MINISTER CR PATIL
Government forms Cabinet Committees, includes Union Ministers from NDA allies
The central government has formed eight Cabinet Committees, including the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committee on Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political Affairs, Security, Investment and Growth, and Skill Employment and Livelihood, with key ministers and special invitees designated to each committee to address various aspects of governance and decision-making.
Delhi's Water Crisis: Long lines at tankers amid AAP-BJP blame game
Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi is grappling with a severe water shortage, forcing residents to rely on water tankers. The crisis has led to political confrontations between the AAP and BJP. Delhi Minister Atishi has requested police protection for major pipelines, alleging sabotage. Protests and accusations of mismanagement have intensified the situation, affecting multiple areas in the national capital.
There's no leakage: Delhi Police after inspecting Jal Board pipelines
Police officials in northeast Delhi have confirmed that there are no leaks in Jal Board pipelines, despite a water supply crisis deepening in the city. Delhi Minister Atishi has written a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, urging the deployment of police personnel to protect major pipelines in the national capital. The letter outlines the need for police personnel to patrol and protect the pipelines for the next 15 days to prevent miscreants or people with ulterior motives from tampering with the water pipelines that have become Delhi's lifelines.
Delhi water woes: BJP holds 'matka-phod' protest, AAP MLAs accuse Union Jal Shakti Minister for not intervening
As Delhi's water woes escalate amid the prevailing intense heatwave, AAP MLAs accused Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil of not intervening in the matter, while the BJP held 'matka-phod' protest against the Arvind Kejriwal government highlight the water crisis in Delhi.
Protestors vandalise Delhi Jal Board Office amid severe water crisis
Amid a severe water crisis in Delhi, protestors have vandalised the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) office in Chattarpur. The latest attack on the water management body came on Sunday as the national capital has been reeling in the worst water crisis amid the record-breaking hot weather. The...
Delhi water crisis: AAP MLA alleges Union Jal Shakti Minister not intervening; BJP holds 'matka-phod' protest against Kejriwal govt
The AAP MLAs have written a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, urging his intervention to solve the water crisis faced by the national capital amid the prevailing intense heatwave. "If the Jal Shakti Ministe...
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Heavyweights to do the Heavy Lifting in Round 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reappointed key members of his previous administration, including the Big Four cabinet members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar.
Narendra Modi, Cabinet take oath: Check Team Modi 3.0
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office for the third time on Sunday. The ceremony was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
NDA Govt: Continuity and experience key players in Team Modi
Allies like the NCP and Shiv Sena-Shinde faction have no representation in the cabinet. Jayant Chaudhary (RLD) and Prataprao Jadhav (Shiv Sena-Shinde) were inducted as ministers of state with independent charge. Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal-S) has been made a minister of state. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Modi and the council of ministers at a glittering ceremony that was attended by heads of state and government of neighbouring countries, chief ministers, captains of industry and Bollywood celebrities.
Narendra Modi takes oath as PM for third straight term; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other leaders sworn-in as ministers
PM Modi oath ceremony: Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time on Sunday. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office.
Modi 3.0 takes shape: List of ministers who will likely be part of NDA Cabinet
On Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi is set to begin his third term, with the National Democratic Alliance playing a significant role. Around 30 ministers will be sworn in at the presidential palace, with their identities yet to be revealed but speculated upon by insiders. In the 2024 elections, Modi's BJP fell short, prompting negotiations with the 15-member coalition, the NDA, to secure parliamentary majority.
Phase 3: 93 seats across 10 states and a UT head to elections
Voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place on Tuesday, covering 93 seats across 10 states and a Union Territory. The BJP has won 72 out of 94 seats in 2019, making this phase crucial for the party. The remaining 25 seats of Gujarat will go to polls, with BJP winning all 26 seats in the last two elections.
Lok Sabha Elections: Dissent over BJP candidates grows in Gujarat
While resistance towards Shobhna Baraiya who replaced Bhikhaji Thakor in Sabarkantha is getting aggressive by days, the Kshatriya community across the state is up in arms against Union Minister Parshottam Rupala who is contesting from Rajkot for his comment allegedly denigrating the community.
Kshatriyas' anger: What BJP didn't consider in poll plan
BJP state president CR Patil's ambitious target was not beyond the realm of reality, given his penchant for micromanagement and the hugely successful strategy of page committees and page presidents. What however was not factored in was the unforeseen agitation of the Kshatriyas that now seems to have engulfed the entire state, apart from spilling over to other states as well.
BJP in huddle over protests against Rajkot candidate Parshottam Rupala
Sources within the party, however, said that talks with a few leaders was not going to help. "For starters, only the leaders from Saurashtra were called for today's meeting," said a party functionary on condition of anonymity. "But the protests have spread all over the state and are not limited only to Saurashtra anymore," he added.
