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Conmen Dupe Public of ₹25 Lakh Using Fake Letters of Union Minister, Ex-President

May 27, 2025, 1:12 am

A CBI chargesheet filed in a city court alleged that two men from Chennai duped individuals of ₹25 lakh by claiming they were officials deputed by a Union minister to a bogus anti-corruption organization.

Fake Anti-Corruption Body Created to Lure Victims

The accused, Reningston Sales and Vincent Raju, allegedly created a fake organisation called the “Anti Corruption and Anti Crime (ACAC) Wing.” They deceived victims by posing as senior office bearers of this non-existent entity.

In an attempt to lend credibility to their scheme, the duo set up fake offices in Chennai. They also provided a fictional address in Paharganj, Delhi, as the “head office.”

Forged Government Documents and Fake IDs Used

The accused also created official-style paraphernalia, such as letterheads featuring the national emblem, rubber seals, identity cards, and visiting cards of senior government officials.

A June 10, 2017, forged letter reveals Union minister of state personnel Jitendra Singh informing all chief secretaries of states about the appointment of former chief justice of India RM Lodha as the president of their questionable organisation.

Fake Email ID Created to Build Trust

The accused also prepared a forged email ID “rmlodha.justice@gmaildotcom”, which they allegedly used to convince the targeted victims. CBI claimed that Google confirmed the fake email ID was linked to their IP address, and they provided one of their phone numbers as the recovery number.

Sales and Raju also purportedly created another letter dated 11th May, 2018. It stated that the then President of India Ram Nath Kovind congratulated Justice Lodha praising him for having accepted the job as “National President” of ACAC Wing of India.

As per CBI, the accused amassed money from naive victims by guaranteeing them to provide jobs in many zonal and state offices of their bogus organisation.

₹25 Lakh Collected in Bank Account Opened with Forged Papers

The accused used the names of the Union minister and the ex-President of India to make the targets believe that their organisation was genuine.

They employed this modus operandi to collect about ₹25 lakh, which they deposited into a current account at Indian Bank under the name of the ACAC Wing of India. The accused opened the Indian Bank account by using a false resolution of the organisation, the CBI claimed.

The two accused, Sales and Raju, had secured anticipatory bail from the Delhi High Court, and now the Special CBI court has summoned them, which has taken cognisance of the charges.

Kharge Dubs Statements On Rahul By BJP, Its Allies As ‘Dangerous’

September 18, 2024, 12:34 am

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and also highlighted that how Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has been called a terrorist by a Union Minister and how an ally of the saffron party has announced bounty to cut his tongue.

Kharge also urged the Prime Minister to rein in his ministers and ally partners to not make such statements and proper legal action should be taken against such leaders so that the politics should not stoop to such low.

In his letter to the Prime Minister, Kharge greeted him on his birthday and said, “I would like to draw your attention which is directly linked to democracy and the Constitution.”
Kharge said that you must be aware that a trend of unwarranted, violent and unfortunate statements are being used against LoP Rahul Gandhi. Highlighting the statement of three leaders, Kharge said, “With very sad note I want to state that the leaders of the BJP and its alliance partners are using violent words are very dangerous for future.”

He said that then world is amazed that a Minister of State for Railways (Ravneet Singh Bittu), BJP ruled Uttar Pradesh Minister have dubbed Rahul Gandhi as number one terrorist.
He also said that in Maharashtra, BJP alliance partner Shiv Sena’s MLA has announced bounty of Rs 11 lakh to cut Rahul Gandhi’s tongue. While a Delhi BJP (Tarwinder Singh Marwah) has threatened that Rahul Gandhi will meet same fate as of his grand mother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Kharge said that Indian culture is known for non violence, bonhomie and love across the world. The Congress leader said, “Our Geeta leaders have formed these values as India’s identity. Even Mahatma Gandhi made these values an integral part of politics during Brotish rule.”

Kharge said that since independence, ruling as well as opposition have long history of disagreements. And this feature has increased the pride of India’s democracy.
Kharge emphasised that crores of Congress workers are worried and agitated because due to such hatred Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi have to sacrifice their lives.

“The political behavior of the ruling party is the rudest example in our democratic history,” he said. The Congress leader, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha said that I urge and hope that you will ask your leaders to be in discipline and ask them to maintain dignity and guide them to follow proper behavior. Kharge also said: “For such statements, strong legal actions hold be carried out so that the Indian politics can be saved from stooping further low and no untoward incident happens.”

FIR Against 12,051 Including ex union minister, BJP Chief over BJYM Rally clashes in Ranchi

August 25, 2024, 4:32 pm

An FIR has been registered against 12,051 individuals, including 12,000 unnamed and 51 identified persons, following violent clashes between police and participants at a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) rally in Ranchi. Among those named in the FIR are prominent BJP leaders, including Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi, former Union Minister Arjun Munda, MoS Defense Sanjay Seth, and party spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo, according to Ranchi Police.

