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New Delhi| Following the retirement of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul on December 25, Justice Aniruddha Bose has been appointed to the five-judge Supreme Court Collegium. The Collegium recommends judicial elevations to the Supreme Court and transfers of High Court judges. The new Collegium includes Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, Surya Kant, and Justice Bose, who will serve until April 10, 2024. With Justice Kaul's departure, Justice Gavai joins the CJI and Justice Khanna in the three-judge collegium handling High Court judicial appointments. Justice Kaul, in a previous case, expressed concerns about the government's selective interference…

Moscow(Russia)| India's trade with Russia has exceeded USD 50 billion, as highlighted by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Jaishankar emphasized the need to give the bilateral trade relationship a more sustainable character, noting its potential for further growth. He discussed key collaboration areas, particularly in the nuclear sector, pointing out crucial agreements related to the Kudankulam project and the finalization of a substantial agreement on nuclear fuel supply. Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings to Putin, mentioning that Modi had sent a letter expressing thoughts on cooperation and recent progress. Responding to…

  Chandigarh| Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while chairing the meeting of the High-Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) held here today approved the purchase of textbooks and workbooks for classes I to VIII in government schools of the state before the start of the academic session 2024-25. The printing cost for this is estimated to be around Rs. 55 crores. In addition, in the meeting of HPPC and the High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC), approvals were given for contracts and purchases worth Rs. 264 crores. After negotiations with various bidders, approximately Rs. 5 crores have been saved by setting…

Chandigarh| The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which is being undertaken to reach the various welfare schemes of the central and state governments to the last person and to create a resolution for a developed India, is drawing lakhs of people from Haryana every day. Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has given a unique twist to the Yatra by integrating it with the Jan-Samvad which is helping to resolve people's problems on the spot. During this Yatra, not only is information about the various schemes is being provided, but eligible citizens are also being given the benefits of the schemes…

Ludhiana| Punjab's Water Resources Minister, Chetan Singh Jaurmajra, reaffirmed the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's government to safeguarding groundwater and addressing the issue of declining water levels. During a review meeting with Ludhiana Canal Circle officials, Jaurmajra, accompanied by various officials, emphasized the timely completion of ongoing water conservation projects and urged swift action to combat depleting groundwater. The government is actively working to strengthen the irrigation system through canals. Jaurmajra promptly addressed issues raised by MLAs regarding irrigation, canal systems, and groundwater management, promising a follow-up review meeting next month. Additionally, he instructed officials to prioritize de-silting drains…

Rajouri(Jammu & Kashmir) | Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir's border areas, urged troops to maintain heightened vigilance against potential threats of terrorism. Singh, accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, assessed the security situation along the Line of Control. He emphasized the need for professional conduct in counter-terror operations, paying tribute to fallen soldiers and extending condolences to their families. Singh assured support to the Armed Forces, underscoring the government's commitment to their welfare and reinforcing security and intelligence capabilities . He called for zero tolerance…

New Delhi| Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Ayodhya's impressive railway station and airport on December 30. The Prime Minister will also inspect the city's preparations for the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir on January 22, 2024. Following the inauguration of the railway station and airport, PM Modi will lead a roadshow and address a public gathering, according to Gaurav Dayal, Ayodhya's Commissioner. `The PM will flag off the trains and then address the public gathering near the airport. He will travel from the airport to the railway station, making it a roadshow. Arrangements are underway to welcome…

Chandigarh| Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal, presiding over the High-Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) meeting, endorsed the procurement of textbooks and workbooks for classes I to VIII in government schools for the upcoming academic session 2024-25. The associated printing expenses are projected at approximately Rs. 55 crores. Moreover, the combined meetings of HPPC and High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) resulted in approvals for contracts and purchases totaling Rs. 264 crores. Effective negotiations with various bidders resulted in a cost saving of about Rs. 5 crores due to competitive rates. The meeting, attended by key ministers including School Education Minister Sh. Kanwar…

Fatehgarh Sahib| Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid homage at Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib during the second day of Shaheedi Jor Mel, commemorating the martyrdom of Chotta Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, along with Mata Gujri Ji. Speaking to the media after his visit, the Chief Minister emphasized that this sacred site serves as a source of inspiration not only for Sikhs but for all of humanity. He highlighted the exemplary courage of the Chotta Sahibzadas, who, at a young age, stood against the oppression of the Mughal Governor of Sirhind. Mann emphasized that the supreme sacrifice…

New Delhi| The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Bhupinder Singh Bajwa as the chairman of a newly created ad-hoc committee to oversee the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect. This decision comes after the Union Sports Ministry suspended the entire governing council of WFI and instructed the IOA to form an ad-hoc committee to manage the federation's affairs. In a letter issued by the IOA, it was mentioned that elections were held on December 21, 2023, where Sanjay Kumar Singh was elected as President and Prem Chand Lochab as Secretary General of WFI.…