By C. Subramanyam In a bizarre twist to the ongoing skill development scam case, former Chief Minister and TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu has reportedly demanded an AC in his jail cell, claiming that the fan provided by the authorities was not working properly. Naidu, who is currently lodged at the Rajahmundry Central Jail under judicial remand, allegedly said that he was entitled to an AC as the symbol of the ruling YSRCP was a fan. This was revealed by YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy, who took a dig at Naidu in a sarcastic tweet on Thursday. Vijayasai Reddy wrote, “As…
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By Nava J Thakuria Guwahati: An intellectual and interactive treat for the literary enthusiasts, cultural connoisseurs and budding writers is waiting to emerge as Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2023 (PLF) which will unfold a series of literary activities for three days in the historic city. The three-day literature festival, organised for the first time by Sankardev Education and Research Foundation (SERF), will kick start on 29 September 2023 at Asom Sahitya Sabha and district library premises in the city. Themed as ‘In Search of Roots’, the national-level festival is aimed at showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the land and also…
The historic Women’s Reservation Bill — Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — to provide 33 per cent quota in Lok Sabha and state assemblies has been passed in Lok Sabha. It’s the first bill which was tabled in the New Parliament building and was passed to empower women in the country’s electoral process. The bill was passed after a day-long debate with 454 votes in favour and two against it. It will be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Earlier during the discussion on the Women Reservation Bill, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the for some parties this bill would have been…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited US President Joe Biden to be the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. Asked whether the Quad summit is being planned in India around the same time, Garcetti indicated that he was not aware of it. The Quad comprises India, the US, Japan and Australia. It is India’s turn to host the annual Quad summit next year. The US ambassador was asked at an event about the reports that India is…
The Congress on Tuesday said the country’s interests and concerns must be kept paramount and its fight against terrorism has to be uncompromising, amid a row between India and Canada over the killing of a Khalistani separatist leader in that country. India announced the expulsion of a Canadian diplomat on Thursday hours after Canada asked an Indian official to leave that country, citing a “potential” Indian link to the killing of the separatist leader in June. “The Indian National Congress has always believed that our country’s fight against terrorism has to be uncompromising, especially when terrorism threatens India’s sovereignty, unity…
In a tit-for-tat move, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asked a senior Canadian diplomat to leave India within the next five days, hours after Ottawa expelled a top Indian diplomat. Canada on Monday cited a possible Indian link in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader who was gunned down on June 18 in British Columbia, for the expulsion of intelligence chief Pavan Kumar Rai. After this, the MEA summoned the High Commissioner of Canada to India and informed him about the decision to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. “The…
According to a report, the recruitment of apprentices in the Indian automobile industry is expected to increase by 70-80% as a result of the extension of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. According to TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, the strong success of the auto sector, which is affected by macroeconomic reasons and positive industry sentiments across all of its segments, can also be related to the predicted surge in apprentice recruitment. As per the report, various states and metro cities are experiencing a larger demand. The states of Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh as well as major cities like Pune, Chennai, and…
Women’s Reservation Bill was on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Discussion for passing of the Bill in the House will be taken up on September 21. The Bill will be taken up in Rajya Sabha on 21st September, sources said. The government said the women’s reservation bill is aimed at enabling greater participation of women in policy-making at the state and national levels. The statement of purpose of the bill said the role of women is extremely important for achieving the goal of making India a developed country by 2047. The reservation will come…
By Nava J Thakuria Guwahati: Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA) expresses profound grief over the sudden and untimely demise of two Assamese scribes in two weeks and prays to the almighty to bless them with eternal peace. JFA hopes that the families of Dhurva Saikia and Deepangshu Dev Sarmah will be able to bear the irreparable losses, as both the journalists left for heavenly abode very early. Saikia used to work for Ajir Asom, Nagaland Post, etc and the journalist, who always raised voices for national causes, died on 17 September 2023 while undergoing treatment at Gauhati Medical College Hospital. Bachelor Saikia (60) left behind…
The Union cabinet has given its approval for a bill to ensure reservation of 33 per cent seats for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, reports claimed on Monday. The government, however, has not made any official announcement as it skipped the customary press briefing after the cabinet meeting. The bill is likely to be tabled in parliament during the five-day special session which began on Monday. “Only the Modi government had the moral courage to fulfill the demand for women’s reservation. Which was proved by the approval of the cabinet. Congratulations @narendramodi ji and congratulations to the Modi…