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India, Singapore agree to make knowledge, skill development key pillar of strategic partnership
India and Singapore on Monday agreed to create opportunities for lifelong learning, building a future-ready workforce, and making knowledge and skill development a key pillar of strategic partnership, according to the Ministry of Education. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on a three-day visit to Singapore to strengthen existing ties and to explore the possibility of widening the scope of bilateral engagement in education and skill development. Pradhan met various key ministers of the Singapore Government and visited Spectra Secondary School on Monday.
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Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot have left it to Congress high command to take decision: K C Venugopal amid leadership tussle in Rajasthan.
Shah arrives in strife-torn Manipur to bring peace
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in ethnic strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to restore peace by hammering out a solution between the clashing communities, officials said. He reached the Bir Tikendrajit Imphal International Airport in Imphal aboard a special flight from Delhi, beginning his four-day visit to the state. Shah is expected to hold several rounds of meetings on Tuesday to assess the situation and plan steps to restore normalcy, sources said.
Cheetah revival project officials to be sent on study tours to Namibia, SA, says Union forest minister
Union Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday said officials involved in the cheetah revival plan will be sent on study tours to Namibia and South Africa from where the big cats have been brought in and housed at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. During his meeting with MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan here, Yadav said he will be visiting KNP, in Sheopur district, on June 6.
Pakistan President approves Supreme Court review of judgements bill, clearing way for Nawaz Sharif's return
Under this new law, now an appeal can be filed against the court decisions in cases under Article 184(3). The law now applies to past verdicts as well.Pakistan's President approved the new law on Friday. Legal experts said that now PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and Jahangir Tareenwill also be able to exercise the right of appeal against their lifetime disqualifications within 60 days.
Record production of 4.02 lakh tonnes of manganese ore by MOIL in the 4th quarter of FY 2022-23
In Q4 FY 2022-23, MOIL produced 4.02 lakh tonnes of manganese ore, marking a 7% growth over the previous year. Sales improved to 3.91 lakh tonnes, a 3% increase. Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD) sales revenue surged by 48% YoY. FY'23 recorded the company's second-highest production ever.
IPL 2023 Final: Gujarat Titans post 214/4 against CSK
B Sai Sudharsan slammed 96 in 47 balls as Gujarat Titans posted 214 for four against Chennai Super Kings in the final of the Indian Premier League here on Monday. Asked to bat first, GT were off to a flying start with their opening duo of Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill putting on 67 runs in seven overs at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium.
Manipur Violence Live Updates: Members of Kuki, other tribes protest at Jantar Mantar, demand Centre's intervention
Hundreds of women from the Hmar, Kuki, Mizo, and Zomi tribes staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Monday, demanding a "fair intervention" by the central government to put an end to the prevailing tensions in Manipur.
The protesters gathered at the demonstration site holding posters and national flags and raised slogans demanding justice. They continued the protest even as it rained.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections: Confident that BJP will form govt in MP
“The problem with Congress is that meetings are held in Delhi for Madhya Pradesh. The public is pleading that Delhi is very far away. We are confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form its govt in MP with an absolute majority in the upcoming elections,” Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Rahul Gandhi's statement that Congress will get 150 seats in MP.
ISTS waiver of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects extended till December 2030
-- In a big boost to off-shore wind energy projects, the Government of India has given a complete waiver of ISTS charges for 25 years to projects commissioned on or before 31st December 2032.
-- The ISTS waiver of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects has been extended from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2030.
Inflation rate in India lesser than US, UK, Germany: Kishan Reddy
Asserting that the NDA has provided a corruption-free government to the nation in the last nine years, Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday claimed that the inflation rate in India was lesser than many other countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany.
Reddy, who visited Bhubaneswar on the occasion of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government completing nine years in power at the Centre, told reporters, "The inflation rate in India is lesser than many developed countries including the US, UK, Germany, and Japan. Even the fuel price in the country is lesser than many nations."
New Parliament Building Live Update: As population increases, people representing them will also increase: NCP leader Ajit Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly, Ajit Pawar, spoke in favour of the new parliament building and said that it was a necessity given the rapid increase in population.
