P K MISHRA
P K Mishra to continue as Principal Secretary to PM Modi
"The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr P.K. Mishra, IAS (Retired) as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister with effect from 10.06.2024. His appointment will be co-terminus with the term of the Prime Minister or until further orders whichever is earlier," the order said.
SC to hear on June 3 Delhi govt plea seeking direction to Haryana to release surplus water
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday from the Delhi government, requesting Haryana to release surplus water provided by Himachal Pradesh to alleviate Delhi's water crisis. A vacation bench of Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan will hear the case. The plea emphasizes access to water as a fundamental human right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
India, France further partnership on cultural ties, global commons
Aurélien Lechevallier, Director General for Global Affairs and Cultural and Economic Diplomacy at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, has been appointed as the new Co-chair of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) for two years. The appointment was announced during President Emmanuel Macron's State Visit to India in January 2024. Lechevallier emphasized the importance of investing in resilient infrastructure to save lives and prevent disasters, highlighting the unique capacity of CDRI to leverage international initiatives and tools.
Ram Mandir Surya Tilak: How to watch, time and other key details here
CSIR-CBRI in Roorkee's 'Surya tilak' project aims to focus sunlight on Shri Ram idol's forehead annually during Shri Ram Navami in Chaitra. The installation involved mirrors, lenses, and precise calculations to achieve this optical feat.
Petitioner claims Hindu symbols found during ASI's Bhojshala survey
The Muslim side, however, alleged that it was a misleading claim. The survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in response to an application filed by a Hindu organisation, started on March 22.
SC refuses to stay 'scientific survey' of Bhojshala complex, says no action on its outcome
The Supreme Court declined to halt the "scientific survey" of the disputed Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, sacred to both Hindus and Muslims. It directed that no action be taken without its permission based on the survey's findings. The court issued notices to relevant authorities and emphasized no excavation altering the site's character should occur.
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CBI raids Satyapal Malik's residence; Former J&K Governor Malik says he won't be afraid, will stand with farmers
Satya Pal Malik CBI raid news: CBI searches premises of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik and 29 other locations in alleged corruption in the Rs 2,200 crore Kiru Hydropower project, involving civil works and bribery. The investigation focuses on Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd and irregularities in e-tendering and reverse auction.
Security tightened in Ranchi after terrorist Pannun threatens to disrupt India-England Test
Security has been tightened in Ranchi ahead of the India vs England fourth Test match due to threats from designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is associated with the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit in Punjab. An FIR has been lodged against him.
FIR against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for issuing 'threats' to cancel India-England Test
Pannun, who has been designated as a terrorist by the home ministry, also appealed to the banned CPI (Maoist) through a video uploaded on social media to disrupt the cricket match, officials said.
Friction between judiciary, executive good for checks and balances: Ex-SC judge S K Kaul
Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul highlighted the importance of a little friction between the judiciary and the executive to maintain checks and balances in a democracy. Speaking at an event to confer the Sansad Ratna Awards on parliamentarians, Justice Kaul emphasized the role of the judiciary in ensuring checks and balances, especially in a democracy where governments often have less than 50% of the votes. The awards were given to parliamentarians and committees for their outstanding performance in the 17th Lok Sabha.
J-K hydro-power project case: Searches conducted by CBI in Delhi, Jammu
The CBI has conducted searches at eight locations in Delhi and Jammu in connection with alleged corruption in awarding of civil works worth Rs 2,200 crore of the Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project. Satya Pal Malik, former governor of Jammu and Kashmir, claimed to have been offered a Rs 300-crore bribe for clearing two files related to the project.
Padma Awards 2024: Full list of winners to be conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri
Padma Awards 2024: The Padma Awards for 2024 are set to honor 132 distinguished individuals with India's highest civilian honors. The prestigious awards, conferred by the Government of India, recognize exceptional contributions in various fields.
CBI conducting searches over 'graft' in contract for Rs 2,200-crore Kiru Hydro Power Project in J&K
Three premises of the company and Duggal in Delhi and one each in Shimla, Noida and Chandigarh are being covered during the operation, the officials said. This is the fourth round of searches in the case in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had already carried out similar operations on April 21 and July 6 last year and May 17 this year, they said. Former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik, had alleged that he was offered a Rs 300-crore bribe for clearing two files, including the one pertaining to the project.
Silkyara Tunnel collapse: Parts of auger machine removed from rubble
The auger drill -- a corkscrew-like device with a rotary blade at the front end -- that was drilling into the debris got stuck Friday evening, forcing officials to give up on the 25-tonne machine.
PM's principal secy reviews follow-up on G20 outcome, asks officials to prepare for virtual summit
Prime Minister's Principal Secretary, P K Mishra, has reviewed the follow-up on the outcome of the G20 Summit and instructed officials to prepare for the G20 virtual summit. The virtual summit, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is scheduled for November. Brazil will take over the presidency of the G20 from India in December. Mishra emphasized that the G20 Summit is an ongoing process and that the Indian presidency has achieved significant outcomes.
