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Election Commission on Friday said it has initiated preparations for forthcoming assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra and Jharkhand with updation of electoral rolls in these states along with that in Jammu and Kashmir. July 1, 2024 will be the qualifying date for roll updation. For the just-held Lok Sabha polls, the voters' list was updated with January 1 as the qualifying date. Qualifying date helps establish number of voters on a given date in a state or in the country. The term of the existing legislative assemblies in the three states are going to end on November 3, November 26 and January 5, 2025 respectively and elections to these legislative assemblies are required to be conducted before the completion of their terms.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the government over exam paper leaks, saying the issue has become a national problem under the BJP rule which has «ruined the future» of crores of youth. The Congress general secretary's attack comes amid outcry against alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination NEET and also the cancellation of the UGC-NET examination on Wednesday a day after it was held, citing compromised integrity of the test. In a post in Hindi on X, Priyanka Gandhi said, «In the last five years, papers of 43 recruitment exams have been leaked in the country. Paper leak has become a national problem of our country under BJP rule which has ruined the future of crores of youth so far.» «India is the youngest country in the world. We have the largest youth population. Instead of making these youth skilled and capable, the BJP government is making them weak,» she alleged.

yoga as a powerful agent of global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on International Yoga Day on Friday while stressing that it has the potential to transform the economy of Jammu and Kashmir by attracting more tourists. Choosing the SKICC on the picturesque banks of the Dal Lake to lead the nation in celebrating the 10th International Yoga Day, the prime minister described yoga as not just knowledge but also a science. «When people talk about yoga, most of them think it is a spiritual journey as if it is to find Allah, Ishwar or God… Leave aside the spiritual journey which can happen any time later. For now, you can focus on personal development and yoga is part of that. »If you approach it that way, I am sure you will get a lot of benefits. Personal development leads to the benefit of society, which in turn leads to the benefit of humankind," he said while addressing a gathering at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre.

NDRF, performed yoga along with them, as the 13th battalion of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated the 10th International Yoga Day in Udhampur on Friday. Parveen Singh Assistant Commandant 13th Battalion NDRF Udhampur said, «On the occasion of International Yoga Day, for the last 15 days we are regularly involved in Yoga Day activities. The most important aspect is that we have involved a stray dog. To raise awareness of Yoga we have included stray dog in the activity so that people realise that if a stray dog can perform it with ease then definitely the common man should do it. Trained dogs have high IQ levels and can pick up easily but the stray dog took more time to learn yoga.» He said that the stray dog has been included in the Yoga activity since the last 15 days.

Indian opposition leader and New Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by a court in the capital after he was arrested in a bribery case in March

UGC-NET and NEET-UG, the two important national-level examinations, have triggered a political row with opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of being more concerned about Lok Sabha Speaker's election scheduled next week.The Union Education Ministry on June 19 cancelled the University Grants Commission–National Eligibility Test (NET) after concerns were raised about the exam's integrity. The UGC-NET 2024 was conducted on June 18 across 317 cities.Also Read: ‘Millions of dreams…,’ ABVP, other RSS affiliates express unease over NTA role amid NEET, UGC-NET 2024 row: ReportThe cancellation of UGC-NET came amid ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam - NEET.

Yoga, a tradition originating from India over 5,000 years ago, is a practice that combines physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines to achieve a harmonious balance between the body and mind. The word «yoga» is derived from the Sanskrit term meaning «to join» or «to unite,» symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.

10th International Yoga Day at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. The PM performed various asanas along with other leaders present at the event. On the occasion, the Prime Minister addressed the gathering and participated in the Common Yoga Protocol session, highlighting Yoga's significance in nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual growth.

Budget 2024 FAQs: The Budget serves as a comprehensive blueprint detailing the government's projected income and expenditure for a fiscal year, spanning from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. This financial roadmap plays a crucial role in outlining the nation's economic priorities and resource allocations. To enhance accessibility and understanding, a user-friendly guide for interpreting the Budget document is readily available. Following the finance minister's budget speech in the Lok Sabha, these critical documents are swiftly published on the official website, ensuring rapid and widespread dissemination of essential financial information. The budget that will be presented in coming month will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi-lef government's first presentation after forming government.

