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Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to skip western UP!

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The yatra was earlier scheduled to remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 26 before entering Rajasthan.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to cut short his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh by skipping western part of the state and saving five days, a party leader said on Monday while citing board exams.

The decision follows indications that Samajwadi Party ally and Jayant Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) may join hands with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi said the duration of the yatra in UP is being reduced in view of the state board examinations for Classes 10 and 12.

The yatra was earlier scheduled to remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 26 before entering Rajasthan. However, it will now end on February 21 and enter Madhya Pradesh by skipping western UP.

“Setting an example of sensitivity, Rahul Gandhi ji has given public interest a priority on many occasions. Keeping in mind the UP Board examinations starting from February 22, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 21,” Awasthi said in a statement issued here.

“Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had cancelled his rallies in Bengal out of concern for the people during the COVID-19 period,” the spokesperson said.

Elaborating on the schedule of the yatra in UP, Awasthi said it will enter the state through Varanasi on February 16, and then reach Amethi on February 19 via Bhadohi, Prayagraj and Pratapgarh.

On February 19, Gandhi will address a public meeting in Gauriganj in Amethi Lok Sabha constituency and the yatra will reach Rae Bareli the next day from where it will proceed for Lucknow. The participants of the march, including Gandhi, are likely to make a night halt there, he said.

The spokesperson said the yatra will reach Unnao from Lucknow on February 21. It will enter Kanpur via Unnao city and Shuklaganj. Subsequently, it will reach Jhansi via Kanpur and Hamirpur, after which it would enter Madhya Pradesh the same day.

Denying that the recent and sudden shift of the RLD (a part of INDIA bloc) towards the BJP has prompted the party to go back to the drawing board and leave the western UP region, Awasthi said, “The change in the itinerary of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is only in view of the UP Board examination.”

According to the website of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the hybrid bus and foot march was earlier scheduled to reach Bareilly from Lucknow. It would have then gone to Aligarh and Agra before entering Rajasthan.

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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Asked when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will be joining the yatra, Awasthi told PTI, “SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is likely to join the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Rae Bareli district on February 20 and take part in a road show.

Yadav on February 6 received an invitation to join the yatra. Yadav had said he will join the yatra either in Amethi or in Raebareli.

“Akhilesh Yadav has received an invitation of (Congress president) Mallikarjun Kharge to join Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which enters UP on February 16. Yadav has given consent to join the yatra either in Amethi or Raebareli,” the SP said in a statement.

Yadav said he expected that the yatra would join the ‘PDA’ strategy of the SP while entering the state and take forward its agitation for “social justice and mutual harmony”.

This article is part of Hindustantimes News!

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Meet Nita Ambani, the wife of Mukesh Ambani who built the parlor area of the Rs 15000 crore Antilia!

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Adorned with pastel hues and intricate lotus and sun motifs, the interiors of Nita Ambani Antilia radiate sophistication and charm.

Nita Ambani

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Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani’s iconic residence, Antilia, stands as a testament to the opulence and architectural marvel in the heart of Mumbai. With an estimated value of Rs 15,000 crore, it is the most expensive residential property in India.

Designed by the esteemed architectural firm Perkins & Will and constructed by Australia’s Leighton Asia, Antilia is a 27-storey residential tower located at Altamount Road, South Mumbai. Boasting over 400,000 square feet of living space, the tower is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a sprawling theater, spa, massive swimming pool, health center, high-speed elevators, snow room, garage for over 160 vehicles, and three helipads. Notably, it is built to withstand earthquakes of up to eight on the Richter Scale.

While Antilia’s exterior exudes magnificence, it’s the interior that adds a touch of elegance and warmth to the lavish abode. Adorned with pastel hues and intricate lotus and sun motifs, the interiors of Antilia radiate sophistication and charm. Contributing to this aesthetic allure is none other than Gauri Khan, renowned interior designer and wife of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Gauri Khan, known for her impeccable design sensibilities and expertise in crafting luxurious living spaces, lent her creative touch to Antilia’s bar lounge area in 2019. Collaborating with Nita Ambani, Gauri Khan embarked on this bespoke project with enthusiasm and passion. Sharing her excitement on Instagram, she described working on Antilia as an “incredible experience,” praising Nita Ambani’s discerning eye for design.

As the founder of Gauri Khan Designs and co-founder of Red Chillies Entertainment, Gauri Khan’s creative prowess extends beyond interior design. With a string of successful projects under her belt, including homes for Bollywood celebrities like Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Alia Bhatt, Gauri Khan’s design imprint is synonymous with luxury and sophistication.

