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20 lakh jobs for Bihar youth: Nitish's I-Day announcement
"Our ambition is to provide jobs to 20 lakh in government and private sectors in the state. Now, people of the new generation (Tejashwi Yadav) have come with us, hence, we will jointly execute our work to provide jobs to the people of Bihar. Our eventual goal is to bring Bihar to the developed state category," Kumar said.
Fresh threats to Mukesh Ambani family, Mumbai cops detain man
"Yes, we received eight calls, one after the other, from some unidentified person giving death threats to our Chairman Mukesh Ambani. We immediately complained to the police. We have also initiated our own internal security measures and have full faith in the Mumbai Police," the hospital CEO Dr. (Ms) Tarang Gianchandani told IANS.
PM Modi hits out at 'parivaarwaad, bhai-bhatijawad' in I-Day speech
While addressing the nation for the ninth time from the historic ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi hit out at the 'parivaarwad' and 'bhai-batijawad' in his speech and asked the people to help eradicate this. Modi said that the talent will be the basis for the progress of new India. "To cleanse every institute of India, let's shift our mentality from 'bhai-bhatijawad' and 'Parivaarwad' and give an opportunity to the citizens who deserve it," he said.
Mamata's call to party cadres on 'possible CBI action' against her creates uproar
Late Sunday evening at a public rally in south Kolkata, the chief Minister said, "Are you all scared? What will you do if they reach my house tomorrow? Will you not hit the streets? Will you not fight the democratic battle?" The opposition parties in the state have described the chief minister's comments as an expression of the apprehension that the tentacles of the probe by central agencies in various corruption cases might reach her and her family members.
PM Modi gives another push to electric vehicle adoption
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 75th Independence Day, Modi said that from solar energy and bio fuels to adoption to electric vehicles (EVs), the country needs to "reach the next level for energy independence". Modi's push for EVs came as the electric two-wheeler industry is facing scrutiny over battery explosions and fire incidents that has led to several government probes. In a recent webinar on 'Make in India for the World', the PM asked the industry to tap growing opportunities in areas like semiconductors and EVs.
Tricolour hoisted at Bengaluru Idgah Maidan for 1st time since independence
Flag hoisting was carried out by the Bengaluru North Sub-Division officer Shivanna attached to the Revenue Department. Congress MLA and former minister Zameer Ahmad Khan, Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan and other officers were also present. The administration had arranged 300 chairs for the public. After the flag hoisting, students from BBMP schools performed cultural programmes and the Revenue Department as well as Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) authorities distributed sweets to the public.
Congress will oppose distorted historical facts for political benefits: Sonia Gandhi
In a statement on Monday she said, "Congress will oppose the wrong statements for political benefits and any attempt to question great national leaders like Gandhi-Nehru-Patel-Azad on the basis of incorrect facts." She said that historical facts are being distorted and India has achieved a lot in the last 75 years and democracy has been strengthened. She blamed that the present self-centred government is adamant about proving insignificant the great sacrifices of freedom fighters and this could not be accepted.
Respect women, support Nari Shakti: PM Modi in I-Day Speech
PM Modi said the respect for women is an important pillar of India's growth and stressed the need to extend support to 'Nari Shakti' and appealed to change the mentality towards women in everyday life. "I have one request for every Indian. Can we change the mentality towards our women in everyday life. Pride of Nari Shakti will play a vital role in fulfilling the dreams of India. Respect for women is an important pillar for India's growth. We need to support our Nari Shakti", said PM Modi.
PM Modi mentions Nehru in Independence day speech after Savarkar
Prime Minister Modi said, "We should remember those who fought for Independence and built the nation -- Dr Rajendra Prasad, Nehru ji, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Deendayal Upadhyaya, Jai Prakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia, Vinoba Bhave, Nanaji Deshmukh, Subramaniam Bharati -- it is the day to bow before such great people."
Corruption like termite & nepotism has dented India: PM Modi
PM Modi said that he needs the blessings of 130 crore people to fight this menace. He said while some people don't have a place to live, there are some who don't have a place to keep the looted money. "Two big challenges we face today -- corruption and 'Parivaarvaad' or nepotism. Corruption is hollowing the country like a termite. We have to fight it. We have to also raise awareness against nepotism (Parivaarwaad) to realise the strength of our institutions, and eradicate from the system and to take the country forward on the basis of merit," he said.
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