He said: “Keeping the population of the country in mind which is crossing 135 crores, the people representing them will also increase. So, I personally feel this new Parliament building was needed. It was built in record time even during the COVID period. Now in this new building, everyone should work as per the Constitution and resolve the issues of common people, everyone should take part in it.”
Manipur Violence Update: Manipur administration warns against generating, spreading fake news
The Chief Secretary of Manipur issued an order on May 29 in the wake of fresh violence in the state, which read: “No person will be immune to prosecution under the laws of the country if he/she is found to be generating or spreading fake news, lies, rumours or misinformation.”
It added: “Every person, acting individually or on behalf of any group of persons, based within the Manipur or outside, shall verify any information before sharing or publishing on any social media platform or through any medium.”
CBI registers case against Rolls Royce India, its Director over Hawk Aircraft procurement
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against British Aerospace company Rolls Royce India Pvt Ltd, the Director Rolls Royce India Pvt Ltd Tim Jones, and Sudhir Chuadhrie and Bhanu Chaudharie and other unknown public servants in a corruption case related to “cheating” the Government in procurement of 24 Hawk Aircraft.
Manipur Violence Update: Security forces deployed, curfew imposed amid fresh violence
-- Security forces have been deployed and markets have been closed as a curfew has been imposed in Manipur's Imphal following incidents of violence.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in Imphal later today on a four-day visit to the state. He will hold several rounds of security meetings to assess the situation and steps to ensure normalcy
Earnings Update: Monte Carlo Fashions reports Q4 earnings
-- Net profit up 56% at Rs 19.8 crore vs Rs 12.7 crore(YoY)
-- Revenue up 45.7% at Rs 236.7 crore vs Rs 162.5 crore (YoY)
-- EBITDA up 43.1% at Rs 32.3 crorevs Rs 22.6 crore (YoY)
-- Margin at 13.7% vs 14% (YoY)
Employment Data Live Update: Urban unemployment falls to 6.8%
India’s urban unemployment rate fell to 6.8% in January-March 2023, as per government’s latest Periodic Labour Force Survey
JioCinema partners with NBC to give subscribers access to premium Hollywood content
-- JioCinema has signed a multi-year content contract with NBC Universal Media.
-- The deal will give JioCinema's premium subscribers access to popular Hollywood shows.
-- JioCinema also entered into a partnership with Warner Bros Discovery in April.
Karnataka CM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for road accident victims
-- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced Rs 2 lakh each as compensation to the families of the deceased from the CM Relief Fund.
-- He has directed the concerned officials to ensure that the injured get proper treatment.
-- Ten people have died in the road accident that took place near Tirumakudalu-Narasipura in Mysuru.
COCOMI welcomes Amit Shah’s visit to Manipur
-- The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) welcomes Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Manipur.
-- “It is a very positive step toward restoring peace,” COCOMI said.
Minor girl murder in Delhi: Accused’s landlord says he never saw him got in any fight
“Sahil had been staying here for the last two years along with his three sisters and parents. His father's name is Sarfaraz. He never had any fights with anyone in the neighbourhood here. I saw the video of the incident today morning,” said Ramphool, accused Sahil's landlord, in Jain Colony Barwala, Prahladpur.
MC Opinion | Kevin McCarthy won the debt-limit deal. Joe Biden did, too
The compromise that Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy struck this weekend to raise the debt ceiling should strengthen the political standing of both leaders, but especially that of McCarthy, whose aptitude and authority asHouse speaker have been very much in question since he was elected to the job early this year.
The most important outcome from the agreement — assumingCongress manages to passthe legislation — is that adevastating default will be avoided. There also will be policy changes, including a cap on government spending and new work requirements for some recipients of government assistance, whose effects will be significant. Read more.
Father of the victim demands stringent punishment for the accused
"My daughter was stabbed many times, her head was also bludgeoned into pieces. We demand stringent punishment for the accused,"says Father of the 16-year-old minor girl who was stabbed to death by 20-year-old accused, Sahil, in Shahbad dairy area.
