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Imran Khan's party to participate in Pakistan government's consultative meeting on new anti-terror ops
To blunt the criticism about the new operation and win broader support, the government has decided to take into confidence all political parties regarding the new military strategy and hold an All Parties Conference (APC) on the new operation against terrorists.
Hathras stampede: Rahul Gandhi meets victims, appeals to Yogi Adityanath to provide compensation 'open-heartedly'
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. Prior to reaching Hathras, Gandhi made a brief stop in Aligarh to meet with the relatives of victims from that district.
Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks Central govt's support for Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek support for the state's development. Naidu requested enhanced assistance if special category status cannot be granted. During his two-day visit to Delhi, he also discussed state-specific issues with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal.
NDA parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, PM Modi likely to speak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, in what will be his first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc during the first session of Parliament since he assumed office for a third term. Though Modi in the past has addressed the NDA MPs on a few occasions, especially when he was elected as their leader ahead of all his three terms, he generally speaks at the meetings of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during sessions.
Third Eye: Party with several differences, extension after extension and govt tracks attendance, working hours of staff
The recent government directive requiring staff to arrive punctually and adhere to designated working hours has evoked memories reminiscent of 2014, when the NDA returned to power. BJP's review meetings in Uttar Pradesh have been marked by disorderly scenes, particularly in constituencies where the party faced defeat. Incidents of arguments, commotion, and even physical altercations have been reported from places like Saharanpur, Faizabad, Siddharthnagar, among others.
Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting with industry chambers on June 20
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget consultations with industry chambers on June 20 for the 2024-25 fiscal budget presentation in July.
MeitY to discuss digital competition bill draft with industry associations
The government is holding meetings to address concerns about the draft Digital Competition Bill, which proposes obligations for big tech companies in core digital services under a new category of systemically significant digital enterprises.
Sikkim govt nod for 4 pc DA hike
The Sikkim government has approved a four per cent hike in dearness allowance for employees and pensioners, effective from July 1, 2023. This decision was made during the first cabinet meeting of the new Sikkim Krantikari Morcha government, chaired by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The increase brings the total dearness allowance to 46 per cent, costing the state exchequer Rs 174.6 crore this financial year.
PM Modi-led Cabinet approves govt assistance for constructing 3 crore rural, urban houses under PMAY
The NDA government, under PM Modi's leadership, decided to assist 3 crore households for house construction in the first cabinet meeting. This decision was made under the PMAY scheme, with plans to construct two crore more houses in the next five years.
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.
Modi 3.0: NDA govt to hold its first cabinet meeting today; here are the key expectations
The first meeting of the third Narendra Modi cabinet is set for today at 5 pm at the Prime Minister's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. Newly inducted ministers will attend the meeting, where the government is expected to approve the construction of 2 crore additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and increase assistance to beneficiaries. The portfolios of the cabinet ministers are also expected to be announced soon.
Odisha: BJP legislative meet today, oath ceremony on June 12
The swearing-in ceremony which was earlier planned for June 10 has now been shifted to June 12. Party sources told ET that this was done to ensure availability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders for the swearing-in ceremony at the Janta Maidan in Bhubaneshwar.
Decades-old NDA a natural alliance: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised at the first NDA parliamentary party meeting of the 18th Lok Sabha that the alliance's longevity of over three decades is due to its organic nature focused on nation-building, highlighting the importance of consensus over majority, good governance, and collaboration among partners for the country's growth, while also taking jibes at the Opposition over the EVM controversy during the elections.
"We are with PM Modi, joining hands with NDA only": JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy
Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy reaffirms JD(S) support for PM Modi and NDA to ensure stable government formation in Delhi.
NDA leaders formally elect Narendra Modi as alliance leader for third term
NDA leaders have formally elected Narendra Modi as their alliance leader for the third term, following the coalition's victory in the Lok Sabha elections. The alliance, comprising parties like TDP, JD(U), Shiv Sena, and LJP, met in New Delhi to discuss government formation under Modi's leadership. While the exact date for the oath-taking ceremony is yet to be confirmed, discussions are underway to allocate key portfolios to alliance members for the new government. Despite the BJP falling short of the magic number for the first time since 2014, the NDA is comfortably above the majority mark.
Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav's flight encounter amidst post-election political maneuvering
The aftermath of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections sees Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav, political rivals, sharing a flight to Delhi, sparking speculation about their discussions. Both the NDA and INDIA alliances are holding crucial meetings in Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to take the oath for his third term on Saturday.
INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge's residence on Wednesday evening on plans of govt formation
After the Lok Sabha election results, INDIA bloc leaders will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to discuss government formation strategy.
Hold meet with all stakeholders on Delhi water crisis, SC tells Centre
The Supreme Court directed a stakeholder meeting to address Delhi's water crisis amid an extreme heatwave. Various issues, including water wastage and shortage, were discussed, with a meeting scheduled for June 5 and the next hearing on June 6.
INDIA leaders meet as countdown to results begin; Kharge says grouping to get 295+ seats
Leaders of various INDIA bloc parties met to review opposition's readiness for the June 4 Lok Sabha elections vote count, aiming for over 295 seats to form the next government.
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