisdictions. At the same time, the scheme will lead to more income, lower power bills, and employment generation for people. Let’s boost solar power and sustainable progress. I urge all residential consumers, especially youngsters, to strengthen the PM - Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by applying at https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in"
Farmers’ Protest Gathers Momentum, Security Concerns Rise
Intelligence report on farmers’ protest: From Punjab alone, 1,500 tractors and 500 vehicles have been mobilised for the farmers' protest, with these vehicles loaded with six months' worth of food, rations, and logistics. Tractors have been modified to convert them into shelters and stays. Farmers have planned to come in small groups and hide in gurudwaras, Dharamshala, ashrams, and guest houses around Delhi and hold snap protests. Security agencies have apprehensions that locations like Prime Minister House, and Home Minister House could be potential protest targets.
