West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar, on Monday, January 29, spoke about the CAA implementation. "The CAA will begin before the 2024 elections. We have complete faith in our Union Home Minister," he said. Majumdar also said that if Amit Shah has said he will implement the CAA, he will definitely do it. "It is not under Mamata Banerjee's jurisdiction," he added.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, January 29, congratulated Azali Assoumani on his re-election as the President of Comoros. Taking to X, PM Narendra Modi, in his tweet, said, "Look forward to continue working together to further strengthen India-Comoros partnership."
On Monday, January 29, Eknath Shinde said Maharastra is the first state to promote Green Hydrogen. He also said that Green Hydrogen Policy-MoUs have been signed with seven companies. "This is a big achievement. Seven big companies are working on it. It is a flexible & liberal policy," he added.
The Anti-Narcotics Cell of Crime Branch, Mumbai, on Monday, January 29, raided various places in Mumbai. The ANC officials also arrested 11 drug peddlers and seized 1.130 Kg of MD (Mephedrone) worth Rs 2.22 crore from the accused.
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Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, on Monday, January 29, said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will work to realise the unfulfilled dreams of the people under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday, January 29, spoke about the OBC community. "Let me make it clear that our government will not allow injustice to OBCs under any circumstances. The CM himself is aware that we have to protect the OBC community." He further said that as long as the BJP is in government, they will not allow injustice to OBCs. "If there is a situation in which we cannot protect OBCs, I will personally go and talk to our seniors, but whatever happens, it is BJP's stand that OBCs will not be treated unfairly.," Fadnavis added.
The Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi on Monday, January 29, concluded with the lowering of the national flag. The event was graced by PM Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and several other guests, marking the end of the Republic Day celebrations.
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Former US President Donald Trump has said that the âweaknessâ and âsurrenderâ of President Joe Biden has led to the killings of US troops in a drone attack along the Jordanian-Syrian border, media reports said. Trump also accused Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin of not safeguarding the US troops serving overseas.
The military bands enthralled the audience at the âBeating the Retreatâ ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi. A video from the location has surfaced on social media. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others were present at the ceremony.
'Beating the Retreat' CeremonyÂ
Russia on Monday officially recognised Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the presidential elections in March, a vote that he is all but certain to win. The 71-year-old has led Russia since the turn of the century, winning four presidential ballots and briefly serving as prime minister in a system where opposition has become virtually non-existent.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announces elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states. The polls for the seats of the Upper House will be conducted on February 27, 2024.
ECI Announces Elections for 56 Rajya Sabha Seats
Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra has safely rescued the fishing vessel Iman from Somali pirates. The pirates have been disarmed and asked to move towards Somalia.
Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra is rescuing fishermen hijacked by Somali pirates 700 nautical miles west of Kochi in the Arabian Sea.
Iran executed four men at dawn on Monday after they were convicted of collaborating with the country's arch-foe Israel on a plan to sabotage an Iranian defense site, according to the judiciary.
Patiala House Court of Delhi on Monday extended the Judicial custody of Newsclick founder editor Prabir Purkayastha till February 17 in the UAPA Case.
Prabir Purkayastha's Judicial Custody Extended
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel listened to PM Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme at Nutan Vidya Vihar Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad on Monday, January 29. PM Modi addressed the 7th edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi today.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Listens to 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 7th edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Monday, January 29.
PMÂ Modi Addresses 7th Edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'Â
RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav arrived at the ED office in Patna, Bihar on Monday, January 29. A large number of RJD workers are present outside the central agency's office and are protesting against the central government. The latter is appearing before the ED in connection with the Land for job scam case.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Arrives at ED Office in Patna
A massive fire broke out in the police training school in Wazirabad, Delhi on Sunday night, January 28, 2024. Around 200 four-wheelers and 250 two-wheelers caught fire. As of now, the cause of the fire is not clear yet, and the local police are investigating the matter. According to the Delhi Fire Department, eight vehicles of the fire department immediately reached the spot, and the fire was brought under control at around 4:15 am. No casualties have been reported so far due to the incident.
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Addressing the closing ceremony of the 84th Conference of the Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, âWe are trying to bring efficiency in legislative work. We will strive to ensure that proper discussions are held before passing laws, better laws are implemented, draconian or unnecessary laws are abrogated, and reach the goal of One Nation One Election.â The conference was held in Maharashtraâs Mumbai on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Om Birla Addresses Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies
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Mumbai, January 29: Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar at the Raj Bhavan for a record ninth time on Sunday, January 28. Along with Nitish Kumar, BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha took oath as the deputy chief ministers of Bihar. The Congress, RJD and other parties of the INDIA bloc on Sunday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for âbetrayingâ the opposition alliance ahead of Lok Sabha elections after he joined hands with the BJP, with some even calling him a âchameleonâ and âPaltu Ramâ for frequently changing sides.
Taking a sarcastic jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday called him the "biggest star campaigner" for the BJP. Resuming the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Rahul Gandhi urged Bengal to lead the way unitedly to ensure a change in guard at the Centre, as it had done in freeing the country from British rule.
Former Union minister and former Chandigarh MP Harmohan Dhawan passed away following a prolonged illness at a private hospital in Mohali on Saturday evening, AAP leader Pradeep Chabbra said. Dhawan was 83 years old. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the Congress expects to win between 15 and 20 seats in the state, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Karnataka has 28 Lok Sabha seats.
A drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops on Sunday, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants and vowing to hold the perpetrators to account. US President Joe Biden vowed on Sunday to strike back after a drone attack he blamed on Iran-backed militant groups killed three US troops in Jordan. The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency, as well as top Egyptian, Qatari, and Israeli officials, were in Paris on Sunday working towards a ceasefire in Gaza, officials close to the participants said.
Two men launched an armed attack on an Italian church in Istanbul during a religious ceremony on Sunday, leaving one person dead, Turkey's interior minister said. The Maldives parliament witnessed an unusual scenario on Sunday when leaders of the ruling party and the Opposition came to blows over President Mohamed Muizzu's new cabinet. Videos have gone viral that showed MPs of the People's National Congress (PNC) and the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) exchanging blows in the Parliament during a special session called for parliamentary approval for Muizzu's new cabinet.
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