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Mohan Charan Majhi is new Chief Minister of Odisha
Odisha governor Raghubar Das administered the oath of office and secrecy to Majhi and other members of his council of ministers at Janata Maidan in the state capital.
House cat, not leopard: Delhi Police on mysterious animal spotted during Modi Cabinet oath-taking ceremony. Watch viral video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third consecutive term, matching Jawaharlal Nehru's record. Dignitaries from neighboring countries attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. An animal sighted during MP Durga Das's oath drew social media attention. President Droupadi Murmu administered oaths to Modi, 30 cabinet ministers, 36 Ministers of State, and five MoS with independent charge from the NDA.
New Odisha Chief Minister: Preparations for swearing-in ceremony in full swing
NDA leaders including Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, Minister Amit Shah, and others are likely to attend the event. After suffering a significant defeat in the State Assembly and Parliamentary elections, the 24-year tenure of BJD chief Naveen Patnaik as Chief Minister of Odisha concluded. He submitted his resignation to Odisha Governor Raghubar Das at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday last.
Odisha chief minister likely to be chosen in BJP Parliamentary Party meet on Friday
The BJP is set to select the chief minister of Odisha during a Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi after winning 78 seats in the 147-member state Assembly Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other MLAs are in the running. PM Modi had declared that the new CM would be a 'Bhoomiputra' an would be sworn in on June 10 at Janata Maidan.
West Bengal: Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali
The protests yesterday started after posters and banners of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari was torn allegedly by Trinamool workers. A clash had erupted yesterday between BJP and Trinamool last evening, following which a BJP worker was arrested, people in the know told ET.
PM Modi, Amit Shah among 40 BJP star campaigners for Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda were among the 40 star campaigners for the BJP in the simultaneous polls in Odisha. The others on the list were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, according to a letter submitted by the BJP to the Chief Electoral Officer of the state on Tuesday.
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Only one person applied for Indian citizenship under CAA: Assam CM Himanta Sarma
Sarma in an interview to a local television channel said around 7 lakh Muslims and 5 lakh Hindu-Bengalis were left out of the NRC list. “Many Hindu-Bengalis had come at different points of time and stayed at refugee camps however when they applied for inclusion in NRC, they submitted a stamped paper as proof of having stayed at such camps. But, Prateek Hajela (former NRC state coordinator) did not accept the paper. As a result, names of many Hindu-Bengalis were not included in the NRC.”
RBI directs banks and finance companies to prioritise governance, adhere to rules
Speaking to the media after announcing the policy, the governor also said that financial stability is a joint responsibility of the regulator and the regulated entity. "We supervise all major entities. Wherever we see a problem, we first engage with the entity to see that corrective actions are taken. Where we see that the problems are huge or persistent only then we act," the Governor said.
Amit Shah chairs core committee meet of JDS, BJP leaders
JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and some of his party's core committee members including its chief G T Devegowda, veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, saffron party state President B Y Vijayendra and its General Secretary in-charge of elections in Karnataka Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, along with several other leaders from the two parties were part of the meeting.
Modi never takes leave and Rahul Gandhi goes abroad for summer; no match between two: Amit Shah
There is no match between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led INDIA alliance, he said, accusing the opposition bloc of rampant corruption and scams. There is also no match between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who never takes leave, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who travels abroad as summer sets in, he added.
BJP releases campaigners list for LS polls, bye-elections in Tripura
The names of campaigners include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP Chief JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.
BJP's first list of candidates for 2024 Lok Sabha Polls out; PM Modi to contest from Varanasi. Check full list here
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its initial list of candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, featuring over 195 names. Notable figures include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 34 Union Ministers and Minister of States, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and two former Chief Ministers. The list includes 28 women, 27 SC, 57 OBC candidates, and 47 candidates below 50 years of age.
Amit Shah launches NUCFDC, sets target to establish one urban cooperative bank in each town
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) to upgrade urban cooperative banks and set up one bank in each town. NUCFDC received RBI approval. It aims to ensure ATM facility, credit/debit cards, clearing system, SLR limit, and refinancing.
A mega theatrical show on Lachit Barphukan to be staged across the nation: Assam CM
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that a grand theatrical production showcasing the life of Lachit Barphukan will be performed nationwide. The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, unveiled a book titled "Assam's Braveheart - Lachit Barphukan" during a ceremony held at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati, with Chief Minister Sarma in attendance.