Apart from her design ventures, Gauri Khan’s entrepreneurial spirit has propelled her to success, reflected in her estimated net worth of Rs 1,600 crore. Through her dedication, talent, and passion for design, Gauri Khan continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of interior architecture, bringing beauty and elegance to spaces like Nita Ambani’s majestic Antilia.

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Qatar frees 8 Indian Navy Veterans jailed on Espionage Charges!

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Doha freed eight Indian Navy veterans who had been given death sentences in Qatar on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic win for India!

Qatar frees 8 Indian Navy

Doha freed eight Indian Navy veterans who had been given death sentences in Qatar on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic win for India.
After New Delhi’s diplomatic intervention, the death penalty was earlier commuted to a longer prison sentence. The anxious family of the Navy veterans had begged for their release and a safe return to their country, and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had promised to use all diplomatic channels as well as set up legal support to get them back. 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced in an official statement on Monday that seven of the eight former Navy officers have already returned to India.

The decision to release the veteran officers was welcomed by the Union government, which issued an official statement stating,  “The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian nationals working for the Dahra Global company who were detained in Qatar. Seven out of the eight of them have returned to India. We appreciate the decision by the Amir of the State of Qatar to enable the release and home-coming of these nationals.”

This Article was originally published on Hindustantimes News!

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JEE Mains 2024 session 1 Result today on jeemain.nta.ac.in, where & how to check!

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JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Result: This date was mentioned on the information bulletin of the entrance examination.

JEE Mains 2024 result

JEE Mains 2024 Session 1 Result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main 2024) session 1 today, February 12. This date was mentioned on the information bulletin of the entrance examination. Candidates can check their scores on the official website when announced. JEE Main 2024 session 1 result live updates.

Candidates have to use their application number and date of birth to download JEE Main scorecards.

JEE Main 2024 result date for session 1: February 12

Result time: Not confirmed

Official websites: jeemain.nta.ac.in, nta.ac.in, ntaresults.nic.in

Login credentials: Application number and date of birth.

How to Check JEE Main 2024 session 1 result

  1. Go to jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  2. Open the JEE Main 2024 session 1 scorecard download link.
  3. Enter your application number, date of birth and log in.
  4. Check your result.

The first session of JEE Main 2024 was conducted on January 24, 27, 29, 30, 31 and February 1.

On the first day of the examination, the BArch and BPlanning (paper 2) examination took place during the second shift, while the BE/BTech (paper 1) examination was conducted on all the other days and in two shifts.

A total of 12,31,874 candidates were registered for both papers of JEE Mains, of whom 11,70,036 took the test, NTA has informed.

NTA is expected to announce paper 1 results first, followed by paper 2.

Ahead of results, NTA released the provisional answer key of the examination was issued on February 6 and invited objections between February 7 and 9. The final answer key is also awaited.

All India ranks of JEE Main 2024 will be announced during the final results, after the session 2 examination is over.

JEE Main is held for admission to undergraduate Engineering, Architecture, Planning courses offered by National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other participating institutions.

The top 2.5 lakh candidates from various categories will also be eligible to appear in the JEE Advanced examination.

This Article was originally published on Hindustantimes News!

Also Read : Ahead of farmers’ march on Feb 13, Section 144 enforced on Delhi-UP borders!

Israel rescues 2 hostages from Gaza’s Rafah in overnight operation

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In an overnight operation, Israeli forces rescued two hostages from Rafah in Gaza, 128 days after they were captured.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that two Israeli hostages were rescued from Rafah city in southern Gaza in an overnight operation. More than 100 people still remain in captivity after Hamas took them hostage following the October 7, 2023 attack against Israel.

The two men were rescued from a residential building in the southern border town of Rafah in a raid that also killed at least seven people, according to Palestinian officials. Witnesses reported at least 17 airstrikes, flares and Apache helicopter fire.

The army identified the two rescued hostages as Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70, and said both were in good medical condition.

It said both men were kidnapped by Hamas militants from Kibbutz Nir Yizhak in the October 7, 2023 cross-border attack that started the Israel-Hamas war, now in its fifth month. They are just the second and third hostages to be rescued safely.

Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said the operation was based on “precise intelligence”, and that the site, located on the second floor of a building, had been watched for “some time.” He said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined Israel’s military chief and other top officials as the raid unfolded.

Hamas militants killed an estimated 1,200 people and kidnapped 250 others in the October 7 raid that triggered the war. An Israeli air and ground offensive has killed over 28,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials.

