BHUPENDER YADAV

Odisha's new CM: BJP appoints Rajnath Singh & Bhupendra Yadav to oversee selection

The BJP has appointed Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupendra Yadav to oversee the selection of Odisha's new chief minister after winning 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly. The party's legislature meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, and the new government will take oath on June 12. Potential candidates for the chief minister position include Brajarajnagar MLA-elect Suresh Pujari, state BJP president Manmohan Samal, KV Singh, and Mohan Majhi.

Lok Sabha election: Caste equations, angry farmers and Agniveer scheme pose challenges for BJP in Haryana

Haryana to vote for 10 Lok Sabha seats on May 25 with uncertainty over BJP govt. Recent changes, challenges from Jats, farmers' protests, and key contests in Rohtak, Hisar, and Sirsa shape the election dynamics.

Congress demoralised, no senior neta mustered courage to contest: Bhupender Yadav

"Congress is demoralised and hopeless as none of its senior leaders in the state, whether it be Ashok Gehlot or Sachin Pilot, have entered the election fray. Congress' entire campaign is based on personal remarks. NDA is marching successfully while INDI alliance is deteriorating with every passing day," said Bhupender Yadav.

Madhya Pradesh: South African Cheetah gives birth to 5 cubs in Kuno National Park

South African Cheetah 'Gamini' from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, increasing the total number of Indian-born Cheetah cubs to 13. This is the fourth cheetah litter on Indian soil through Project Cheetah.

Cheetah Gamini gives birth to five cubs at MP's Kuno National Park; big cat count rises to 26

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announces that female cheetah Gamini, aged about 5 years and brought from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa, gives birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, bringing the total number of cheetahs in India to 26. It is the fourth cheetah litter on Indian soil.

BJP's strong pitch for 'One Nation, One Poll', submits views to Kovind Panel

The BJP, led by party chief JP Nadda and accompanied by Union minister Bhupender Yadav and election cell head Om Pathak, has submitted its recommendations to the committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on 'one nation, one election'. Nadda proposed having the same voters' list for all elections.

ESIC to extend medical benefits to superannuated subscribers who retired at higher wages

In its 193rd meeting, under the chairmanship of labour and employment minister Bhupender Yadav, it was decided that superannuated or voluntarily retired people, who went out of the scheme due to higher wage ceiling but had five years of inusrable employment before retiring, will be eligible for medical benefits for self and spouse.

EPFO announces 8.25% interest rate for 2023-24

The central board of trustees of EPFO, headed by the labour and employment minister Bhupender Yadav, gave its go ahead to the proposed interest rate at the 235rd board meeting of EPFO on Saturday.

BJP forms panels to induct Netas, prepare for Lok Sabha election

The BJP has formed panels for managing next Lok Sabha polls and for vetting and facilitating new joinings ahead of next Lok Sabha polls, sources said. These panels include Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupender Yadav, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Anurag Thakur and Mansukh Mandaviya. Besides, BJP general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh and the national general secretaries Tarun Chugh, Vinod Tawde and Sunil Bansal are also in these informal panels, sources said.

Allergic to 'Congress grass': Goyal's jibe at opposition Congress in RS

During the Question Hour, Piyush Goyal asked about the weed to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who was responding to a query on clearing out species of invasive non-indigenous plants from forests. Without naming opposition Congress, Goyal, who is the Union commerce minister, said, "When I went to a doctor, I was told I am allergic to 'Congress grass'. I want the minister (Yadav) to throw light on how 'Congress grass' causes allergy."

'Congress grass allergy…': Piyush Goyal's jibe at opposition in Rajya Sabha

India resisted pressure from developed nations for phase out of fossil fuels: Environment Minister

The minister said India accounts for 17 per cent of the global population but its contribution to global carbon emissions is just four per cent. "Poverty eradication is a priority for many nations. So, we did not accept the pressure from developed countries (for a fossil fuel phase-out)," Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said.

Four Union Ministers and now Yadav CM

They are present in significant numbers in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. However, within both states, Yadavs have established their own political parties: the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar.

India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation: Environment min at COP28

"India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation. We are not just focused on reducing emissions to tackle temperature rise, but are also working towards arresting land degradation, accelerating ecosystem restoration and enriching biodiversity," he said.

Haryana, other states made significant progress in stopping stubble burning but not Punjab: Bhupender Yadav tells RS

"I can say that the progress seen in stopping stubble burning in Haryana and other states, the same progress has not been made in Punjab. I would say that if the measures provided by the Centre were put to use, then Punjab would have also seen the same progress in stopping stubble burning as seen in other states," he told the members.

India's emission intensity reduced by 33 per cent between 2005 and 2019: Govt report

​The report also said India's GDP grew at a cumulative annual growth rate of 7 per cent but its emissions rose by only 4 per cent per year during this period, suggesting that the country has been successful in decoupling its economic growth from planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. The report called 'The Third National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change' will be submitted to the UN climate change body during the ongoing climate talks in Dubai, officials said.

EPFO outreach to central board of trustees to build consensus on contentious issues

The first round of meetings, held twice with the central provident fund commissioner on November 9 and 14 and with labour minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday, saw the tripartite body discussing more than a dozen EPFO staff-related issues as the retirement fund body struggles to resolve administrative, human resources as well as infrastructure challenges, a CBT member of the trade union told ET.

India among few big economies on track to meet climate pledges: Bhupender Yadav

In his opening address at the environment ministers' session at the second Voice of Global South Summit, Yadav highlighted India's active role in the fight against climate change, despite its historically minimal contribution to global warming.

Delhi air pollution: Severe AQI weighed down by politics

Meanwhile, it is gathered that at a review meeting chaired by the Cabinet Secretary on November 8, it was suggested to the Punjab government to consider an incentive scheme like Haryana for crop diversification so as to reduce the paddy coverage. It is learnt that the state government cited unavailability of funds as reason for its inability to do so.

Over 1.5 crore jobs created in nine organised sectors under Modi government: Union minister Bhupender Yadav

According to Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav, over 1.5 crore jobs have been created in nine sectors during the nine-year rule of the Narendra Modi government. These sectors include IT, manufacturing, trade, transport, education, hospitality, medical, agriculture, and others. Yadav also highlighted the increase in manufacturing capacities, registration of new industries, and enrollment in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), indicating positive employment growth.

Dholpur-Karauli tiger reserve in Rajasthan approved

India got its 54th tiger reserve in Rajasthan's Karauli and Dholpur districts on Tuesday with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approving a proposal in this regard. This is Rajasthan's fifth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundra Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari.

No plan for cheetah relocation from Kuno National Park: Union minister Bhupender Yadav

To a query on relocation of cheetahs from the KNP, Yadav said, "There is no plan going on for this...Naturally, the infection caused by insects due to monsoon has also come to our notice. We have lost two cheetahs due to the infection. We have also shared information with experts from South Africa, Namibia and we are moving forward on its management."

Cheetahs die in Kuno National Park, Forest Minister blames monsoon