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  • From UCC, B’desh Unrest To Surgical Strikes: Key Highlights From PM’s Independence Day Speech |

    On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag today, Thursday at Red Fort in the national capital, for the 11th consecutive time. PM Modi also addressed the nation from Red Fort and spoke about several issues like ‘one nation one election’,Women’s Safety,  Education System, Natural Disaster, Bangladesi Hindus and other.

    Key Highlights of Modi’s 78th Independence Day Speech

    – Viksit Bharat 2047:PM Modi stressed the importance of India becoming a developed nation by 2047, calling on citizens to unite in pursuit of this goal.

    – Women’s Safety: Prime Minister said that its the needed to publicize punishments for crimes against women to instill fear of consequences among perpetrators.

    – Talking about medical seats Prime Minister said the creation of 75,000 new medical seats in the next five years.

    “In the past decade, we have increased medical seats to nearly one lakh. Today, around 25,000 youths go abroad every year for medical education. Therefore, we have decided that in the next five years, 75,000 new seats will be created in the medical field,” said PM Modi.

    -PM Modi also took an unequivocal pitch for a uniform civil code in the country, assert that a “secular civil code” in place of the existing “communal” one is the need of the hour.

    “The laws that divide the country on the basis of religion, the laws that become the reason for the discrimination–such laws should have no place in society,” PM said.

    -Bangladesh Voilance: While addressing the Bangladesh issues, PM Modi expressed concerns of 140 crore countrymen to ensure the safety of Hindus and minorities. 

    ” India always wants our neighbouring countries to walk the path of prosperity and peace. We are committed to peace…In the days to come, we will continue to wish well for Bangladesh in its ‘Vikas Yatra’ because we think about the welfare of humankind,” he said.

  • PM Modi’s Game-Changer For Farmers? How 109 New Crop Varieties Will Revolutionize Farmer Income and Agriculture |

    PM Narendra Modi is set to unveil an initiative aimed at revolutionizing Indian agriculture. On Sunday, August 11, PM Modi will introduce 109 new high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at a special event in New Delhi. 

    Benefits Of New Crop Varities 

    This move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity, promote sustainable farming practices, and address nutritional challenges across the country. The event will also feature interactions between the Prime Minister, farmers, and agricultural scientists, highlighting the importance of these new crop varieties in boosting the income of farmers and fostering rural entrepreneurship.

    About Crop Varieties

    A total of 109 varieties across 61 different crops will be introduced, including 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops. The field crops will feature seeds of millets, forage crops, oilseeds, pulses, sugarcane, cotton, fibers, and other grains.

    The horticultural crops will include new varieties of fruits, vegetables, plantation crops, tuber crops, spices, flowers, and medicinal plants.

    Sustainable Agriculture

    Prime Minister Modi has consistently promoted sustainable farming practices and climate-adaptive methods. He has emphasized the importance of biofortified crop varieties in government initiatives aimed at combating malnutrition, such as mid-day meal schemes and Anganwadi programs. 

    Focus on Biofortification

    The new crop varieties being released are specifically designed to address nutritional deficiencies. Biofortification, which enriches crops with essential vitamins and minerals, is a key focus to improve public health and combat malnutrition across India.

    Economic Impact

    The release of these high-yield crop varieties is part of a broader strategy to ensure higher income for farmers and to open new entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture. During the event, Prime Minister Modi will engage in discussions with farmers and agricultural scientists, focusing on the impact of these new crop varieties on farming practices and agricultural productivity. This initiative aligns with India’s broader agricultural goals, including boosting food security, increasing agricultural exports, and supporting the country’s rural economy through innovative and sustainable farming practices.

  • India’s Textiles, Garment Sector Impacted Due To Bangladesh Unrest: FM Sitharaman | Economy News

    New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that there was some uncertainty in India’s textiles and garments sector following the political turmoil in Bangladesh but it was too early to say what the overall impact on the economy would be.

    She said that Indian businessmen have made investments in Bangladesh in good faith and these resulted in increasing exports and creating more jobs in Bangladesh. “I hope these investments which have benefited Bangladesh remain safe,” she remarked.

    India has a policy of allowing liberal imports from low-income countries and this has also helped to spur growth in the Bangladesh economy, she added. “I hope the new regime in Bangladesh will settle the problem sooner rather than later so that the people of Bangladesh and India can get back to their normal situation,” the Finance Minister said.

    She also said that the External Affairs Minister has made a statement in Parliament that India has stepped up its security along the Bangladesh border. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended his best wishes to the newly sworn-in head of the Bangladesh interim government, Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. PM Modi expressed hope for a swift return to normalcy and called for the protection of Hindus in Bangladesh.

