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Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) to focus on 11 critical interventions through various ministries, Union minister Anurag Thakur said Wednesday. The scheme, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Jharkhand's Khunti, will have a total outlay of Rs 24,104 crore.

ecology and economy, saying his government had decided to review all such projects after the collapse of Silkyara tunnel. In an interview to PTI, he said his Diwali came on Tuesday with the successful evacuation of 41 workers trapped inside for almost 17 days. He said he was as happy as the workers' families after the evacuation. «My Diwali, Igas or Dev Deepavali came yesterday when they were evacuated,» the CM said, referring also to other festivals celebrated in the state. The workers were like family, he said.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue mission came up for discussion during the meeting of the Union Cabinet on Tuesday night, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was «very emotional», Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, Thakur said there was «whole of government» approach and every effort was made to save every life.

Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, Cyriac Joseph, the CEO of Squadron Infra Mining Pvt Ltd, which was majorly involved in the operation, said that it wasn't just a difficult mission but a 'war for humanity'. After the workers were brought out safely from the tunnel at the end of a determined 16-day effort, Joseph said, «It was not just a difficult mission but war for humanity. We are glad to have been a part of it.» Earlier, on Tuesday, the much-awaited breakthrough was achieved at 7.05 pm as all 41 trapped workers were brought out safely from the Silkyara tunnel. Meanwhile, locals erupted in jubilation at the tunnel site and were seen exchanging sweets as the trapped workers finally saw light at the end of the tunnel. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who camped at the tunnel site, monitoring the progress of the rescue operation every hour, exchanged greetings with the workers, along with Union Minister of State General (retd.) VK Singh, after they were rescued. «Initial health checkup of all the workers is being done in the temporary medical camp built in the tunnel,» Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted from his official handle on X. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, praised the bravery and determination of rescuers involved in the Silkyara tunnel operation, saying that they gave a new life to the trapped workers. He added that the rescue operation has set an «example of humanity and teamwork». «The success of the rescue operation of our labourer brothers in Uttarkashi is making everyone emotional.

₹1 lakh. The CM has also announced a review of tunnels that are currently under construction and assured that the Baukhnag temple would be rebuilt. An ambulance with the first of the 41 workers left the mouth of the tunnel around 8 pm, about an hour after rat-hole mining experts dug through the last stretch of rubble.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said none of the 41 labourers rescued from an under-construction road tunnel in Uttarkashi district was in a critical condition. Dhami also said the evacuation began with the youngest of the labourers. «All of them were fit and they crawled out of the passage on their own,» he added.

Israeli defence forces have completely destroyed Hamas's infrastructure in northern Gaza except the underground tunnels and the focus at the end of the current pause in fighting will be to clean up the southern part of the strip, Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon said on Tuesday. In an interaction with a group of journalists, the envoy also described India's position on the Gaza crisis as «remarkable» from the day one and especially mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong denunciation of Hamas's unprecedented terror attack on Israeli cities on October 7.

Harsh Goenka today lavished praise on Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a tweet, Goenka said, «Even after hectic canvassing in the Rajasthan heat, CM Rajasthan was looking fresh, energetic and optimistic. It’s amazing where politicians get their energy from- whether it be PM Modi or CM Gehlot!» Expectedly, the Twitterati were quick to latch on to it with memes and quirky replies. «The taste of power ensures that they have the energy so that they remain in power,» replied one user. «Simple.

AMD's largest global design centre in India, that plans to host approximately 3,000 engineers in coming years, is a testament to the confidence global companies have in India, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. The 500,000-square-foot campus in Bengaluru is focused on the design and development of semiconductor technology including 3D stacking, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and more.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken us to a path where we always wanted to be." “I want to tell you one thing. The mahapurush of the last century was Mahatma Gandhi.

Narendra Modi undertook a sortie on the fighter jet Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru, Trinamool Congress MP Shantanu Sen clamied that the Tejas fighter might «crash» after PM Modi had flown in it. «I'm a little bit afraid when Narendra Modi was very much there in the country, the ISRO failed. When Kangana Ranaut met Narendra Modi, her movie became a super flop,» TMC MP claimed on Saturday.