Karnataka: Industries Minister MB Patil signs up with Suzlon & Renaissance to get Rs 36,000 cr investment to Vijayapura district
Suzlon and Renaissance Solar are planning to set up their units in Vijayapura district. Suzlon will invest Rs 30,000 crore and Renaissance Solar has proposed Rs. 6,000 crore. Suzlon plans to start a 5,000 MW wind power unit, while Renaissance Solar aims to expand its capacity to 20,000 MW by 2030.
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.
Air India & Tata Advanced Systems to invest Rs 2,300 cr in Karnataka
Air India and Tata Advanced Systems are set to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka, potentially creating 1,650 jobs. Air India plans to establish a maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru with a Rs 1,300 crore investment, aiming to make it the MRO hub in south India, generating 1,200 jobs. Tata Advanced Systems proposes three projects with a total investment of Rs 1,030 crore
Karnataka govt approves investment projects worth Rs 6,407.82 cr
The proposals were cleared on Friday by the committee headed by Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil here, a statement said. Proposals submitted by Bengaluru-based companies, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical), and Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust, which are to invest Ra 484.33 crores and Rs 415 crores respectively, were among the marquee projects greenlighted by the panel.
Ab InBev plans Rs 400 Cr investment to expand its operations in Karnataka
Anheuser-Busch InBev (Ab InBev), the world's largest beer company, has offered to invest Rs 400 crore to expand its brewery operations in Karnataka, India. The company sees Karnataka as an ideal location for its operations and already has a brewery in Mysuru and a capability center in Whitefield. India is now the fourth largest market for Budweiser brand globally by volume sales. Ab InBev has also been diversifying its portfolio with energy drinks, whiskey, rum, vodka, and gin.
Will expose Rs 40,000 Cr scam during BJP rule if expelled from party, says Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal
Quickly responding to his statement, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Yatnal's allegations about the irregularities that took place when Yediyurappa was the chief minister were proof of their charges that there was a '40 per cent commission government' in the state during the BJP rule. As many BJP leaders have been demanding action against him, Yatnal said, "They (the BJP government in Karnataka) have done everything (huge corruption during Covid). Let them serve me a notice and try to expel me from the party, I will expose them."
Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil ends hunger strike after Maharashtra CM's assurance
After his conversation with the Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Manoj Jarange Patil who was on hunger strike in Antarwali Sarati village demanding Maratha reservation ended his hunger strike. He said that Chief Minister Shinde had assured him that the Maratha community would get a reservation. Therefore, he has decided to end the hunger strike.
US companies express interest to invest Rs 25,000 cr in Karnataka
Jointly addressing a press conference regarding the outcome of the visit by a business promotion delegation headed by them to the US, Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil and Electronics & IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge said some of the companies are already in the process of investing around USD one billion in the state. During the visit that spanned from the east coast to the west coast of the US, a total of 36 interactive meetings were held.
Tata Technologies offers to invest Rs 2000 cr in common engg facility centres
Tata Technologies has offered to set up three common engineering facility centres (CBFCs) in Karnataka at an investment of Rs 2000 crore. The company representatives met industries minister MB Patil on Wednesday and submitted a formal proposal about their plans. The CBFCs will help MSME units, the minister said.
Gujarat elections: PM Modi to address four poll rallies today
Gujarat elections: Rajkot BJP president Kamlesh Mir told ANI, "PM Modi is coming again and we expect huge gatherings and people love to see him and listen. We expect to win all seats in Rajkot district."
Maha CM Shinde announces over Rs 39,000 cr funds for MSEDCL
A sum of more than Rs 39,000 crore will be made available to the state under the Centre's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in a phased manner in the next five years, he said.
Hardik Patel all set to join the BJP on Thursday
Known for his fiery politics against the BJP and packed rallies that pushed the BJP to a difficult position in the 2017 polls, Patel's likely induction into the BJP has evoked mixed reactions in the party. While many in the social media reminded the party of Hardik Patel's anti-BJP tirade for years, party functionaries said this was a sign of the BJP's overwhelming popularity and its ability to "neutralise" its enemies in the state.
PM Modi holds two roadshow in Gujarat for second day in row
On Friday, Modi, along with Gujarat BJP president CR Patil and chief minister Bhupendra Patel, had held a roadshow in an open jeep from the Ahmedabad airport to the BJP headquarters in Koba.
Hiccups in Gujarat cabinet swearing in
The move may end the political careers of many heavyweights. A BJP source said that ‘at least 4-5 seniors have refused to accept the party decision’ while several others are lobbying either for themselves or candidates of their choice.
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