India's G20 presidency saw direct participation of 1.5 crore citizens: P K Mishra
During India's presidency of the G20, over 1.5 crore citizens participated in various events held across the country, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Principal Secretary P K Mishra. The events included awareness rallies, contests, workshops, and cleanliness drives, among others. Mishra highlighted that the G20 was decentralised and held in every state and Union Territory, showcasing India's diversity.
SC judge P K Mishra recuses from hearing Satyendar Jain's interim bail plea in money laundering case
Supreme Court judge P K Mishra has recused himself from hearing the bail plea of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case. The matter will be placed before Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud to assign it to a different bench. The interim order granting bail to Jain has been extended till September 12, the next date of hearing.
PM's Principal Secretary PK Mishra holds meet to take stock of G20 preparations
In a statement after the meeting, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said a mobile app (G20 India) has been launched for G20 for the first time and is now available for download both on Android and iOS. The PMO said G20 delegates and members of the media will also witness digital India first hand through the 'Innovation Hub' and 'Digital India Experiential Hub' which are being set up at the Bharat Mandapam.
With one month for G20 summit, time for last-mile delivery with precision: P K Mishra at review meet
P K Mishra, the principal secretary to the prime minister, on Tuesday emphasised the importance of the whole of government approach in ensuring timely preparations for the G20 summit and asserted that with one month remaining for the meeting, it was time for last-mile delivery with precision. He chaired the seventh meeting of the Coordination Committee on India's G20 Presidency at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan here.
G20 DRR Meet Begins: Structured mechanism for financing needed for disaster risk reduction, says PK Mishra
"We now have a predictable mechanism for financing not just disaster response but also disaster mitigation, preparedness and recovery. Can we have analogous arrangements at the global level as well?" he asked while inaugurating the DRR Working Group meeting under India's Presidency.
Must pay due attention to financing disaster risk mitigation & disaster preparedness: India at UNGA side event
Dr P K Mishra is leading the Indian delegation at the SFDRR-Midterm Review meeting taking place from May 18-19 at the United Nations Headquarters.
Govt making sustained efforts for capital expenditure, job creation, productivity enhancement: P K Mishra
In service sector, he said, increased digitisation and India's leadership in Information Technology and attractiveness as an offshore destination has meant that software and IT-enabled service exports have boomed, growing from USD 200 billion in 2018-19 to USD 320 billion in 2022-23. More than 1,700 global corporate centres now exist in India increasingly seen as the "office of the world," he said.
Contempt case: SC orders forthwith release of two UP officials held in custody
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered forthwith release of two secretaries of the Uttar Pradesh finance department, who were taken into custody on the orders of the Allahabad High Court in a contempt case. In its April 19 order, the high court had observed that having regard to the averments made in the affidavit and the conduct of the officers "suppressing material facts and misleading the court, prima facie, have committed criminal contempt of the court."
Govt sending search & rescue teams of NDRF, medical teams, relief material to earthquake-hit Turkey
Two teams of the NDRF comprising 100 personnel with specially trained dog squads and necessary equipment are ready to be flown to the earthquake-hit area for search and rescue operations.
Joshimath land subsidence: PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami, assures all possible help
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has also directed to constitute a coordination committee at the government level led by the Additional Chief Secretary and at the local level under the chairmanship of Commissioner Garhwal, for the help and relief and rescue of the people affected by the Joshimath landslide.
India taking over G20 presidency a watershed moment: PM's principal secretary P K Mishra
"India has as much uniqueness as it has diversity. We have a responsibility to bring out the best traditions of India before the world," Mishra said in his address at the University Connect: Engaging Young Minds programme to mark the occasion.
Flood situation grim, over 1.5 lakh marooned in Odisha
"The water level in Hirakud Dam stands at 626.47 feet against the full reservoir level of 630 feet. The reading at Mundali barrage near Cuttack declined to 11,77,024 cusecs against 12 lakh cusecs on Tuesday. We expect this water level to continue for another 24 hours," PTI quoted B K Mishra, Engineer in Chief, Water Resources Department, as saying.
A new book shows how diverse stakeholders can come together for success in specific spheres
On the quantitative side, the proximate challenge is that of a credible pathway from ‘fiscal forbearance to fiscal rectitude’ for the sake of macroeconomic stability.
CBI registers two FIRs related to graft allegations by former J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik
The central agency has named Reliance General Insurance and Trinity Re-Insurance Brokers Limited as accused in its FIR related to a controversial health insurance scheme for Jammu and Kashmir government employees cleared by Malik in the state administrative council meeting on August 31, 2018.
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