MC News | Go First offers pilots Rs 1 lakh in addition to monthly salary in bid to retain them
Go First has offered its pilots an amount of Rs 1 lakh per month in addition to their existing salary, in a bid to retain them amidst the crisis that has forced the airline to temporarily suspend its operations.
In an internal communication note, the carrier said that from June 1 onwards, the 'captains' or the pilots-in-command would be paid their present salary along with a "monthly increment of Rs 1 lakh (retention allowance)". Read more.
In a joint operation, police and BSF Punjab Frontier found about 4.2 kgs of heroin in the Tarn Taran village of Dal
According to BSF Punjab Frontier, the consignment's hook indicates that it was dropped by drone from Pakistan.
It's a crime of passion, says Delhi Police Special CP Dependra Pathak
“The accused Sahil has been nabbed from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. He is being brought here. We will collect all the best possible evidence to ensure the accused gets the strictest punishment,” said Delhi Police Special CP Dependra Pathak.
He added, “As per the information as of now, they knew each other and there was some quarrel or they parted ways. The accused (Sahil) had a grudge and he did this kind of gruesome murder. It's a crime of passion. Further probe is being done.”
Minor girl murder in Delhi: Accused, Sahil, arrested near UP's Bulandshahr
We have arrested the accused, Sahil from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. He used to work as a mechanic for AC and Refrigerators. Further investigation is underway, We will make sure that the maximum punishment is given to the accused, said Suman Nalwa, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Delhi.
Police will take action on people who riot, says Union Minister VK Singh
If people from outside will come there and do riot then police will take action, said Union Minister VK Singh on scuffle between protesting wrestlers and Delhi police on May 28.
MC Exclusive | EU's Deforestation Regulation is meant to cut imports from developing countries
While the US sees itself as a leader in technology, China as a factory of the world, the European Union (EU) hopes to position itself as a leader in regulation-making. Within three weeks of introducing the Carbon Border Tax in the last week of April, the EU Council, on May 16, adopted the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation, also known as EU Deforestation Regulation (EU-DR).
Though the EU-DR claims totackle global deforestation, the EU’s history reveals a different reality. By cutting down primary forests to expand agricultural land, the EU's forests now account for less than 0.7 percent of its total forest area, significantly lower than the global average of 33 percent. It is, therefore, crucial to question the EU's motives in preventing other nations from pursuing similar paths. Read more.
More than 200 seats will belong to the BJP in Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, responded to Rahul Gandhi's claim that Congress would win over 150 seats by saying, "Unko khayali pulao pakaane hai toh pakaate rahe."
Political News Update: Kejriwal to meet Yechury for CPM's support against Centre's Ordinance on Delhi
AAP national convener and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday to seek support against the Centre's Ordinance on control over administrative services in Delhi.
Kejriwal has been reaching out to opposition leaders to garner their support against so that the Centre's bid to replace the Ordinance with a law is defeated when the corresponding bill is brought in Parliament.
"Will meet Sitaram Yechury ji at CPM headquarters tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12.30 pm to seek their support against the Ordinance," kejriwal said in tweet on Monday.
MP Assembly Election Live Updates: BJP will win 200 seats, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan after Congress says it will secure 150 seats
-- After Congress said it will win 150 seats in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, BJP leader and former MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the saffron party will win 200 seats.
-- He said: “BJP is going to get more than 200 seats in Madhya Pradesh. Unko khayali pulao pakaane hai toh pakaate rahe.”
Rahul Gandhi on elections: We are now going to get 150 seats in Madhya Pradesh, says Rahul Gandhi
-We had a detailed meeting right now and our internal assessment says that since we got 136 seats in Karnataka, we are now going to get 150 seats in Madhya Pradesh, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: We are planning to invest Rs 1 lakh crores for airports, says Civil Aviation Minister
-In 65 years, we had 74 airports in India. In the last 9 years, we've built an additional 74 airports, heliports, and waterdromes, doubling it to 148 & we will take this number to over 200 in the next 4 years. Combining the private and government sectors, we are planning to invest Rs 1 lakh crores for airports, says Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: India is among the top producers of wheat, rice and bananas, says FM
-The govt is keeping a close watch on inflation of all items including dairy, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
-India is among the top producers of wheat, rice and bananas, she says.