The clash occurred during the BJYM’s ‘Yuva Aakrosh Rally’ held on August 23, aimed at protesting against the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government. The rally, which saw the participation of top BJP leaders from the state, including Marandi, Seth, and Munda, was organized to highlight issues such as corruption, unemployment, and women’s safety under the current state government.

Union Minister Sanjay Seth, addressing the rally, stated, “Corruption is at its peak in Jharkhand, youth are not getting employment, and women’s safety is the biggest concern. The Hemant Soren government will have to answer for these failures.”

The protest comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand, with the BJP gearing up to intensify its campaign against the state government.

The FIR highlights the growing political tension in the state as the election season approaches, with the BJP looking to corner the Soren government on various fronts.

“Rahul Gandhi shedding crocodile tears over caste census”: Union Minister

August 25, 2024, 4:18 pm

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of “shedding crocodile tears” over the caste census and using misleading slogans to confuse the public. Singh claimed that while Gandhi now emphasizes the need for a caste census, he failed to support such initiatives earlier.

“Rahul Gandhi is suddenly very concerned about the caste census. When Nitish Kumar conducted it in Bihar while we were in the INDIA alliance, we suggested passing a resolution supporting it. However, he did not do so due to pressure from Mamata Banerjee. Today, he sheds crocodile tears. Has he ever praised the census conducted in Bihar? He is only giving slogans to confuse the public,” said Singh.

Rahul Gandhi had earlier reiterated the INDIA alliance’s call for a caste census, stating that 90 percent of the population is being excluded from opportunities despite having the required skills and talent. “That’s why we are demanding a caste census,” he said.

In addition to his remarks on the caste census, Lalan Singh praised the Modi government’s recently approved Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), set to take effect on April 1, 2025. The scheme increases the government’s contribution from 14 percent under the current National Pension System (NPS) to 18.5 percent under UPS. Singh urged Congress-ruled states to replicate this model in their regions.

The caste census and pension scheme debates have become key talking points as political parties prepare for the upcoming elections.

“opposition wants to misguide,” says Pralhad Joshi on INDIA bloc questions govt on Waqf Amendment

August 8, 2024, 2:06 pm

Launching a scathing attack against the opposition parties over opposing the Bill to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that they(opposition) want to misguide some people in the community and are trying to tarnish the image of India.

“We are not targeting anyone. They (Opposition) want to only create an atmosphere. Our minister will explain in detail when he introduces the bill. They want to misguide some people in the community. They are trying to tarnish the image of India. We are one of the best democracies in the world…” said Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.

Meanwhile, RJD MP Misa Bharti stated that INDIA alliance parties and RJD will oppose this bill. Adding to that, she emphasised, “The government is not talking on issues of unemployment, inflation…”

Calling the motives of the government “sinister”, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said, “As I’ve said, the motives of the government are always sinister and I think we will be opposing this bill and there’s been no wider consultation with stakeholders and we think it should be referred to the Standing Committee before it’s brought to passing in the House.

Showcasing opposition against the Waqf amendment, TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay said, “This amendment bill should come through the Standing Committee. We (the opposition) will oppose this bill unitedly…”

Notably, apart from introducing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Kiren Rijiju will also introduce The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 which seeks to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Waqf Act provides for the renaming of the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995It seeks to clearly define “waqf” as waqf by any person practising Islam for at least five years and having ownership of such property and ensure that the creation of Waqf-alal-aulad does not lead to the denial of inheritance rights to women.

The bill aims to define “waqf” as property held by individuals practicing Islam for at least five years and who have ownership of the property. It also seeks to ensure that establishing Waqf-alal-aulad does not exclude women from inheritance rights. Additionally, the bill proposes eliminating provisions related to “waqf by user,” transferring the responsibilities of the Survey Commissioner to the Collector or a designated officer of Deputy Collector rank for surveying waqf properties. It also calls for a more inclusive composition of the Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards, ensuring representation of both, Muslim women and non-Muslims.

The bill, as outlined in the statement of objects and reasons, aims to establish separate Boards of Auqaf for Boharas and Aghakhanis. It also seeks to ensure representation for Shia, Sunni, Bohra, Agakhani, and other marginalised groups within the Muslim communities. Additionally, the bill proposes streamlining waqf registration through a central portal and database and introduces a detailed process for property mutation according to revenue laws, including giving proper notice to all relevant parties before officially designating any property as waqf.

The bill aims to remove Section 40, which grants the Board the authority to determine whether a property is classified as waqf. It also proposes that mutawallis file waqf accounts with the Board via a central portal to enhance oversight of their activities. The bill includes plans to reform the Tribunal by reducing its membership to two members and allows for appeals against Tribunal decisions to be taken to the High Court within ninety days. According to sources, the Business Advisory Committee has decided that the Waqf Amendment Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Opposition parties are advocating for the bill to be reviewed by the standing committee.

