Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today held an important meeting to discuss a proposed new law aimed at permanently preventing the recent incidents of contamination in food items like juices, lentils, and bread. CM Adityanath is of the view that such occurrences are horrific and can adversely affect public health, as well as social harmony.
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15 Oct, 19:23 (IST)
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will begin an official visit to Mexico and the US on October 16. During the first leg of her maiden visit to Mexico, from October 17 to 20, the Finance Minister will lead an Indian delegation, underscoring the positive trajectory of growing bilateral economic and trade relations between the two countries.
15 Oct, 17:49 (IST)
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar today, once again dismissed charges of possible tampering with EVMs or their batteries and also suggested introspection over the sample size chosen by exit poll agencies to avoid distorted expectations. The CEC also promised to come out with an FAQ to dispel doubts about EVMs.
15 Oct, 16:16 (IST)
The Election Commission today said that assembly elections in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase on November 20 and in Jharkhand in two phases on November 13 and 20. The results of both will be declared on November 23. The Assemblies of Maharashtra and Jharkhand have 288 seats and 81 seats, respectively.
15 Oct, 15:57 (IST)
The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 today, October 15. According to the announcement, Maharashtra will vote in a single phase on November 20, with the votes being counted on November 23.
Maharashtra To Vote on November 20
15 Oct, 14:59 (IST)
In a bid to combat pollution and health hazards, the AAP-led Punjab government has announced a ban on harmful firecrackers, permitting only "green crackers" for festivals like Diwali, Gurpurab, and New Year's Eve. This decision, announced on October 15, includes strict regulations for licensed traders selling eco-friendly firecrackers while prohibiting those exceeding permissible noise levels.
15 Oct, 13:26 (IST)
India and the US signed a INR 32,000 crore agreement to purchase 31 Predator drones for the armed forces and establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in India.
15 Oct, 12:13 (IST)
On Tuesday, October 15, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre and the Election Commission of India regarding a plea that sought to classify political parties' promises of freebies during elections as bribes. Additionally, the court has tagged this petition with other pending cases and urged the poll panel to take immediate measures to prohibit such promises in the pre-election period.
15 Oct, 10:59 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the International Telecommunication Union-World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He also inspected the exhibition alongside Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
15 Oct, 09:10 (IST)
The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for the 2024 General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Maharashtra and Jharkhand during a press conference today at 3:30 PM.
Mumbai, October 14: On Monday, October 14, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition challenging the Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor's power to nominate five members to the Assembly on the recommendations of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. "Go to the high court," the high court bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna said. In what cne be seen as a significant move, the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government on Monday announced a complete toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll plazas entering Mumbai. During a cabinet meeting, Eknath Shinde said that cars can now pass through the Dahisar, Mulund, Vashi, Airoli, and Thane Naka toll booths without incurring any charges.
Meanwhile, former BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav on Monday requested Bollywood actor Salman Khan to apologise to the Bishnoi community for the blackbuck incident that took place over two decades ago. Yadav highlighted that the blackbuck holds great cultural and religious significance for the Bishnoi community, who were deeply hurt by its killing. On Monday, Opposition MPs boycotted the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill. They alleged that Anwar Manippadi, former Chairman of Karnataka State Minorities Commission and Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation, presentation was not about the Waqf Bill. ‘Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Linked to Indian Agents, India Targeting Pro-Khalistan Elements’: Canada Police Make Big Allegations (Watch Video).
In a major setback for Ajit Pawar-led NCP, party leader and former chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar announced his decision not to work for MahaYuti in the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. It is reported that Ramraje hinted he will work for the Sharad Pawar-led NCP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi; however, he is unlikely to join the party officially to avoid his disqualification. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Telecommunication Union - World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (ITU-WTSA) 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on October 15.
On the other hand, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on October 14, invited National Conference leader Omar Abdullah to take oath as the first chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The swearing-in ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 16, at SKICC in Srinagar at 11:30 AM. The development comes a day after the Centre revoked the President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir. On Monday, India decided to withdraw its high commissioner and other "targeted" diplomats and officials from Canada in response to Ottawa's attempt to link them to a probe into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Uddhav Thackeray Eyeing Opposition Leader’s Post After Being Snubbed by MVA Allies on Maharashtra CM Dream: Eknath Shinde.
Later in the night, India expelled six Canadian diplomats hours after summoning Canada's Charge d'Affaires Stewart Wheeler. In an official release, MEA said that the Indian Government has decided to expel six Canadian Diplomats: Stewart Ross Wheeler, Acting High Commissioner; Patrick Hebert, Deputy High Commissioner; Marie Catherine Joly, First Secretary; Lan Ross David Trites, First Secretary; Adam James Chuipka, First Secretary; and Paula Orjuela, First Secretary.
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