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) – the 23-km bridge connecting Sewri to Nhava Sheva – will be heavily subsidised by the Maharashtra government, a report said on November 27. The toll charge, which is yet to be announced, is likely to be subsidised by around 40-50 percent, the Times of India reported, citing persons privy to the matter.

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is launching its policy forum initiative, led by president Sanjeev Agrawal and Dr. Manoj Pant, Advisor –PHDCCI and former VC, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), along with Dr Ranjeet Mehta, executive director, PHDCCI. The industry body said the move, emphasizing collaboration with the government and top research entities, aims to ‘revolutionize’ India's policy approach. In an interview to ET, PHDCCI president Sanjeev Agrawal discussed the goals of the initiative, potential challenges, and its potential to ‘revolutionize’ policy-making in India and beyond, besides PHDCCI's broader vision. Edited excerpts:

Narendra Modi visited the famous Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati and offered his prayers on Monday. Taking to 'X', PM Modi said in a post, «At the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, prayed for the good health, well-being and prosperity of 140 crore Indians.» PM Modi arrived in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Governor S Abdul Nazeer welcomed the Prime Minister on his arrival at the Renigunta airport.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that the efforts to evacuate 41 trapped workers inside the Silkyara tunnel are going on and the rescue operation is expected to be completed at the earliest. Speaking to on Monday, CM Dhami informed that the auger machine that got stuck in the debris has been taken out completely. «Everyone has been trying. The auger machine has been taken out completely...Drilling and pushing work will start and we hope that the work is completed at the earliest,» CM Dhami said. He further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been seeking information about the ongoing rescue operation on a daily basis since it was launched. «PM Modi is seeking all important information.

Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he has been troubled by a rising trend of Indians holding weddings outside India. If these celebrations are held domestically, then Indian money will stay within the country and “the people of the country will get an opportunity to be of some service at your weddings," he said in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address.

Check all the LIVE updates on the Assembly Elections 2023 hereKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday refuted claims that the Congress government in Karnataka failed to implement the promised five guarantees, dismissing statements from Telangana CM, his son, and other BJP leaders as untrue, ANI reported.While speaking to the media in Hyderabad on Sunday, Siddaramaiah clarified that the guarantees were decided upon and orders issued the same day the Congress came to power in May, though there was a delay in implementation. (ANI)Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday asserted that their party has received a complaint of 'mini Vyapam' adding that if their government is formed in Telangana, there will be no irregularities."In Telangana, we had received a complaint of 'mini Vyapam'...If our government is formed rules will be formed to give employment to the unemployed.

Rahul Gandhi for his jibe at him being a friend of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Owaisi said that Gandhi has two loves of life. Addressing an election rally in Telangana's Hyderabad, Owaisi said, "Rahul Gandhi ke do pyaar hai (Rahul Gandhi has two love of life) - one Italy because his mother is from there, and other one is PM Modi because he gives him power." Apart from this, the AIMIM chief attacked Gandhi saying that the people of Amethi chose Smriti Irani over him in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

INDIA alliance will be wiped out in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan where Legislative Assembly polls were completed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. Addressing an election rally at Toopran in Telangana, he recalled his poll campaign in the three states where polling was over.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) launched a three-day protest at the Mohali-Chandigarh border on Sunday over the pending demands of farmers. One of the protestors, while speaking to ANI, said, «Corporate is looting and their lakhs and crores of rupees in debts are written off but not those of the farmers. These debt traps are driving our farmer friends to suicide.

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks as "horrendous" and emphasized the global nature of terrorism, urging collective action against it. Speaking to ANI, Gilon stressed the disruption caused by such events, likening the attackers' aim to that of Hamas, stating, "Their aim is not only to kill but also to create panic." Gilon also echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on terrorism, affirming Israel's unwavering support for India in combating this menace. He underscored the imperative for countries to unite unequivocally in the fight against terrorism, asserting, "When you come to fight terrorism, there are no ifs or buts." Also Read | Remembering 26/11: 15 years on since the terror attack – all you need to know "We are telling the Indians, like India is always standing with Israel, more recently but always.