RAMNATH THAKUR
Shivraj Singh Chouhan chalks out 100-day plan to revive agriculture sector
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has discussed a 100-day action plan to strengthen the agriculture sector and alleviate farmer distress. The plan aims to ensure quality inputs are available to farmers, boost farm production, and enhance export quality. Chouhan stressed the importance of providing farmers with access to high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and other essential inputs to improve crop yields and economic conditions.
Ministerial picks from Bihar reflect NDA's concern for fine caste balance
NDA prioritizes leaders from MBCs, SCs, and OBCs for ministerial berths in Bihar ahead of assembly polls, aiming to strengthen grip on social justice politics in the caste-diverse state.
Modi 3.0 is here! Familiar faces, fresh additions, and the big portfolio puzzle
In a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Narendra Modi and his team of 71 took oath, marking the start of Modi 3.0. This new term retains key members from the previous government while introducing many fresh faces. The focus now shifts to the allocation of portfolios.
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.
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.
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Modi 3.0 Cabinet: TDP MPs Ram Mohan Naidu, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani to be sworn in as ministers
Modi 3.0 Cabinet Ministers List: Two of TDP's newly elected MPs will join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance for its third consecutive term at the Centre. Jayadev Galla, a former TDP MP and industrialist, confirmed this on Sunday. Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, 36, son of former TDP leader and Union Minister Yerran Naidu, is set to become the youngest-ever Union Cabinet Minister after his oath-taking ceremony today in the Narendra Modi-led Union government.
PM Narendra Modi's poll pitch in Bihar: Barbs at Congress, RJD; assurance for Matuas, Rajbonshis
PM Modi alleged that RJD wanted to take Bihar back to the lantern (RJD's symbol) age. "These parties would call the other corrupt and demand that they be sent to jail. Now they have joined hands (as they fear Modi is going to return)... While NDA is planning to set up industries, they are remembered for the kidnapping industry. NDA wants to set up solar power plants and talks about LED power and on the other hand, the Ghamandiya (INDIA grouping) coalition wants to keep Bihar in the lantern age," he said.
President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on ex-PMs, two others posthumously
President Droupadi Murmu awarded Bharat Ratna to P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh. Singh, a Jat leader, served as prime minister. Rao's son and Swaminathan's daughter received the honor at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Karpoori Thakur conferred with Bharat Ratna
President Droupadi Murmu made the announcement on Tuesday, a day before his birth centenary. Thakur was a two-time Bihar CM and served once as deputy CM also. By honouring Thakur, a leader from the EBC community and an influential figure in the political landscape of Bihar, the BJP has made a strong move in the state where EBC voters play a vital role in any election.
Nitish Kumar thanks PM Modi for 'Bharat Ratna' Karpoori Thakur
On the centenary of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur's birth, politics intensified in the state following the central government's Bharat Ratna announcement. RJD, BJP, and JDU held separate events to lay claim to Thakur's legacy. JDU's major event in Patna, addressed by CM Nitish Kumar, saw him appreciate PM Modi for the honor,
PM Modi could claim full credit for Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that he may claim full credit for conferring the Bharat Ratna on Karpoori Thakur. Kumar, who has been demanding the award for his political mentor, thanked the PM for fulfilling his long-standing request. He also spoke about Thakur's influence on his commitment to the cause of Other Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes.
JDU begins 'Karpoori Charcha' to keep quota issue alive till Lok Sabha polls
The JDU party in Bihar has launched a campaign called "Karpoori Charcha" to discuss the benefits of the recent caste survey report. The party has set up seven teams consisting of MBC representatives to engage with voters and raise awareness about the importance of the survey. The campaign will cover all 243 assembly seats in Bihar by January 2024.
Govt not to bring any legislative business in Rajya Sabha during 1st part of Budget Session: Sources
The sources said Union minister and Leader of the House Piyush Goyal informed the meeting that since the duration of the first part is small, no legislative business will be brought by the government, the sources said.
Meeting of Parliamentary panel on agriculture adjourned; only 6 out of 29 members turn up
Apart from the Committee Chairman of the Parvatagouda, Pratap Singh Bajwa, BB Patil, Abu Tahar Khan, Kailash Saini, Ramnath Thakur attended the meeting. Those present were asked to express their view informally.
Cabinet reshuffle: 21 new faces likely in Modi 2.0, Bihar tipped for lion's share
The reshuffle is likely to be dominated by Bihar with Janata Dal United making a comeback followed by BJP nominations from Bengal.
Business, political, spiritual leaders pay rich tributes to Indu Jain
She was really concerned about India and poor people... (her commitment was to) ensuring education was accessible to every person, particularly women, says Sudha Murty Chairperson, Infosys Foundation.
Many in opposition, including AAP, support government on scrapping Article 370
Congress ally Nationalist Congress Party remained absent. Parties such as BJD, TRS, TDP and YSR Congress too supported the government.
J P Nadda, Jairam Thakur favourites for Himachal Pradesh CM post, Vijay Rupani for Gujarat
The shock defeat of BJP's chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal has thrown open the leadership race in Himachal Pradesh and brought back Health Minister Nadda into contention.
Congress accuses BJP of tampering with history of freedom struggle
"We will show the history which you have hidden. We will also take forward what you have shown," Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.
JD(U) workers to take Nitish's seven resolves programme to people
It was decided that senior JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak wouldtrain the workers at the workshops in Vaishali and Samastipur districts.
#FCCriticsPoll: 23 film veterans vote 'Dangal' as 2016's best movie
For the first time ever, 23 of the industry's well-known critics voted to pick the best of Hindi cinema in 2016.
Samajwadi Party family feud: Good boys don’t always win
Mulayam had worked hard in state politics. Later, both united and formed Janata Dal ahead of 1989 polls.
Social change due to liquor ban transcending Bihar: Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar today said social change due to the ban was transcending the boundaries of Bihar triggering similar demands in Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh by women.
Nitish Kumar trashes 'jungle raj' barb, says 'rule of law' prevails
Nitish Kumar asserted that "rule of law" prevailed in the state pointing to the action taken against JD(U) MLA Sarfaraz Alam in a case of misbehaviour.
Nitish Kumar seeks Bharat Ratna for socialist leader Karpoori Thakur
Highlighting the works of the former Bihar chief minister, Kumar said his government was walking on the path shown by the socialist leader
Trinamool's Jogen Chowdhury: Parliamentarian who prefers drawing his debating colleagues in RS
"A politician's face is very interesting," he said. Among those he has sketched are CPM leader Sitaram Yechury, Congress's Ghulam Nabi Azad and more.
Ramnath Thakur, Kahkasha Parveen and Haribansh file nomination for RS polls
Today is the last day for filing nomination papers on 5 vacant RS seats from Bihar, the election for which will be held on February 7, if necessary.
CP Thakur, RK Sinha of BJP file nomination for RS polls
BJP leaders CP Thakur and RK Sinha filed their nominations today for the coming Rajya Sabha election from Bihar.
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