    PM Modi’s request came in the backdrop of media reports stating that Hindus and other minorities were being attacked in Bangladesh following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in violent protests led by radical elements.

    Several hundred Bangladeshi nationals, mostly Hindus, gathered at different points along India’s border with Bangladesh as they are trying to flee the strife-torn country. The BSF has tightened security along the border and has even resorted to forming a human shield to prevent Bangladesh nationals from entering the country. Several such incidents were reported from the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal.

    Meanwhile, newly-appointed Bangladesh foreign policy adviser Touhid Hossain said that Dhaka will maintain a balance in ties with big powers and establish good ties with all countries. Hossain has been a career diplomat and is a former Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh.

  • PM Modi’s NITI Aayog Meeting Today: Who’s Attending And Who’s Skipping? |

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to chair the ninth governing council meeting of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) on Saturday. As the top body of NITI Aayog, the council comprises all state chief ministers, lieutenant governors of union territories, and various union ministers, with Prime Minister serving as the chairman. 

    Several opposition-ruled states are boycotting this year’s NITI Aayog meeting. Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states have confirmed their participation, while Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has yet to confirm his attendance.

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend the meeting, where she intends to address her concerns about the Central Government’s ‘step-motherly attitude’ towards opposition-led states in the Union Budget 2024-25. 

    A statement from the Centre said that the meeting will be focused on promoting participatory governance and enhanced collaboration between the central and state governments. 

    Who Will Be Present At The NITI Aayog Meeting? 


    Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath 



    Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde 


    Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai 


    Arunachal chief minister Pema Khandu 


    Arunachal deputy chief minister Chowna Mein 


    Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma 


    Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma 


    Rajasthan chief minister Bhjajanlal Sharma 


    Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi 


    Tripura chief minister Manik Saha 


    Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel 

    Who Will Be Absent? 


    Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy


    Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu 


    Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah


    Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin


    Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan 


    Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy


    Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann

    According to ANI, the meeting aims to foster participative governance and collaboration between the Centre and State Governments, enhancing the quality of life for both rural and urban populations by strengthening the delivery mechanisms of government interventions. The meeting will also see detailed deliberations on the role of states in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047.

    Attendees will also include Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors of States and Union Territories, Union Ministers serving as ex-officio members and special invitees, as well as the Vice Chairman and Members of NITI Aayog.

  • M K Stalin Predicts Modi’s ‘Isolated’ Future Over ‘Budget Bias’; Annamalai Replies |

    New Delhi: Sending a strong warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said that he will be ‘isolated’ if he keeps running the government as per political ‘likes and dislikes.’ Stalin launched a scathing attack over the alleged favoritism in  2024 Budget allocation.  

    Since, the Finanace Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget, the opposition is claiming that the Bharatiya Janta Party has tried to satisfy its allies in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh with the financial aids in Budget. 

    MK Stalin took to social media platform ‘X’ hours after the Opposition staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha over the ‘Budget discrimination.’  

    “INDIA coalition MPs have staged a protest protesting the omission of several states in the Union financial report. Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi You said, “The election is over, now we have to think about the country.” But yesterday’s #Budget2024 will save your regime, not India! Run the government in general. Don’t be bent on avenging those who have yet defeated you. I am bound to advise that if you run the government according to your political likes and dislikes, you will be isolated,” he wrote in Tamil. 

    ஒன்றிய நிதிநிலை அறிக்கையில் ஒருசில மாநிலங்கள் நீங்கலாகப் பல்வேறு மாநிலங்கள் புறக்கணிக்கப்பட்டிருப்பதைக் கண்டிக்கும் வகையில் #INDIA கூட்டணி எம்.பி.க்கள் போராட்டம் நடத்தியுள்ளார்கள்.

    மாண்புமிகு பிரதமர் @narendramodi அவர்களே…

    “தேர்தல் முடிந்துவிட்டது, இனி நாட்டைப் பற்றியே… pic.twitter.com/95xXotDQDa


    — M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) July 24, 2024

    K Annamalai’s Detailed Response 

    The 2024 Union Budget, the first under the Modi 3.0 administration, was unveiled on Tuesday, sparking intense backlash with accusations of neglecting states governed by non-BJP parties. 

    K Annamalai, the BJP’s state president, has taken a prominent role in defending the budget. Annamalai criticized the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s response, calling it ‘ridiculous.’ He further alleged that Tamil Nadu had been overlooked in six out of ten budgets presented by the Congress-led UPA I and II governments. 

    Annamalai in a detailed post said, “Chief Minister Stalin is trying to create an impression that no welfare schemes will be made available to the states other than those named in the text of the financial statement. When the DMK was in alliance with the Congress Party at the Center for ten years from 2004 to 2014, the name of Tamil Nadu did not appear in the financial statements filed for 6 years. Will you say that during those 6 years, the central government in alliance with Congress DMK did not provide any programs to Tamil Nadu?”

