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  • Modi 3.0: Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe at Modi 3.0, says “government stuck in limbo…”

    LUCKNOW: Ahead of Narendra Modi being sworn in as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on Sunday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at Modi 3.0, stating that a government stuck in limbo is not a government.In a post in Hindi on social media platform X the SP chief Akhilesh Yadav wrote, “Upar se juda koi taar nahin, neeche koi adhaar nahin, adhar mein joh ataki hue woh toh koi sarkaar nahin (The government stuck in limbo is not a government).”Newly elected members of parliament who are among those probable to be included in the new Cabinet and Council of Ministers of Narendra Modi-led government were on Sunday afternoon invited for high tea at the Prime Minister’s residence ahead of the oath-taking ceremony later this evening.Modi will be sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for a historic third time today at 7:15 pm.AllUttar PradeshMaharashtraTamil NaduWest BengalBiharKarnatakaAndhra PradeshTelanganaKeralaMadhya PradeshRajasthanDelhiOther StatesBJP leaders Nirmala Sitharaman and Sarbananda Sonowal were seen arriving at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the residence of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi to attend the tea meeting.BJP leaders Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh, Kiren Rijiju, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan were among others who arrived for the tea meeting.The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously passed a resolution to elect Narendra Modi as their leader on June 5.Earlier on June 9, according to sources in the Samajwadi Party, seven SP MLAs, including Chief Whip Manoj Pandey, surprised the party by supporting the BJP’s candidate during the Rajya Sabha elections.

    Following this, Yadav has initiated steps to revoke the membership of these seven MLAs, for which an official letter is also being prepared by the party, which will soon be submitted to the UP Legislative Assembly Speaker by the Samajwadi Party.

    The list of these seven MLAs includes Rakesh Pratap Singh from Amethi Gauriganj, Manoj Pandey from Raebareli Unchahar, Rakesh Pandey from Ambedkarnagar, Pooja Pal from Prayag, Vinod Chaturvedi, Ashutosh Verma, and Abhay Singh.

    According to the Election Commission of India, the Samajwadi Party (SP) won 37 seats, the BJP won 33, Congress won 6, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) won 2, and Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) and Apna Dal (Soneylal) won 1 seat each in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. (ANI)

  • With Aim To reinforce maritime Interoperability, India, Vietnam Concludes Naval Exercise

    The two-day Naval passage exercise in the South China Sea in order to boost maritime cooperation between India and Vietnam culminated on Sunday, December 27. In an online post, the Indian Navy spokesperson highlighted that the ‘PASSEX’ exercise was aimed at reinforcing maritime Interoperability and jointness. The drill comes at a time when Beijing repeatedly sends its military ships in the South China Sea in a bid to assert its claim on the contested area.

    According to a Press release, Indian Navy ship INS Kiltan was sent to the central Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Minh last week and participated in the joint drill on its way back. INS Kiltan, which arrived in the flood-hit central Vietnam on December 24 carried 15 tons of relief material. Since October, Vietnam has been devastated with floods which have now led to over 230 fatalities.

    The relief package sent to Vietnam was a part of Mission Sagar III, which comes under Prime Minster’s Sagar act ( Security and growth of all-region). The mission not only strengthens the bond between two nations, but also reiterates India’s position as a dependable partner, ANI reported. It also established the Indian Navy as first responders and preferred security partner.

  • Alertness levels very high, China can’t surprise us, says ITBP on LAC in Tawang sector

    Having already given a bloody nose to the People’s Liberation Army troops in Eastern Ladakh during face-offs in the ongoing conflict, the ITBP in the sensitive Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh says its men were on a high readiness mode on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the Chinese won’t be able to spring any surprises in this sector.

    In a visit to the forward posts on the LAC from where the Chinese territory could be seen in the Tawang sector, Team ANI witnessed the high preparedness levels of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troops and the infrastructure developed for rapid forward deployments here in recent times.

