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Emphasising the significance of supply chains, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the crucial aspect of being ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant), particularly for a large economy like India. Referring to businesses as the “engine for India’s progress,” he urged business leaders to actively contribute to the development of domestic supply chains. Jaishankar delivered these remarks at the 96th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Jaishankar said, “I am not in any way, diminishing the importance of international trade, and I am not oblivious to the global supply chain. But I think it’s important, especially for big business in India, to help build Indian supply chains, to support Indian vendors because, at the end of the day, no country will be strong.” “If it doesn’t have its supply chain, if it doesn’t have its basic requirements, certainly a large economy, a big nation like India, a nation with the kind of amb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that BJP’s landslide victories in Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan assembly polls show that people resonate with ‘Modi’s guarantee,’ adding that elections cannot be won by making ‘false promises.’ Modi’s remarks came as he virtually addressed the beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. “Our government is not a ‘mai-baap’ government but a government that serves mothers-fathers. The manner in which a child serves his parents, in the same way, this Modi works to serve you,” he said. He added that every poor, farmer and youth is a VIP for him. “The results show that people trust the guarantee of Modi. I am thankful to all who showed trust in my guarantee… Some political parties don’t understand that they can not get anything from false promises,” Modi said. #WATCH | “For me every poor of this country is a VIP for me… Recently Assembly election results were announced. The results show that people trust the guarantee of Mo

The ambitious automatic train protection (ATP) system, Kavach, has so far been deployed on 1465 route km and 139 locomotives (including Electric Multiple Unit rakes) on South Central Railway sections, as per a government release. The sections include Lingamapalli – Vikarabad – Wadi and Vikarabad – Bidar section (265 Rkm), Manmad-Mudkhed-Dhone-Guntkal section (959Rkm) and Bidar-Parbhani section (241Rkm). As per the release, presently Kavach tenders have been awarded for the Delhi – Mumbai and Delhi – Howrah corridors (approximately 3000 Route km) and work is in progress on these routes. Indian Railways has also taken up preparatory works, including a survey, Detailed Project Report (DPR) and preparation of detailed estimate on another 6000 RKm, the release mentioned. Presently, three Indian OEMs are approved for Kavach. Efforts are being made to develop more OEMs to enhance the capacity and scale up the implementation of Kavach. Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Pr

On Friday, the Delhi High Court received a challenge from the Popular Front of India, contesting the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Tribunal’s ruling that upheld the Center’s decision to prohibit the organisation and its affiliates. The bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna requested the PFI counsel modify its petition and reschedule the matter for January 8 at the hearing on Friday. “What is the jurisdiction we will exercise? The jurisdiction that we exercise is of article 226 or article 227 but not the appellate jurisdiction. The grounds were like an appellate court ground. We are not an appellate court. You’ll have to amend the plea & bring it within the contours of 226 or 227,” the bench said. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma rendered the decision in this regard earlier in March. The Tribunal sent the judgement to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after passing it. The PFI organization’s claims that the government is specifically targeting a certain

Apple’s cybersecurity team engaged in discussions with India’s cybersecurity watchdog, CERT-In, addressing concerns related to warning notifications received by certain opposition leaders. The meeting aimed to explore the allegations made by several political figures who claimed to have received alerts from Apple, cautioning them about potential “state-sponsored attackers” attempting to compromise their iPhones remotely. These leaders have raised suspicions of government involvement in alleged hacking incidents. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), emphasized the need for Apple to respond to the notice, highlighting the responsibility of their global cybersecurity team in this matter. The meeting between the Apple team and CERT-In took was scheduled to take place by the end of November. An official source revealed that the CERT-In will now compile a comprehensive report based on their findings from the meeting. “There is no

10:29 (IST) Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE Post Office Bill to be taken for consideration and passage In the legislative business agenda, the Union Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will move the Post Office Bill, 2023 for consideration and passage in the Lower House. The Bill has already been passed in Rajya Sabha. "Ashwini Vaishnawto move the Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to Post Office in India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, as passed by Rajya Sabha, be taken into consideration," the agenda read. 10:27 (IST) Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE Seat sharing to be top agenda in upcoming INDIA bloc meet According to insiders, the future meeting of the INDIA bloc, which is expected to take place between December 17 and 20, would prioritise working on seat sharing deals.  The conference is scheduled to take place in the third week of December, although the exact date has not yet been confirmed, acco

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in discussions to reinforce economic and development cooperation between India and Rwanda during a meeting with Rwandan counterpart Vincent Biruta in the national capital on Thursday. At the meeting in Hyderabad House, the two leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments. “Glad to welcome FM @Vbiruta of Rwanda in New Delhi this evening. Discussed our steadily increasing engagement in economic, development cooperation, defence and cultural domains. Exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments of mutual interest and our collaboration in the Commonwealth, AU and the UN,” Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter). Glad to welcome FM @Vbiruta of Rwanda in New Delhi this evening. Discussed our steadily increasing engagement in economic, development cooperation, defence and cultural domains. Exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments of mutual interest and our collaboration… pic.twitter.c

The central government on Thursday dismissed a media report linking detection of bacterial cases in AIIMS Delhi to the recent surge in pneumonia cases in China as “misleading and ill-informed.” Media reports claiming detection of bacterial cases in AIIMS Delhi linked to the recent surge in Pneumonia cases in China are misleading and inaccurate. Mycoplasma pneumonia is the commonest bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia. Pneumonia Cases in AIIMS Delhi have no… pic.twitter.com/rZkpgPEwv1 — ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2023 “A recent media report in a national daily has claimed that AIIMS Delhi has detected seven bacterial cases linked to the recent surge in pneumonia cases in China. The news report is ill-informed and provides misleading information,” said the government in a statement. The statement clarified that these seven cases have no link whatsoever to the recent surge in respiratory infections in children reported from some parts of the world, including China. “The s

Following BJP’s stupendous win in three Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday credited the collective effort of the party cadre, leaders and ministers for landslide wins in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. Addressing the BJP Parliamentary meeting on Thursday, PM Modi said, “This was not anyone’s personal victory, but a collective victory.” “Don’t distance me from the public by making me ‘Modi ji’. “I am Modi. Victory in assembly elections is party workers’ win, don’t consider it Modi’s victory,” he said. During the BJP Parliamentary party meeting today, PM Modi said it was the result of the hard work of all the party workers that the BJP achieved a massive victory in three states. The PM appreciated everyone’s work. He also said that all BJP MPs and ministers have to participate… pic.twitter.com/AkmCyVLuFx — ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2023 PM Modi called on all the BJP MPs and ministers to participate in Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra from 22 December

Telangana Chief Minister-elect Anumula Revanth Reddy will be sworn in as the new CM of the state on Thursday following the Congress party’s victory in the recent Assembly elections. The results of the polls were declared on December 3. The swearing-in ceremony of the 56-year-old leader will be held at Hyderabad’s sprawling LB Stadium at 1.00 pm today. Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari, DGP Ravi Gupta held a meeting with senior officials on the arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony and also visited the venue on Wednesday. Nearly one lakh people are expected to attend the event. Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi are likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Observing that a “people’s government” would be assuming office on December 7 that will provide a democratic and transparent governance, Revanth Reddy put forth an open invitation to people to attend the event. Media reports suggested that Congress MLA-elect and CL

While several Congress and I.N.D.I Alliance leaders questioned the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after the drubbing in the Assembly elections to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday said that he has absolute confidence on the efficacy of the EVMs. Speaking to ANI news agency outside Parliament on Wednesday, Chidambaram said, “…My confidence in the EVM is absolute. I have no doubts about the efficacy of the EVM. I know that there are many party colleagues who might have a differing opinion. But I have been involved in the election since 1996 either as a candidate or as an agent for other candidates. My confidence in the EVM remains unchanged.” #WATCH | Congress MP Karti Chidambaram says, “…My confidence in the EVM is absolute. I have no doubts about the efficacy of the EVM. I know that there are many party colleagues who might have a differing opinion. But I have been involved in the election since 1996 either as

10:39 (IST) Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE President Murmu, PM Modi, parliamentarians pays tribute to BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 67th death anniversary which is observed as "Mahaparinirvan Diwas". Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other parliamentarians paid tribute to the architect of the Constitution at his statue in the Parliament premises today. 10:38 (IST) Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE BJP MP to move Motion for election of two members to National Jute Board Union Minister and BJP MP Darshana Jardosh to move the Motion for election of two members to the National Jute Board. 10:25 (IST) Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha demanding discussion on Manipur ethnic violence On Tuesday, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi filed an Adjournment Motion Notice in

Apple has informed the Indian government about potential disruptions to its local production targets if New Delhi proceeds with adopting the European Union’s mandate for universal charging ports on existing iPhone models, as per a report by Reuters. The US tech giant is actively lobbying for an exemption or a delay in the implementation of the rule. India is considering the adoption of a European Union regulation that requires smartphones to have a universal USB-C charging port. Discussions with manufacturers have been ongoing, and the plan is to implement this requirement in India by June 2025, six months after the EU deadline. While other manufacturers, including Samsung, have agreed to comply with India’s plan, Apple is resisting the move. Apple has long featured a proprietary lightning connector port on its iPhones. The EU estimates that a standardized charging solution could save consumers approximately $271 million (approximately Rs. 2,259 crore), and India contends that the

In a decisive move against financial fraud, the Government of India has launched a comprehensive initiative to ban over 100 Chinese-operated investment scam websites that have been preying on Indian citizens, in a fashion similar to the predatory loan apps previously traced back to China. Although the facade of these investment scam sites presented an Indian identity, investigations revealed that the proceeds ultimately flowed into the hands of Chinese operators. In a report by News18 that cites sources in the government, the Ministry of Home Affairs has formally communicated with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to enforce the blocking of these websites. The identification of these fraudulent platforms was a result of extensive efforts by central agencies, involving multiple analyses that prompted the government to initiate the process of banning them. Additional sites are likely to be added to the ban list in the coming weeks. These websites were found to be

Cyclone Michaung, which is hovering over the Bay of Bengal, is due to make landfall near Bapatla on the Andhra Pradesh coast at about noon, according to the IMD. The incoming tropical storm caused rain mayhem in Chennai over the weekend, in which at least eight people have died. A storm surge, or tidal wave, of 1-1.5 metres is expected to inundate the low-lying areas of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and the peak storm surge will be over the Bapatla and Krishna districts. The cyclone is expected to make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 km per hour, gusting to 110 km per hour. The Andhra Pradesh government has issued an alert for eight districts — Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema and Kakinada. In Puducherry, Section 144 has been imposed in the coastal areas, restricting movement there, until 6 pm. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the officials to treat the storm as a

08:26 (IST) Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE Winter Session should be used to discuss key topics, say TMC leaders TMC leaders emphasised at Monday's opposition gathering that the Winter Session should be used to discuss key topics. They urged that numerous concerns be addressed and that the session not be squandered by protesting on a single one. 08:25 (IST) Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE Bill aimed at regulating legal profession, curbing touts passed by Parliament A Bill which aims at regulating the legal profession by a single Act and seeks to target "touts" was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday with Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal saying there should be no role of such persons in the country's courts. 08:24 (IST) Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE Discuss Moitra's expulsion report before taking any decision: Oppn members to LS Speaker Birla Opposition members on Monday demanded a discussion in Lok Sabha on the Ethics Committee repo

Because of its potential effect and destructive nature, the deep depression over the South Bay of Bengal—which has strengthened into cyclonic storm Michaung—is being closely watched. Five people have died as a result of the storm in various events in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the police reported on Monday. The state has seen several trees uprooted as a result of the severe winds. People’s life have been impacted as they struggle with problems like waterlogging and other problems in various parts of the southern state. According to authorities, one individual has been hurt as a result of the tree collapsing. Given the cyclonic storm, the Chennai airfield will remain closed until 9 a.m. on Tuesday. “Airfield closed for arrival and departure operations till 0900 hrs IST tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions”, said the Chennai airport authority in a post on ‘X’. Subways have been closed due to the severe waterlogging in Chennai. Also, traffic has been closed from Manjambakkam to Vada

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Monday ordered the suspension of the medical superintendent of MCD’s Hindu Rao Hospital over alleged infrastructural lapses, officials said. There was no immediate response from the medical superintendent over the allegations. According to an MCD official, the suspension order came after the mayor paid a surprise visit to the hospital on Monday and found several infrastructural gaps such as dark corners and corridors, lack of basic hygiene, piles of garbage, and dark and dirty toilets. The mayor has instructed senior officers of the health department to ensure that the infrastructural lapses are resolved at the earliest possible, the official said. She will soon visit the hospital again to check the status of the actions taken on her instructions, he added. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/lsCYGOL Ajeyo Basu

Sensex and Nifty opened Monday, 4 December, at fresh all-time highs with analysts saying the victory of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assembly elections 2023 in three states – Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, has given fillip to the ongoing rally. At open, the Nifty 50 rose 1.65 per cent to 20,602.50 points, notching a record high for second session in a row. The Sensex was up 1.64 per cent at an all-time high of 68,587.82. At 9:53 am IST, Sensex was up 948.31 points or 1.41 per cent to trade at 68,429.50. Nifty 50 was at 20,556.25 points up 288.35 points or 1.42 per cent. Refresh for more updates. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/qihD4Ns Umang Sharma

07:55 (IST) Mizoram Elections 2023 Results LIVE ‘Will prioritise resource mobilisation if MNF returns to power’: Mizoram CM Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga expressed confidence that the MNF will return to power by crossing the magic number of 21 in the 40-member assembly, and stated that if the party forms the government, he will prioritise resource mobilisation to improve the northeastern state's financial situation. 07:48 (IST) Mizoram Elections 2023 Results LIVE Visuals from a counting centre in Serchhip Boxes containing ballot papers being brought to a counting centre in Serchhip. #WATCH | Counting for #MizoramElections2023 to take place today. Visuals from a counting centre in Serchhip as boxes containing ballot papers being brought here. pic.twitter.com/PqIWtRKpDv — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2023 07:37 (IST) Mizoram Elections 2023 Results LIVE CM face of ZPM, Lalduhoma, confident of victory Lalduhoma, the chief ministerial face of the Zoram People's

The patterns of election results in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh have shocked political analysts and parties alike. The Bharatiya Janata Party is prepared for another term in Madhya Pradesh following an 18-year tenure. The outcomes of these four states’ state assembly elections are seen as a critical preliminary round ahead of the general elections that will take place in less than six months. On Sunday, the four states started counting votes at eight in the morning. The vote-counting for the 2023 Assembly Elections in Mizoram was originally scheduled for December 3, but it was moved to December 4 instead because Sunday is a special day for the state’s Christian majority population. The BJP registered a thumping win in Rajasthan In Rajasthan’s Legislative Assembly, the BJP secured 115 seats. 69 seats were won by Congress. The candidates from Sardarpura and Tonk constituencies, respectively, were Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot. The Election Commission rep

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) announced on Sunday that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has sent out 21 teams for rescue and relief operations in anticipation of Cyclone “Michaung,” which is predicted to make landfall on the west-central Bay of Bengal off the coasts of south Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring north Tamil Nadu by December 4 forenoon. The inputs were presented earlier on Sunday at the second NCMC meeting, which was chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba. Reviewing state governments’ and federal ministries’ and departments’ readiness for the approaching cyclone “Michaung” in the Bay of Bengal was the purpose of the conference. The committee was briefed by the Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on the current state of cyclonic storm “Michaung”. “The cyclonic storm over the southwest Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of nine kmph during the past six hours and lay centred at 4.30 pm on Sunday over the sa