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BJP weighs options for Rajya Sabha tickets as high-level consultations intensify| India News

BJP weighs options for Rajya Sabha tickets as high-level consultations intensify| India News

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified internal consultations to finalise its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with several senior leaders in contention and a final decision expected from the party’s top leadership in the coming days, people aware of the developments said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah with BJP president Nitin Nabin in New Delhi. (PTI File) The people said at least eight names are under active consideration as the party seeks to balance organisational experience, regional representation and political strategy. Those being discussed include Pawan Singh, Rakesh Tiwari, Guru Prakash Paswan, Vinod Tawde, Sanjay Mayukh and Prem Ranjan Patel. Shivesh Ram and Rituraj Sinha are also understood to be in the reckoning, indicating that the contest remains open and fluid. Sources said the selection process is being closely monitored by the central leadership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah expected to take the final call. “The leadership is weighing political messaging, organisational needs and numbers very carefully. No …

Centre rejects RTI seeking details of pre-legislative consultations on VB-G RAM G Act

Centre rejects RTI seeking details of pre-legislative consultations on VB-G RAM G Act

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Congress workers stage a protest as part of party’s nationwide ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’, a mass outreach campaign against the Union government’s move to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act, or VB-G RAM G, in Noida, on January 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The Union Rural Development Ministry has rejected a Right to Information (RTI) application that sought details of consultations the Centre held with State governments before introducing the new rural employment law — the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB‑GRAM G) Act, 2025. The RTI application referred to an article by Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, published in The Hindu on December 24, in which he stated that the Bill was “preceded by extensive consultations with State governments, technical workshops and multi-stakeholder discussions”. He had also said that the core design features of the legislation were shaped by lessons from years of implementation as well as feedback from States. Chakradhar Buddha of the United …

Lucknow University to offer paid astrology consultations via Jyotish Kendra| India News

Lucknow University to offer paid astrology consultations via Jyotish Kendra| India News

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Lucknow: Lucknow University has approved a proposal to provide paid astrological consultations through its Jyotish Paramarsh Kendra (Astrology Consultancy Centre), people familiar with the matter said on Friday. Lucknow university website states that it launched a regular course in Jyoti Vigyan (Astrological Sciences) on October 18, 2001 (Representative photo) According to the university’s finance committee, which approved the proposal, the consultation fee has been fixed between ₹500 and ₹3,100, depending on the nature of the service. The university website states that it launched a regular course in Jyoti Vigyan (Astrological Sciences) on October 18, 2001. The university offers the course for BA and MA students in Hindi, English, and Sanskrit mediums. The proposal says that the Jyotish Paramarsh Kendra will offer advice on a number of issues, including career choices, health concerns, marriage prospects, political fortunes, and Vastu, among others. “Vice-chancellor Prof JP Saini gave consent for prescribed fees for different services via Jyotish Paramarsh Kendra,” said Shyamlesh Kumar Tiwari, coordinator of the Jyotir Vigyan department. According to the approved plan, most consultations based on …

HILT policy formulated after expert consultations, Cabinet sub-committee involved: IT Minister Sridhar Babu

HILT policy formulated after expert consultations, Cabinet sub-committee involved: IT Minister Sridhar Babu

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IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu refuted allegations of vested interests behind the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation policy. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu stated that land conversion under the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation (HILT) policy is completely voluntary. He added that industrial unit owners wishing to convert their lands must apply through the TS-iPASS portal within six months. Initiating a short discussion on the HILT policy in the Assembly on Tuesday, he refuted allegations of vested interests behind it. “Our government is maintaining complete transparency in implementing the HILT policy,” he said, adding that the lands proposed for conversion under the policy belong to industrial unit owners who have complete rights over them. Mr. Sridhar Babu emphasised that the HILT policy was formulated after thorough consultations with experts. He noted that a Cabinet committee, led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and comprising members Uttam Kumar Reddy, Jupally Krishna Rao, and himself, held discussions with concerned industrial unit owners, association leaders and others. Stating that many, …

In Rajya Sabha, Opposition flags lack of consultations before tabling new rural jobs Bill

In Rajya Sabha, Opposition flags lack of consultations before tabling new rural jobs Bill

