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Javadekar accuses LDF and UDF of hypocrisy, says 'Bharat has changed'

The ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala came under sharp criticism from senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday for their criticism of the State's involvement in the Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremony, as he accused them of hypocrisy. He also asserted "Bharat has changed." Both the CPI-M-led LDF and opposition UDF, headed by the Congress had slammed the saffron party on Monday for allegedly turning the consecration ceremony into a state-sponsored event. Javadekar argued that the ceremony was organised by the trust responsible for building the Shri Ram temple with public donations, rather than being a state-sponsored event. "Bharat has changed. But, You are not. Both LDF and Congress are hypocrites. People will not forgive you but forget you!," Javadekar said in a post on 'X'. Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the rituals related to the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on Monday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had said India's firs

Climate finance still not on table for developing countries: Javadekar

Climate finance promised in 2009 under the Paris agreement are still "not on the table" for developing countries, Javadekar said

India's leopard population up by 60% in 4 years since 2014: Javadekar

Releasing the ''Status of Leopards in India 2018'' report, the minister said, the leopard population has been estimated using the camera trapping method

Javadekar tells Goan farmers not to fall prey to politics over farm Bills

Union Minister Prakash Javdekar on Saturday urged Goan farmers not to fall prey to the politics over the newly enacted agricultural laws, saying the Congress ha always deprived farmers of their rights

Shiv Sena 'betrayed' poll mandate for Maharashtra CM post: Javadekar

Union minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on Friday said the Shiv Sena had "betrayed" the mandate of the 2019 assembly elections just to get the Chief Ministers post in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena had snapped ties with the BJP, its pre- poll ally and long-term partner, and joined hands with the Congress and the NCP after the election results to form the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in November last year. "The BJP and the Shiv Sena fought the Lok Sabhaand later the assembly elections (in Maharashtra) under (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi's leadership and got the mandate for another term. "But, the Shiv Sena betrayed the mandate and joined hands with two parties who had been defeated in the elections just to get the chief ministers post," Javadekar said at an event organised by a Marathi news channel. The Information & Broadcasting Minister claimed differences exist among the ruling MVA allies in Maharashtra. "The recent history cannot be forgotten. There are

Javadekar hails cast and crew of 'Parasite' for winning big at Oscars

The Oscars saw South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" emerge as the big winner of the night. It bagged four Oscars -- best picture, best director, best original screenplay

100,000 BJP workers will reach door-to-door in Delhi today: Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that party chief JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah will also participate in the campaign

Climate talks: Javadekar says will protect long-term development interests

Javadekar said India has reduced its emission intensity by 22 per cent over 2005 and it is one of the few countries which had increased tree cover in and outside the forest.

Rs 360-cr subsidy given to 285,000 EV buyers under FAME India: Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that about 2.85 lakh buyers of electric/hybrid vehicles have been supported by a subsidy of Rs 360 crore under the FAME India Scheme.He said that the benefit of incentives to buyers of mild hybrid vehicles under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in (FAME-INDIA) scheme was withdrawn with effect from April 1, 2017, based on the third-party evaluation of Phase-I of FAME India Scheme.Javadekar, the Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises informed the Lower House in a written reply."The Phase-I of the FAME India Scheme was launched in 2015 and continued up to 31st March 2019. Based on outcome and experience gained during the Phase-I of FAME India Scheme and after having consultations with all stakeholders including Industry and Industry Associations, the second phase of FAME India Scheme has commenced from 01st April, 2019 for a period of 3 years," an official release of Ministry of Heavy ...

Javadekar reviews steps by Delhi, neighbouring states to combat pollution

Javadekar said the state governments have been urged to work together and not indulge in a blame game over the hazardous pollution levels in northern India.

No financial crisis in India, govt strengthening economy: Javadekar

The minister also took a jibe at former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijay Singh for his "saffron-clad rapists" remark

Govt approves 78-day wages as productivity bonus to railway employees

This is for the sixth consecutive year that productivity linked bonus is being given to railway employees

Need platform to spread awareness on govt schemes at grass roots: Javadekar

A scheme should be formed to reach out to the people, said Javadekar, who is BJP's election in-charge in poll-bound Rajasthan

Javadekar alleges Jaya-led Tamil Nadu overlooking Centre's schemes

An AIADMK minister recently alleged Centre's UDAY scheme will benefit only private companies and banks