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Union minister Pralhad Joshi amid trade deal row| India News

Union minister Pralhad Joshi amid trade deal row| India News

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In first response to the United States’ Supreme Court’s order striking down the reciprocal tariffs imposed, union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Saturday that the Centre will examine the ruling and either the commerce ministry or the ministry of external affairs will officially react to it. Pralhad Joshi remarks come after the United States Supreme Court declared Trump’s reciprocal tariffs unconstitutional in 6-3 ruling. (File Photo/PTI) “I have read in the media that the US top court has given some judgment and the Indian government will study that, and whatever the reaction needs to be given, that will be given by the Commerce Ministry and MEA, not by me,” Joshi was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. Track live updates on Trump tariffs here Joshi’s remarks come after the United States Supreme Court declared Trump’s reciprocal tariffs unconstitutional in 6-3 ruling. The court said that the Trump administration had exceeded its authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose those tariffs. India has not yet officially reacted to …

Centre clears AGMUT cadre officer for FCI GM’s post, Mann writes another letter | Chandigarh News

Centre clears AGMUT cadre officer for FCI GM’s post, Mann writes another letter | Chandigarh News

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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has shot off a letter to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi asking him to reconsider the decision to appoint an AGMUT cadre IAS officer as General Manager of Food Corporation of India, Punjab Region. Centre has cleared the appointment of Ritika Pawar, an AGMUT cadre IAS officer, to the post, months after Mann had written to the Centre stating that a Punjab-cadre IAS officer has always held the GM position at FCI, Punjab Region, arguing that the state’s unique security, agricultural and socio-political sensitivities require an officer familiar with ground realities. B Srinivasan, a 2011 batch-Punjab cadre IAS officer, had been holding the post of GM of FCI for Punjab Region. On his retirement on December 31, Punjab Region’s additional charge was handed over to Sharandeep Kaur Brar, a Haryana cadre IAS officer, who is also GM of Haryana Region. In the letter to Joshi on Monday, Mann objected to the recommendation of the Civil Services Board to post Nikita Pawar to the post, headquartered in Chandigarh. Mann said the appointment goes …

Pralhad Joshi’s Claim After Raids Against Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara

Pralhad Joshi’s Claim After Raids Against Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara

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Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Union minister Pralhad Joshi linked the ED’s allegations against Karnataka’s Home Minister G Parameshwara to internal Congress factionalism. He noted Congress members are complaining to the ED. Bengaluru: Union minister Pralhad Joshi has weighed in on the huge row over Enforcement Directorate’s allegations linking gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao and the Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara, claiming that it is the fallout of a factional fight within the state Congress. “The Congress’s own complained to the Enforcement Directorate,” the minster claimed.   “Who is writing letters to the Enforcement Directorate to take action?” Mr Joshi said.   “A faction within the Congress is sending information against Parameshwar and now doing drama. Let me say this clearly, we respect Parameshwara. He is a decent politician. But there are people within the Congress who are sending complaints. Siddaramaiah knows. The intelligece is under him. Ask him. Now he is doing drama,’ he added.  The ED, he said, will act when they get information, “Not because he is a home …

Govt to roll out star ratings to show ease of repair of household appliances | Latest News India

Govt to roll out star ratings to show ease of repair of household appliances | Latest News India

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New Delhi: The government will introduce star ratings for consumer goods, such as appliances, to indicate repairability, a move that aims to widen the Centre’s right-to-repair initiative and reduce electronic waste, union minister of food and consumer affairs Pralhad Joshi said. The portal contains a list of consumer care contact details of all major consumer products manufacturers for quick and convenient reach out for assistance (REUTERS/Representative) In July this year, the department of consumer affairs launched the right-to-repair portal to provide consumers with easy access to information about repair and reuse of products, thereby helping to promote a circular economy and bring down e-waste. India is estimated to have generated 5 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022, ranking just behind China and the US, according to an ASSOCHAM-EY report, titled Electronic Waste Management in India. “Under the right-to-repair initiative, the government will introduce star ratings for products based on their repairability and durability, just like energy-efficiency ratings on electronic items. This is a move to not just empower consumers but also to promote sustainability,” Joshi …

Waqf issue: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi against idea of multiple protests by different groups of BJP leaders

Waqf issue: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi against idea of multiple protests by different groups of BJP leaders

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has spoke against the idea of organising multiple protests by various Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders against the same issue. “It is not a good idea that some BJP leaders are in disagreement with the module of protest preferred by the State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra and the team he chose. It sends a bad message,’‘ he told reporters in Hubballi on Sunday (November 17, 2024). He was responding to statements by leaders such as Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and Ramesh Jarkiholi that they would form a separate team to fight the waqf issue and would not join the teams formed by Mr. Vijayendra. Historical temples, lands in Karnataka declared waqf property without issuing notice: JPC chief Jagdambika Pal “We need to fight against the ruling Congress and its minority appeasement policies. I appeal to leaders including Basanagouda Patil Yatnal to drop plans of organising a protest against the Waqf issue. I will speak to them to plan a single united protest …