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Congress MP Mukul Wasnik speaks during the debate on the VB-G RAM G Bill in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, 2025. Photo: Sansad TV The Opposition parties flagged the lack of consultations before introducing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, asking the government to table evidence of discussions held with State governments before increasing their financial liability. They also invoked the example of the three farm laws, which they said were passed under similar circumstances and later withdrawn after a prolonged farmers’ agitation. This Bill will also face the same fate, they said. The Rajya Sabha began deliberations on the legislation at 6.50 p.m. The debate concluded past Friday midnight (December 19, 2025) with the House passing it by a voice vote amid vociferous protests. Congress MP Mukul Wasnik opened the Opposition’s attack. Mr. Wasnik said that the MGNREGA was passed unanimously after undergoing parliamentary scrutiny and extensive consultations. He asked, “Can the government say the same thing about this legislation?” He said that the Bill …

Cross-Border Firing Continues For 12th Night, UN Body Begins Closed Door Consultations

Cross-Border Firing Continues For 12th Night, UN Body Begins Closed Door Consultations

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India Pakistan Tensions Updates: Cross-border firing continued for the 12th straight night along the Line of Control even as closed door consultations started at the United Nations Security Council on Islamabad’s request on the escalating tensions. Small-arms firing in areas opposite Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor were met by proportionate response from the Indian Army. Here Are The Latest Updates: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

UNSC begins closed door consultations on situation between India, Pakistan

UNSC begins closed door consultations on situation between India, Pakistan

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The UN Security Council commenced closed-door consultations on the situation between India and Pakistan, hours after Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours being “at their highest in years”. Pakistan, currently a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Security Council, had requested for “closed consultations” on the situation. The closed-door meeting will not take place in the UNSC Chamber where Council members sit at the powerful horse-shoe table but in a consultations room next to the chamber. Follow Pahalgam attack updates: May 5, 2025 Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations Khaled Mohamed Khiari of Tunisia will brief the Council on behalf of both departments (DPPA and DPO). VIDEO | New York: Visuals show diplomats arriving at the UN Security Council consultations room for closed-door discussions on the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan. (Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/oC4rv0d2VG — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 5, 2025 Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the …

Pahalgam terror attack: UNSC to hold closed consultations on rising Indo-Pak tensions | India News

Pahalgam terror attack: UNSC to hold closed consultations on rising Indo-Pak tensions | India News

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After Islamabad sought an emergency meeting amid tensions between the two nations following the Pahalgam terror attack, the UN Security Council will hold closed consultations on Monday afternoon in New York (Tuesday early morning India time). Pakistan is a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation UN Security Council, which is being presided over by Greece for May. Islamabad had “requested closed consultations” on the tensions between the two countries and the Greek Presidency has scheduled the meeting for May 5 in the afternoon. Story continues below this ad On Sunday, the Pakistan foreign office said that it has decided to brief the UNSC on the latest regional developments in the wake of the terror attack in which 26 people were killed. According to a statement, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had directed Pakistan’s UN Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar to take immediate steps to convene a meeting of the Security Council. “Pakistan will inform the UNSC about India’s aggressive actions, provocations, and provocative statements,” the foreign office had said. “Pakistan will specifically highlight India’s illegal actions …

UNSC to hold ‘closed consultations’ on India-Pakistan tension over Pahalgam attack today | Latest News India

UNSC to hold ‘closed consultations’ on India-Pakistan tension over Pahalgam attack today | Latest News India

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Amid the rising tensions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, the UN Security Council on Monday will hold closed consultations on the situation between India and Pakistan. The UN Security Council has five veto-wielding members and 10 non-permanent members, including Pakistan. (AFP) Pakistan, rattled with India’s punitive measures, had sought an emergency meeting on the issue, news agency PTI reported. Islamabad is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation UNSC, over which Greece is presiding for May. Islamabad reportedly “requested closed consultations” on the tension between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, and the Greek Presidency scheduled the same for the afternoon of May 5. The UN Security Council has five veto-wielding members, namely China, France, Russia, the UK and the US. The other 10 non-permanent members are Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Somalia. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, died in the Pahalgam terror attack. India has taken several punitive actions against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, cancellation of all visas issued …

UN Security Council To Hold Closed Consultations Today Over India-Pakistan Tensions

UN Security Council To Hold Closed Consultations Today Over India-Pakistan Tensions

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New Delhi: The United Nations Security Council will hold closed consultations today to discuss the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The Greek Presidency had scheduled the meeting for this afternoon after a request for “closed consultations” from Islamabad. Pakistan’s foreign office said yesterday it would brief the UN on regional developments in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India. “This important diplomatic move is part of Pakistan’s efforts to present accurate facts to the international community,” said the foreign office of Pakistan, a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council. Apart from the five veto-wielding permanent members — China, France, Russia, UK and the US — the 10 non-permanent members in the Council are Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Somalia. Greece holds the presidency of the body for the month of May. When asked about the Pahalgam attack and resulting India-Pakistan tensions, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations …