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Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander. This decision, announced on March 19, 2024, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's declaration on August 26, 2023, that the landing site would be named 'Shiva Shakti'. The Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, which documents planetary names approved by the IAU, defines 'Statio Shiv Shakti' as a compound word from Indian mythology that represents the masculine (Shiva) and feminine (Shakti) duality of nature. Modi made the announcement at the Isro Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (Istrac) in Bengaluru, where he underscored the significance of the names in connecting India from the Himalaya to Kanyakumari. He stated, "...In Shiva, there’s resolution for humanity’s welfare and Shakti gives us strength to fulfil those resolutions. This Shiva Shakti Point of Moon also gives a sense of connection with the Himalaya to Kanyakumari.”

Lok Sabha polls 2024: 'No NEP and NEET, govt exam in Tamil', here's what DMK manifesto promises He further alleged that the Centre has brought the National Education Policy (NEP) to “destroy the future of children in Tamil Nadu". He accused the Centre of showing bias against Tamil Nadu by not adequately allocating funds, implementing developmental projects, and banning NEET in the state.

UK and Oman are expected to figure in the commerce ministry's 100-day agenda roadmap for the new government, an official said. The ministry will also focus on issues pertaining to the exporting community with a view to promoting the country's outbound shipments. Further talks between India and Australia to expand the scope of existing economic cooperation and trade agreement (ECTA) for a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement (CECA) are also progressing at a healthy rate. The exercise assumes significance as while chairing a Cabinet meeting on March 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the ministers to meet secretaries and other officials of their respective ministries to discuss how the agenda for the first 100 days and the next five years can be better implemented.

Union Minister Dharamendra Pradhan and BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra are likely to contest from Sambhalpur and Puri respectively, sources said. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP is likely to field only one of either Varun Gandhi or his mother mother could be again fielded from Sultanpur. The BJP's Central Election Committee attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by the party chief JP Nadda besides several other leaders.

₹10,000 crore to Bhutan, during his two-day visit to the Himalayan nation, which concluded on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) declared the results of Class 12th or Intermediate final exams today. In another corner of the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed his nation after it suffered one of its worst terror attacks in history on Friday, March 22.

NDA government, K. Vanlalvena, Mizoram's lone Rajya Sabha member, on Saturday leveled a serious allegation against BJP leaders, claiming they are striving to transform India into a Hindu kingdom. Vanlalvena, who was named by the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) as their nominee for the upcoming elections to the state's lone Lok Sabha seat, told reporters that the NDA is an alliance formed by various parties, not all of which share the ideologies of the BJP. «Some BJP leaders with vested interests are trying to turn the country into a Hindu kingdom. The NDA is likely to retain power at the Centre in the upcoming polls. If the NDA government takes steps, which are against the interest of the religious minorities, including Mizo Christians, I shall oppose it vociferously both within and outside Parliament,» the 54-year-old MNF leader said. However, Vanlalvena commended the NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for its contributions to economic development in the country.

₹4.5 crore to the BJP. Atishi noted that no illegal money was recovered during ED's raid at Delhi's CM residence. “He (Sharat Chandra Reddy) gave electoral bonds worth ₹4.5 crore to BJP.

Bhutan. PM Modi was on a visit to Bhutan from March 22-23, where not only he met the top leaders but also inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk Mother and Child Hospital in Bhutan indicating the shining example of a strong partnership between the two countries in healthcare. Prime Minister Modi was also conferred with the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', Bhutan's highest civilian honour, which he dedicated it to the 140 crore people of the country.

Indian Navy foils Somali pirates' hijacking attempt | Watch video here Based on the information, the Indian Navy directed INS Kolkata to intercept Pirate Ship Ruen. Later on 15 March, INS Kolkata intercepted Ruen and disabled the ship's steering system and navigational aids, forcing the Pirate Ship to stop. The operation resulted in the Pirates surrendering and releasing the pirate ship MV Ruen and its original crew present onboard.

Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday. Raut compared India's political atmosphere with Russia and China. The Rajya Sabha MP said, "Today, no one is safe in this country.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an excise policy-linked money laundering case on March 21, after a series of searches and questioning sessions at his official residence. Following this, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) called for a nationwide protest against the ruling BJP government and the federal agency in this regard.