    “When incidents (transgression by Chinese Army in Eastern Ladakh) like this happen, we have to remain on high alert mode so that such unforeseen incidents are not allowed to happen and there are no surprises. As you can see that though there are extreme cold conditions which make things difficult, our men are on a very high alert and keeping an eye on the border all the time,” ITBP’s 55 battalion commander Commandant I B Jha told ANI at a forward location here.

    The ITBP has played an important role in the ongoing conflict with Chinese troops with both LAC in eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. In the initial violent confrontation, the ITBP was confronted several times with Chinese troops while attempting to transition to Pangong Lake, the Finger area, and the patrolling points at 14,15, 17 and 17A.

    Showing the patrolling carried out by ITBP soldiers in that area, Commandant Jha said that the infrastructure development by the Indian side over the years now allows Indian troops to move too close to the last point or zero point on the LAC. . Tawang Sector.

  • Italy Detects New Strain Of Coronavirus In Person Who Had Returned From UK

    Italy, on Sunday, December 20, said that it has detected a new coronavirus strain from a person who has recently returned from the United Kingdom. This comes just after Italy, along with few other European countries, suspended flights with the UK over concerns of the new virus strain. As per the reports by ANI, the genome of the UK coronavirus strain has been established by experts of the Celio military hospital in Rome.

    To curb the spread of the new strain of the deadly virus, Johnson overturned guidelines across all ‘Tier 3’ areas, stating, that at the time of Christmas ‘Tier 4’ restrictions will apply in the South East—Kent, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey exempt Waverley, Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth, Rother, Hastings and across all 32 boroughs and the City of London. The guidelines also applied to East of England’s Bedford, Central Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Peterborough, Hertfordshire, and Essex. The Liberal Democrat leaders reportedly accused Johnson of acting too late, for being indecisive and ignoring the warnings earlier. Leader Ed Davey alleged that the UK PM acted too late, and totally failed the country. 

  • Vaccine hesitancy issues will be addressed through education, govt will educate people: Harsh Vardhan

    The coronavirus vaccine cannot be forced upon anyone but the government will educate and give the right information to people about it, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday.

    “Vaccine hesitancy issues will be addressed through education. The government will spread awareness and educate people about the vaccine that this is for their own good and benefit,” Harsh Vardhan said in an interview with ANI.

    He also said that the government had prioritised who will get the vaccines after observing international trends and keeping in mind the guidelines of the World Health Organisation.

    “The ideal time would be when we reach a point where everyone can be vaccinated. But if there is a limited number of vaccines, it is important to prioritise how who will be the first to get it. Before taking a decision, the government consulted experts, those in the ministries, people in the state governments, and those involved in making vaccines. These decisions have been made while observing international trends and WHO guidelines,” the Union Minister said.

    He said the first one crore people to be vaccinated will be the health workers in the private and public sector, while the next two crores to be vaccinated will be frontline workers, sanitation staff, police, and other frontline workers, followed by people over the age of 50.

    “Over 80 percent of the people who died due to Covid-19 have been over 50 years. There are about 26 crore people in this category. After that, people below 50 with health issues like BP, heart and kidney problems will be vaccinated,” he said.

  • ‘Mentally tortured’ Amir quits international cricket, to release statement soon

    Karachi [Pakistan], December 17 (ANI): Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir on Thursday announced that he is quitting international cricket. The 28-year-old pacer said that he does not think he can work with the current Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management and it is best for him to leave. He has promised a full statement soon.
    “To be honest, I don’t think I can play cricket under this management, I am leaving cricket, for now, I am being mentally tortured, I cannot handle it, I have seen it enough from 2010-2015. I have to repeatedly hear that PCB invested a lot in me, I am thankful to Shahid Afridi as he gave me chances when I came back after the ban,” said Amir in a video that has now gone viral on social media.
    “Everyone wants to play for their country, they just keep saying that I left Test cricket for other leagues around the world, I made the comeback through BPL, if I was dying for leagues then I could have said I don’t want to play for Pakistan. Every month there is someone who is saying Amir ditched us, in two days I will reach Pakistan and then I will release a statement,” he added.

