PM Modi Holds Talks With Bhutanese Counterpart On Ways To Strengthen Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held extensive talks with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay focusing on ways to further strengthen the ties between the two countries. The talks took place hours after Mr Tobgay began a five-day visit to India, his first foreign trip after assuming the charge of the top office in January. Mr Tobgay was received at the airport in the national capital by Union minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey. "The visit of @PMBhutan is in keeping with the exemplary ties of friendship between India & Bhutan," external...

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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of 2 Delhi High Court Judges

The Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recommended the transfer of two Delhi High Court judges to Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. The five-member collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud transferred Justice V Kameswar Rao to the Karnataka High Court after he requested for a shift to any other court. "By a communication dated March 4, 2024, Justice V Kameswar Rao, Judge, High Court of Delhi, has requested for transfer to any other High Court. Acceding to his request, the Collegium resolves to recommend that Justice V Kameswar...

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Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra Given Six-Month Extension

The government on Tuesday granted a six-month extension in service tenure of Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, who was scheduled to retire at the end of next month, according to an official order. The decision was taken by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Kwatra, a 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, took charge as the foreign secretary on April 30, 2022. According to the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has...

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Lok Sabha 2024: Jamui's Turbulent Political Landscape And NOTA Influence

As the Lok Sabha elections loom closer, the political landscape of Jamui constituency in Bihar paints a picture of intrigue and complexity. Situated amidst historical significance and cultural heritage, the Jamui Lok Sabha constituency holds a unique blend of tradition and modern-day politics. Jamui KYC Historical Reverence and Religious Significance Jamui, formerly known as Jambhyagram, is steeped in history dating back to the era of the Mahabharata....

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"All Is Fine If...": Minister Jabs Opposition Over EVMs, Poll Officials

In a swipe at the Opposition's criticism over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Union Minister Anurag Thakur said the parties only have a problem when they lose. His remarks come a day after the Congress said it was "concerned" over Election Commissioner Arun Goel's resignation. The Congress alleged that there is absolutely "no transparency" in how a constitutional institution like the Election Commission has been functioning and how the government "pressures" it. Arun Goel resigned on Saturday, days before the expected announcement of the 2024...

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PM Holds Roadshow In Varanasi, Offers Prayers At Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Arriving here days after being made BJP nominee for Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for the third time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a rousing reception at the Varanasi airport on Saturday. BJP workers and locals lined up on the roads outside the airport from where PM Modi began a 28-km long roadshow during which he also stopped at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple to offer prayers. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/1Ors42a6JQ — ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2024 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath,...

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Centre Says Probe On In Spanish Tourist's Gang-Rape Case, Several Arrested

Days after a woman from Spain was allegedly gang raped in Jharkhand, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the matter is "under investigation" and several people have been arrested. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query on the case at his weekly media briefing here. The tourist from Spain was allegedly gang raped in Jharkhand's Dumka district, police had said on March 2. "As you know, the matter is under investigation. Several people have been arrested," Jaiswal told reporters. In his response, the spokesperson...

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