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Prime Minister Modi today said the the institutions of national, international importance his govt is setting up "will give new direction to India and entire world in 21st century". While highlighting his govt's schemes, Modi said that the "principle of good governance our government follows has public service, not power, at its centre".PM Modi also released the first series of 11 volumes of collected works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.

27 ministers take oath in Madhya Pradesh as Mohan Yadav expands his cabinet, 11 from OBC category.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh announced on Sunday that the state's cabinet is poised for expansion on Monday. The current cabinet comprises Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and two deputy Chief Ministers, Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda. Chief Minister Yadav expressed his anticipation for the upcoming changes, stating, "Tomorrow at 3:30 pm, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion will take place.". This expansion is expected to bring new faces and perspectives into the cabinet, reflecting the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen its administrative machinery. The move is seen as a strategic measure to enhance governance and address the diverse challenges faced by the state.

Amidst the escalating debate over the hijab issue, Karnataka's Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that the government will make a decision after a thorough examination of the matter. On Sunday, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government, asserting that the Siddaramaiah administration has yet to lift the ban on hijab in the state, and they are still deliberating on the matter.

In a festive surge, Himachal Pradesh witnessed a substantial influx of tourists during the Christmas Eve celebration and the upcoming new year. Tourist hotspots across the state, notably the Atal Tunnel Rohtang, the world's longest tunnel situated at an elevation of 10,000 feet, experienced a remarkable increase in footfall. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended a warm welcome to the multitude of tourists, acknowledging their significant presence. On December 24, a staggering 65,000 tourists were recorded at Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, and were transported by more than 12,000 vehicles.

 

 

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Israel kills senior Iranian official

An Israeli air strike outside the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday killed a senior adviser in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, three security sources said. The sources told Reuters that the adviser, known by his nickname Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran.

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Indian Navy deploys EOD team to investigate attack on MV Chem Pluto, enhances presence in Central Arabian sea

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Indian embassy thanks France for resolution on Charter plane

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20,674 killed, 54,536 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since oct.7

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Gaza war will last long: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the Gaza war was far from over and dismissed what he cast as false media speculation that his government might call a halt to fighting against the Palestinian enclave's Hamas Islamists."We are not stopping. We are continuing to fight, and we will be intensifying the fighting in the coming days, and the fighting will take long and it is not close to concluding," he told lawmakers from his Likud party, according to a statement.

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Karnataka cabinet sub-committee on Covid to meet tomorrow

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said the state government's Cabinet sub-committee will meet on December 26 to discuss on the recommendations made by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on further measures to be taken to manage Covid-19 situation in the state. He also indicated that there will be no imposition of any restrictions as of now, while stressing the need for people to remain cautious or take precautions."As we increase Covid tests, cases will increase. Our TAC has met yesterday and has held discussions, the cabinet sub-committee which is meeting tomorrow will look into their suggestions or recommendations and decide on what further measures need to be taken," Rao said.Speaking to reporters here, he said, other than urging people to be cautious and take precautions, there is no imposition of any restrictions for now.

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President Droupadi Murmupays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary

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Institutions we are setting up will give new direction to India and entire world, says Modi

Prime Minister Modi today said the the institutions of national, international importance his govt is setting up "will give new direction to India and entire world in 21st century". While highlighting his govt's schemes, Modi said that the "principle of good governance our government follows has public service, not power, at its centre".PM Modi also released the first series of 11 volumes of collected works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet News Live Updates: Narayan Singh Panwar and others sworn in as ministers

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27 ministers take oath in Madhya Pradesh as Mohan Yadav expands his cabinet

27 ministers take oath in Madhya Pradesh as Mohan Yadav expands his cabinet, 11 from OBC category.

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'Christian community has been at forefront in serving poor and deprived,' says PM Modi

"Christmas is the day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This is also a day to remember his life, message and values," said PM Modi