Suresh Gopi Refers To Indira Gandhi As ‘Mother Of India’

June 16, 2024, 2:58 pm

Union Minister Suresh Gopi, BJP’s inaugural Lok Sabha MP from Kerala, has referred to Indira Gandhi as the ‘mother of India’, according to reports. The actor-turned-politician also praised the late former Kerala Chief Minister K Karunakaran as a ‘courageous administrator’, as per PTI.

Following his visit to the memorial ‘Murali Mandiram’ in Thrissur, Suresh Gopi, BJP’s MP from Kerala, referred to late former CMs K Karunakaran and EK Nayanar as his ‘political gurus’. Gopi won the Thrissur constituency by a significant margin of nearly 75,000 votes against CPI(M) candidate VS Sunilkumar, with Karunakaran’s son K Muraleedharan finishing third in the contest. Emphasizing that his remarks should not be politicized, Gopi stated that he visited the memorial to pay respects to his mentors, as reported by PTI. He also mentioned having personal connections with Karunakaran and his wife, Kalyanikutty Amma, akin to his relationship with EK Nayanar and Sarada Teacher.

Suresh Gopi Hails Indira Gandhi As ‘Mother of India’

Gopi, serving as the Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum, referred to India’s first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, as ‘Bharathathinte mathavu (mother of India)’, and labeled Karunakaran as the “father of the Congress party in the state”.

Gopi clarified that honoring Karunakaran with such a title was not meant to disrespect the founders or co-founders of the Congress in Kerala. He continued to praise Karunakaran, describing the late Congress leader as a “courageous administrator” of his era.

Following his swearing-in as a minister in the Narendra Modi government, there were speculations that Gopi might resign from his position. However, he categorically dismissed media reports suggesting that he was contemplating an ‘exit’ from the Narendra Modi-led government as ‘grossly incorrect’.

“A few media platforms are spreading the incorrect news that I am going to resign from the Council of Ministers of the Modi Government. This is grossly incorrect. It is a matter of pride for me to be in the Council of Ministers of the Modi Government and to represent the people of Kerala,” mentioned Gopi in a social media post.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Makes Debut In Modi 3.0 Cabinet, Sworn In As Union Minister

June 9, 2024, 8:25 pm

BJP veteran leader and four-time Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was sworn in as a minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Union Cabinet on Sunday. Chouhan, 65, was administered oath by President Droupadi Murmu at the swearing-in ceremony at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan. This marks Chouhan’s first time as a Union minister in his more than three-decade-long political career. He won the Vidisha seat by a record margin of 8,21,408 votes in the general elections 2024 on Tuesday, according to the Election Commission of India. Chouhan was born on March 5, 1959, in Jait village, Sehore to Prem Singh Chouhan and Sundar Bai Chouhan.

He has a long association with the RSS and the student wings of the BJP. He was first elected to the State Assembly from Budhni Constituency in 1990 and was elected a Member of Parliament for the first time in his career in the 10th Lok Sabha from Vidisha Constituency in 1991. Chouhan has held various positions in the BJP, including General Secretary of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, National President of the Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha, and Chairman of the House Committee (Lok Sabha). He was appointed as Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister in 2005 and served in the role until December 12, 2018. He took the oath as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh again on March 23, 2020, after 22 Congress MLAs, including Jyotiraditya Scindia, resigned, causing the Kamal Nath administration to collapse.

Chouhan is the Bharatiya Janata Party’s longest-serving chief minister, having served in the role for over 15 years.

PM SVANidhi Scheme Beneficiaries Meet Union Minister Puri

May 27, 2024, 5:25 pm

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri engaged with beneficiaries of the PM Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi scheme in Chandigarh, seeking feedback on any challenges they may be encountering.

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs introduced the PM Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, designed to support street vendors by providing them with loans to enhance their self-reliance.

The PM Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi offers collateral-free working capital loans of up to INR 10,000 for a year to around 50 lakh street vendors, aiding them in restarting businesses in urban, peri-urban, or rural areas. It was launched during India’s COVID crisis to support small vendors whose daily earnings were affected.

Several vendors, including two from Chandigarh, were advantaged by this program. Housing and Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri met these vendors.

Puri said “The SVANidhi scheme was initiated during the COVID pandemic to address the challenges faced by numerous individuals. Prime Minister Modi recognized the hardships encountered by small vendors, who often struggled amidst the crisis while others received regular salaries. This scheme is like a microfinance scheme, which has even made them entrepreneurs. Around 55-60 lakh vendors have received the benefits of this scheme.”

Both vendors expressed their appreciation and thanked the Prime Minister for providing support during the COVID-19 pandemic, which aided them in overcoming considerable obstacles and reconstructing their livelihoods.

“I’ve been operating this shop for 12 years. Initially, I received 10,000 through SVANidhi, followed by a 20,000 loan, and then 50,000 later. I’m grateful for this support and hope it continues,” shared Mona, a beneficiary of the scheme and a member of the transgender community who manages a local tea shop

They noted that they initially received a loan of Rs10,000, followed by a Rs20,000 loan, and they have now applied for a Rs50,000 loan, anticipating its approval shortly. They conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for simplifying their lives through these initiatives.

India’s Defence Exports surpass ₹21,000 Crore: Rajnath Singh

April 1, 2024, 5:43 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Monday that the nation’s defence exports have reached “unprecedented heights,” surpassing the ₹ 21,000 crore milestone for the “first time” in the history of Independent India.

“Delighted to inform everyone that the Indian Defence Exports have scaled to unprecedented heights and crossed ₹ 21,000 crore mark for the first time in the history of Independent India!,” he said in a post on X.

The Union minister also highlighted that India’s defence exports have soared to ₹ 21,083 crore in the financial year 2023-24, marking a “spectacular growth” of 32.5 per cent over the previous fiscal.

Under Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi’s visionary leadership the Defence ministry has taken several initiatives to spur India’s defence manufacturing and exports.

Our defence industries including the Private Sector & DPSUs have registered a commendable performance in the…

— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) April 1, 2024

During an interaction with members of the Indian diaspora in Nigeria in May 2023, the defence minister had underscored the government’s emphasis on ‘Aatmanirbharta’ and the “significant progress” achieved in defence exports in recent years, aligning with the objective of “Make in India, Make for the World”.

Indian economy witnessed profound positive transformation in the last 10 years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

February 1, 2024, 12:58 pm

During the interim budget presentation in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proclaimed that the Indian economy has undergone a significant positive transformation over the past decade. She emphasized the government’s commitment to inclusive development under the vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas.”

“In the second term, our government strengthened its vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas,” Sitharaman stated, underscoring the government’s continuous dedication to the welfare of all citizens. Despite the challenges posed by the once-in-a-century pandemic, Sitharaman noted the country’s successful strides towards building an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), committed to Panch Pran and laying solid foundations for the Amrit Kaal.

“The country overcame the challenges of the once-in-a-century pandemic to clang stride towards Atmanirbhar Bharat committed to Panch Pran and laid solid foundations for the Amrit Kaal,” said Sitharaman.

Addressing concerns about food security, Sitharaman announced the elimination of worries through the provision of free ration for 80 crore people.

“The worries about food have been eliminated through free ration for 80 crore people,” stated the Finance Minister. She highlighted the impact of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), noting that savings through DBT channels have enabled more funds for the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, a welfare program for the economically disadvantaged.

“With the pursuit of Sabka Saath, the government has assisted 25 crore people to get freedom from multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years,” Sitharaman mentioned during her Budget speech.

Emphasizing the need to focus on four major pillars— the poor, women, youth, and annadatas (farmers), she declared, “We need to focus on four major pillars — poor, women, youth, and annadatas.”

Highlighting achievements in skill development, Sitharaman noted that the Skill India Mission has successfully trained 1.4 crore youth, contributing to their empowerment and employability. She reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive governance, describing the administration under Prime Minister Modi as “secularism in action.”

“In the last 10 years, we have targeted every household for houses for all, water for all, and cooking gas for all,” Sitharaman declared, emphasizing the comprehensive approach towards addressing basic needs and improving living standards.

Additionally, she revealed that 34 crore Mudra Yojana loans have been extended to women entrepreneurs, promoting financial inclusion and empowerment.

“34 cr Mudra Yojana loans have been given to women entrepreneurs,” said the Finance Minister. The budget presentation concluded with a positive outlook, signaling the government’s determination to continue fostering inclusive growth and development.

As the nation navigates through the uncertainties of the present and builds towards the future, the budget reflects a commitment to the welfare and progress of all citizens. The Budget 2024 is expected to undergo thorough scrutiny and debates in the coming days in the Parliament as stakeholders assess its potential impact on the nation’s economic trajectory.

Union Minister Amit Shah to visit Assam on Jan 20

January 15, 2024, 6:07 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Assam on January 20 to formally inaugurate the Brahmaputra Riverfront beautification project at Panbazar in Guwahati. During his visit to the state, Home Minister Shah is also expected to unveil a number of other development initiatives.

“Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on January 20. The Union Home Minister will take part in three government programmes in Guwahati on January 20,” Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika said.
He further said that Shah will take part in a passing parade programme of Assam Police at Sarusajai Stadium.
“The Union Home Minister will take part in a passing parade programme of Assam Police at Sarusajai Stadium. He will also take part in two other programmes in Guwahati,” Pijush Hazarika added.

The Assam Minister went on to say that Shah will be welcomed at various locations by roughly 60,000 members of the BJP party. “Approximately 60,000 BJP party workers will greet the Union Home Minister at various locations, and we will give him a grand welcome here,” he declared. Ahead of Shah’s visit, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assessed the state of affairs on Monday.

Centre relying on tech for delivering services to citizens: Jitendra Singh

December 23, 2023, 2:27 am

Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh on Friday said the Centre is making maximum use of technology to ensure hassle-free delivery of services to the citizens.
He said that transparency, accountability and citizen-centricity became the hallmark of the country’s governance model ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over in 2014.

“The era of working in silos is long over. The government is making maximum use of technology to ensure hassle-free delivery of services to the citizens. Capacity building programmes enable us to be ready for that,” Singh said.
Addressing Dr Rajendra Prasad National Convention III (series of memorial lectures) on ‘G20 people centric governance and public policy’, organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) here, the minister said citizen-centric governance will evolve into an increasing role of the citizens in the decision-making process.

Beginning with India’s vaccine success story in January, Singh said, the year gone by with just a week left, witnessed Prime Minister Modi’s citizen-centric governance model.
“India’s prestige as a space power was well-established by the flawless landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the virgin south polar region of the moon,” he said.

Talking about India’s emergence in the comity of nations, Singh said that India was earlier not taken seriously, but now the world has veered around to the agenda set by Prime Minister Modi and India at the G20.

“Over 200 meetings of the G20 were held at 65 cities across India during the course of the year. Assuming a leadership role on climate change, PM Modi stressed on Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). With the target of net zero by the year 2070, as committed by PM Modi, India is well set on course to achieve its staggered emission targets,” Singh said.
“From issues like terrorism, cyber security to anti-corruption, the G20 meetings chaired by India throughout the year have been very successful,” he added.

The minister said India is today among the leading five or six nations in the world using quantum technology.
“Our CPGRAMS (Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) public grievances portal, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) and SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) programmes are cited the world over as technology-driven people-centric reforms,” Singh said.
“Today the world is ready to be led by India,” he added.

PM Modi applauds record number of patents granted in year 2023-24

November 17, 2023, 11:59 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended the achievement of the highest-ever number of patents granted during the fiscal year 2023–24. In response to a post by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, PM Modi expressed his thoughts on the significant accomplishment. He posted on X, “This is a notable feat, marking a milestone in our journey towards an innovation-driven knowledge economy. India’s youth will be great beneficiaries of such strides.”

Minister Piyush Goyal, sharing the achievement on the same platform, declared, “It’s a record-highest-ever number of patents granted so far in 2023–24. PM Narendra Modi ji’s vision of an innovation-led knowledge economy to drive growth is rapidly taking shape.”

According to the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) Report, patent applications by residents of India grew by 31.6% in 2022, extending an 11-year run of growth unmatched by any other country among the top 10 filers.

The high number of patents awarded reflects the country’s rising emphasis on research, development, and technical innovation, with the government actively supporting and rewarding contributions to the sector. This achievement is likely to have a favourable influence on India’s innovation environment and help the creation of a knowledge-driven economy.

‘It’s a Shameful Statement: Union Minister Sitharaman Slams CM Nitish Kumar’s Remark on Birth Control

November 9, 2023, 4:50 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sharply criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his recent comments on population control, deeming them “shameful.” Sitharaman’s rebuke came during her visit to Bhopal, where she is actively participating in the campaign for the impending Madhya Pradesh assembly election scheduled for this month.

Expressing her dismay, Sitharaman pointed out the absence of strong condemnation from leaders of the INDIA bloc and Congress family regarding Kumar’s remarks. She underscored the disturbing mentality displayed by the alliance, emphasizing that women were being viewed primarily as a vote bank rather than as individuals with rights and dignity.

Kumar’s controversial statements were made during a debate on caste census in the Bihar Assembly, where he suggested that educating women would lead to a reduction in sexual intercourse and, consequently, control population growth.

Despite Kumar’s subsequent apology on Wednesday, Sitharaman stressed the importance of more robust condemnation from political leaders. She highlighted the need for a deeper understanding and respect for women’s autonomy and rights within the political discourse.

In contrast, Sitharaman commended the Madhya Pradesh government for its strides in healthcare and development. She cited a substantial increase in the number of medical colleges, growing from five to 30 over the past two decades. Additionally, medical seats surged from 620 to 4,000, contributing to improved healthcare infrastructure in the state.

Sitharaman also lauded the effectiveness of the Mukhyamantri Laldi Bahna Yojana, a scheme benefitting 1.32 crore women. These positive initiatives, according to Sitharaman, demonstrated the commitment of the Madhya Pradesh government to holistic development.

Madhya Pradesh is gearing up for polls on November 17, with voters set to elect legislators from 230 Assembly constituencies. The results of the election will be disclosed on December 3. The state remains a crucial battleground, with political leaders actively engaging in campaigning to secure support from the electorate.

Akhilesh Yadav’s Criticism Gains Support from Rajeev Chandrasekhar

November 6, 2023, 6:36 pm

Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar aligned himself with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s criticism of the Congress party. Chandrasekhar supported Yadav’s statements, asserting that the Congress party had reneged on its assurance of providing allowances to unemployed Karnataka youth as promised in their election manifesto.

During a press conference, Chandrasekhar stated that the Congress party pledged five commitments in the recent Karnataka elections, including financial assistance to unemployed youth. However, he claimed that Congress later changed its position, limiting the allocation to those who were unemployed the year before graduation. “I usually don’t agree with Akhilesh Yadav, but yesterday he made a very good description and said that the Congress party is a fraud,” he said. I want to keep some facts about the Congress party’s deceptions… In recent elections in Karnataka, the Congress made five promises.”

Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party called the Congress “Chalu” (shrewd), implying that the Congress had betrayed the alliance, which led to conflict within the INDIA alliance. Addressing a rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Jatara constituency, Yadav warned against voting for the Congress and accused them of deception.

The tension escalated within the alliance, marked by the breakdown in seat-sharing discussions. Akhilesh Yadav had earlier taken a swipe at the Congress’ Uttar Pradesh unit chief, Ajay Rai, branding him as “Chirkut” (small-timer) in October.

‘The Kingpin is still out’: Union Minister Anurag Thakur takes on AAP following Sanjay Singh’s Arrest

October 5, 2023, 12:08 pm

Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, took potshots at the Aam Admi Party on Thursday. He also went after AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, saying, “People to whom Kejriwal issued a certificate of honesty are in jail.”
Anurag Thalur claimed that Kejriwal was next in line.

“People are laughing at Arvind Kejriwal. They can see the tension on his face. The Deputy CM is in jail, the Health Minister is in jail, they are people who came to the front by raising the slogans of India Against Corruption but are now involved in corruption,” Thakur said.
“The kingpin is still out now. His number will also come. Investigation is underway. All those people to whom Arvind Kejriwal issued a certificate of honesty are in jail for a year”, he added.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal criticised Singh’s detention, saying it revealed the BJP’s uneasiness ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

“The arrest of Sanjay Singh is completely illegal. This shows Modi ji’s nervousness. They will arrest many more opposition leaders till the elections” Kejriwal said.
The AAP MP’s arrest triggered sharp reactions from the leaders of the INDIA alliance.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha said, “It is not the ED that has arrested Sanjay Singh, he has been arrested by the unit of BJP that comprises ED-IT-CBI. Dark days have begun…In this era of dictatorship, jo dar gaya wo mar gaya. The dictators themselves are scared. This fear will be retaliated against soon”.

The AAP also plans to protest Singh’s arrest outside the BJP headquarters on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s bail application in the liquor policy violations case today.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to hold mega rally in Punjab’s Sangrur

June 17, 2023, 2:55 pm

Under the mega ‘Jan-sampark’ rally launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party across the country on the completion of nine years of the Modi government, Union Health Minister M. Mandaviya is all set to hold a mega rally in Punjab’s Sangrur on Saturday. He is to address the rally at Dana Mandi in Longowal, Sangrur.

Union Minister unveils bold plan for airport expansion across India

June 7, 2023, 4:29 pm

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday that 200–220 more airports, heliports, and water aerodromes will be built in the country over the next 5 years.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed the media in the national capital, highlighting the remarkable progress achieved by the aviation sector during the nine years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Scindia emphasized that the achievements of the Modi government in the past nine years surpassed those of the previous 68 years. The number of airports has increased from 74 to 148, and the ambitious goal is to build 200-220 airports, including heliports and water aerodromes, within the next five years.

In addition, Scindia shared that eight new airports have been constructed in the northeastern region of the country, where some states previously lacked proper airport infrastructure. Today, Arunachal Pradesh boasts three new airports, and Sikkim also has its own airport.

Regarding metro capacity, the minister revealed that India currently has six large metros, namely Bombay, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata, with a combined capacity of 22 crore. The objective is to double the capacity of these six metros, including Jevar and Navi Mumbai, within the next eight years.

Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister, meets students,teachers in Singapore

