Security beefed up in Ayodhya as the city gears up for the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22. Speaking on security arrangements in Ayodhya, Prashant Kumar, UP Special DG of Law & Order, said on January 21 that over 13,000 personnel have been deployed for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration mega event. He also stated that over 10,000 CCTV cameras have been installed. He went on to say that the smooth completion of the Pran Pratishtha Ceremony is both a challenge and an opportunity for the Uttar Pradesh Police. The ceremony scheduled for January 22 will witness the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple. It is expected to be attended by hundreds of officials, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
21 January,2024 05:28 PM IST
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on January 19 informed that over 10,000 companies has shown their interest in investing in India at the 54th Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum. She said, “In his 10 years of administration, PM Modi made women the center point of development. This year, leaders from some 300 countries have participated (in WEF). Under the guidance of PM Modi, we are able to attract investments in digital infrastructure. People are shifting focus towards Biofuel and India has already presented the world's biggest hydrogen project which has attracted investors. PM Modi's development mantra goes with the slogan of 'Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' but the alliance announced today shows 'Sabka Prayas'. In two days, the CII and Invest India have expressed joy that an Indian woman leader has come to Davos for the first time. Those inspired by PM Modi’s inclusive growth agenda can come forward for investment. Over 10,000 companies have shown their interest. WEF will support and sponsor all the activities presented by India for women empowerment all over the world.”
19 January,2024 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday inaugurated India's and Air India's first Airbus A350 aircraft on the first day of Wings India 2024. This not only marks the arrival of state-of-the-art aircraft to Air India's fleet but also signifies India's growing stature as a major player in the global aviation industry.
19 January,2024 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to new recruits at the ongoing 'Rozgar Mela' which he attended on October 28 in Delhi. The Prime Minister said, "'Rozgar Mela' was started in October last year. 'Rozgar Mela' is being organised at the Centre and in NDA, BJP-ruled states. Till now, lakhs of youth have been given appointment letters for government jobs. Today, more than 50,000 youth have been given government jobs. There is some time in Diwali, but this occasion is no less than Diwali for the families of the receivers of 50,000 appointment letters." The Mela organised in various states and Union Territories of the country is a proof of our commitment to the youth. Our government is working in mission mode keeping the future of the youth in mind. We are not only giving employment but we are also making the whole system transparent.
28 October,2023 05:15 PM IST
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, more than 35,000 women gathered and recited Ganapati Atharvaśīrṣa in front of Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir in Pune earlier this morning. This was organised by the Temple Trust as a part of Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations.
20 September,2023 12:35 PM IST
Former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Nripendra Misra on May 22 said that the PM was not keen on the introduction of the Rs 2,000 notes but went along with the advice of his team. “PM Modi was not at all in favour of Rs 2000 notes. But, as demonetisation was to be done in a limited time, he gave reluctant permission for it. PM never considered Rs 2000 note as a note of the poor, he knew Rs 2000 has hoarding value instead of the transactional value,” said Nripendra Misra.
23 May,2023 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das while briefing the media persons assured that note of Rs 2000 will remain legal tender despite it being withdrawn from circulation.“Let me clarify and re-emphasise that it is a part of the currency management operations of the Reserve Bank. For a long time, the Reserve Bank has been following a clean note policy. From time to time, RBI withdraws notes of a particular series and issues fresh notes. We are withdrawing the Rs 2000 notes from circulation but they continue as legal tender,” said Shaktikanta Das.
22 May,2023 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced the withdrawal Rs 2,000 note, from circulation, adding that the notes will continue to be legal tender. It said the existing Rs 2,000 notes can be deposited or exchanged in banks until September 30, but with a limit “Rs 20,000 at a time”. The central bank advised the public to deposit Rs 2,000 notes — introduced during demonetisation in November 2016, into their bank accounts and/ or exchange them into notes of other denominations at any bank branch. It also advised banks to stop issuing Rs 2,000 notes with immediate effect. This decision received praise as well as criticism from political fronts.
20 May,2023 02:29 PM IST | Mumbai
In what is claimed to be India’s biggest drug haul in terms of monetary value, NCB seized drugs worth 15,000 crores off the Kochi coast. The seizure was part of ‘Operation Samudragupt’ targeting maritime drug trafficking. 134 sacks of suspected Methamphetamine were recovered from a ship. As per Deputy Director-General of Narcotics Control Bureau, Sanjay Kumar Singh, the source of the drugs is Pakistan. One person, suspected to be a Pakistan national, was arrested by the agencies and an investigation is on.
14 May,2023 01:30 PM IST
The Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday, the plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena challenging the Election Commission's decision of allotting the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the Eknath Shinde faction. After challenging the EC decision in the Supreme Court, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that democracy has been murdered and the Supreme Court is the only hope now. Sanjay Raut had also alleged earlier that the party had a transaction of Rs 2000 Crore to get the symbol and the name.
21 February,2023 07:18 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
