Renowned Congress MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor has been honored with the prestigious ‘Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur,’ the highest civilian award bestowed by France. The accolade was conferred by Chairman of the French Senate Gerard Larcher at a ceremony held at the French Residence, acknowledging Tharoor’s significant role in strengthening Indo-French relations and promoting international cooperation. In a statement issued by the French Embassy in India, Tharoor’s tireless efforts to deepen Indo-French ties, along with his commitment to international peace and cooperation, were highlighted as the primary reasons for the honor. Tharoor’s multifaceted persona, encompassing his roles…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was the biggest hurdle in the development of the state, and its abrogation in 2019 was a step in the right direction. Addressing the gathering at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, he said, “Jammu and Kashmir is now on the path of enduring peace and progress; a journey obstructed by those in power for seven decades. In scrapping Article 370, we have demolished a longstanding barrier hindering the development of Jammu and Kashmir.” Without naming the Abdullahs and Muftis, PM Modi said…
India emerged as a global leader in initial public offerings (IPOs) for 2023, according to a recent report by EY, securing the top position worldwide with no cross-border deals reported. During the last quarter of 2023, the Indian stock exchanges, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) experienced a notable increase in IPOs, totaling 92 launches. In particular, the primary markets witnessed a significant uptick, with BSE and NSE recording 31 IPOs (including one InvIT) in Q4 2023, marking a remarkable 72% increase over the same period in 2022 and a substantial 41% increase over Q3…
In what comes as a shot in the arm for the Aam Aadmi Party, the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, declared its candidate Kuldeep Kumar to be the lawful winner in the Chandigarh mayoral elections held on January 30. The BJP had won the Chandigarh mayoral polls defeating the AAP-Congress alliance candidate after the returning officer Anil Masih declared as invalid eight votes of the coalition partner. Manoj Sonkar of the BJP defeated Kumar after polling 16 votes against his rival’s 12 to bag the mayor’s post. Sonkar, however, resigned a few days ago while three AAP councillors defected to the…
National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma on Monday called for resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and imposition of President’s Rule following allegations of sexual abuse by TMC leaders in Sandeshkhali. The NCW chief’s remarks drew a sharp rebuttal from the ruling TMC, which accused the panel of echoing the BJP’s agenda and wondered why the panel failed to show similar promptness in BJP-ruled states. Sharma, who led a delegation of NCW to the unrest-hit area in North 24 Parganas district, said the visit was aimed at bolstering confidence among women to speak out about their…
The Supreme Court, hearing a petition in the alleged irregularities in the Chandigarh mayoral elections, on Monday, ordered the production of ballot papers before it on Tuesday. The apex court directed the HC registrar general to depute a judicial officer to bring ballot papers and videos for its perusal and asked the administration to provide security to the judicial officer to ensure the safety of officers and records. The court said it will look into the ballot papers and the entire video recording of the counting of votes tomorrow. Anil Masih, returning officer for Chandigarh mayoral polls, admitted before the court…
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has offered 17 seats to Congress to contest in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, as part of the I.N.D.I.A bloc seat-sharing formula. Samajwadi Party wrote a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge informing him about the offer from the party’s side, however, Congress is yet to reply on the offer. The party also asserted that its chief Akhilesh Yadav will join the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Raebareli only if the proposal is accepted. “We have given a final offer of 17 Lok Sabha seats to the Congress. Akhilesh Yadav’s participation…
The Centre has proposed an ‘out-of-the-box’ plan wherein government agencies will buy pulses, maize, and cotton crops at minimum support prices (MSP) for five years after signing an agreement with the farmers. The proposal came after the fourth round of talks between the farmer leaders and the Union Ministers on Sunday. Union Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters on Sunday night after a four-hour-long meeting that they had positive talks with the farmer leaders. The Centre has proposed a very innovative, out-of-the-box idea, he said. As per the proposal, the Cotton Corporation of India will enter a 5-year legal agreement with farmers…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the party cadre to focus on the next 100 days to win general elections. He asserted that even in foreign countries, everyone is sure that the BJP will return to power for a third term. Speaking at the conclusion of the two-day BJP National Convention, Modi stressed the importance of gaining the trust of all sections of society, signaling a commitment to inclusivity and broad-based governance. Modi urged the cadre to reach out to every new voter and beneficiaries of the government schemes in the next 100 days so that the party can win 370…
The TSBJP has decided to launch Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra in the entire state of Telanagana with a two-fold objective of strengthening the hands of Shri.Narendra Modi in Telangana by way of ensuring greater contribution in the ensuing elections and exposing the hypocrisy of the Congress party in the state, which is dodging implementation on its critical electoral promises. The yatra will begin from four places simultaneously on February 20 at 11 a.m. and conclude on March 1, 2024. For the purpose of logistics, the entire state is divided into five clusters. The Komarambheem Cluster begins at Mudhol in Adilabad district…