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Shivakumar ends Karnataka’s NITI Aayog boycott, to attend PM Modi-led meet today | Bangalore News

Shivakumar ends Karnataka’s NITI Aayog boycott, to attend PM Modi-led meet today | Bangalore News

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In a break from the Congress government’s recent practice of staying away from the annual NITI Aayog governing council meetings, Karnataka’s new chief minister, D K Shivakumar, will attend the 11th annual meeting, to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi. Shivakumar, who has been in Delhi over the last two days, said on Wednesday night that he was trying to meet Modi and would attend the NITI Aayog meeting as well. “I am participating in the NITI Aayog meeting. The PM had posted a congratulatory message on social media soon after I became the CM and he has said that he will extend full cooperation. We will work together,” he said. In 2024 then CM Siddaramaiah boycotted the NITI Aayog governing council meeting as a mark of protest against the alleged neglect of the state in the Union budget. “We don’t feel Kannadigas are heard, and hence there is no point in attending the NITI Aayog meeting,” Siddaramaiah had said on social media. Last year, the CM did not …

Congress demands PM Modi-led all-party meet on Indo-Pakistan ceasefire, Operation Sindoor | Latest News India

Congress demands PM Modi-led all-party meet on Indo-Pakistan ceasefire, Operation Sindoor | Latest News India

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The Congress on Sunday called for an all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a special session of Parliament to discuss the recent developments between India and Pakistan, including the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire understanding announced on Saturday evening. New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh during a press conference in New Delhi, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (PTI Photo/Vijay Varma) (PTI05_01_2025_000177A)(PTI) The demand came after India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate halt to all military actions – on land, air, and sea – following four days of cross-border drone and missile attacks. The announcement was made by India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, on Saturday evening. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh raised several concerns over the agreement, especially in light of comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated that both countries would begin talks “at a neutral site.” Follow India Pakistan ceasefire news live In a post on X, Ramesh wrote,” The Indian National Congress reiterates its demand for an all-party meet chaired by the PM …

PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources – India TV

PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources – India TV

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Image Source : X PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, says sources A selection committee headed by PM Modi, on Monday, decided the next Chief Election Commissioner of India and also recommended it to the President, said the sources. However, opposition Congress asked the government to defer the decision until the Supreme Court hearing related to the composition of the selection panel is held. A PTI report citing sources states that the name of the next CEC could be issued “in the next few hours”. The selection committee that met today at the Prime Minister’s Office in South Block includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The committee has recommended a name to the President.  Supreme Court hearing The new law on appointment of the CEC is being challenged in the Supreme Court. According to this law, appointment of the CEC and ECs is done through a search committee that shortlists five names from among secretary-level officers for consideration and finalisation by the prime minister-led …

PM Modi-led panel to select two new election commissioners on March 14: Report | Latest News India

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A high-powered panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting to finalise the appointment of the two new election commissioners on March 14, days after former election commissioner Arun Goel’s resignation, PTI reported citing sources. Arun Goel resigned as Election Commissioner on Saturday, days before the expected announcement of the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (PTI) Sources said that the Law Ministry has sent an amended communication to all panel members for the meeting to be held now at 12 noon on March 14. Previously, the meeting was to be held on Friday, March 15, but was moved up due to the urgency of the matter. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. The two vacancies for election commissioner in the Election Commission of India came following the surprise resignation of Arun Goel last week, and the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey on February 14. The selection panel to appoint the new ECs is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has a Union minister and …

PM Modi-led panel clears names for Lokpal chief, vigilance commissioner | Latest News India

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Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was elected as the new chairperson of Lokpal, and Aeratu S. Rajeev, managing director (MD) of Bank of Maharashtra, was picked for the post of Vigilance Commissioner (VC) by a committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, officials aware of the details said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi(PTI) Congress’s floor leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who is a member of the selection panel, gave a short dissent note on Rajeev’s selection, the officials said. Chowdhury had proposed the name of Atanu Das, former MD and chief executive officer (CEO) of Bank of India, for the post of VC. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! The Congress leader did not oppose the name of Khanwilkar as his candidature was conveyed to him at the last moment, the officials added. Also read: Modi to embark on tour across states before Lok Sabha polls The Lokpal is currently headed by justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty, who is the acting chairperson. Of the two VC posts, one …

“Jan Dhan Yojana…”: India Great’s Reply On PM Narendra Modi-led Government’s Impactful Policies Viral

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Venkatesh Prasad is one of the best pacers to have donned the Indian cricket team jersey. Prasad delivered some memorable performances in his 15-year-long international career for Indian cricket team. While Prasad won many laurels, his show against Pakistan in the ODI Cricket World Cups, especially in  the 1996 and the 1999 World Cups, are the most talked about. Prasad played his last match for the Indian cricket in 2001 in an ODI against Kenya. After that he also served as a BCCI selector for junior India teams. On the last day of 2023, Venkatesh Prasad did an Q and A session where he was asked on a variety of subjects. Some of the questions went beyond the sporting spectrum. Among the many questions was a query on the policies of the Narendra Modi-led government. “Ayushmaan Bharat, Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan yojna to name a few definitely,” Venkatesh Prasad replied to a query asking: “After Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, which are the policies that the past government should have implemented much earlier.” Ayushmaan …

Over 80 Cr People to Get Free Food Grains for 1 Year, Modi-led Govt to Bear Full Cost

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Last Updated: December 23, 2022, 21:04 IST For this, the budget for the NFSA scheme has been elevated to Rs 2 lakh crore (Image: Reuters/File) Under NFSA, poor people were earlier provided food grains on subsidised rates. However, they will now be able to avail them free of cost In a big decision by the Modi government, the Centre told the Union Cabinet on Friday, that over 80 crore poor people will now be able to avail free food grains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The Centre has allocated around Rs 2 lakh crore per year on this scheme, under which people won’t have to pay a single rupee for food grains. The decision was announced during the Union Cabinet meeting. Union minister Piyush Goyal made the announcement during the press briefing. Earlier, the government had announced an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) for another three months until December 2022. Until then, a total of Rs 3.45 lakh crore had been spent on the six phases of PM-GKAY. …