May 30, 2023, 10:36 am

In order to understand more about the teaching-learning environment, pedagogy, and other topics, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the Spectra Secondary School while on a three-day visit to Singapore. He spoke with students and teachers.”Happy to know that the school prioritises skills-based education and also focuses on encouraging learning at the pace suitable for every learner to prepare them for future workplaces,” Pradhan tweeted. On Monday, Pradhan met Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on strengthening the existing cooperation between India and Singapore with a focus on deepening engagements in skill development.
“Pleasure meeting DPM and Minister for Finance, Singapore, @LawrenceWongST. Fruitful discussions on strengthening the existing cooperation between India and Singapore and deepening engagements in skill development as well as technical and vocational education,” Union Minister tweeted.
He further added, “The emerging future is a world of unlimited opportunities. Both DPM @LawrenceWongST and I agreed to work together for mutual benefit, create opportunities for lifelong learning, build a future-ready workforce and also to make knowledge and skill development a key pillar of our strategic partnership.”
“During the meeting it was agreed to work together, aiming to create opportunities for lifelong learning, building a future-ready workforce, and making knowledge & skill development a key pillar of strategic partnership” Ministry said.The National Education Policy (NEP), according to Pradhan, was introduced by the Indian government in 2020 under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In particular, NEP 2020 is concentrating on giving middle school students early exposure to vocational education, assuring the marketability of training, and increasing the capability of our institutions to offer technical and vocational education.
He added that the government is investing in creating short- and long-term training programmes to offer chances for skilling, re-skilling, and upskilling, as well as working to integrate the higher education qualification framework with the skills qualifications framework.The minister emphasised the importance of cooperating, adapting Singapore’s best practises to India’s needs, and learning from their best practises.
The Minister of Trade and Industry for Singapore, Gan Kim Yong, and Dharmendra Pradhan had a thoughtful conversation. In order to build a seamless architecture for skilling and lifetime learning, the Ministers had fruitful discussions about how to deepen the connections between our skill development and vocational training. They also discussed ways in which India can use the talents and experience of Singapore to address shared challenges and improve the Indian skills ecosystem, building on the conclusions of the G20 Future of Work meeting in Bhubaneswar.

Under PM Modi, the number of start-ups tripled :Union Minister Jitendra Singh

April 10, 2023, 3:44 pm

Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated at the National Innovation Awards on Monday that the number of start-ups in India had increased 300 times in the last nine years.

Jitendra Singh, who holds multiple important portfolios, was addressing at an event at Rashtrapati Bhavan when President Droupadi Murmu gave National Innovation Awards to “Grassroot Innovators.” Jitendra Singh stated that there were approximately 350 StartUps prior to 2014, but after Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a clarion call in 2016, their numbers increased to more than 90,000, including more than 100 Unicorns.

Speaking about the opening up of space sector for private players, he said more than 100 StartUps have come up in the space sector within just about three years. Similarly, biotech StartUps went up from around 50 to nearly 6,000.
Further, Jitendra Singh said that India had no dearth of talent, capability, innovation and creativity among the youth but it was lack of political leadership, which according to him was provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

By bringing in National Education Policy 2020, he said it gave emphasis to skill and not only to academic degrees and prepared individuals for earning livelihood according to their aptitude and skill.

Amit Shah to visit Bihar on 2 April

March 19, 2023, 4:16 pm

On April 2, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will journey to Bihar to take part in the celebration of Emperor Ashoka’s birth anniversary in Sasaram. Shah’s visit is crucial for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s plans for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Amit Shah will reportedly speak at public gatherings in Sasaram and Nawada as well.

Shah will dedicate various development projects on 10 March

March 9, 2023, 5:19 pm

On March 10, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will e-inaugurate various development works of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority on Friday morning.

Around 10.30 am on Friday, Shah will use video conferencing to officially launch the construction projects. Amit Shah, a member of the Lok Parliament from Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, will dedicate to the city the development projects undertaken by the Ahmedabad Municipal Council (AMC) and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA), which are expected to cost more than Rs 150 crore.

The Home Minister will dedicate several AMC and AUDA projects to Ahmedabad, including five Anganwadis, a new overbridge, pedestal subway, senior citizens’ park, and drainage pumping station.

The new overbridge is learnt to be constructed at Sanathal junction near Sardar Patel ring road in Ahmedabad while pedestal subway near GST crossing, senior citizens cum recreation park in Nava Vadaj ward, new smart schools at Chandkheda, Sabarmati, Shela, Thaltej and Sarkhej; Shela drainage pumping station, and network and five Anganwadis among other projects are also to be inaugurated by the Home Minister.

Assembly Election: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address rallies in Tripura today

February 6, 2023, 1:10 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address two election rallies in Tripura on Monday.

Shah will address two election rallies at Khowai in the Khowai district and Santirbazar in the South Tripura district. The Union Minister will also join a road show in Agartala city today. Before Shah’s arrival in the state, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday inspected preparation for Amit Shah’s February 6 rally in the state ahead of the state assembly election.

The Chief Minister visited both the rally spots at Santirbazar in South Tripura and Khowai in the Khowai district in order to ensure that everything was conducted flawlessly.

BJP posted a stunning victory in Tripura in the 2018 Assembly elections, a Left bastion. After its poll victory, BJP appointed Biplab Deb as Tripura’s Chief Minister and in May 2022 appointed Manik Saha for the role.

This is the second visit by the Union Home Minister to the state this year.

Union minister criticises opposition for wreaking havoc in parliament

February 3, 2023, 7:23 pm

The Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, criticised the opposition parties on Friday for creating disturbance in both houses, saying they hampered the smooth functioning of parliament.