ED makes two fresh arrests in Mahadev betting app money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two individuals, Nitin Tibrewal and Amit Agrawal, in connection with the money laundering investigation into the Mahadev online betting and gaming app case. Tibrewal, a Kolkata resident, is a "close associate" of accused Vikash Chapparia, alleged to have purchased undisclosed properties in Dubai using the proceeds from the app's profits. Agrawal, a relative of another accused, Anil Kumar Agrawal, is alleged to have received funds from Anil Kumar Agrawal, with his wife purchasing properties alongside another accused, Anil Dammani.
State assembly elections: Chhattisgarh phase two polling on Friday
Ahead of Assembly elections, Chhattisgarh Chief Electoral Officer said that in the second phase of elections, voting for 70 legislative assembly constituencies in 22 districts will commence from 8 am and will continue till 5 pm.
Why hasn't Centre arrested Mahadev betting app promoters despite lookout circular, says Baghel
In its press note, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed that a forensic analysis and a statement made by a 'cash courier' had led to "startling allegations" that the promoters of the Mahadev betting app paid about Rs 508 crore to the Chhattisgarh chief minister so far, and that "these are subject matter of investigation".
India 10-year bond yield sees biggest rise in 14 months on RBI’s OMO sales plan
“The timing and quantum of such operations will depend on the evolving liquidity conditions,” Das said. In the last policy meeting, RBI imposed an incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) of 10%, which impounded about Rs 1.1 lakh crore from the banking system. The I-CRR was reviewed on September 8 and the central bank decided to discontinue the same in a phased manner, ending on October 7.
BJP Prez J P Nadda to visit West Bengal on Aug 11
BJP National President J P Nadda will visit West Bengal from August 11 to 14 to meet with party leaders and functionaries to prepare for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Nadda will attend an eastern regional conference and meet with 134 BJP functionaries from the eastern region, including Odisha and Andaman & Nicobar.
Parliament's Monsoon Session begins; Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after obituary references
On the first day of the Monsoon Session on Thursday, Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm after paying tributes to two sitting members and 11 former MPs, including ex-chief minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal. Immediately after the House met, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to sitting MPs Rattan Lal Kataria and Balubhau alias Suresh Narayan Dhanorkar.
India’s Startup Mafia 2.0: Oyo, Ola, Udaan spawn most entrepreneurs
India’s Startup Mafia 2.0: Oyo, Ola, Udaan spawn most entrepreneurs
Manipur violence: Kuki community holds protest outside Amit Shah's residence
Amidst the ethnic violence between Kukis and Meiteis, Kukis held a protest outside Amit Shah's residence. They protesting with placards saying 'Save Kuki Lives'. The violence claimed 98 lives and left more than 300 injured. The protest has also displaced more than 35,000.
Chennai-based Computer Age Management Services acquires majority stake in Think Analytics
Think360 AI established in 2013 is an AI and data sciences firm. It provides innovative solutions using digital technologies like advanced analytics, machine learning, mobile and cloud computing. Think360 AI offers software as a service (SaaS)-based products, data science and technology advisory services to market leading firms in India and across the globe.
Gujarat Police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in case of sharing photo of Amit Shah with arrested IAS officer
A team of the Ahmedabad Crime Branch detained Das from his residence in Mumbai on Tuesday and brought him here in the early hours of Wednesday.
Film maker held for sharing Amit Shah's photo with jailed IAS officer
Filmmaker Avinash Das arrested for sharing a photograph of Union home minister Amit Shah with arrested IAS officer of Jharkhand, Puja Singhal, on social media.
Film-maker Avinash Das detained by Gujarat police for sharing Amit Shah's photo with jailed IAS officer
The FIR against 46-year-old Das was registered in June.
World Environment Day 2022: From AI waste sorting to zero-waste solutions, this CEO believes e-waste crisis can be tackled with prudence
E-waste, if not managed properly, could lead to numerous health hazards.
UP BJP's legislature party meet likely on March 24
After leading the BJP to a thumping victory in the just-concluded elections, Adityanath will be lead the country's most populous and politically crucial state for the second time consecutively as its chief minister.
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