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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2018

Oct 2018

Oct 16, 2024

Omar Abdullah Takes Oath as CM of Jammu and Kashmir

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir after the National Conference-Congress alliance won the maiden assembly elections held after the abrogation of Article 370. Abdullah and his ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The NC won 42 seats while the Congress won 6 seats. The majority got further strengthened with the backing of five Independent MLAs and one MLA from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The Bharatiya Janata Party won 29 seats, up from 25 it won in 2014 assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Poll body ECI Announces Dates for Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly Elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for the upcoming Legislative Assembly Election in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand. The announcement came days after the elections were successfully organised in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian poll body.
While Maharashtra will go to polls in a single phase, Jharkhand will have a two-phase poll process, with the results set to be announced on November 23.
The western Indian state of Maharashtra will go to polls on November 20 with the last date of securing nominations being October 29. The last date of withdrawal of candidature will be November 4.
Meanwhile, the voters in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand will cast their votes in two phases on November 13 and November 20. The last of securing nomination for the first phase is October 25 while for the latter it is October 29. The candidates can withdraw their names for both phases on October 30 and November 1, respectively.

Telangana Appoints One-man Commission to Study SC Sub-Classification

The state government appointed a one-man commission, headed by retired judge of Telangana High Court Justice Shameem Akhtar, to conduct a detailed study on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes for providing reservations.
The Scheduled Castes Development Department (SCDD) had issued orders to this effect.
The commission will complete its inquiry and submit its report to the government within 60 days from the date of assumption of charge.
It may be recalled that the Cabinet sub-committee, headed by Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, recently suggested that the government appoint a one-man Commission of Inquiry under Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Central Act-60 of 1952) to look into all aspects of SC sub-categorisation.

Oct 15, 2024

India Expels 6 Canadian Diplomats, Recalls its Envoy as Row Escalates

The ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada escalated with New Delhi recalling its top envoy to Ottawa and expelling six Canadian diplomats from the country.
The developments followed Ottawa naming India's High Commissioner to Canada and a few other diplomats as 'persons of interest' in the investigation into Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder.
In response, India initially announced the withdrawal of High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and the other diplomats from Canada. Soon after, India said it was expelling six Canadian diplomats from New Delhi, including the acting High Commissioner. All of them were asked to leave India by the end of this week.

US-India Leadership Summit 2024

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) held its annual 'India Leadership Summit 2024′ in New Delhi to enhance bilateral trade, supply chains, semiconductor investment, AI and next-gen technologies cooperation. The summit followed on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's successful visit to the US for the Quad Leaders' Summit and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The day-long summit aimed to bolster defence ties, promote clean energy and secure a free and open Indo-Pacific. John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF has said that this is India's century and he is excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as we work closely with Indian leaders to build a shared and prosperous future for both nations. The summit offered a vital platform to strengthen the dynamic strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi. The summit featured sessions with prominent leaders including Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan and Jyotiraditya Scindia, among other key officials. The summit also delved into strategies for fortifying India's manufacturing economy, as Washington and New Delhi collaborate on rebuilding and realigning global supply chains.

Andhra Pradesh to Establish 'Ratan Tata Innovation Hub'

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that the state is set to establish an Innovation Hub named the "Ratan Tata Innovation Hub" in Amaravati, honouring the legacy of Ratan Tata. The hub's purpose would be to foster innovation, create entrepreneurial ecosystems, and mentor start-ups in the region.
The initiative aims to link the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub with five other zonal centres, each of which is supported by a prominent business group.

Oct 14, 2024

India Digital Agri Conference 2024

The India Digital Agri Conference 2024, co-organised by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) and IIT Ropar TIF – AWaDH in New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in revolutionising Indian agriculture. The event focused on leveraging digital technologies like AI, IoT, drones, and data analytics to address challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainable resource management. By modernizing farming practices, enhancing productivity, and fostering cross-sector collaboration, the conference laid the foundation for India's leadership in Agri-tech.
The conference highlighted the need to transition from traditional to digital farming, emphasising cutting-edge innovations and collaboration between farmers, researchers, and tech developers.

Former Cricketer Ajay Jadeja Declared Heir to Jamnagar Royal Throne

The maharaja of the erstwhile princely state of Nawanagar, known as Jamnagar, in Gujarat, declared his nephew and former cricketer Ajay Jadeja as his heir to the throne on the auspicious day of Dussehra.
The former cricketer, who played 196 ODIs and 15 test matches for India between 1992 and 2000, is a descendant of the Jamnagar royal family.
Maharaja of Jamnagar Shatrusalyasinh Jadeja is the cousin of Daulatsinghji Jadeja, the cricketer's father, a three-time Member of Parliament from Jamnagar from 1971 to 1984.

Centre Revokes President's Rule in J&K as UT Braces for New Govt

The Centre issued a notification, informing that President's rule was revoked in Jammu and Kashmir before the appointment of the Chief Minister.
In an order, issued the President of India Droupadi Murmu, said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) read with articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India, the Order dated the 31st October, 2019 in relation to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall stand revoked immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister under section 54 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019."
In 2018, then President Ram Nath Kovind imposed President's rule in the state after it had completed six months under Governor's rule. Kovind signed the proclamation for imposition of Central rule in the state, which plunged into a political crisis in June after the Mehbooba Mufti-led coalition government collapsed.

Oct 13, 2024

Kerala Assembly Passes Motion Opposing BJP's 'One Nation, One Poll' Proposal

The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution, opposing the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal in a significant pushback against the central government.
The resolution was moved by the southern Indian state's parliamentary affairs minister, MB Rajesh on behalf of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who was absent due to health reasons.
The support for the motion was unanimous as the opposition, led by Mannarkad MLA N. Samsudheen, granted his full support.
With the passing of the resolution, Kerala became the first state to oppose the move. Apart from Kerala, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin - both part of the INDIA bloc, have voiced concerns against the proposal.

Oct 12, 2024

Omar Abdullah Elected NC Legislature Party Leader

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Vice President of the National Conference, Omar Abdullah, was unanimously elected as the Legislature Party Leader today. After emerging as the single largest party with 42 elected MLAs, the National Conference held its legislature party meeting in Srinagar to discuss government formation with its pre-poll alliance partners, Congress and CPI (M). Four winning independent candidates also joined the National Conference during the meeting.
Omar Abdullah said that the National Conference is waiting for a formal letter of support from the Congress party, after which he will approach the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, and stake a claim to government formation.

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