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Narendra Modi. He stated that a clear decision on CM candidates will be revealed by December 10, but refrained from disclosing whether the party will select leaders from the newly elected MLAs or bring in outsiders.

Narendra Modi directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to release in advance the central share of the second instalment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) of ₹493.60 crore to Andhra Pradesh and ₹450 crore to Tamil Nadu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Singh added that the Centre had already released the first instalment of the same amount to both States. 1. Cyclone Michaung weakened and converted into a low-pressure area in Jharkhand, a weather official said on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu government announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Thursday due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. Schools and colleges in six taluks — Pallavaram, Tambaram, Vandalur, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, and Thirukazhukundram — will remain closed on Thursday. Schools and colleges in the Kundrathur and Sriperumbudur blocks of Kancheepuram will also remain closed. However, schools and colleges in Walajabad and Utiramerur will function as usual. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to arrive in Tamil Nadu on Thursday to assess the prevailing flood situation in the wake of Cyclone 'Michaung'. Singh will be accompanied by Thangam Thennarasu, the state Finance Minister and chief secretary, during his aerial survey of the flood-affected areas. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L Murugan, will also accompany the Defence Minister during his aerial survey. After his aerial visit, the Defence Minister will hold a meeting with Chief Minister MK Stalin and review the relief work being carried out by various agencies in the state. Earlier, on Wednesday, CM Stalin took stock of affected areas due to Cyclone Michaung and distributed necessities like food and milk to rainfall-affected people in Chennai. «The floodwaters in Chennai's suburbs are still inundated.

assembly elections in three states, Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the results indicate that the BJP will return to power at the Centre with a clear majority in 2024. “A spectacular victory it is," Singh told reporters in Parliament Complex. “It seems that the country has made up its mind to ensure that BJP forms its government, winning the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with a clear majority," he added.

Winter session of Parliament, which begins on Monday, December 4. In addition to Rajnath Singh, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, Gaurav Gogoi, and Pramod Tiwari, as well as Trinamool leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay, NCP leader Fouzia Khan, and RSP leader N K Premachandran, the meeting has been convened by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi.

Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha dominated the all-party meeting called by the government on Saturday with the opposition parties demanding a discussion on it. The three bills to replace criminal laws also came up for discussion at the all-party meeting convened by the government. Defence minister Rajnath Singh presided over a meeting of floor leaders of political parties in Parliament, which was attended by parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Gaurav Gogoi and Pramod Tewari, Trinamool leaders Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Derek O'Brien and NCP leader Fouzia Khan, among others. The session which is starting a day after the results of the assembly elections in four states — Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana — will have a bearing on the outcome of assembly polls.

political parties in both houses of Parliament was held on Saturday ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, which begins on December 4. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi chaired the meeting that began at 11 am at the Parliament Library building. He stated that 19 bills and 2 financial items were under consideration and will likely be discussed in the session.

India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue this month, the American side pushed for the co-production of the Stryker armoured combat vehicle. In the past as well, the US has made the push for the sale of Stryker systems to India. Meanwhile, sources in the security establishment told ANI that India is considering the proposal made by the American establishment for the Stryker vehicles.

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a sortie in Tejas when «soldiers were getting killed» in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Owaisi's attack came after PM Modi flew a sortie in the indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured Tejas Twin Seat Light Combat Fighter aircraft in Bengaluru on Saturday. Owaisi, who was addressing an election campaign gathering in Hyderabad, said, «It's crazy of Prime Minister that he is taking a joy ride in a fighter jet… Jets are of the country… when soldiers are getting killed in Rajouri,» said Owaisi on Saturday. Five soldiers, including two Army captains, lost their lives in the encounter that broke out between terrorists and a joint team of the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Bajimaal area of Rajouri district on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi made history today by flying in the Tejas fighter aircraft, marking the first time a sitting prime minister has flown in the indigenously-built light combat aircraft (LCA). Following the sortie, Modi tweeted, «Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential.» The Prime Minister also shared pictures of him with the Tejas.

BJP, senior leader Rajnath Singh has said. Talking to ET, Singh said that BJP fielded several parliamentarians for the assembly polls as the party felt that their candidature may prove crucial in winning elections. BJP has fielded around one-and-a-half dozen Lok Sabha MPs, including Union ministers, in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Singh has been addressing several rallies in the last few days in Rajasthan.

defence cooperation and deepen the strategic partnership in sectors such as critical minerals and trade and investment. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met Australian deputy prime minister and defence minister Richard Marles and foreign minister Penny Wong in New Delhi as part of the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. Understandably, the situation in the Indo-Pacific region amid China’s military ambitions figured in the Dialogue. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, external affairs ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said, «Ministers will exchange views on deepening multifaceted India-Australia ties, including in areas of defence and security, trade & investment, critical minerals, energy, climate change, S&T, space, education and people to people linkages.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India's international stature has grown after Narendra Modi became prime minister and attacked the Congress government in Rajasthan over recruitment exam paper leaks and law-and-order situation. Anyone who can't give security to mothers and sisters has no right to rule, he said while referring to the Ashok Gehlot government at an election rally in Shahpura.

By Dr Mukesh Aghi

Richard Marles will watch the Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on November 19, Ministry of Defence announced in a press release. Ahead of the ICC World Cup Final, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level meeting on Friday and reviewed security, cleanliness, and traffic management-related arrangements. As per the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will watch the ICC Cricket World Cup final match at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. India stormed into the finals after registering a comprehensive 70-run victory over New Zealand on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave their warm wishes on social media platform X to the nation on November 15, 2023. "It is a festival symbolising the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. My heartfelt wishes to all family members across the country on this auspicious occasion," PM Modi said in a post on X in Hindi.

Rajnath Singh will pay a two-day visit to Indonesia to attend a meeting of a grouping comprising 10-nation ASEAN and some of its dialogue partners that is expected to deliberate on evolving regional security scenarios. Singh is likely to present India's views on dealing with major security challenges facing the region at the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).

Nijjar Killing Row: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday reiterated his claim that they had reached out to India in connection with the pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing. PM Trudeau also said that Canada "will always stand up for the rule of law".

India and the United States pledged to strengthen their strategic alliance by enhancing defence and security collaborations and expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region in response to China's growing military assertiveness on Friday. Additionally, they unveiled intentions to collaborate on the joint production of an armoured infantry vehicle.

Rajnath Singh said at a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Lyod Austin on Friday. In a bilateral meeting that followed the 2+2 dialogue between the defence and foreign affairs ministers, Singh discussed a wide range of strategic issues, including enhancing cooperation in high end defence technology. In his opening remarks, Singh made a rare, direct reference to Chinese aggression.

United States stand with Israel against terrorism. Both the countries also called for the immediate release of all remaining hostages. «Noting horrific terrorist attacks against Israel, the Ministers reiterated that India and the US stand with Israel and called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including with regard to the protection of civilians.» Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr.