Andhra Pradesh - Rajya Sabha constituency

20/12/2021

The J&K Delimitation Commission has proposed to increase six assembly seats for the Jammu division and one for the Kashmir division. For the first time, in Jammu and Kashmir, nine seats are proposed to be allocated for Scheduled Tribes and Seven seats are proposed for Scheduled Castes.

The commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, met all the five Associate Members including Dr Farooq Abdullah, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi and Jugal Kishore Sharma, in New Delhi today.

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and Chief Electoral Officer of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir were also present during the meeting.

The three-member commission was constituted on March 6, 2020, specifically for J&K by virtue of the Parliament Act under the provisions of Part V of J&K Reorganization Act, 2019.

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra in his remark shared the experiences of the Commission of interacting with people in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during the Commission's visit.

He emphasized that the work of delimitation is being carried out within the overall statutory framework and keeping the interest of common people of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Associate Members appreciated the fact that this Commission visited the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Commission has shared Paper-I describing proposed seat allocation at district level with all the Members. The Commission has solicited views and suggestions from the members by the end of this month.

20/12/2021

Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force called on Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari CAS at Air HQ today. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest & avenues to enhance bilateral defence cooperation

20/12/2021

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari layed the foundation stone of 3 National Highway projects in Jaunpur, in the presence of UP Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath

20/12/2021

President Ram Nath Kovind congratulates Kidambi Srikanth on becoming the first Indian to win a silver medal in men's singles at BWF World Badminton Championship.

This is an outstanding feat. Your hard work & dedication are an inspiration for our youth, the President tweets.

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20/12/2021

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu congratulates Kidambi Srikanth for scripting history by becoming the 1st male player from India to bag a Silver medal at BWF World Championships final 2021.

19/12/2021

A Parliamentary delegation from Vietnam led by Vuong Dinh Hue, the Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

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EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar indulged in useful exchange of views with Turkmen DPM and FM Rashid Meredov. They shared perspectives on security, energy and connectivity.

19/12/2021

A Parliamentary delegation from Vietnam led by Vuong Dinh Hue, the Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam today called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Welcoming the delegation to India, Mr Kovind said that India and Vietnam enjoy excellent relations at the leadership level in the contemporary time.

He said, today, our bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covers wide range of areas, from political engagement to trade and investment ties, energy cooperation, defence and security cooperation and people-to-people relations.

The President noted that economic engagement between both the countries has maintained a positive direction, despite the disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

He was also happy to note that defence partnership between India and Vietnam has been growing steadily.

He said that strong defence cooperation between the two countries will contribute to peace, security and prosperity in the region.

19/12/2021

Government has said that some media speculation doubting the feasibility of LIC IPO this fiscal year is not correct.

In a tweet, Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management Tuhin Kanta Pandey reiterated that plan is on course for the IPO in the last quarter of this fiscal.

19/12/2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the Goa Liberation Day celebrations at Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Stadium at Taligao in Goa. He felicitated the freedom fighters and veterans of ‘Operation Vijay’ at the function.

During his address on this occasion, the Prime Minister said, Goa is top in good governance, per capita income, and many other fronts. He congratulated Goa government for completing cent percent coverage of 1st dose to all its eligible population. He appreciated Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for keeping the pace of development up in the state.

The Prime Minister urged the people of the state to set new goals to achieve greater heights. He said that Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swayampurna Goa is a grand success in the state. The Prime Minister said that Vibrant Goa by its innate loveable nature has always stood to give and to share.

The new strides of development of Goa are truly inspirations for all. Prime Mnister Modi added that tourism is on rise and the success of IFFI manifested it alongwith the expansion of roads, infrastructure and services for the tourists. He assured that mission Gatishakti will speed up the infrastructure projects. Education sector is also on the right path.

While remembering the dynamic leadership qualities of former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, Prime Minister Modi said that Goa is on the path of development as envisaged by Parrikar.

He said that service to Humanity is the message of Goans to the world. The Prime Minister said that when invitation was given to Pope Francis to come to India, Pope termed it as a greatest gift which reflects his love for India's diversity and vibrant democracy.

After reaching Goa this afternoon, the Prime Minister laid a wreath on the Martyrs' Memorial at Azad Maidan in Panaji. He witnessed a fly past and a sail parade at Miramar Beach.

Mr Modi also inaugurated and laid foundation stone of several development projects worth over 650 crore rupees in Goa. The inaugurated projects include the renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum, Super Speciality Block at Goa Medical College, New South Goa District Hospital, Aviation Skill Development Center at Mopa Airport and the Gas insulated Substation at Dabolim-Navelim, Margao.

Mr Modi laid the foundation Stone for India International University of Legal Education and Research of Bar Council of India Trust at Goa.

Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State Sripad Naik and other ministers were present on the occasion.

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’ undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces that liberated Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961.