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UP CM orders physical verification of Madrasas
Under the Modern Madrasa Scheme, instructions have been given for the investigation of the physical infrastructure facilities of madrasas in the state. A circular issued by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Sub Secretary, Shakeel Ahmad Siddiqui, directed the formation of a committee for the examination of physical infrastructure facilities of madrasas in the state.
Over 100 ex-bureaucrats write to PM to end politics of hate
In the letter, the signatories said the country is witnessing a frenzy of hate-filled destructions where at the sacrificial altar are not just Muslims and members of the other minority communities, but the Constitution itself.
PM Modi to visit Assam on April 28
During his visit, the Prime Minister will address the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally', lay foundation stone of several initiatives in education sector and Amrit Sarovar projects in state, and also dedicate to the nation seven cancer hospitals. Prime Minister Modi will also address the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally' at Diphu in Karbi Anglong district.
Was refusal of 'free hand' reason behind PK declining Cong offer?
Sources in the Congress say that Kishor wanted sweeping powers and a free hand in election management, but the party wanted a group of leaders to oversee the 2024 general elections. Several Congress leaders were reportedly of the opinion that no consultant should get the power to run the whole show. The sources also indicated that Rahul Gandhi was also not keen to give power to any one person.
Knowledge-sharing pact historic: Punjab CM
Interacting with the media after having inked the agreement, both Chief Ministers Mann and Kejriwal described it as a historic initiative for the well-being and prosperity of people of both the states. The agreement was signed between the Punjab and Delhi governments to share knowledge, experience and skills for the mutual welfare of the people of their respective territories.
Now Navneet Rana lodges complaint against Sanjay Raut
Navneet Rana and her husband Ravi Rana, who is also an Independent MLA, were arrested on Saturday from their Mumbai residence after they announced to recite 'Hanuman Chalisa' outside Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's house, 'Matoshree', in Bandra. Navneet's written complaint was accompanied by a pen drive, which reportedly contains alleged hate speech made by Raut targeting the Ranas.
Congress needs leadership, collective will to fix structural problems: PK
The Congress on Tuesday officially announced that election Kishor will not be working for the party as he declined to be part of the empowered action group for the 2024 general elections. The declaration came a day after Sonia Gandhi had announced the constitution of the group. "I declined the generous offer of #Congress to join the party as part of the EAG & take responsibility for the elections," PK tweeted.
Prashant Kishor declines offer to join Congress
Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala said in a tweet, "Following a presentation and discussion with Prashant Kishor, the Congress President has constituted a Empowered Action Group 2024 & invited him to join the party as part of the group with defined responsibility. He declined. We appreciate his efforts & suggestion given to party."
Trinamool leader acknowledges PK's contribution in party's 2021 Bengal victory
"I have no hesitation in admitting and acknowledging Prashant Kishor's role in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls. Because of his planning Trinamool Congress had won with such a majority. PK's contribution. The package with which he presented Trinamool Congress was a beautiful one. It was a perfect corporate package in the true sense,' Mitra said on Monday afternoon.
Will take action against YouTube channels in future also when needed: Anurag Thakur
Thakur said that the Centre supports freedom of expression but no one has the right to divide the country, spread misinformation and fake news. "No one has the right to spread rumours and fake news which become a challenge to the security and integrity of the nation. Strict actions were taken as per the rules and once again, Government of India has taken action against 16 YouTube channels by blocking them. This is the fifth such action," Thakur said.
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