News updates: Delhi MLAs to take oath on Feb 24, CAG report on AAP spending to be tabled next day
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 "Delhi CM Rekha Gupta with PM Narendra Modi")
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta with PM Narendra Modi | Image: ANI
According to the Delhi Assembly Bulletin, on 24th February, the First Day of Session, Oath/Affirmation of the newly elected Members is to take place at 11 AM. The election of Speaker will be held at 2 pm. On 25th February, the Lieutenant Governor to address the House and after that, CAG Reports will be tabled. Discussion on Motion of Thanks on Lieutenant Governor’s Address will start at 11 am on 27th February and after that, the Election of Deputy Speaker will be held.
AAP leader Atishi has written to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, urging her to meet the party’s legislative delegation on 23 February. The meeting aims to discuss the implementation of the Rs 2,500 monthly scheme for women, a promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the election campaign. Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking his oath on the Bhagavad Gita. The ceremony took place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, with US Attorney General Pam Bondi administering the oath following Patel’s confirmation by the US Senate. He succeeds Christopher Wray in the role. Expressing gratitude, Patel described his appointment as the fulfilment of the American dream. "Anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here," he said. "You are talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth. That can't happen anywhere else." Patel also pledged to uphold accountability, both within the FBI and beyond.
A jury in western New York has convicted Hadi Matar, a 27-year-old from New Jersey, of attempted murder for the stabbing of Indian-born British author Salman Rushdie, The New York Times reported. Rushdie testified, recalling his attacker's "dark, ferocious eyes" and initially thinking he was being punched before realising he was bleeding heavily. Matar was also found guilty of assault for injuring Ralph Henry Reese, a co-founder of a programme supporting at-risk writers, who was on stage moderating the event. Matar faces up to 32 years in prison and additional federal terrorism-related charges. Sentencing is set for April 23.
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PM Modi assures full support in rescue efforts for trapped tunnel workers in Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy regarding the ongoing rescue efforts at the SLBC tunnel, where eight workers are trapped following a roof collapse near Domalapenta in Nagar Kurnool district. The Prime Minister assured the Chief Minister of full assistance from the Central government in the rescue operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquired about the accident at the SLBC tunnel near Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy briefed the Prime Minister on all the details of the incident, as per the CMO statement.
The CM informed the PM that eight workers were trapped inside the tunnel and that necessary rescue operations were being done. The CM also informed the PM that Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Jupally Krishna Rao were overseeing the rescue efforts on site.
PM Modi assured CM Revanth Reddy that an NDRF team would be dispatched immediately for rescue operations. The Prime Minister assured that the Central government is ready to give full cooperation, said the statement.
Similarly, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is constantly reviewing the situation. Eight workers are feared trapped in the tunnel, according to the Telangana CMO statement.
The Chief Minister instructed the officials to expedite the necessary rescue operations and save the trapped workers. On the CM's instructions, Ministers N Uttam Kumar Reddy, Jupally Krishna Rao, DIG, IG and senior officials of Irrigation already rushed to the accident site.
The District Collector, SP and other officials are closely monitoring the rescue operations.
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Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 24.7 deg C
The maximum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 24.7 degree Celsius, 0.8 notch below the seasonal average, the weather office said.
The minimum temperature recorded was 12.5 degrees with partly cloudy sky in the morning, it said.
The humidity level recorded at 8.30 am 93 per cent.
At 6 pm, the air quality was recorded in the "moderate" category, with an AQI reading of 145, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, 301 to 400 very poor, and 401 to 500 severe.
The weather department has predicted mist on Sunday with maximum and minimum temperature to be settled at 25 and 12 degrees Celsius, respectively.
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Govt says 8 first-mile connectivity projects of CIL arm SECL under various stages of development
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Property-tax offices to remain open on Saturdays till March 31, says MCD
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has announced that the property-tax offices at the civic body's zonal offices and headquarters will remain open on Saturdays until March 31.
In a move to facilitate property-tax payments, the offices will remain open from 10 am till 5 pm, providing additional convenience to taxpayers.
According to an official statement, the decision aims to ensure that property owners and occupiers have ample opportunity to file their property-tax returns before the deadline.
The MCD has said adequate arrangements have been made at the tax offices to assist citizens efficiently.
The civic body has urged all property owners and occupiers to pay their taxes and file their returns by March 31.
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Meitei organisation calls for extended timeframe to surrender illegal weapons in Manipur
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Sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief: Delhi court to record complainant's statement on Mar 3
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Kerala gets EoIs for investments worth over Rs 1.53 trillion
Kerala received Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for investments worth over Rs 1.53 lakh crore at the two-day investor summit that ended on Saturday.
Industries Minister P Rajeeve said EoIs have been received from more than 370 companies.
"It is a new beginning of a united Kerala to transform Kerala into an investment friendly state," Rajeeve said, adding that the summit saw more than 5,000 delegates.
Announcing EoIs worth about Rs 1,53,905.,67 crore, the minister asserted that the state is looking only for realistic investment proposals.
For the EoIs, there will be a dashboard-based fast-track mechanism and follow-up of the proposals.
A dedicated toll-free investment number and email address will be notified, the minister added.
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Macron says will urge Trump not to make allies 'suffer' with tariffs
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Delhi MLAs to take oath on February 24, CAG report on AAP government spending to be tabled next day
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Cooperative sector gained momentum due to Centre's efforts: Shah
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the cooperative sector received a boost in the last three years due to efforts of the Centre.
Addressing the concluding ceremony of the diamond jubilee celebrations of Janata Sahakari Bank in Pune, Shah said the Modi government made India's cooperative sector marketable.
Separately, the Union Home Minister chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune.
He appealed to the cooperative banking sector to embrace technology.
"In the last three years, the Centre has worked to give momentum to the cooperative movement in the country. We have made the model of India's cooperative sector marketable. We are empowering the cooperative education by bringing a cooperative university bill," said Shah.
He said PM Modi has given a direction to the cooperative sector and underlined the introduction of innovation in the cooperative sector.
Shah credited Pune MP and MoS for Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol, for the establishment of the first regional branch of the Central Register of Cooperative Societies in the city.
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First Published: Feb 22 2025 | 8:36 AM IST