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Dec 11, 2021

PM Modi pays Tribute to Freedom Fighter C. Rajagopalachari on his Birth Anniversary

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu remembered the great freedom fighter, sagacious statesman, and last Governor-General of India, C. Rajagopalachari on his Birth Anniversary.
In a tweet, Mr. Naidu said, he was a multifaceted personality- a scholar, thinker, writer, and a legal luminary. Mr. Naidu said, C. Rajagopalachari's incredible life continues to inspire many.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi In a tweet, said, C. Rajagopalachari is remembered for his contributions to the freedom struggle, administrative and intellectual prowess. He was a widely admired statesman and one of his most ardent well-wishers was Sardar Patel.

Dec 10, 2021

Farm Agitation Called off as SKM Leaders Accept Centre's Proposal

Thousands of protesting farmers camped out on the borders of Delhi for 380 days are set to go home on December 11, after marking a 'vijay diwas' to celebrate the achievement of most of their demands.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a joint platform of protesting farm unions, announced that it had accepted the Central government's proposal to resolve pending demands and called off the year-long agitation.
The unions will meet again on January 15, 2022 in the capital to monitor and review whether the government has kept its promises to unconditionally withdraw cases filed against protestors, provide compensation for the kin of farmers who died at the protests and form a committee to ensure that all farmers can avail remunerative rates for their produce.
A decision will also be taken at that time on whether to campaign against the BJP in the upcoming UP and Uttarakhand polls -- an issue which different farmer factions have diverse views about.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participated in the G20 International Seminar

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participated in the G20 International Seminar hosted in Bali by the G20 Presidency of Indonesia.
Speaking on the G20's theme for the year, "Recover Together, Recover Stronger", Mrs Sitharaman stressed on the fact that for a strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive recovery of the global economy, it is imperative to ensure collective progress of all countries.
She also stressed on the importance of Inclusion, Investment, Innovation and Institutions to support the path of global recovery.

Dec 09, 2021

National Commission for Women Launches 'She is a Changemaker' Programme

National Commission for Women (NCW) launched a pan-India capacity building programme, 'She is a Changemaker' for women representatives at all levels, gram panchayats to parliament members and political workers including office bearers of National/State political parties. The programme was launched by Ms. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, to improve leadership skills of grassroots women political leaders.
The official launch of training programmes under the 'She is a Changemaker' series was held in collaboration with Rhambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, Thane, Maharashtra. The three-day capacity building programme for 'Women in Municipal Corporation' will be organised from 7thto 9th December. The capacity building programme will be undertaken in association with region-wise training institutes with an objective to undertake capacity building of women political leaders and improve their decision making and communication skills including, oration, writing, etc.

Congress, Shiv Sena to Ally Hints Sanjay Raut

After meeting with Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut hinted at a pre-poll alliance with the Congress in Uttar Pradesh and Goa, stating that the parties are thinking of working together in both the states that are scheduled to go to assembly polls early next year.
However, he said that the final decision will be taken only after talks with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Dec 08, 2021

ADB loans $125 million to India

ADB loans $125 million to India for water supply, sanitation upgrades in Uttarakhand.
The project addresses the need for upgrading urban services in the fast-expanding capital city of Dehradun and Nainital which attracts thousands of tourists daily.
The improved water and sanitation services will also promote better hygiene practices that will help protect people from future pandemic and epidemic diseases.

Dec 06, 2021

Chairperson of National Highways Authority

Senior bureaucrat Alka Upadhyaya has been appointed as the chairperson of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on 4th December.
Sanjay Bandopadhyay, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has been named chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India

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