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Jul 2023

Apr 22, 2024

Mehboob Ali Kaiser, NDA's Lone Muslim MP in Bihar, Joins RJD

LJP MP Mehboob Ali Kaiser, the lone Muslim who was elected to the Lok Sabha from the BJP-led NDA in Bihar, joined the RJD, in a shot in the arm for the opposition party amid the elections.
Kaiser, who sided with former Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras when the latter split the LJP, and was denied a ticket this time by Chirag Paswan despite efforts to seek rapprochement, joined the RJD in the presence of its leader Tejashwi Yadav.

PM Modi Graces 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav

On the auspicious occasion of Mahaveer Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event paid tribute to the 24th Tirthankar, Bhagwan Mahaveer, whose teachings of Ahimsa (Non-Violence), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non-Stealing), Brahmacharya (Chastity), and Aparigraha (Non-attachment) have illuminated the path of peaceful coexistence and universal brotherhood.
During the ceremony, PM Modi released a commemorative stamp and coin, witnessing a dance drama titled "Vartaman mein Vardhaman" performed by school children. He praised the youth's dedication to Bhagwan Mahaveer's values, calling it a sign of the nation moving in the right direction.

Apr 21, 2024

Tajinder Bittu, Priyanka Gandhi's Close Aide, Joins BJP

Tajinder Singh Bittu, a close aide of Priyanka Gandhi, joined the BJP in Delhi hours after resigning from the Congress. The development came as another setback to the Congress, which has seen an exodus of high-profile leaders in recent weeks amid the Lok Sabha polls.
Bittu, who was the Congress secretary in-charge of Himachal Pradesh, joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and party general secretary Vinod Tawde.

Veteran BJP Leader and Former Minister Malikayya Guttedar Joins Congress

Former Minister and BJP leader Malikayya Guttedar joined the Congress.
The six-time MLA from Afzalpur in Kalaburagi district has been upset with the induction of his brother Nithin Guttedar into the BJP.
M. Y. Patil from Congress had won the seat in the 2023 Assembly election, in which Malikayya Guttedar had finished third behind Nithin, who contested as an independent.

Apr 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase-1 Sees 62% Turnout

Over 62 per cent polling was recorded across 102 seats in 21 states and UTs in the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections by the time voting ended at 6 pm amid reports of sporadic violence in West Bengal and strife-torn Manipur, while no voting was recorded in eastern Nagaland after a shutdown call given by a separatist group, the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO).

Apr 19, 2024

Saurabh Garg Appointed as Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The Central Government entrusted IAS officer Saurabh Garg with the additional charge of Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This decision, communicated through an order issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), underscores Garg's extensive experience and expertise in the realm of public administration.
Garg, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Odisha cadre, will serve in this capacity until a regular incumbent is appointed or further directives are issued.
Alongside Saurabh Garg's appointment, the Central Government has also extended the additional charge of Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-India) to IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal for a period of six months.

Apr 18, 2024

India's First Olympic Studies and Research Centre to Open in Gujarat

In a key development for India's sports education landscape, the country is set to inaugurate its first Olympic Studies and Research Centre (OSRCs) in Gujarat. Named the Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education (B-CORE), this pioneering facility will be hosted by the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gujarat. With an expected opening tentatively scheduled for July 2024, B-CORE is poised to become the premier hub for Olympic research and education not only in India but also in South Asia.
Endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), B-CORE will serve as a platform for scholars, professionals, athletes, and coaches, striving to deepen their understanding of Olympism and its impact on society. Founded in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat and later taken over by the Government of India in 2020, Rashtriya Raksha University's focus has been in the field of national and internal security studies. With the introduction of B-CORE, the university expands its field to sports as well.

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