The Election Commission of India allotted 'Man blowing Turha' symbol to Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The 'turha' is a traditional trumpet.
EC Allots ‘Man Blowing Turha’ Symbol to NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar and MOS Defence Ajay Bhatt attended Milan 2024 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Milan 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Surat district in Gujarat on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Previously, he also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 48,000 crore.
PM Narendra Modi Visits Kakrapar Atomic Power Station in Surat
UK Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad, on Thursday, February 22, spoke about the importance of the Indo-Pacific region. "India matters. The Indo-Pacific matters. We are engaged in strong discussions in protecting the Indian Ocean, and the Indo-Pacific," he said. He also said that they are aware of what is happening in the South China Sea and what China is seeking to do. "We want to ensure that our partnership delivers for India. The security of India in this aspect is intertwined with our future," he said.
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Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, on Thursday, February 22, said that the relationship between Norway and India is based on mutual respect. "We are eagerly waiting to host the Prime Minister (of India) in Oslo in October as part of the Indian delegation," he added.
Former Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya launched the "'Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party" in Delhi today, February 22. "We will strengthen the INDI alliance to remove BJP. We will talk to their leaders. To make sure that BJP is defeated, I am ready to make all sacrifices if needed," he said.
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AAP's Atishi, on Thursday, February 22, claimed that party leaders got a message that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be arrested in the next 3-4 days if AAP ties up with Congress in Delhi.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday, February 22, distributed "Land Pattas" under Mission Basundhara 2.0 today. Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed "Land Pattas" to give land rights to over 2 lakh families in the state, in Dhemaji and Jonai today.
Union minister Anurag Thakur, on Thursday, February 22, launched four online portals - Press Sewa Portal, Central Bureau of Communication Portal and Website, NaViGate Bharat Portal, National Register for LCOs. "Today, India is viewed as an attractive destination for an investment with global companies eager to establish their businesses here. PM Modi's emphasis on transformative governance and economic reforms have greatly improved the ease of doing business in India," he said.
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An avalanche in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, has tragically resulted in the death of one foreigner, injury to another, and one still missing. The incident occurred around 1400 hours today, according to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Baramulla. Rescue operations are underway to locate the missing individual.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, on Thursday, February 22, spoke about the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. "The lotus is all set to bloom again in 2024 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. People’s faith in PM is only transcending day by day. The mood of the ground is that the BJP will get a massive mandate and will win 80/80 seats in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha polls," he said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, February 22, performed pooja and took darshan at the Valinath Mahadev Mandir at Tarabh village in Gujarat's Mehsana district. After inaugurating the Valinath Dham temple in Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi said that the work of god and the work of the nation is going on at a very fast pace.
World Economic Forum President Borge Brende, on Thursday, February 22, said that India is on track to become a USD 10 trillion economy in coming years and grab the third-largest slot soon. He also described India as a place with optimism not seen elsewhere in a very fragmented and polarised world.
UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar, on Thursday, February 22, said that normalisation of scores is likely to be done away with for CUET-UG. He also said that exam rejig is underway. Kumar also said that CUET-UG is likely to be conducted in a single shift for each subject and will be spread over a shorter period.
ISRO, on Thursday, February 22, shared an update about the INSAT-3DS satellite mission and said that the spacecraft is now in the geosynchronous orbit. The space agency also said that the INSAT-3DS satellite is expected to reach the In Orbit Testing (IOT) location by February 28.
Speaking at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Amul is an example of how the destiny of future generations is changed with the decisions taken with farsightedness. "Today, this is an exemplary model of Government-Cooperative coordination. Due to such efforts, today we are the biggest milk producing country," he added.
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Holy relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples will be displayed in Thailand soon. As per news agency PTI, the holy relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples will be displayed in Thailand from February 22 to March 18.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced via X that the government has approved a historic increase in the purchase price of sugarcane. This move is part of the government’s commitment to fulfilling every resolution related to the welfare of farmers across the country. Modi stated that this step would benefit crores of sugarcane-producing farmers.
West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP), Rajeev Kumar, has returned to Kolkata following a visit to Sandeshkhali. He assured that action will be taken against all individuals who have taken the law into their own hands. Kumar stated that the allegations made by locals are being heard and investigated. He urged everyone to cooperate with the police and administration, emphasizing that anyone found to have broken the law will face action.
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16 people were left injured after a collision between a bus and a tractor in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior. The incident took place in the Hazira area.
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Mumbai, February 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Gujarat today, where he is scheduled to lay the foundation stones of several development projects. PM Narendra Modi will also be participating in the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) in Ahmedabad.
The Union Cabinet decided to increase the sugarcane procurement price to Rs 340/quintal from Rs 315/quintal, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur announced. The decision was taken at the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, late on Wednesday, February 21. The Union Cabinet also approved a proposal for the continuation of the implementation of the Umbrella Scheme on "Safety of Women" during the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta on Tuesday admitted a no-confidence motion moved by the main opposition Congress against the Manohar Lal Khattar government. The Speaker fixed the time of the debate for Thursday. Gupta admitted the no-confidence motion after a headcount of over 18 MLAs, as required under the rules.
In a major political development for the INDIA alliance, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress have finalised their seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Lok Sabha in Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party has confirmed its commitment to fight alongside the Congress in these elections, bringing hope of a robust unity against their common adversaries. The seat-sharing deal involves the Congress being allocated 17 of the 80 seats to contest, including prominent districts such as Amethi, Raibareli, and Varanasi. The SP, on the other hand, is set to contest the remaining 63 seats in Uttar Pradesh.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party have finally reached an agreement to form a new coalition government after days of intense negotiations, senior party leaders have announced. In a joint news conference late on Tuesday night, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announced that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, 72, is set to assume the role of the Prime Minister once again. At the same time, PPP co-chairman Asif Zardari, 68, is slated to become the country's President again.
An Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in the Kafr Sousa district in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, killing two people, Syrian state media and a security source said. A military source cited by Syrian state TV said the strike at around 9:40 am (local time) wounded a number of other people, identifying the dead as civilians. The US on Tuesday again vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as it instead pushes the 15-member body to call for a temporary ceasefire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas.
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