  • Rohit Sharma Departs for Australia, In Contention for Selection from Third Test

    India opener Rohit Sharma reportedly left for Australia in the early hours of Tuesday as he looks to be ready in time to play the third Test match in the four-match series Down Under. “He left in the early hours today and is headed to Australia via Dubai,” a source told ANI. The physios at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) gave him a clean chit on Friday and the BCCI sent out an official release on Saturday saying that while he is ‘clinically fit’ to head to Australia, he will continue to work on his endurance during his quarantine period there.

    “Team India batsman Rohit Sharma has completed his rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is now clinically fit. He has been rehabilitating and training at NCA since 19th November following a high-grade left hamstring injury suffered during the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    “The NCA medical Team was satisfied with the physical fitness of Sharma after assessing him on different metrics that tested his skills related to batting, fielding, and running between the wickets. Sharma’s physical fitness has been satisfactory, however, he will be required to continue work on his endurance.

    “He has been given a detailed programme to follow for the duration of the two weeks he will be quarantined for. He will be reassessed by the Team India medical team post his quarantine to establish his fitness status and a call on his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be taken accordingly,” the BCCI release said.

  • Nitin Gadkari said – Government ready to accept all good suggestions on agricultural laws

    Noting that the government is ready to accept all good suggestions from farmers about the farm laws, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said it will “convince farmers, explain and find a way through dialogue”.

    In an interview with ANI, he said dialogue is the only way to find a solution to protest by farmer unions and a break in talks can lead to miscommunication.
    The minster, who is Minister of Road Transport and Highways and a senior BJP leader, said there will no injustice with the farmers in the Narendra Modi government.

    “The government is ready to accept all good suggestions (from farmers). It will take some time. Our government will convince the farmers, explain and find a way through dialogue,” he said.

    “If there is no dialogue, it can lead to miscommunication, to controversy and sparring. If there is a dialogue then issues will be resolved, the whole thing will end, farmers will get justice, they will get relief. We are working in the interest of farmers,” Gadkari said.

    “Farmers should come and understand these laws. Our government is dedicated to farmers and is ready to accept the suggestions given by them. There will not be any injustice with farmers in our government,” he added.

    The Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister said that farmers’ union should discuss the farm laws clause by clause with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar who is ready for it.

  • PM Modi condoles deaths in Chittorgarh road accident

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district.

    “Pained by the loss of lives due to an accident at Nikumbh, Chittorgarh. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.

    At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in a collision between a jeep and a trailer truck in the Nikumbh Police area.

    Sources informed that about 16 people were in one of the vehicles and were residents of Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot too took to Twitter to express his grief.

    “Saddened to know of a road accident in Nikumbh, Chittorgarh, in which many people have lost lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May they find strength. Prayers for speedy recovery of those injured,” Gehlot tweeted. (ANI)

  • The national capital’s air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category.

    Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Friday as a thick layer of smog spread across many parts of the city this morning, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research.

    Under the influence of fresh western disturbance, isolated and improved ventilation conditions for scattered precipitation are expected on 11 and 12 December, and AQI will improve on the lower end of the ‘very poor’ category on 11 December. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), there is a possibility of further improvement in the 12th ‘bad’ category in the event of adequate rainfall. The overall AQI of the national capital stands at 302 hrs around 9:00 am. Was, while some parts of the city reported an AQI between the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ category.

    An AQI between 0–50 is marked good, 51–100 is satisfactory, 101– 200 is moderate, 201– 300 is poor, 301–400 is very poor and 401–500 is considered severe.

    Last month, Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged the NITI Aayog for air quality management to make bio-decomposer technology mandatory for all states by increasing pollution levels in the national capital with an increase in burning sewage in neighboring states. be made. (ANI)