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Mallikarjun Kharge receives invite for Modi's swearing-in ceremony; Check which opposition leaders are attending
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, sources informed.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to attend Congress Working Committee meeting in Delhi
The veteran Congress leader said he cannot comment on conjectures, when asked whether he would continue as the president of the WBPCC. Chowdhury said the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting will be held on Saturday and as such he was asked to go to Delhi to attend it.
Severe flooding hits Kerala and Assam due to two cyclonic systems: CWC
Severe flooding in Kerala and Assam due to cyclonic systems. Central Water Commission advises monitoring and preparedness. India Meteorological Department predicts more heavy rains.
India's reservoirs report water shortage, southern belt worst hit as levels dip to 16 pc: CWC
The Central Water Commission highlights a significant 7% decrease in nationwide reservoir storage, with the southern region most affected. This poses implications for agriculture, hydroelectric power generation, and overall water resource management.
Southern India faces water crisis as reservoir levels plunge to just 17 pc capacity: CWC
In the bulletin released by the CWC late Thursday concerning reservoir storage levels across various regions of India, it was reported that 42 reservoirs under CWC monitoring in the southern region have a total live storage capacity of 53.334 BCM (billion cubic meters).
LS poll: Congress Working Committee to okay party's manifesto at Tuesday meet
Congress Working Committee to approve 'five nyay' guarantees in Lok Sabha manifesto on March 19. Party focuses on 'five nyay' for elections. CEC discusses party candidates, with a total of 82 candidates announced.
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Country fervently demanding a change: Congress chief Kharge at CWC meet
Congress president Kharge criticizes present government guarantees, likening them to the failed 'India Shining' slogan of 2004. He praises Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra during the CWC meeting for upcoming elections.
Lok Sabha polls: CWC to meet on March 19 to give nod to manifesto
He said the party will fight the elections on the issue of 'five nyay' (justice) -- 'Bhagidari Nyay', 'Kisan Nyay', 'Nari Nyay', 'Shramik Nyay' and 'Yuva Nyay' -- with 25 guarantees, five for each nyay, which have already been announced by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi.
After Mallikarjun Kharge's 'appeal', CWC cheers for Rahul Yatra 2; some sceptical
The CWC announced no date, but the yatra is expected to be from the second week of January and mostly on bus, and on foot in city areas. It may start from Manipur or Arunachal and conclude February end in Gujarat. Some advised against a yatra by foot and for use of vehicles to cover the path quickly. One person said that yatra-II would run right into BJP's mobilisation for the Ram Temple inauguration, and therefore the party should be ready to deal with the narrative.
CWC meeting: Congress top brass discusses plans for 2024 LS polls
Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, convened for a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting to evaluate the party's defeat in recent assembly elections and discuss seat-sharing with INDIA bloc partners for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The meeting aims to devise a new agenda to counter the BJP, as previous focuses like caste census and Adani failed to resonate with voters in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
Congress to hold CWC meeting on Dec 21 to strategise for 2024 polls: Sources
The Congress party has scheduled a meeting of its working committee on December 21 to discuss the strategy for the 2024 general election and plan its campaign against the BJP. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called the meeting to deliberate on the political situation in the country and address issues such as seat sharing and campaign plans.
CWC: "We have played brilliantly", says Rohit Sharma after 8-wicket win against Afghanistan
India secured an eight-wicket win against Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup. Captain Rohit Sharma praised the team's performance and expressed surprise at hitting so many sixes. He also mentioned breaking Chris Gayle's record and received congratulations from Gayle himself. Sharma further discussed the team's focus on taking each game as it comes and praised the bowling attack for restricting Afghanistan's score. He played a 131-run knock in the match, which included five sixes, taking his tally of international sixes to 556, the most by any player. India will face Pakistan next.
Poll strategy, caste census set to dominate Congress Working Committee meet
There are concerns within the Congress with respect to the articulation of the party's demand for the caste census, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently accusing the grand old party of attempting to divide Hindus through its push for the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to attend CWC meeting in New Delhi on 9 Oct
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Saturday, Siddaramaiah, in response to a question about the Delhi visit said, "I'm not aware of the agenda (of CWC meeting), but we will discuss regarding elections."
Sikkim disaster: CWC's 2015 report on hydro projects' vulnerabilities ignored?
A study conducted by the Central Water Commission in 2015 warned the Sikkim state government about the vulnerability of hydropower projects on the Teesta river to glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)-triggered disasters. The recent GLOF in Sikkim resulted in severe damage, including the breach of the Chungthang dam, and caused numerous casualties. The study highlighted the potential impact of GLOFs on vulnerable areas and recommended informing local bodies and project authorities about the consequences of such events.
