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Cabinet Committee on Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political affairs, Security, Investment and Growth and Skill Employment and Livelihood. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The Committee on Accommodation features Shah, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Housing and Urban affairs Manohar Lal, and Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. The committee will have Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Science and Technology Dr Jiterndra Singh as a special invitee.

Rohit Sharma and the Indian men's cricket team landed in Delhi on Thursday morning (July 4) after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies. The team arrived at the IGI Airport in Delhi early, where a huge crowd of fans gathered to welcome them. After a 17-year wait, India secured their second T20 World Cup trophy. Rohit Sharma proudly showed off the trophy as fans cheered loudly. A video of Rohit displaying the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy upon arrival in India is now trending online.

Bengaluru: For the first National Space Day, which will fall on August 23, to commemorate the safe landing of the Vikram Lander near the southern polar region of the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be organising Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon. Following the Vikram landing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that «National Space Day» will be celebrated on August 23 every year. Announcing the hackathon on July 4, chairman of ISRO, S Somanath said 12 problem statements in the areas of geospatial domain, space science, image processing, and AI/ML areas are identified for the hackathon and declared open for undergraduate/ postgraduate/PhD students across the country.

gems and jewellery industry plays an important role in Rajasthan's economic progress and the state is working on to promote the sector and ensure ease of doing business for entrepreneurs, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Friday. Sharma said that the share of gems and jewellery in the total exports from the state reached Rs 11,183 crore in 2023-24. Gems and jewellery businessmen are making a significant contribution to the economic progress of the state and the sector is a major job creator, the chief minister said at the inauguration of jewellery show JAS-2024 being organised by the Jewellery Association here. He further said that Jaipur is famous for gems and jewellery on the world stage and the state government is continuously working to promote this industry and make business easier for entrepreneurs.

exports also soared to an unprecedented Rs 21,083 crore, reflecting a nearly 35% increase over the last fiscal year. Visionary Leadership of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' This achievement underscores Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and the dedicated efforts of the Ministry of Defence under the Defence Minister's leadership. A significant 60% of this growth is attributed to the private sector, highlighting the maturing Defence Industrial Base of India.

UPI to pay in Paris' Galeries Lafayette. India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has marked a significant expansion with its launch at the Galeries Lafayette flagship store on Haussmann Boulevard in Paris. Following a successful introduction at the iconic Eiffel Tower earlier this year, this move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to internationalize UPI, an instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016. The Indian Embassy in France announced on Thursday, «On July 3, 2024, UPI became operational at the flagship store of the world-renowned Galeries Lafayette in Haussmann, Paris. This extends the acceptance of UPI in Paris following its successful debut at the iconic Eiffel Tower.»

Congress in the 2024 elections, and the mandate of this country is that you sit there, sit in the opposition, and when the arguments end, keep shouting, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his reply to the motion of thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Further training his guns at the grand old party, PM Modi said that Congress has failed to cross even the 100-seat mark in three consecutive terms, and instead of introspecting, they are engaging in 'shirsasana' (headstand). The prime minister further accused Congress and its ecosystem of working incessantly to project victory over the BJP in elections.

PM Modi in Lok Sabha Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to speak in the Lok Sabha during the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on July 2, Tuesday. The Prime Minister's speech comes a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as Leader of Opposition in the lower House of Parliament launching a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Monday triggered an uproar in the Lok Sabha with top BJP leaders, including PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah accusing the Raebareli MP of insulting Hindus.

Iran's Chabahar Port not only holds «great value» to landlocked Central Asian states but also «de-risks» commerce between India and Eurasia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Astana to attend the SCO Summit, delivered Modi's remarks at the extended format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State here in the Kazakh capital. He also said, «While standing resolute on challenges, it is equally important to actively and collaboratively explore avenues of progress. The current global debate is focused on creating new connectivity linkages that would better serve a rebalanced world.» «If this is to gather serious momentum, it requires the joint efforts of many. It must also be respectful of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and be built on the foundation of non-discriminatory trade and transit rights to neighbours.»

stampede incident at a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in 116 people dying and 18 being injured. The tragic incident took place after the ‘sastang’ of Bhole Baba got over and people tried to get out in a hurry. Eyewitnesses said that the stampede happened because of the overcrowding and the hurry in which people wanted to get out.

Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief S Somnath as saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be the candidate for India's first manned space mission, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a dig at the PM on Thursday stating that before he goes into space, the «non-biological» PM should go to Manipur. Taking to 'X', Ramesh, on July 4, wrote, «Before He goes into space, the non-biological Pradhan Mantri should go to Manipur.» The media report has quoted ISRO Chief S Somnath as saying that PM Modi can be the candidate for India's first manned space mission, 'Gaganyan', which is slated to be launched in 2025.

