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India developing in every field under Modi, immense possibilities in Raj: UK MP Blackman
Blackman was in Jaipur on Wednesday. During his visit, he went to Amer Fort, the Rajasthan Assembly and to the residence of BJP state president Satish Poonia. "Amer, Jaipur and the whole of Rajasthan are very beautiful, the forts, palaces here are historical and people and hospitality are very good. Rajasthan has immense future possibilities in every field," he said.
I-T 'survey' operations at BBC offices continue for 2nd day
The 'survey' operations, which had begun on Tuesday at around 11.30 a.m., continued the whole day and even throughout the night, and are currently going on at the UK's official broadcaster's premises in Delhi and Mumbai, reports quoting sources said. Meanwhile, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is learnt to have informed its employees to work from home and has even advised them to refrain from answering questions related to personal income.
NSA for those using unfair means in exams: CM Yogi
Moreover, FIRs will also be lodged against room invigilators and centre administrators found involved in the activities of cheating. According to the government spokesman, the chief minister has ordered the officers that static and sector magistrates should be appointed at each examination centre by the district magistrates. Last year, the board had suffered a major embarrassment.
PM Modi dials up Biden, both leaders hail Air India-Boeing pact
The two leaders welcomed the first meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) held recently in Washington DC and express a keen desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation in space, semiconductors, defence and other spheres. They also agreed to bolster the vibrant and mutually beneficial people-to-people ties between the two countries.
I-T officers conduct 'survey' operations at BBC Delhi, Mumbai offices
The development came just weeks after the British Broadcasting Service (BBC) released a two-part documentary titled 'India: The Modi Question' on the 2002 Gujarat riots. According to reports, the employees of the broadcasting corporation were asked not to use their computer systems and phones, including their personal ones.
Rich nations have no right to dictate their solutions to others: Rajnath
While participating in the Defence Ministers' Conclave in Bengaluru, Singh stated, "There are nations which are richer, scientifically or technologically and more advanced than others. But, it does not give them the right to dictate their solutions to the nations in need of support." This top down approach towards solving the problems is not desired in the long run.
Pulwama attack anniversary: 8 killed, 7 arrested out of 19 terrorists involved
After paying floral tributes to the martyrs of Pulwama attack at the Lethpora memorial, Vijay Kumar, Additional DGP (Kashmir) said four, including three Pakistanis are still alive, and that the security forces are after Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM). Almost all their top commanders have been neutralized, Kumar said. "At present JeM has only 7-8 locals and 5-6 active Pakistanis, including Mossa Solaimani. Police are after them and they will be neutralised soon," he said, adding that the security forces are focusing on narco-terrorism and terror funding.
First phase of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway opens today
The route will ensure that the Delhi-Jaipur travel time gets reduced by two hours. Total one way toll for a private car on the New Delhi-Jaipur route will be Rs 585. Toll on the new-way will be based on total number of kilometres travelled. The eight-lane expressway will have a 120kmph speed limit for cars with wayside facilities every 30km.
Their courage motivates us to build strong India: PM Modi pays tribute to Pulwama heroes
PM Modi tweeted, "Remembering our valorous heroes who we lost on this day in Pulwama. We will never forget their supreme sacrifice. Their courage motivates us to build a strong and developed India." Shah tweeted, "I pay homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the ghastly terror attack in Pulwama on this day in the year 2019. The nation can never forget their sacrifice. Their valour and indomitable courage will always remain an inspiration in the fight against terrorism."
Manufacturing cutting-edge products need of the hour: Rajnath Singh at Aero India 2023
"The overall objective is to achieve shared global peace and prosperity," he said while addressing a gathering of over 70 CEOs from local and global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) during a Round Table organised as part of the Aero India 2023 here on Monday.
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