    நமது மாண்புமிகு பாரதப் பிரதமர் திரு @narendramodi அவர்கள் தலைமையிலான மத்திய அரசு, 2024-25ஆம் ஆண்டுக்கான நிதிநிலை அறிக்கையை நேற்றைய தினம் தாக்கல் செய்துள்ளது. ஏழை எளிய மக்கள், பெண்கள், இளைஞர்கள், விவசாயிகள் என அனைத்துத் தரப்பினரும் பயனடையும்படி, வெகு சிறப்பானதாக அமைந்துள்ள இந்த… pic.twitter.com/22JEwRQ0Rj
    — K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) July 24, 2024

  • Ex-Agniveers To Get Reservation And Age Relaxation In BSF: Home Ministry |

    The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday announced a significant policy shift to absorb former Agniveers into its ranks. The Ministry of Home affairs notified that experience and training that Agniveers bring to the table after their 4 year tenure make them ideal candidates for force. The decision was announced by the Director General of BSF, highlighting a 10% reservation and age relaxation for ex-Agniveers. 

    The MAH, in a statement, emphasised that this move aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah.  

    BSF finds ex-Agniveers suitable for the force after 4 yrs of experience. DG BSF says, they will get 10% reservation & age relaxation. Decision under leadership of PM Narendra Modi & guidance of Amit Shah will strengthen the forces: Ministry of Home Affairs
    — ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2024

    Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that Agniveers from the state who complete their service will be offered positions in various state departments, and provisions for their reservation will also be established.  

    The chief minister was addressing an event in Dehradun when he mentioned that following the introduction of the Agniveer scheme, he held a meeting with Army officers, veterans, soldiers, and other authorities concerned. 

  • Monsoon Session Begins: PM Appeals For Cooperation, Rahul Slams Govt Over NEET |

    Parliament Monsoon Session 2024: The Budget session of the parliament started on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all parliamentarians to rise above party politics and come together to work for the future of the country. Ahead of the Budget session, PM Modi urged opposition parties engaged in “negative politics” to “get rid of past bitterness and come together.” Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi slammed the ruling government and said minister Dharmendra Pradhan has blamed everybody except himself.

    “I would like to request all parliamentarians to participate in all discussions in the House, no matter how ideologically opposed they are. Opposite ideologies are not bad, but negative ideologies are. That is when the limit of thoughts comes to an end. The country does not need negativity,” PM Modi said in Parliament. 

    Following the NEED UG scam, a Congress MP hits out the BJP government and said, “It is obvious to the whole country that there is a very serious problem in our examination system, not just in NEET but in all the major examinations. The minister (Dharmendra Pradhan) has blamed everybody except himself. I don’t even think he understands the fundamentals of what is going on here…”

    12:50 PM On the NEET UG issue, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Minister Dharmendra Pradhan spoke about the Supreme Court and PM Modi but he is not able to say what is he doing on this. Gandhi further highlighted that NEET is a very important issue for the youth. 

     

  • Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman To Table Economic Survey In Parliament Tomorrow |10 Key Points | Economy News

    New Delhi: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in Parliament on Monday, July 22, a day before she unveils the Union Budget for a record seventh time. The upcoming budget aims to address unemployment and other ongoing issues in the country.

    Continuing the trend of the last few years, the 2024 Union Budget will be delivered in a paperless format. Notably, the Budget for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024 will be presented on July 23, 2024. 

    Here are 10 Key Highlights of the Economic Survey And Budget 2024 You Need to Know

    1. The Economic Survey is made by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance.

    2. The first Economic Survey started in 1950-51 and was part of the budget documents. In the 1960s, it was separated from the budget documents and presented the day before the Union Budget.

    3. In 2022, the theme of the Economic Survey was ‘Agile Approach,’ focusing on India’s economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

    4. In 2023, the theme was ‘Recovery Complete’ as the economy was recovering during the Russia-Ukraine war and trying to return to pre-Covid conditions.

    5. This year’s Budget will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s first major policy announcement after winning a third term in the Lok Sabha elections.

    6. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will break the record set by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who presented five annual budgets and one interim budget between 1959 and 1964 as Finance Minister. She has also surpassed Manmohan Singh, Arun Jaitley, P. Chidambaram, and Yashwant Sinha, who each presented five budgets.

    7. The Reserve Bank of India recently increased the GDP forecast for the current year 2024-25 to 7.2% from 7% earlier. Strong domestic demand has driven the economy to a growth rate of over 7% in recent years.

    8. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s growth forecast for 2024 from 6.8% to 7%, keeping the country as the fastest-growing in emerging markets and developing economies.