-56 lakh tonnes of fish has been produced till 2014, as compared to 101 lakh tonnes additional in last 9 years, she adds.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: Inflation already at 4.8%, says FM Sitharaman
-116 districts were chosen under aspirational districts programme. The aspirational block development program is now being looked at, says FM Sitharaman.
-Wholesale price index is closer to negative; retail Inflation already at 4.8%, states the FM.
Nine years of Modi govt LIVE: Unclaimed assets of all kinds need to be handled carefully, says FM
-Unclaimed assets of all kinds need to be handled carefully, says FM Nimala Sitharaman.
-If the nominee is not mentioned in bank deposits and other deposits, legal aspects will take time, she says.
-Regulators should start special drive to ensure nominees are mentioned in assets
Privatisation of public sector banks will go on as scheduled, no change in it, she adds.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: To cast aspersions on currency decisions of RBI doesn't augur well, says FM
-Having quick remonetisation achieved, life span of Rs 2,000 currency notes achieved, it is within RBI's business to take it back, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
-To cast aspersions on currency decisions of RBI doesn't augur well, she says.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: FM Sitharaman's address underway
-Ram Mandir should be open by early 2024 for public, says FM Nirmala Sitharman.
-Incidents like Russia-Ukraine war as well as the Covid-19 pandemic have increased uncertainties, globally, says the FM.
-The achievements have been realised in 6 years, as 3 years were gone due to lack of ecosystem due to global challenges, she adds.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: India will be the fastest growing economy this year and next year, says FM
Through direct benefit transfer, govt has stopped pilferage and increased efficiency, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
-India will be the fastest growing economy this year and next year
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: Kollam bypass project in Kerala completed by Modi-led govt
-Kollam bypass project in Kerala was held up for 5 decades which was completed by Modi government, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
-World's highest railway Chenab bridge in Kashmir is taller than Eiffel tower, she adds.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: 69,663 new medical seats added in the last 9 years
-In last 9 years 69,663 new medical seats added as compared to 82,466 seats till 2014, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
-Furthermore, India has set up world's first liquid nano urea manufacturing plant, she says.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: 20 new Vande Bharat trains launched
-111 waterways built in the last 9 years, 20 Vande bharat trains have been launched, says FM Sitharaman.
-In last 9 years metro started in 15 cities, she says.
-16 New AIIMS built in last 9 years, 700 new medical colleges introduced, she adds
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: 74 new airports added in the last 9 years
-No increase in fertiliser prices even when global prices increased during Covid-1, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
-74 new airports have been constructed and added in last 9 years. Record speed of construction, in last 9 years have led to 53,868 km of national highways being added to the existing network of roads, she says.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live:
80 crore people given free foodgrains due to COVID-19
-12 crore households covered with access to good drinking water. 9.6 crore families given free gas connections in 9 years, say FM Sitharaman.
-Rs 200 per cylinder subsidy has been provided to the poor against global price rise. 80 crore people have been given free foodgrains due to COVID-19, she adds.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: 100% coverage of toilets achieved in rural areas, says FM Sitharaman
More than 3.5 crore pucca houses have been constructed in last 9 years for the poor. 11.72 crore toilets constructed towards serving poor, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
-100% coverage of toilets achieved in rural areas as compared to 39% in 2014, she adds.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: FM Nirmala Sitharaman's address underway
"We ave elevated status of India globally in last 9 years. The poor have got food security with dignity," says FM sitharaman.
-"220 crore doses of Covid vaccines have been administered," she adds.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: FM Nirmala Sitharaman's address underway
-No country has achieved as much in 9 years in renewable energy, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
-We are procuring less defence equipment on account of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat, she adds.
Nine years of Modi-led govt live: Hardeep Singh Puri says it is OM's resolve to make India a developed nation
-On the completion of 9 years of PM Modi-led Central Govt, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "...There is a very famous personality, Gunnar Myrdal. In a book he had written, "The British elite left India, leaving behind an identical Indian elite." It means that the British rule ended but those who received the political power from them were just like them. So, PM Modi said that it is his resolve for India to become a developed nation by 2047..."
