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Chandigarh| Punjab Tourism & Cultural Affairs Minister Anmol Gagan Mann on Monday released the poster of famous Kila Raipur Rural Olympics-2024.The rural Olympics will be held from February 12 to 14 in Kila Raipur village of the district. This time the Rural Olympics will be organised by the Punjab government.While releasing the poster, Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Mann said that the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government was committed to restoring the pristine glory of sports in the state and it will provide every kind of possible assistance to the organizing committee of these games so that more champions can be produced…

It seems that former President Donald Trump has once again made questionable statements, this time in an interview on Fox News. He made false claims about various topics, including his alleged warning against the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Despite Trump's insistence on having opposed the invasion, fact-checking reveals that he did not publicly express opposition before it happened. Additionally, Trump falsely claimed that all of Iran's missiles intentionally missed the base housing US troops in Iraq during a retaliatory strike in January 2020. The reality is that 11 Iranian missiles hit the targeted base, causing damage and mild traumatic…

New Delhi| Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, secured the top position among all Indians and ranked 2nd globally in the Brand Guardianship Index 2024 compiled by Brand Finance. This index recognizes CEOs who contribute to sustainable business growth by balancing the interests of stakeholders, including employees, investors, and the broader society. In the 2023 ranking, Ambani also held the 2nd position globally. This year, he claimed the 1st position in Brand Guardianship Index 2024 among 'Diversified' conglomerates, surpassing global leaders like Satya Nadella of Microsoft, Sundar Pichai of Google, Tim Cook of Apple, and…

Ludhiana| Since the fiscal year 2017-18, an amount of Rs. 250.28 Crore has been disbursed to the State Government of Punjab under the scheme `Assistance to State Agencies for Intra-State movement of foodgrains and FPS dealers' margin.` This information was provided by the Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, in response to a query on the Public Distribution System (PDS) raised by MP (Rajya Sabha) Sanjeev Arora from Ludhiana during the ongoing budget session of Rajya Sabha. Arora sought details on subsidized food grain allocations under the National Food…

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed the allegations made by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury that non-BJP states are being unfairly deprived of their rightful tax and GST dues. Addressing the Lok Sabha on Monday, Sitharaman described the accusations as a `politically vitiated narrative` propagated by vested interest groups. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the leader of the opposition in the Lower House, claimed a widespread perception that non-BJP states, including Congress-ruled Karnataka, are being denied their legitimate dues. Sitharaman responded by emphasizing that she doesn't have the authority to change allocations based on personal preferences and follows rules and recommendations set…

On Monday, a bill was presented in the Lok Sabha to effectively discourage individuals, organized groups, or institutions engaging in unfair practices that negatively impact the public examination system for personal gains. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 was introduced by Minister of State for Personnel and Training, Jitendra Singh. The bill includes rigorous measures against malpractices, which have previously led to the cancellation of exams in several states, often due to issues such as paper leaks. The legislation, specifically targeting competitive and entrance exams, proposes the establishment of a high-level technical committee to address cybersecurity challenges…

Union Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated the 'Aastha Special Train' on Monday, set to operate from Andaura to Ayodhya Dham. Thakur announced that the first train, carrying groups of Ram devotees from the Devbhoomi of Himachal Pradesh, has departed for Ayodhya Dham. Expressing his joy, Thakur noted that the dream of many years has now come true with the construction of the Ram Mandir. The train, flagged off from Amb Andaura Railway Station in the Una district of Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency, will travel from Una to Anantpur Sahab, Ambala, and eventually reach Ayodhya Dham, allowing Ram devotees to have darshan…

Shimla[Himachal Pradesh]|On Monday morning, the Kharapathar area of Shimla was blanketed in a thick layer of snow, following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours. The Lahaul Spiti district also witnessed a picturesque snow cover as a result of the recent snowfall. The enchanting snowy landscapes prompted tourists from northern India to flock to the popular hill station, Shimla. Atul Jain, a tourist from Punjab staying in Kufri, hurried to Shimla to experience the snowfall and urged others to visit and enjoy the beautiful weather. Jeenu from Delhi, experiencing snowfall for the first…

New Delhi| Sanjay Singh, a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, will not be taking the oath today as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, as the Chairman has denied permission. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has referred the matter to the Privileges Committee. Singh, who is facing charges in the Delhi Excise Policy money laundering case, had been arrested and charge-sheeted. Previously, on Saturday, the Rouse Avenue court had granted permission for Singh to take the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP while in custody. The court extended Sanjay Singh's judicial custody until February 17. Special Judge…

The beginning of the new week saw Indian stock indices starting off with subdued movements. On Friday, the indices experienced a surge of over 500 points following the central government's Budget announcement, indicating a commitment to fiscal consolidation despite the upcoming General elections. As the markets opened on Monday, the Sensex stood at 72,022 points, witnessing a slight decline of 63 points or 0.1%, while the Nifty was at 21,850 points, down 4 points or 0.01%. On Budget Day, which took place on February 1, the Indian stock indices exhibited a volatile trajectory, settling marginally in the negative territory. Analysts…