Chirag Paswan is among the most popular faces around in Parliament, with the media and visitors reaching out to him. The Cabinet minister, who acted in a movie with Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut as his heroine, is also arguably the most eligible single person in the Narendra Modi government. This factor has been a talking point among the chatterati in Parliament precincts. He, however, appears to have no plans to change his status. Light on tea, high on work During high tea with central government secretaries over the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learnt to have kept it light, even quipping how he ruined their near three-month 'holiday' period, when model code was in force, with 100-day agenda work. He, however, did not forget to remind them that they must ensure it is implemented on time.

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday slammed the Congress for accusing the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of corruption. He said the people of the nation are aware of the several scams that took place when the Congress-led UPA government was in power between 2004 and 2014. «The Congress has no moral right to speak on corruption. We saw scams in coal allotment, Commonwealth Games, Augusta helicopter purchase etc. Congress rule was about cut, commission and corruption,» Shinde told reporters at Nagpur airport. He was replying to a reported statement by Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi the leader of corrupt people.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana contained the most robust language ever on cross-border terrorism as well as strong references to territorial integrity linked to connectivity corridors in the region, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told ET. He described this as the most satisfying outcome of the summit from India’s viewpoint. “I am happy that Kazakhstan during their chairmanship negotiated an updated programme to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism, which was adopted in the Astana summit,” the minister said. “What is more important is the actual implementation of the programme that we have now successfully drawn up, which includes unambiguous commitment by all the member states in getting rid of all forms and manifestations of terrorism in the region, including cross-border terrorism.” The summit was held in the Kazakhstan capital on July 3-4.

government spending and continued momentum in corporate earnings, according to market watchers. The upcoming government budget will likely boost consumer spending and infrastructure building, which bode well for businesses, strategists and investors surveyed by Bloomberg said. More than half of the 24 respondents estimated that the NSE Nifty 50 Index may advance up to 26,000 points by the end of 2024, while one predicted the gauge can climb even more.

trade imbalance with Russia and securing the discharge of Indians misled into fighting in the Ukraine war will be among Prime Minister Narendra Modi's priorities during talks in Moscow next week, a top official said on Friday. Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9 for talks with President Vladimir Putin as part of annual summits between New Delhi and Moscow, launched in 2000. Modi's visit coincides with the July 9-11 NATO summit in Washington at which the Ukraine war will hold centre stage, and the timing has raised questions about the signal India could be sending.

Tesla not moving forward on deal with the government, Ola CEO Bhavesh Aggrawal claimed that this loss would be for Elon Musk-owned company, not for India. «If true, this is Tesla’s loss, not India’s. While the Indian EV and Lithium ecosystem is early, we’re gaining momentum quickly. It’ll be too late for Tesla when they look at India seriously again in a few years,» said the Ola CEO in a post on X. The government has not heard from Tesla since the election results, on its plans to participate in the recently launched Scheme to Promote the Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India, said Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

Mizoram in giving shelter to Zo refugees from neighbouring Bangladesh, Chief Minister Lalduhoma has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his government would not be able to push them back, an official statement said. An official of the state home department said that nearly 2,000 Zo ethnic people from Bangladesh have taken refuge in Mizoram since 2022. During a brief meeting with Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, Lalduhoma informed him that his government cannot push back or deport Zo ethnic people from Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), the statement said. Mizos share ethnic ties with the refugees from Bangladesh.

Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday wished the people on the occasion of Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. The President, in X posts in Odia and Hindi, greeted people on the auspicious day. «I extend my heartiest greetings to all people of our country on the occasion of the world-famous Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath. Countless Jagannath lovers of the country and the world are eagerly waiting to see three deities on the chariot today,» she said. Notably, President Murmu is in Odisha and is scheduled to witness Rath Yatra in Puri this afternoon.

Hyderabad with large number of fans turning up to the airport to shower the pacer with love and support. After arriving in Hyderabad, Siraj told reporters, «We had to wait 11 years for this moment so I am really happy.» India's 7-run triumph in Barbados over South Africa was their first ICC trophy in 11 years. Before this success, India stood victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni.

Labour Party in a parliamentary election, the party will come to power after 14 years under its leader Keir Starmer. The center-left party's stance on India has traditionally leaned towards separatist movements. While it had backed the separatist movement in J&K, many of its leaders are known for promoting Khalistan. The party's resolution during an annual conference under former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in favour of international intervention in Kashmir was widely seen as having cost it British Indian votes in the 2019 general election. The Labour Party has been seen as «anti-India» by many. In 2021, it was branded “divisive” and “anti-India” by many in the Indian diaspora after a party leaflet for a by-election in northern England used an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaflet showed Modi in a handshake with then Conservative Party Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the G7 Summit in 2019 with the message “Don't risk a Tory MP who is not on your side”. It triggered furious reactions across social media after Tory MP Richard Holden posted an image of it on Twitter, questioning whether it implies that Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer would not be seen in a handshake with the Indian Prime Minister.