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T.N. Governor cuts security convoy size after PM Modi’s austerity appeal

T.N. Governor cuts security convoy size after PM Modi’s austerity appeal

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Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. File | Photo Credit: J. Johan Sathyadas The number of security vehicles accompanying Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been reduced following his advice. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to the public to reduce the consumption of petrol and diesel and minimise the use of transport vehicles. According to a Lok Bhavan press release, until now, 10 security vehicles accompanied the Governor when he participated in government and private functions. The number has now been reduced to four. Published – May 16, 2026 02:35 pm IST 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

Tamil Nadu governor cuts convoy size on PM’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption

Tamil Nadu governor cuts convoy size on PM’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption

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Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arlekar cut his convoy size for his Saturday visit to the state following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption amid the West Asia conflict. The convoy size was reduced to four police vehicles from 10. (X/rajendraarlekar) On governor’s instructions, the convoy size was reduced to four police vehicles from 10, Lok Bhavan sources said. The move comes after the PM urged citizens to reduce dependence on fossil fuel-driven vehicles and conserve foreign exchange in view of global economic uncertainty. The PM appealed to people to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, use Metro rail services in cities, adopt carpooling, increase the use of EVs, utilise railways for parcel movement and work from home wherever possible. Arlekar held the swearing-in ceremony of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu on May 10 before leaving for Kerala. During this visit to the state, Arlekar is likely to administer the oath for a few more TVK legislators, sources said. Congress MP Manickam Tagore said in a social media post on …

Rajnath Singh cuts convoy size after PM Modi’s fuel conservation appeal

Rajnath Singh cuts convoy size after PM Modi’s fuel conservation appeal

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reduced the size of his official convoy to less than half following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation in view of the ongoing crisis in West Asia and rising concerns over global energy stability. Several ministers and senior political leaders across the country have also started taking measures to reduce fuel consumption by downsizing official vehicle fleets and encouraging the use of public transport and virtual meetings. Andhra Pradesh CM orders 50 per cent reduction in convoy vehicles Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to immediately reduce the number of vehicles in his convoy by 50 per cent during district visits and public tours. The decision was taken during a review meeting attended by the state’s Director General of Police and senior Intelligence officials. Naidu also instructed ministers, public representatives and government officials to minimise the use of official vehicles wherever possible. According to officials, the Andhra Pradesh government believes such measures are necessary at a time when governments are facing financial pressures and fuel …

PM Modi cuts convoy size, pushes use of EVs as part of austerity measures

PM Modi cuts convoy size, pushes use of EVs as part of austerity measures

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his official convoy during recent domestic visits as part of a broader push for austerity and fuel conservation, official sources told PTI. The reduction was implemented during the Prime Minister’s visits to Gujarat and Assam shortly after his recent address in Hyderabad, where he appealed to citizens to adopt measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and conserving foreign exchange. Sources told PTI that the downsizing of the convoy was carried out while maintaining all critical security arrangements mandated under Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols. Officials added that the security framework around the Prime Minister remains fully intact despite the reduction in the number of vehicles. EVs to be included in PM’s convoy In another step linked to the austerity drive, PM Modi has reportedly directed officials to include electric vehicles in his convoy wherever feasible. Sources said the move would be implemented without making any new vehicle purchases, indicating that existing resources would be utilised. The decision aligns with the government’s larger focus on promoting …

UAE left OPEC due to low size of oil quota, says former envoy Navdeep Suri

UAE left OPEC due to low size of oil quota, says former envoy Navdeep Suri

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The UAE had been thinking of leaving the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cartel for the last five years as the oil quota allotted to the country by the Saudi Arabia-dominated group was not considered sufficient, according to Navdeep Singh Suri, India’s former Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.     In an exclusive interview with IANS, Suri said: “There were indications as early as July 2021 that they were not happy with the quota that was allocated to them, about 2.7 million barrels per day. And they had said that if the quota is not raised, they might consider leaving.” 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

Lok Sabha rejects delimitation bill to increase House size; government’s first defeat since 2014| India News

Lok Sabha rejects delimitation bill to increase House size; government’s first defeat since 2014| India News