Amit Shah, MP CM Mohan Yadav appointed as observers for Haryana, Pralhad Joshi and Tarun Chugh for J-K – India TV

Amit Shah, MP CM Mohan Yadav appointed as observers for Haryana, Pralhad Joshi and Tarun Chugh for J-K – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative image Haryana, J-K govt formation: Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav to be central observers for the Haryana BJP legislature party meeting to elect its leader, who will be the next Haryana Chief Minister. Meanwhile, the BJP has appointed Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and the party’s National General Secretary Tarun Chugh as the observers of the Jammu and Kashmir. Haryana, J-K Assembly election results 2024 The BJP on October 8 secured a remarkable hat-trick victory in Haryana, overcoming anti-incumbency and shattering Congress’ hopes of a comeback. Meanwhile, the National Conference-Congress alliance achieved a spectacular win in the first elections held in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. According to the Election Commission, BJP won 48 out of 90 seats in Haryana, crossing the majority mark of 46. The Congress obtained 37, Independents clinched 3, and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) secured 2 seats. In Jammu and Kashmir, where elections were held for the 90-member Assembly for the first time …

Lingayat seer demands changing Pralhad Joshi as Dharwad’s BJP candidate: ‘His personality is really bad’ | Latest News India

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Lingayat seers in Karnataka have called for replacing Union minister Pralhad Joshi as the candidate from Dharwad constituency for the Lok Sabha elections. Fakkira Dingaleshwar Swamiji, the pontiff of Fakkireshwar mutt, told ANI,”Seers from Karnataka have held discussions about Dharwad constituency MP (BJP’s Pralhad Joshi). All the heads of Mutts have decided to change the MP. For this, they have given four days. We will wait until 31st March. We will see what the high command does in these 4 days.” “After that, on April 2, we will come together and tell you about our decision…We are not talking about the individual. The personality of the individual is really bad. Every community is unhappy with him. So, this decision has been taken…We will have to wait till April 2…We are not talking about the party, we are talking about Pralhad Joshi and his personality,” the seer said on Thursday. “At the meeting it was decided that “like in the north”, Swamijis in the south too should work in the political field and contest elections,” he …

5 Points About Pralhad Joshi, BJP Candidate From Dharwad

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New Delhi: Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pralhad Joshi will contest from the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka for a fifth straight term. The Dharwad Lok Sabha Constituency has been a BJP stronghold since 1996. Previously held by Congress from 1980 to 1996, BJP’s Vijay Sankeshwar won the seat in 1996, breaking Congress’ winning streak. Since then, BJP has retained the seat, with Pralhad Joshi securing victory between 2004 and 2019. Here are five facts about Pralhad Joshi: Pralhad Joshi is currently the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister and he also holds the portfolio of coal. He was born on November 27, 1962, in Vijayapura, Karnataka, to Venkatesh Joshi and Malatibai. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from KS Arts College in Hubli. Mr Joshi was a businessman before joining politics. Mr Joshi ventured into politics by leading movements such as hoisting the national flag at Idagah Maidan and the “Save Kashmir Movement” in Hubli from 1992 to 1994. This earned him recognition in the region, and later he became the …

V-P inaugurates facilities at IIT Dharwad

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurating facilities at IIT Dharwad on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar greets senior eye surgeon M.M. Joshi at the inauguration of EYESIRI, a multi-specialty hospital in Hubballi on Friday. | Photo Credit: KIRAN BAKALE Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated new facilities in the Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad on Friday. He inaugurated Central Learning Theatre (CLT), Knowledge Resource and Data Centre (KRDC) and two new entrance gates, at the new campus. He delivered a keynote address to the students, faculty and staff of the institute. Mr. Dhankhar focused on the role of institutions of eminence like IITs in nation-building. “The youth of the country are vital stakeholders in democracy and nation building. The convergence of talent in IIT Dharwad will considerably help the students here at the youngest IIT. This institute of excellence has enough potential to grow and march up to the next level,” he said. The V-P urged the alumnus of IIT Dharwad to contribute to the institute and enrich the talent …

‘The Fifteenth Finance Commission Constituted By PM Modi Looks Like A Commission Of North’ | News18

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‘The Fifteenth Finance Commission Constituted By PM Modi Looks Like A Commission Of North’ | News18’The devolution of taxes takes place based on the recommendations of finance commission’ says BJP’s Spokesperson Ganesh Karnik’The fifteenth finance commission constituted by PM Modi looks like a commission of north’ says Congress’s Sathva Prakash Source link