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy-related money laundering case, calling it an attack on democracy and constitution. “The arrest of Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren and Delhi Chief Minister is an attack on democracy and our constitution. This is the politics of revenge at play.

Jairam Ramesh on Saturday took a jibe at the BJP over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying it was 'afraid' of the INDIA bloc going into the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to ANI, Ramesh said, «The arrest of Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren and Delhi Chief Minister is an attack on democracy and our constitution.» «This is politics of revenge at play. The BJP is afraid of the INDIA alliance. This is an attack on democracy and our constitution,» the Congress leader further said.

Delhi minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai announced on Monday that the party would organize a protest at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on March 26th. This protest is in response to the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Rai also stated that a 'mega protest' would be held across the country. Rai unveiled a four-day protest plan, starting with a protest on Saturday (March 23) at ITO's Shaheedi Park, where Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will also participate. He mentioned, «Tomorrow, the Shaheedi diwas of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru… they sacrificed their life for the country… marking the day, on March 23, we will hold a protest outside at Shaheedi park, ITO.» On March 24, Rai said effigies of PM Modi would be burned across the city. He further added that on March 25, the party leaders would not celebrate Holi and «will go door to door and meet people, tell them about the BJP's action.»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Bhutanese counterpart, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, here on Saturday morning. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tobgay expressed his gratitude towards the Indian government for fully funding the construction of the state-of-the-art hospital. Speaking to prior to the inauguration of the hospital, Bhutan PM Tobgay said, «In a while, Prime Minister (Modi) is going to inaugurate this wonderful hospital. The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital has been fully funded by the Government of India.»

Catch all the LIVE updates on the Moscow terror attack here, A fire at a Moscow concert hall following a gun attack has been "mostly eliminated", the Russian capital's governor said on Saturday. "There are still some pockets of fire, but the fire has been mostly eliminated.

India and Bhutan on Friday upgraded their partnership to the next level with the conclusion of several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on energy, trade, digital connectivity, space, agriculture and connecting the youth, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a support of Rs 10,000 crore for the Himalayan nation over the next five years. Modi, on a two-day visit to Thimphu, was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, becoming the first non-Bhutanese to achieve the distinction. “This honour is not my personal achievement, it is the honour of India and 140 crore Indians. I humbly accept this honour on behalf of all Indians in this great land of Bhutan and thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this honour," Modi said on the occasion.

Bihar Class 12 board exams can their results on the official website of BSESB — biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and results.biharboardonline.com. - The Central Committee of CPI (Maoist) will celebrate March 23 as an ‘anti-imperialism’ day with enthusiasm and revolutionary spirit. The committee has called upon all Dalits, women's organizations, democratic forces, and peasantries to participate in the celebration.

Arvind Kejriwal arrest news: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced that they will gherao Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at Lok Kalyan Marg on 26 March. AAP will not celebrate Holi this year, the party's Delhi convenor Gopal Rai said on Friday. Addressing a press conference in national capital Delhi, Gopal Rai alleged that MLAs and councillors of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were stopped from meeting the family members of the Delhi chief minister, who was arrested by the ED in an excise policy-linked money-laundering case on Thursday.

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, his wife Sunita Kejriwal broke her silence for the first time and hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying ‘this is arrogance of power’. Taking to X, she wrote, “Modiji got your thrice elected Chief Minister arrested out of arrogance of power. He is trying to crush everyone.

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of behaving like a «tin-pot dictator,» and said the BJP-led Centre was arresting opposition leaders in its desperation to secure win in the upcoming elections. «The Prime Minister is behaving like a tin-pot dictator, arresting opponents, election agents, transferring state government officials… Changing rules in desperation to win seats… Why?» said O'Brien, who is in Delhi for a meeting of opposition INDIA bloc leaders with the Chief Election Commissioner, a day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. INDIA bloc parties are rallying behind Kejriwal, with the TMC making its first appearance with the opposition alliance partners since seat-sharing talks with Congress in West Bengal failed, and it announced going solo in the Lok Sabha polls. «The Director General of Police (DGP) West Bengal was changed thrice in 24 hours… Why wasn't the ED director changed?» the TMC Parliamentary Party leader in Rajya Sabha said.