The minister’s statement came after both houses were adjourned earlier today. The same thing happened yesterday, when parliament was adjourned without any discussion of important issues. The next meeting of the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take place on February 6, 2023, at 11:00 am.

The opposition did not remain silent and lashed out at the government, demanding an investigation in the aftermath of the Hindenburg report against the Adani Group.

Opposition parties organised a meeting in the parliament today before the start of the session. Sanjay Singh, MP of the Aam Aadmi Party, heavily criticised PM Modi amid the Adani stock controversy.

The AAP MP went on to say that the opposition members are demanding to constitute a joint parliamentary committee or a Supreme Court-monitored time-bound inquiry regarding the issue. Singh went on to say that it could be attributed to Prime Minister Modi and his government’s involvement; it appears that the PM has been protecting Adani.

“We have called the opposition party meeting to discuss the next steps,” senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said.

Both houses of parliament are currently unable to function properly due to the opposition parties’ insistence on discussing the Hindenburg report on Gautam Adani’s companies.

Some people in India consider BBC above SC: Kiren Rijiju

January 22, 2023, 2:13 pm

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took on the ‘malicious campaign’ inside and outside India in connection to the BBC’s documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that some people “consider the BBC above the Supreme Court in India.”

Rijiju alleged that they ‘lower’ the country’s dignity and image to any extent to ‘please their moral masters’. He further tweeted that the minorities in the country are moving ahead positively.

“Minorities, or for that matter every community in India is moving ahead positively. India’s image cannot be disgraced by malicious campaigns launched inside or outside India. PM @narendramodi Ji’s voice is the voice of 1.4 billion Indians,” Rijiju tweeted.
“Some people in India still haven’t gotten over the colonial intoxication. They consider BBC above the Supreme Court of India and lower the country’s dignity and image to any extent to please their moral masters,” the Minister added (roughly translated from Hindi).
He said that there is no hope from these people whose “only aim is to weaken India”.
“Anyway, there is no better hope from these tukde tukde gang members whose only aim is to weaken the might of India,” Rijiju tweeted.

Earlier, BBC has been slammed by former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Sanjeev Tripathi for its documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it “prejudiced, biased and full of factual errors”.

He added that the documentary needs to be condemned by everyone.

Tripathi questioned the BBC’s motivation for producing the PM Modi documentary, saying it appeared to be “motivated.” He added that the Supreme Court recently handed PM Modi a clean bill of health in the case and that the documentary includes both the episode that preceded the 2002 Gujarat riots and the Godhra train fire.

“This documentary of BBC, which claims to examine the so-called tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India, and in that context, talks about again the so-called controversial policies of Prime Minister Modi, is not only prejudiced but is also biased and full of factual errors,” he said.

In a strong response to the BBC documentary, more than 300 eminent Indians, including retired judges, bureaucrats, and armed forces veterans signed a statement slamming the British national broadcaster for showing “unrelenting prejudice” towards India and its leader.

RJD leader Sharad Yadav mortal remains brought MP; last rites to be performed in state

January 14, 2023, 1:02 pm

Former Union Minister and RJD leader Sharad Yadav’s last rites will be performed at his ancestral village in Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday, and his mortal remains have been brought to Bhopal.

Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister was also present at the airport

Meanwhile, the last rites will be performed by Sharad Pawar’s son, Shantanu Bundela.

Former Janata Dal (United) Madhya Pradesh unit head Govind Yadav, a close friend of Sharad Yadav, said, “The mortal remains of Yadav will be brought from Delhi to Madhya Pradesh by a chartered plane at 11 a.m. and taken to his ancestral village of Ankhmau by road. The last rites will be at 1:30 p.m.”

Earlier on Thursday night, Sharad Yadav passed away at the age of 75 at the Fortis hospital in Gurugram.

Taking to Twitter, his daughter Subhashini Yadav tweeted, “Papa nhi rahe (Papa is no more).”

However, in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government between 1999 and 2004, Yadav held various portfolios.

RJD leader Sharad Yadav dies aged 75

January 12, 2023, 11:20 pm

Former Union Minister and RJD leader Sharad Yadav passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. Taking to Twitter his daughter Subhashini Yadav tweeted, “Papa nhi rahe (Papa is no more).”

CDS Chauhan meets Rajnath Singh

December 16, 2022, 11:24 am

Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan reached Parliament House where Chauhan meets Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.

Mansukh Mandaviya: School Dropout Rates Of Girls Declined

December 15, 2022, 5:12 pm

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya believes that the construction of toilets is the reason for a decline in the dropout rate of girls from school since 2014. He said, “Number of postgraduate medical seats has nearly doubled. Over 4,5 lakh toilets have been built in 2.5 lakh schools which has resulted in a dropout ratio dipped from 1.7% to 13%.