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11 Apr

As Pilot observes fast, Gehlot releases video of vision to make Rajasthan top state by 2030

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Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot unveiled a video outlining his plan to make Rajasthan the best state by 2030 as Congressman Sachin Pilot observed a fast here on Tuesday in protest at cases of suspected corruption during the BJP's rule."By 2030, Rajasthan will be the best state. The chief minister of the state added in the video in Hindi, "I have brought initiatives in the last four budgets and in this year's 'Bachat, Rahat, and Badhat' Budget to realise this goal that no other state has.Pilot, a former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, kept his daylong fast at the Shaheed Smarak…

11 Apr

According to Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul was “mercilessly attacked” for asking questions

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On Tuesday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi launched a blistering tirade against the government, alleging that her brother Rahul Gandhi had been "mercilessly attacked" by the whole BJP regime and that the Prime Minister had thought it proper to denigrate him simply for asking questions. Speaking at a public event held by UDF employees in this location, she stated that it is a Parliamentarian's responsibility to voice concerns and demand accountability.

11 Apr

All anti-national forces that want to halt country’s progress against AAP: Arvind Kejriwal

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is opposed by all "anti-national forces" that seek to impede the nation's development, according to Arvind Kejriwal, the party's national convenor, who spoke here on Tuesday.Kejriwal called it a "miraculous and incredible" accomplishment for the AAP to become a national party in just ten years, but he said that it also comes with a lot of responsibilities.To make India the most powerful nation in the world, he asked people to join the AAP.

11 Apr

Rupee falls 13 paise to close at 82.12 against US dollar

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On Tuesday, the rupee lost 13 paise to end the day at 82.12 (provisional) against the US dollar as importers' desire for the greenback dampened market confidence.The local unit started the day at 81.96 versus the dollar on the interbank foreign exchange and ultimately closed the day at 82.12 (provisional), down 13 paisa from its previous closing.The rupee's value against the dollar fluctuated throughout the day between a high of 81.96 and a low of 82.15.

11 Apr

India to put across concerns of Global South at G20: Jaishankar

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated here on Tuesday that India would like to leverage its G20 leadership to urge the powerful group to concentrate on its mandate of global growth and development.Speaking to members of the Parliamentary Forum on Indian Affairs in Uganda, he asserted that India's G20 leadership is unique in that no previous chair has attempted to consult all of the Global South nations.Under its presidency of the powerful group, India will endeavour to include the issues of the Global South in the G20 framework.

11 Apr

SEEI reports released, Assam stands at the top

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On Monday, the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) has released reports of Assam for 2021-2022, by Union Power and new and renewable energy minister RK Singh. According to the reports, Assam showed its improvement in energy efficiency implementation putting itself at the top performing state in its group with 50.5 points. After Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra and Punjab are in the category of 50-60 points, achiever category. Five states of the country are in ‘front runner category’ and they are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and Telangana. And other states of the country are in ‘contender’ and some in ‘aspirant’ category.…

11 Apr

Assam Rifles conference aims: improve the operational and administrative efficiency

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As Assam Rifles commanders’ conference is held once in a year in an aim to focus on improvement in the north-east in all the aspects. For this year 2023, on 8TH and 9th April, the Assam Rifles Commander’s conference was held at Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong. The main emphasis of the conference was improving the operational and administrative efficiency by drawing lessons from the past with an overall aim of living up to their title of ‘Sentinels of the North East’ and the ‘Force that Binds the North East’. The conference was chaired by Lieutenant General…

10 Apr

India’s involvement is crucial: First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine

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Invoking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement to Russian President Vladimir Putin that "today's era is not of war" from September of last year, Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova said on Monday that India is a global leader and can aid in addressing major global challenges and promoting peace. Dzhaparova said she updated the Indian side on Ukraine's efforts to combat Russia's "unprovoked aggression" after briefing Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Sanjay Verma on the situation on the ground in Ukraine. She also invited New Delhi to join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace formula and the grain…

10 Apr

Over 7,400 hectares of crops in five districts of western Vidarbha were harmed by unseasonal rains: CM Maha Dy

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during 7,400 hectares of crops in five districts of Maharashtra's western Vidarbha area were destroyed by unseasonably wet weather during the course of the previous two days, according to deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Crops in the districts of Amravati, Akola, Yavatmal, Washim, and Buldana were harmed by the sporadic downpours.

10 Apr

Nationwide To assess readiness, hospitals participate in Covid mock drills; Mandaviya also visits RML Hospital

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Mock drills to assess hospital preparedness were held on Monday in a number of public and private facilities across the country amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also stopped by the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in this city to review the steps taken to fight the disease. India recorded 5,880 new cases, bringing the total number of active cases up to 35,199. The number of Covid deaths in the nation has increased to 5,30,979 with the 14 most recent deaths, according to figures provided on Monday by the health ministry. Mandaviya engaged in conversations with…