    9. For 2023-24, the government set the fiscal deficit target at 5.9% of GDP, later revised to 5.8%.

    10. India is expected to become the world’s third-largest economy with a GDP of USD 5 trillion in the next three years. By 2030, India could become a USD 7 trillion economy. (With Inputs From ANI)

  • ‘Prime Minister Should Speak Up…,’ Mehbooba Mufti Slams Modi Over Kanwar Yatra Order |

    The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered shopkeepers en route of the  Kavad Yatra to display their names on shop boards. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti questions PM Modi’s silence on the UP administration’s order regarding the Kavad Yatra, stating it is unconstitutional and an example of the fear that they have to change the constitution.

    Prime Minister should clarify whether he endorses this or not. Mufti said,  “It is clear that BJP wants to destroy the constitution which gives an individual every open right.”

    “They dropped from 350 to 240 seats in recent Lok Sabha polls but still not mending their ways. This serves as a warning to the voters, showing how they aim to dismantle the country’s constitution,” PDP Chief said.

    Mehbooba warned the people of the country and said, “They start with Muslims, then Dalits and eventually target other minorities as well. The Uttar Pradesh government’s order is unconstitutional.”

    “Prime Minister should speak up about how he is witnessing these situations in the country and clarify whether he endorses the order or not,” she said. 

    On Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mandated that food and beverage shops along Kanwar routes should display the name and identity of the owner to maintain the sanctity of the pilgrim’s faith.
     
    Mehbooba Mufti was speaking on the joining of the former People’s Conference leader into the PDP, who rejoined today after 3 years.

  • PM Modi On International Yoga Day: ‘World Is Seeing A New Yoga Economy Going Forward’ |

    Yoga Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the celebrations of the 10th International Day of Yoga at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Friday. At the event, PM Modi says, “I have got an opportunity to come to the land of ‘yoga’ and ‘sadhna’. In Srinagar, we can feel the ‘shakti’ that we get from yoga. I extend my wishes on the occasion of Yoga Day from the land of Kashmir to people performing yoga all across India and the world.”

    #WATCH | Srinagar, J&K: On International Day of Yoga, PM Narendra Modi says, “This year in India, a 101-year-old woman Yoga teacher from France was accorded the Padma Shri. She had never come to India but she dedicated her entire life to creating awareness about Yoga. Today,… pic.twitter.com/t0BYVB7V8R


    — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024

    International Yoga Day

    This year’s event underscores Yoga’s profound impact on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of Yoga, promoting health and wellness on a global scale.

    On the occasion, the Prime Minister addresses the gathering and participate in the Common Yoga Protocol session, highlighting Yoga’s significance in nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual growth.

    #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs Yoga at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on J&K, on International Day of Yoga. pic.twitter.com/7rzgZfXOpg


    — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024

    Lieutenant Governor of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav among others will join the program led by the Prime Minister.

    Over 7,000 people from various walks of life will gather with the Prime Minister on the banks of Dal Lake, Srinagar to mark this special occasion.

    Since 2015, the Prime Minister has led the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

    Yoga Day: Theme

    This year’s theme, ‘Yoga for Self and Society’, emphasizes yoga’s vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony.

    To maximize the inclusiveness of Yoga benefits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also written a letter to all the Gram Pradhans stating, “At the grassroots level, I urge you to make holistic health, a people-led movement by spreading more awareness about Yoga and millet.”

    This year’s celebrations will span across the Nation, with a notable event termed as “Yoga for Space”, wherein all the centres and units of ISRO will have programs on the practice of CYP or common Yoga Protocol. ISRO among other autonomous bodies will also participate in the CYP practice on June 21. Along with this active participation from the Gaganyaan project team is also scheduled for June 21. Observance of IDY at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari is also in full swing.

    Globally, Embassies and Indian Missions abroad will join the celebrations, reflecting yoga’s widespread influence. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of Ayush, recently in a gathering highlighted the journey of IDY, emphasizing its role in promoting health, social values, and a sense of community.

    The ‘Whole of Government’ approach to IDY celebrations includes coordinated efforts across various government departments and active participation from state governments and union territories. The National Ayush Mission team is also organizing events nationwide, demonstrating yoga’s impact on holistic health.

    Mass Yoga Events 

    In Delhi, the Ministry of Ayush has partnered with NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Corporation), ASI (Archaeological Survey of India), and DDA (Delhi Development Authority) to organize mass yoga events.

    To engage the masses, the Ministry of Ayush has launched several contests and activities, including the “Yoga with Family” Video Contest in partnership with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) on the MyGov and MyBharat platforms. This contest encourages families worldwide to showcase the joy of yoga and reinforce family bonds, with submissions due by June 30, 2024