Over 100 hostages were freed during a week-long cease-fire in November. Israel says about 100 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, while Hamas is holding the remains of roughly 30 others who were either killed on October 7 or died in captivity. Israel has made the rescue of all hostages one of the main goals of the war.

This article was originally published on India today.

Also read: Ahead of farmers’ march on Feb 13, Section 144 enforced on Delhi-UP borders!

Ahead of farmers’ march on Feb 13, Section 144 enforced on Delhi-UP borders!

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Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of farmer’s protest on February 13. Thousands of police personnel have been deployed along Delhi’s borders with neighbouring states ahead of farmer’s protest.

farmer's protest

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of a proposed farmer’s protest on February 13. Prohibitory orders were imposed in several areas over the weekend and thousands of police personnel have been deployed along Delhi’s borders with neighbouring states. Authorities have also fortified the perimeters with concrete blocks, road spike barriers and barbed wires ahead of the Delhi Chalo agitation.

According to an official communique traffic restrictions or diversions will be imposed at the Singhu border with Haryana from Monday onwards. Commuters going from Delhi to UP via the Gazipur border have also been asked to take alternative routes. The traffic police advisory highlighted several alternative routes that can be used by different vehicle categories over the next few days. Barricades have already been put up in some areas and police checking has intensified along the Ghazipur border.

Elaborate security arrangements have been undertaken after several farmer unions called for a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 13. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and several farmer associations have called the protest to press the Centre to accept their demands. This includes the enactment of a law to guarantee a minimum support price for crops. 

Prohibitory orders under section 144 were imposed in the northeast district of the national capital on Sunday and the police have prohibited public gatherings at all borders between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Several teams have also been formed to keep a strict vigil on bus stands, metro stations, railway stations and roads to ensure that protesters do not enter the city using any other mode of conveyance.

The Delhi Police issued in advisory on Sunday to bar the entry of tractors, trolleys, buses, trucks, and commercial vehicles into the city from Uttar Pradesh. The order will remain in force up until March 11.

This Article was originally published on livemint News!

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Nirmala Sitharaman’s ‘gud ko gobar’ jibe at UPA over inflation in Parliament

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took a jibe at the previous UPA government over inflation, saying they had a mastery on ‘gud ko gobar karna’.

In a scathing attack on the Congress, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday accused the UPA government, which was in power from 2004 to 2014, of economic mismanagement and said they have a mastery on “gud ko gobar karna” (to ruin a good thing).

Reading out from the government’s ‘White Paper’ on India’s economy in Parliament, Sitharaman said, “In 2004, when Prime Minister Vajpayee’s NDA government handed it over to you with inflation below 4 per cent, what did you do with it? Ill-targeted, reckless fiscal policy, ill-targeted subsidies, wasteful expenditure, all done for political gains.”

She added that the NDA government was often targeted for inflation but the UPA government was not better off.

The Finance Minister said targeting inflation was not merely trying to contain it but implementing supply-side measures as prices would increase due to a lack of it.

She added that under the NDA government, a group of ministers monitors the price of commodities, including vegetables and pulses, every week.

The ‘White Paper’ compares the performance of the Indian economy under the previous UPA government and the current BJP-led NDA government.

It was mentioned in the document that the UPA regime inherited a healthy economy in 2004 and left it in crisis when the current government took over in 2014.

The central government said in its white paper that the UPA government failed to drive growth after inheriting a healthy economy in 2004.

This Article was originally published on india today.

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Haldwani Communal Violence: 4 killed, over 100 injured. Schools shut, Internet Suspended | Latest updates!

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Communal tension gripped Haldwani on Thursday evening after violence broke out over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa

Haldwani communal violence

Communal tension gripped the Haldwani area of Nainital district on Thursday evening after violence broke out in Banbhoolpura over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa, officials familiar with the matter said. The district magistrate of the district has imposed a curfew in Banbhoolpura. A ‘shoot-at-sight’ order has also been issued against the rioters.

Nainital district magistrate Vandana (who goes by her first name) said three to four people have died and over 100 people, primarily police personnel, have been injured in the Banbhoolpura violence so far. Vandana said the curfew has been imposed in Haldwani to maintain law and order situation, while internet services have also been suspended in the city, adding that an order to keep schools in the area shut has also been issued.

Key updates on Haldwani communal violence:

  • Curfew was imposed in Haldwani after residents reportedly set vehicles on fire and hurled stones, injuring at least 100 people, over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa.
  • Police said most of the injured were hospitalised after the violence in the city’s Banbhoolpura area were police personnel and municipal workers involved in the demolition of a local madrasa.

