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Cabinet clears special scheme for control of foot and mouth disease for livestock: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Friday informed about the schemes that the maiden Cabinet has approved. He informed that Cabinet cleared special scheme for Control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis. "The diseases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis are very common amongst the livestock; cow-bulls, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs. Around 30 crore cows and buffalo will be benefited by this scheme, 20 crore sheep and goats and over 1 crore pigs will be vaccinated by this scheme," Javadekar added.

Ram Vilas Paswan takes charge as Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday took charge of Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministries under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet. After taking the charge Paswan praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying that "our Prime Minister is the best Prime Minister in the world." Paswan was the first Dalit leader to join NDA again.

Cabinet clears pension scheme for traders: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Friday informed about the schemes that the maiden Cabinet has approved. He informed that the Union Cabinet has cleared a pension scheme for traders and small businessmen. Crores of retail traders and shopkeepers will benefit from this decision. The Information and Broadcasting Minister added that this is one of a kind scheme in the world.

Cabinet approves extension of PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers: Narendra Singh Tomar

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): While speaking in first Union Ministers' press conference agriculture and farmer welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced extension of Pradhan Mantri-Kisan yojana to all farmers. The move is likely to benefit nearly 14.5 crore farmers.Narendra Singh Tomar said, "Union Cabinet has approved a new Central Sector Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana. It's a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers across the country. Central Govt will contribute to the pension fund in equal amount as contributed by the farmer." Government will reach 50 million farmers in the first phase. The farmers of the age group of 18 to 40 years will be able to join this scheme. After completing 60 years, he will receive a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000. In the case of Kissan's death, his wife will get 50% amount of his pension. 10 thousand crore rupees will be spent on this Yojana.PM-Kisan Yojana was announced in the 2019-'20 interim Budget on Febru

3 women bikers to ride from Varanasi to London for women empowerment

Surat (Gujarat), May 31 (ANI): Three women riders of biking group 'Biking Queens' from Surat are set to go on a biking expedition from India to London, covering over 25 countries of 3 continents Asia, Europe and Africa. Sarita Mehta, member of 'Biking Queens' will start biking expedition from Varanasi in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on June 05. While speaking to ANI, Mehta said, "We will depart on June 5 from Varanasi. We will go to China from Nepal then after Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and will cover all of the European Countries. Then we will cover African countries and then after we will head to London. We are going with the message of women empowerment. Today, a woman from Surat who is a house wife and professional can do anything. We are preparing for the last one year."

Watch: Jitendra Singh assumes charge as MoS in Prime Minister's Office

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and party MP from Udhampur, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Friday assumed charge as the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Singh, who has also been allocated the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. He will overlook both the ministries as a Minister of State with independent charge. Singh had taken oath as a minister on Thursday at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as Finance Minister

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Former Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took the charge as Finance Minister in New Delhi today. She was accompanied by Anurag Thakur, who took charge as Minister of State, Finance. Nirmala Sitharaman's move to the Finance portfolio is seen to be a huge promotion and the big surprise of the portfolio announcements.Before Nirmala Sitharaman, only Indira Gandhi held the finance portfolio for a brief stint when she was the prime minister in 1970-71.

Watch: PM Modi arrives for first cabinet meeting

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to chair the first cabinet meeting after forming the council of ministers The first meeting of the new Union Cabinet will take place later in the evening today. Narendra Modi was sworn in as prime minister for a second term on Thursday at the head of a 25-member cabinet.

Piyush Goyal takes charge as Railways, Commerce and Industry Minister

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Piyush Goyal, on Friday, took the charge of Railways, Commerce and Industry ministries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet. Goyal first made his mark in BJP as a treasurer and held portfolios in coal, power, railways and finance. After taking the charge he said that he will give new speed to Indian Railways with new facilities. he also added that Railways will work on giving a better journey experience to passengers and will also make drastic change in Railways facility. Goyal was given the finance portfolio in May last year which he held till August, while Arun Jaitley was recuperating from a kidney transplant.

Dharmendra Pradhan takes charge as Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Minister

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Dharmendra Pradhan took the charge of the same Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Steel on Friday. After taking the charge he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for showing faith in him again. He said, "I thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for again showing faith in me. He gave me the responsibility of Petroleum and Energy Ministry again, my team will take this responsibility as a challenge and will work harder then past five years. Production of oil, gas will be our priority." Dharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Chandra Sarangi took oath as Union Minister and Union MoS in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Thursday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Watch: PM Modi chairs first Cabinet Meeting after taking charge

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired the first Cabinet Meeting after taking charge of the office for the second straight time, and announced a hike in 'Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme' from Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 for boys and for girls, the amount has been increased to Rs 3000 to Rs 2250. PM Modi had taken charge of the office before chairing the Cabinet Meeting, and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel

Former foreign secretary Jaishankar takes charge as External Affairs Minister

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): After the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi and his Council of Ministers on Thursday, former diplomat S Jaishankar was the surprise card. S Jaishankar was appointed as External Affairs Minister. He had earlier served as India's Ambassador to the United States and China. Among other positions, Jaishankar has been India's High Commissioner to Singapore and Ambassador to the Czech Republic. He was appointed after senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj stepped down from active politics and didn't contest LS polls this year.

