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Help make Tripura model state: Governor
On the occasion of the 70th Republic Day, Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki on Saturday urged the people to help make Tripura a model state.
R-Day: Governor confident MP's development will continue
Governor Anandiben Patel on Saturday expressed confidence that the new government in Madhya Pradesh will continue to take the state forward on the path of development as she led the 70th Republic Day celebrations.
We must strive to protect and preserve foundational ethics of Constitution: Pranab on R-Day
A day after his name was announced for the Bharat Ratna award, former President Pranab Mukherjee called upon countrymen to strive to protect and preserve the foundational ethics of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as enshrined in the Constitution. Wishing fellow citizens on the 70th Republic Day, he urged them to strengthen their resolve to live up to the ideals of the Constitution. "As the Indian republic turns 70 years old, I wish each & every citizen in India and abroad a very Happy Republic Day. The foundation of this Great Democratic Republic was laid down by our Founding Fathers in our Indian Constitution," he said on Twitter. Mukherjee also unfurled the national flag at his residence in central Delhi and took the salute from a contingent of CRPF personnel deployed there. "Our Founding Fathers have guided us this far, let us go farther with greater vigour and spirit to create an India of our dreams. On this Republic Day, let us strengthen our resolve to live up to ..
Tulsi Gabbard to hold campaign launch rally on Feb 2
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu Congresswoman, plans to hold a rally on February 2 in the US state of Hawaii to formally launch her 2020 White House bid, her campaign has announced.
Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile program
A military base deep inside Saudi Arabia appears to be testing and possibly manufacturing ballistic missiles, experts and satellite images suggest, evidence of the type of weapons program it has long criticized its archrival Iran for possessing. Further raising the stakes for any such program are comments by Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who said last year the kingdom wouldn't hesitate to develop nuclear weapons if Iran does. Ballistic missiles can carry nuclear warheads to targets thousands of kilometers away. Officials in Riyadh and the Saudi Embassy in Washington did not respond to requests for comment. Having such a program could further strain relations with the U.S., the kingdom's longtime security partner, at a time when ties already are being tested by the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Jeffrey Lewis, a missile expert at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, ..
Operation Kamala still on claims Karnataka CM, BJP refutes baseless allegation
Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday accused BJP of continuing its efforts to poach MLAs and claimed one of his party's legislators was on Thursday offered huge amount of money under the saffron party's 'Operation Kamala'."Operation Kamala is still on. Even last night they (BJP) offered one of our MLAs, a huge amount of money and asked him where it should be sent. You will be surprised to know the gift amount. Our MLA responded that he did not need any gift and wants to be left alone.""This is how they are still working on poaching," Kumaraswamy said.Former state chief minister and CLP leader Siddaramaiah also accused BJP of attempting to poach legislators. "There is no operation Kamala. They have Benami money which they have earned through corruption. With that corruption money they tried and failed."Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the other hand refuted all such allegations and asserted that legislators are trying to leave the JD(S)-Congress coalition due to ...
Trump accepts deal to temporarily end longest govt shutdown in US history
Succumbing to political pressure, President Donald Trump has backed a deal to temporarily end the record-breaking government shutdown in America's history despite getting no funding for his controversial plan to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. The deal resolved the crippling 35-day closure but not the fight over his proposed border wall. Trump is demanding USD 5.7 billion of funding to build the wall, but the Democrats have refused. Trump previously vowed to reject any deal unless it included funding for his signature campaign pledge. The deal reached on Friday funds the government for three weeks, until February 15, while lawmakers try to reach a wider deal on immigration. Both the House and Senate passed the plan by voice vote on Friday. The White House later confirmed Trump had signed it into law. Announcing the pact in a speech from the Rose Garden, Trump said he would start negotiations between the House and Senate over a full-year bill funding the Homeland Security ...
Steps taken for industrial growth, job creation: J'khand Guv
Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hailed the state's efforts to create a conducive industrial environment, making way for more investments and job opportunities. Murmu, unfurling the national flag on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day here, said, Jharkhand is continuously making efforts for rapid industrial development. "In the last four years, it has taken several steps for industrial growth... widening the path for investments and generating job opportunities," she said. To reduce unemployment and migration, the Governor said the state government had organised the Global Skill Summit, 2019, and given jobs to more than one lakh youth. Chief Minister Raghubar Das had earlier this month claimed that it became the first state to achieve the feat of giving jobs to over one lakh youth in the private sector. Murmu said that terrorism and extremism are challenges for the state and the country, and Jharkhand has taken several initiatives to tackle Left-wing ...
Budget session of AP Legislature to begin on Jan 30
The Budget session of Andhra Pradesh Legislature would begin here on January 30, with the address of Governor E S L Narasimhan to a joint sitting of the two Houses. As elections to the state Assembly are due in May, the government would present only a vote-on-account budget on February 5 for the 2019-20 financial year. After paying homage to the sitting MLA Kidari Sravan Kumar, who was gunned down by the CPI (Maoists) in September, the Assembly would adjourn for the day on January 31. "There will be three holidays to the House from February 1. The motion of thanks to the Governor's address will be taken up on February 4," Assembly Speaker Kodela Sivaprasada Rao said. Talking to reporters after unfurling the national flag on the Assembly complex, on Republic Day, the Speaker said there would be a general discussion on the budget from February 6. "We will also take up other government business, including some Bills and the House will adjourn sine die on February 8," the ...
Tripura guv calls for cordial relations with Bangladesh
Tripura Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki today stressed on the need for cordial relations with the neighbouring Bangladesh for development of transport routes that would benefit the state as well as the entire north eastern region. Addressing the 70th Republic Day function at the Assam Rifles Ground here after unfurling the Tri-colour, Solanki said a new waterway is being set up between Bangladesh and Tripura to make the state a trade hub. The government is setting up a new river port at Sonamura subdivision of Sipahijala district so that ships can carry goods to Bangladesh via Gomati and Meghna rivers. The governor said, "The state government has taken various steps to make Tripura a model state and corruption free state. With all hopes, I believe the future of the state is very bright. We should work together and help each other so the state would develop faster." He said, the biggest IT centre in the entire NE would be set up in the state. Solanki also congratulated the .
Banwarilal Purohit leads Republic Day celebrations in TN
Governor Banwarilal Purohit led the 70th Republic Day celebrations in Tamil Nadu Saturday, hoisting the national flag at Marina here to mark the occasion. Purohit took the salute and led the proceedings, including the parade by Army and Navy contingents. The celebrations were attended by Chief Minister K Palaniswami, Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and a host of other people, including state Ministers, MPs, MLAs and government officials. Cultural shows depicting India's diversity were presented by college students and artistes, while the state government showcased its schemes and projects covering various departments by way of floats. The Chief Minister gave away various awards to policemen and private individuals for various achievements. Meanwhile, Republic Day was also celebrated across the state.
Maoists one of biggest challenges in Jharkhand's development: Governor
Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu on Saturday said that the Maoists were one of the biggest challenges to the state's development.
Delhi tableau showcases Mahatma Gandhi's 720-day stay in Birla House
Mahatma Gandhi's 720-day stay in Delhi's Birla House between 1915 and 1948 was on display on the national capital's tableau at the 70th Republic Day parade on Saturday. The tableau highlighted the Mahatma's sojourns in Delhi, the first of which took place in 1915. It showcased Gandhi Smriti, formerly known as Birla House, where the father of the nation spent his last 144 days. The tableau's front part showed Gandhi seated and praying with the symbolic charkha in the background. The side panels represented Gandhi Smriti's World Peace Gong and various visuals from his activities during his stay in Delhi. The middle part of the tableau showed Gandhi holding his daily prayer meeting in the lawns of Birla House which was attended by people from every section of society. His followers were shown walking towards the prayer ground from inside the Birla House. The tableau's rear part showed the serene white expanse and beautiful windows of the Birla House. The Delhi tableau made a comeback at .
Trump says he wants people to come to the US legally
President Donald Trump has said he wants immigrants to come to the US legally and through a system based on merit so that they can enjoy safety and liberty, insisting that Americans cannot surrender operational control over the nation's borders to foreign cartels. Trump's remarks came on Friday as he defended his plan for a wall along the US-Mexico border after reaching a deal with congressional leaders Friday to reopen the government for three weeks despite getting no new funding for the structure. "As Commander-in-Chief, my highest priority is the defence of our great country. We cannot surrender operational control over the nation's borders to foreign cartels, traffickers, and smugglers. We want future Americans to come to our country legally and through a system based on merit," Trump told reporters at the White House. Trump said the he needs people to come to the country. "We have great companies moving back into the United States. There are more people working today in the ...
Despite chill, Himachal celebrates R-Day
The 70th Republic Day was celebrated across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday despite the winter chill.
Separatists-backed strike hits normal life in Kashmir on R-Day
Normal life was affected in Kashmir on Saturday due to a strike called by separatist groups, which asked people to observe the Republic Day as a "black day". Shops, offices, petrol pumps and business establishments in Srinagar remained closed while public transport services were suspended, officials said. The effect of the strike was visibly accentuated on Republic Day, when strict security arrangement were in place to maintain law and order. The officials said reports of shutdown were also received from major towns of the Valley. However, the Republic Day celebrations passed peacefully. The separatists had called for observance of "black day" on January 26 to press for early resolution of the Kashmir issue. "For past 71 years, people of J&K are demanding the right to self-determination that Indian leadership promised to them not only in the United Nations or the Indian Parliament, but reiterated at Lal Chowk in Srinagar by none other than Prime Minister of India, Pandit ...
Public disapproval for Trump increases: Poll
Public disapproval for US President Donald Trump has increased five points to 58 per cent in the last three months as a majority of Americans continue to hold him and congressional Republicans most responsible for the partial federal government shutdown that has ended, according to a poll.
Jind liquor shops to remain shut for 3 days
Liquor shops have been ordered to remain shut in Jind district of Haryana for three days starting on Saturday in view of by-elections scheduled in Jind on Monday.
Modi expected to detail Centre's projects in TN: BJP leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public rally on Sunday in Madurai will present a chance to showcase all that the central government has done for Tamil Nadu, said a senior party leader.
Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath underway
Celebrations for the 70th Republic Day began on Saturday when the ceremonial parade rolled down the majestic Rajpath here with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in attendance as the chief guest, amid unprecedented security deployment in the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tributes to the martyrs by laying a wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti in the presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the three service chiefs. Later Modi, wearing his traditional kurta pajama and the trademark Nehru jacket, reached the Rajpath and received President Ram Nath Kovind and the chief guest President Ramaphosa. At the unfurling of the tricolour, the band played the national anthem with a 21-gun salute fired in the background. Many senior leaders, including Home Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, and former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and Deve Gowda, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Ghulam Nabi Azad and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were ...