Cong to hold CWC meeting on Oct 9 in Delhi; discuss caste census, strategy for polls
The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the top decision-making body of the Congress party, will meet on October 9 to discuss the current political situation, caste census, and strategies for the upcoming assembly elections in five states. The party aims to retain power in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, while attempting to win in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Mizoram. The meeting will also address the issue of opposition leaders facing investigations by central agencies.
CWC lays stress on fighting elections unitedly; Congress announces sops to woo Telangana voters
Congress’ pre-poll guarantees for Telangana included ‘Karnataka-like’ special monetary incentives for women and ‘Rajasthan-like’ cheaper LPG cylinders, financial assistance for students, the homeless, farmers and the elderly and ‘AAP-inspired’ free electricity. “Financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month will be given to women in Telangana under the Mahalakshmi scheme. Gas cylinders will be made available at Rs 500.
India's progressive, secular image dented by violent incidents, BJP adding fuel to fire: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at CWC
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed concerns about the internal challenges faced by India, stating that incidents of violence were damaging the country's image. He accused the BJP of exacerbating the situation and condemned the government's attempts to stifle opposition in Parliament. Kharge also criticized the ruling party for its failure to control inflation, unemployment, and the declining condition of farmers and laborers.
Reconstituted CWC conducts maiden meeting in Hyderabad; discusses strategy for assembly, LS polls
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) held its first meeting in Hyderabad, discussing strategies for upcoming state assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The meeting was attended by top Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The party aimed to send a message by holding the conference in poll-bound Telangana.
Efficient management of water key to economic growth: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu has highlighted the importance of sustainable development of water resources and their efficient management on Monday. She stated that such programme is requisite for both water security and economic growth. She emphasised on adopting a holistic approach to tackle upcoming challenges and stated that the changing trend of climate has already started affecting the water sector.
Congress president Kharge forms new CWC; G23 leaders, Sachin Pilot among those included
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday reconstituted the party's top decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC). While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees, including presidents of the Youth Congress, the National Students' Union of India, the Mahila Congress and the Seva Dal as ex-officio members.
Normal rain likely in 2nd half of monsoon: IMD
Most areas adjacent to the Himalayas, east central India and some parts of east and northeast India are likely to see normal to above normal rainfall during the August-September period. However, peninsular India, western and central parts of the country are most likely to receive below normal rainfall.
Yamuna's water level below danger mark, but rain causes worry
The Yamuna river in Delhi flowed below the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Wednesday but is expected to rise again following heavy rain in parts of the capital and upper catchment areas in the morning. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) stood at 205.09 metres at 9 am.
Yamuna's water level in Delhi declines marginally, Old Railway Bridge shut for traffic
According to the water commission data, the flow rate at the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar crossed the one lakh cusec-mark at 9 am on Saturday, oscillating between two lakh and 2.5 lakh cusecs between 10 am and 5 pm. Irrigation and flood control department officials in Delhi said the heavy rain in the river's upstream areas will impact rehabilitation of the affected families in the inundated low-lying areas of the national capital and they may have to stay at relief camps for a longer period.
Yamuna swells further, Old Railway Bridge shut for train traffic
The Yamuna river in Delhi has surged above the danger mark, reaching 206.57 metres at 3 a.m. on Monday. The floods have led to the suspension of trains on the Old Railway Bridge and are expected to impact the ongoing relief efforts in flood-hit areas of the capital. Heavy rain in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand has impacted water supplies from the Wazirabad, Okhla, and Chandrawal treatment plants, which provide water to some 25% of the city.
Delhi may witness another spell of floods as Yamuna breaches danger mark again
Delhi's Yamuna river on Sunday crossed the danger mark once again following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the river, increasing chances of another spell of floods in the capital.
Raging Yamuna swells to record level in Delhi
The Yamuna river in Delhi breached its all-time record on Wednesday, reaching a height of 207.55 metres, prompting precautionary measures such as section 144 CrPC in flood-prone areas. The water level in the river, likely to rise further, had already exceeded the evacuation mark and resulted in relocation of people from flood-prone locations to safer areas.
Can't concentrate everything in south India: BCCI source response on Thiruvananthapuram being ignored in CWC
Ten teams will feature in this biggest Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final. The event will feature 48 matches to be played across 46 days.
"Liaising with our government for guidance...": PCB on Pakistan's CWC 2023 India participation
"The PCB requires the Government of Pakistan's clearance for any tour to India, including the match venues. We are liaising with our government for guidance, and as soon as we hear something from them, we will update the Event Authority (ICC). This position is consistent with what we had told the ICC a couple of weeks ago when they shared with us the draft schedule and sought our feedback," said the statement from PCB.
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