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A Constitution amendment bill to expand the size of the Lok Sabha and fast-track 33% reservation for women failed to garner the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on Friday, marking the first defeat of a government bill since the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) came to power in 2014. Lok Sabha proceedings. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) The 131st Constitution amendment bill – which sought to raise the Lok Sabha ceiling to 850 and implement 33% reservation for women in time for the 2029 polls – was defeated by a united Opposition that didn’t waiver despite a dramatic last-minute offer by Union home minister Amit Shah to incorporate a 50% proportional rise for all states into the bill. The final tally in the Lok Sabha was 298-230, indicating that both camps garnered their maximum strength. The Opposition needed a minimum of 181 votes to defeat the bill. “The Constitution (131st Amendment) Amendment Bill did not pass as it did not achieve a 2/3 majority during voting in the House,” Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla said. …

Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha

Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha

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‘The Delimitation Bill sets up a Delimitation Commission, and its provisions are similar to the last one set up in 2002. Importantly, it requires the latest published Census to be used. Therefore, the next delimitation is proposed to be based on the 2011 Census’. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The government has circulated a set of three Bills related to delimitation and women’s reservation. These Bills are expected to be taken up in the extended Budget session from April 16-18, and could affect the working of Parliament in several ways. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposes the following. The limit on the size of the Lok Sabha will be increased from 550 to 850. The number of seats for each State in the Lok Sabha will be based on its proportion in the population of all States. This population will be based on such Census (not necessarily the latest) that is specified by Parliament by passing a law. The Bill also clarifies that the reservation of one-third of seats for women will be effective after a delimitation, and will be …

Late kit delivery and size issue disrupts India Women’s preparations

Late kit delivery and size issue disrupts India Women’s preparations

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The Indian women’s football team has been compelled to arrange playing kits locally in Australia after jerseys sent by the All India Football Federation did not fit a majority of the squad ahead of their AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener against Vietnam in Perth on March 4. According to sources, the consignment dispatched from Delhi was delayed due to logistical clearances, forcing the team to request additional time from tournament organisers for the mandatory equipment check and official photoshoot. When the shipment eventually arrived at the team hotel two days before the opening match, players found that the kits were manufactured in smaller, age-group sizes and did not fit at least 80 percent of the 26-member squad. Senior players, including Sweety Devi, Manisha Kalyan, Grace Dangmei, Sangita Basfore, Panthoi Chanu, formally wrote to the federation seeking urgent intervention, stating that inadequate apparel had disrupted preparation and affected morale in the final days before the match. No official kit sponsor for campaign The national side will compete in the continental tournament without an official kit sponsor. …

Supreme Court To Size Up Aravalli Row: Will Hear Matter On Monday After Taking Suo Moto Cognisance | India News

Supreme Court To Size Up Aravalli Row: Will Hear Matter On Monday After Taking Suo Moto Cognisance | India News

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Last Updated:December 28, 2025, 02:39 IST The matter will be heard by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices JK Maheshwari and AG Masih The Aravallis serve as a critical ecological corridor and a ‘green wall’ that prevents the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert into the fertile plains of north India. File image A special bench of the Supreme Court is set to hear a suo motu case on Monday regarding the controversial new definition of the Aravalli hills. The matter, titled “In Re: Definition of Aravalli Hills and Ranges and Ancillary Issues”, will be heard by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices JK Maheshwari and AG Masih. The 100-Metre Controversy The controversy stems from a November 20 judgment by a different bench of the apex court, which accepted a standardised definition proposed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Under this framework, a landform is classified as an “Aravalli Hill” only if it rises 100 metres or more above the local relief. …

Dwayne Johnson reveals he pitched himself for The Devil Wears Prada 2, was even ready to wear size 15 heels

Dwayne Johnson reveals he pitched himself for The Devil Wears Prada 2, was even ready to wear size 15 heels

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Dwayne Johnson wanted to join the cast of the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2, which stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt in the lead roles. Amid The Smashing Machine’s success, Johnson told Entertainment Weekly that he had pitched himself for a role that required him to wear “size 15 heels”. Dwayne Johnson tried to join The Devil Wears Prada 2(REUTERS) Dwayne Johnson wanted a role in The Devil Wears Prada 2 Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt recently collaborated on the film The Smashing Machine, which tells the story of MMA fighter Mark Kerr. At the time Blunt was shooting for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Johnson told her his desire to be in the film. “I pitched myself. I told her when she was shooting,” Johnson told Entertainment Weekly. Blunt immediately confirmed that “he tried” to land a small role in the production, directed by David Frankel. The 53-year-old described the character he wanted to play in The Devil Wears Prada 2 as “just someone who knew fashion, who was cool”. …