Intense heat wave grips parts of country

Dehradun (Uttarakhand)/ Bhopal (MP)/Ahmedabad (Gujarat) /Chennai, May 31 (ANI): Intense Heat wave condition has battered several states of India. Northern as well as Southern states are suffering from wrath of Sun god. Mercury is constantly hitting over 45 degree Celsius. Severe Heat wave is expected to hit parts of UP, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. In Chennai canned water demand has increased as bore well sourcesare drying up in Chennai. IMD Director of Gujarat Jayant Sarkar said, "We expect that the temperature is likely to decrease after 2 days in the state. Monsoon will reach Kerala by June 6 and then gradually, it'll move Northwards.

Watch: Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Sitharaman arrive for cabinet meeting

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Newly appointed union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Smriti Irani arrived for the first cabinet meeting in Delhi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the meeting.

Fantastic opportunity to contribute for country's youth: Kiren Rijiju after becoming Youth Affairs and Sports Minister

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Kiren Rijiju on Friday took the charge as MoS (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs, Sports. After taking the charge he said that Sports and Youth Affairs is a fantastic opportunity for him to contribute for the youth of the country. Rijiju will also serve as a Minister of State in the Ministry of Minority Affairs along with Cabinet Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports was previously held by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

People offer 'Alvida Namaz' on last Friday of Ramadan

Lucknow (UP)/ Gorakhpur (UP), May 31 (ANI): People today offered 'Alvida Namaz' with rich traditions in UP's Lucknow and Gorakhpur on last Friday of Ramadan. Several people from Muslim community flocked to Aasifi Maszid and Khan Shahid Dargah to offer special Namaz. Today, Friday prayers will be read all over the country. People have started preparations from the morning and the mosques have also been decorated. Ramadan is one of the most unifying festivals; it is observed in the ninth month of Islamic calendar by people all over the world by fasting and praying. This year it is being observed from May 5 to June 4. While speaking to ANI, a devotee said, "I want to thank god for his blessings. I wish peace and tranquillity be maintained in our country".

Eagerly waiting for PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka: President Maithripala Sirisena

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena expressed happiness over PM Modi's victory. He arrived in New Delhi for Prime Minister Modi's swearing-in ceremony. While addressing the press conference in Delhi, President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena said, "It is with great pleasure that I participated in the swearing-in ceremony. We convey our best wishes to the people of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi." He added, "Prime Minister Modi's visit is very important to us, we are neighbor and friends, and this relationship between India and Sri Lanka dates back over 2600 years. We're eagerly waiting for his arrival; it's a great honor for the people of Sri Lanka."

Kanye West talks about his mental health struggles on Netflix show

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): American rapper-singer Kanye West openly talked about his mental health struggles in an interview with David Letterman on his Netflix show. West on being asked about the mechanism that made him mentally disturbed, he told that since he is not a doctor he cannot elaborate on the topic but, he can definitely describe the feeling at that time. It's just being connected to the universe. Kanye is of the opinion that being mentally disturbed feels 'like a sprained brain, like having a sprained ankle' and people tend to make everything worse by pushing more and more. West, who recently welcomed his fourth child with Kim Kardashian, had been transparent about his state from the beginning. West opened up about his condition during an interview disclosing that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In another interview he requested everyone to be honest about their own personal struggles. In 2016, the 'Heartless' singer was hospitalised when he showed symptoms of contin

VK Singh appointed MoS Road Transport, says hopeful of adding to Gadkari's good work

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Retired General V.K. Singh, who has been appointed as a Minister of State in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, said he will try to take forward the good work that has been done by the ministry under the leadership of Nitin Gadkari who has returned to head it for the second straight time. Speaking on former diplomat S Jaishankar's elevation as External Affairs Minister, Singh said there is always a good side in every decision of PM Modi.

HRD is backbone of country: Newly-appointed Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP from Haridwar, Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', who has been appointed as the Human Resources and Development (HRD) Minister in the union government, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must have thought good by giving him the responsibility, and called the ministry a backbone of country. Speaking on the controversial phases the HRD ministry went through during Smriti Irani's tenure, Pokhriyal said, "No ministry is controversial. A ministry is ministry."