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Rajiv Pratap Rudy again flies Rafale fighter jet at Aero India show
Rudy, after a 45 minute flight in the French aircraft as a co-pilot on Tuesday, uploaded photographs on his official Twitter handle. A professional airline pilot, he had also flown a Rafale jet during the 2017 Aero India as well as the Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jet in 2015.
Bengal government finally replaces Governor's principal secretary
According to the notification issued by the personnel and administrative reforms department, Chakroborty has been transferred as the Principal Secretary in the tourism department, whose minister-in-charge is the singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo. State government sources said that since the matter could have taken a murkier turn if it was prolonged, the administration finally took the decision to shift Chakroborty.
Congress established only 74 airports in 70 years, PM Modi govt did it in 9: Jyotiraditya Scindia
This will be the sixth in the state after Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Khajuraho. The project, which is in its initial stage with land acquisition underway, will be established on 300 acres of land in the Chorahta area of Rewa city. It is estimated to be completed by 2025.
India's press freedom index has fallen: Congress
Addressing a press conference here, Pawan Khera, party's media department chairman said, "Infact, India has a dubious position of 150th in the Press Freedom Index. 135 journalists in India were arrested, interrogated, or detained from 2014 to 2020. (As per Free Speech Collective) 37 Journalists have been killed in India since 2014 as UNESCO observatory.
SC agrees to examine on Friday Congress leader's plea on Adani-Hindenburg row
A counsel, representing the Congress leader Jaya Thakur, mentioned the plea for urgent hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha. Initially, the bench said it will take up the matter on February 24, but the counsel insisted that two other PILs related to the matter are listed on February 17. The bench decided to take up the matter on February 17.
Setback for CM Vijayan as ED arrests Sivasankar
Sivasankar was arrested on Tuesday night, and the ED is expected to seek his custody when he is produced before a court here later in the day. He superannuated from service on January 31. The arrest was made after a two-day intense questioning that began on Monday. The arrest is related to the ongoing probe in Vijayan's pet project, 'Life Mission' in which a huge sum of over Rs four crore was allegedly paid as commission to get the contract.
Tejashwi meets Kejriwal to discuss opposition unity
An RJD spokesperson said that Tejashwi Yadav and Kejriwal discussed current social and political issues as well as state of the economy at the meeting at the latter's official residence. "The two leaders also raised concerns over the BJP government which is putting the national assets in the hands of
Nitish slams party's former lawmaker over remarks against PM
Addressing media persons in Muzaffarpur during his Samadhan Yatra, Nitish Kumar said that he will talk to Balyawi later as currently, he is focusing on reviewing the projects in every district. "Some people have a habit to stay in controversy and make objectionable remarks. There is no need to pay attention to it. I will talk to him later on. Currently, I am focusing on reviewing the various government projects in every district," he said.
Nagaland polls: BJP's 'Vision Document' talks of promoting Naga culture
Releasing the 'Vision Document-2023' in Kohima on Tuesday, BJP President J.P. Nadda said that if the BJP-Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) comes to power, Saramati Cultural University would be established in Kiphire with an investment of Rs 500 crore to promote Naga culture, Rs 100 crore to be spent to promote and expand the scope of all major tribal festivals, he said.
Rahul Gandhi to visit Srinagar today
Rahul Gandhi is arriving here on Wednesday on a personal visit. Congress sources said Rahul Gandhi will leave for Gulmarg ski resort immediately after his arrival in Srinagar. "He is scheduled to spend a few days in Gulmarg during his personal visit. Former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is likely to join Rahul during his vacation in Gulmarg.
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