  • Senior superintendent of police Prahlad Meena said a notice was served earlier on the madrasa constructed illegally on government land.
  • Nainital district magistrate Vandana said at the violence outside the Banbhoolpura police station, some people fired (it is being confirmed whether they were illegal or legal weapons). “In response, the police fired in the air. Three to four people were brought dead at hospitals who had sustained bullet injuries. The identification of the deceased is being done. We will have to wait to ascertain whether they have died in the police firing or firing by people among them,” the DM said.
  • Vandana claimed that the rioters tried to torch the Banbhoolpura police station. “At that time, our policemen were present at the police station. The police force, however, controlled them and didn’t allow them to enter the police station. The violence then spread to Gandhi Nagar area near Banbhoolpura,” she said.
  • The DM claimed that it appears the violence was “pre-planned and unprovoked” and “stones were stored beforehand at homes”. “The rioters even used petrol bombs,” she added.
  • According to the DM, the situation is now under control. The violence has been controlled in Banbhoolpura and wasn’t allowed to be spread to the main city. “Paramilitary forces have also been deployed in the area and more are on their way. Additional police force from the neighbouring districts has also been deployed in the city to maintain law and order,” she said.

CM Dhami calls meeting

In capital Dehradun, Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami summoned a meeting of senior officials. SSP Meena said the demolition was carried out in the presence of municipal commissioner Pankaj Upadhyay, city magistrate Richa Singh and SDM Paritosh Verma.

This article is sourced from Hindustantimes News!

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Maldives remains at ‘high risk of external, overall debt distress’: IMF

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The International Monetary Fund has warned that the Maldives IMF remains at “high risk of external and overall debt distress”.

The Maldives, which has borrowed heavily from China, remains at “high risk of external and overall debt distress”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned. It also said that there was a need for “urgent policy adjustment”.

Beijing has pledged more funding for the Maldives since pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu took power in November 2023.

Muizzu thanked China last month for its “selfless assistance” for development funds after a visit to Beijing.

The IMF did not give details of the Maldives’ foreign debt but said there was a need for “urgent policy adjustment”.

“Without significant policy changes, the overall fiscal deficits and public debt are projected to stay elevated,” the IMF said after a review of the country’s economy.

“The Maldives remains at high risk of external and overall debt distress,”

The island nation, famed for its white sand beaches and where tourism accounts for nearly a third of the economy, has recovered economically from the Covid-19 pandemic.

But while a planned airport expansion and an increase in hotels are projected to boost growth, the IMF said “uncertainty surrounding the outlook remains high and risks are tilted to the downside”.

Muizzu’s mentor, former president Abdulla Yameen, who ruled for five years until 2018, borrowed heavily from Beijing for construction projects.

That left it owing 42 per cent of its more than $3 billion foreign debt to China in 2021, according to the World Bank, citing the Maldives’ Finance Ministry.

Global east-west shipping lanes pass through the nation’s chain of 1,192 tiny coral islands, stretching around 800 km across the equator.

This article was published on India Today.

Also Read: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Criticises PM Modi’s speech in Rajya Sabha, calls it ‘heap of lies’!

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Criticises PM Modi’s speech in Rajya Sabha, calls it ‘heap of lies’!

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of saying false things about the UPA government and claimed that his speech in the Rajya Sabha was only focused on criticising the Congress!

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that every speech of the Prime Minister is just a ‘heap of lies’ and warned that such anger is a harbinger of destruction, not development. 

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “Be it election platform or Parliament, every speech of the Prime Minister is just a ‘heap of lies’. He has become so engrossed in his lies, his applause, and his media that every question related to the public makes him angry. Anger is a guarantee of destruction, not development.”

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of saying false things about the UPA government and claimed that his speech in the Rajya Sabha was only focused on criticising the Congress. Speaking about PM Modi’s reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, Kharge on Wednesday said the Prime Minister did not talk about price rise, unemployment, and economic inequality.

Congress chief further said that NDA itself means No Data Available government. The Congress chief said during the 10 years of the UPA rule, the average GDP growth rate was 8.13 percent and asked why is it only 5.6 percent during the current government’s tenure.

He further mentioned that according to the World Bank, India became the third-largest economy in 2011. But PM Modi is not ready to accept this. 

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi hit out at the Congress for creating a north-south divide and ripped through the grand old party for allegedly working against the “interests of the nation.”

This article is sourced from Hindustantimes News!

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