Union Budget 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led-government will present first full Budget in their third term after the 18th Lok Sabha polls in 2024 in the coming month, laying the roadmap for the next five years. The last budget presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was a vote on account due to the General Elections that were scheduled from April to May. Here are some interesting Budget trivia that you should know:

Sarbananda Sonowal arrived in Dibrugarh on Thursday, first time after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reappointed him in the Union Cabinet recently. Thousands of people from Sonowal’s home constituency, which he won convincingly in the recent Lok Sabha elections, thronged the Dibrugarh airport to welcome the beloved leader. Sonowal was warmly greeted by people from various castes, tribes, and areas with enthusiastic cheers. Sonowal also attended a reception party organized at the India Club in the city by MLA of Dibrugarh, Prashanta Phukan where leading citizens of the city along with people from all walks of life extended their greetings to Sarbananda Sonowal. Expressing his deep gratitude, Sarbananda Sonowal said, «I am truly overwhelmed by the unprecedented love and support from the people of the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency that helped me win. I will never forget this affection. Dibrugarh is my birthplace and my place of work. I am determined to continue working diligently as both a native and an MP from Dibrugarh.”

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a string of attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the media on the issue of NEET, and said that the BJP leader has been unable to plug alleged paper leaks in competitive exams. Gandhi said that following the recent Lok Sabha disappointment, PM Modi has “psychologically collapsed, someone even threw chappal at his car.” The Congress leader was making a reference to a video that has been circulating on social media where a footwear was allegedly hurled at PM Modi’s car in his constituency Varanasi.

Congress party urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take responsibility for stopping the paper leaks. Indian National Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in a post on X referred to the cancellation of the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) as a «victory of spirit» of millions of students. He further said that it was the «defeat of the Modi government's arrogance.»

cabinet on Wednesday set the ball rolling on the 100-day agenda of the new government with a slew of decisions, including a 5-11% increase in minimum support price (MSP) for kharif crops, a ₹76,220-crore port in Vadhavan, Maharashtra, and a ₹2,870-crore revamp of the Varanasi international airport. The cabinet — meeting for the first time since the allocation of ministerial portfolios — under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also approved viability gap funding (VGF) for offshore wind energy projects. In the run-up to the general election, all ministries and departments had readied a plan for the first 100 days of new government.

₹76,220 crore port in Maharashtra that will boost cross-border trade and a ₹2,869.65 crore expansion of the airport at Varanasi—Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency. It also decided to increase the minimum support price for kharif crops and approved funds for a forensic university, Information and Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters after the meeting.Read Also: In 100-day agenda, food processing ministry to incorporate reduction of food wastage in supply chainVaishnaw said the proposed “all-weather greenfield deepdraft major port" at Vadhavan in Maharashtra will be one of the top 10 ports in the world.The project will be carried out by Vadhavan Port Project Ltd (VPPL), a company set up by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) with a shareholding of 74% and 26%, respectively.The project cost includes land acquisition and infrastructure building.

Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved India’s 13th Major Port worth Rs 76,220 crores at Vadhavan in Maharashtra. The crucial project got a nod during the first meeting of the Union Cabinet after ministers were assigned portfolios last week. Speaking to ET, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “This is the first major infrastructure project of the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as it ends the hiatus of major port development of more than two decades since then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated Kamarajar port at Ennore in 2001.” Major Ports are those which are governed by the centre. They comprise roughly 61% of India’s entire cargo 2604.99 million tonne per annum (MTPA) handling capacity. The remaining is with non-major ports that are under the administrative control of state governments.

forensic infrastructure in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new scheme 'Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (N.F.l.E.S.)' with financial outlay of Rs.2254.43 crore. The Cabinet has approved the following components under this Scheme:

Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved MSP for 14 kharif crops. Announcing the decision, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said, «The Cabinet has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) on 14 Kharif season crops including Paddy, Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, Maize and Cotton.»

Nalanda University's Chancellor Arvind Panagariya expressed gratitude as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the university on Wednesday and said that he has started working on the direction to increase the number of students and professors in the University. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a plaque at the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir as he inaugurated the campus on Wednesday morning. While speaking to ANI, Arvind Panagariya said that soon the number of regular students in the University is going to reach 1,000.

Haryana is governed by AAP's INDIA bloc ally, Congress."I have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis requesting him to resolve the issue. If the crisis is not solved within two days, I will go on an indefinite strike from 21 June," she said.At the press conference, Atishi said, "Yesterday, Haryana released 513 MGD of water to Delhi against 613 MGD.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has prepared a checklist to review the party's below-par performance in recently concluded Lok Sabha Elections for the 80 seats of Uttar Pradesh. Through the list of questions in the checklist, the saffron party will try to analyse reasons for its defeat in most of the constituencies in the state. The party will also explore seats, except Varanasi and Lucknow, where the it won but with a reduced victory margin than before, according to a report in Indian Express.