Opposition leaders have decided to boycott the meeting.. (Photo: PTI)
Was allowed to speak only for five minutes, this is insulting: West Bengal CM Mamata after NITI Aayog meeting
On NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, “…I said you (central government) should not discriminate against state governments. I wanted to speak but I was allowed to speak only for 5 minutes. People before me spoke for 10-20 minutes. I was the only one from the opposition who was participating but still, I was not allowed to speak. This is insulting…”
Country will ensure Oppn mission to weaken Indian Army defeated: Assam CM Sarma
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posted to X, formerly Twitter, “Bharat will ensure Opposition’s mission to weaken the Indian Army by spreading lies on Agnipath scheme is defeated…Govt of Assam has decided to absorb most Agniveers from the state into the Assam Police.”
About 151 GW green capacity under implementation in India: Pralhad Joshi
Renewable energy projects estimated at a capacity of 151 GW capacity are under various stages of implementation in the country, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said.
NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM Modi
NITI Aayog’s ninth Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun. The meeting focuses on making India a developed nation by 2047, aiming to foster participative governance and collaboration between the Centre and state governments, enhancing the quality of life for both rural and urban populations by strengthening the delivery mechanisms of government interventions. Opposition leaders have decided to boycott the meeting.
Haryana govt accepts doctors’ demands, indefinite protest called off
Government doctors ended their indefinite strike on Saturday following assurances from the Haryana government that their demands would be accepted, the chief of the association leading the shutdown said.
Harris will be most extreme radical liberal prez in US history, says Trump
Kamala Harris will be the “most extreme radical liberal president in American history” if she is elected, Donald Trump has said, as he intensified his attacks on his Democratic rival in the presidential polls in November.
Tihar jail inmates indulge in scuffle, injured, taken to hospital
Yesterday a scuffle broke out between inmates in Tihar Jail number 8 and 9. Two inmates got injured and were taken to a hospital. One of them has been hospitalised, said Prison officials.
NITI Aayog not keeping pace with country’s development: Sanjay Raut
Speaking on the NITI Aayog meeting today, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, “CMs of INDIA alliance will not go to NITI Aayog meeting. It is almost decided. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin had earlier said he would not go, Arvind Kejriwal is in jail, Telangana CM and there are other CMs who do not want to go because NITI Aayog is not keeping pace with the country’s development, you must have seen this in the budget and NITI Aayog’s work…”
Arunachal Pradesh govt announces recruitment of ex-Agniveers in police, fire services
The Arunachal Pradesh government will provide training to local youths to prepare them for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme. In addition to this, the state government will give preference to retired Agniveers during recruitment for the state’s police, emergency and fire services, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced.
Former West Bengal Minsiter Biswanath Chowdhary dies battling cancer at 82
Former West Bengal minister Biswanath Chowdhury died at a state-run hospital in Kolkata on Saturday morning, officials said. He was 82 years old.
Indian army foils Pakistan Border Action Team’s attack on Line of Control
Indian Army troops have foiled a Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) attack on the Line of Control against Indian forces. The BAT team involved in the attack is suspected to have regular Pakistan Army troops including their SSG commandos who work closely with terrorist organisations, reported ANI citing its defence sources.
Army’s Chinar corps exchange fire on forward post in Kamkari on the LoC
Five army personnel, including a major rank officer injured in Macchal encounter in J-K
Five Indian Army soldiers including a Major rank officer suffered injuries in the encounter. All five troops were evacuated from the location. One of the injured soldiers has lost his life due to injuries, ANI reported citing defence officials.
NITI Aayog meet to discuss Viksit Bharat road map, role of states in journey
Leaders of all parties have been invited to attend the NITI Aayog meeting today. The meet will discuss the road map to make India a ‘developed economy’. However, led by Congress, most opposition leaders are likely to remain absent from the meet.
Leaders from BJP-ruled states have started reaching the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre where the meeting is scheduled to take place. Union Home Minister Amith Shah and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have also reached the venue to take part in the meeting.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to attend NITI Aayog meeting
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has reached the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi to attend the NITI Aayog meeting.
First Published: Jul 27 2024 | 8:02 AM IST