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jubilant BJP workers at the party headquarters here, Modi said the “hat-trick” of wins in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh is a vote for “sabka saath, sabka vikas” and assured that all guarantees made by the party will be fulfilled. He said the results “guarantee” victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but added the party cadre should not become complacent and continue to reach out to the people. Thanking the people of the three states and underlining the growing support to BJP in Telangana, Modi cautioned people against forces that seek to divide the country on community lines. He said he would rather focus on women, youth, farmers and the poor that make up “a significant part of our OBCs and tribals”.

general elections, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said. However, the Centre could take a relook at some of these schemes, especially the ones started during the pandemic, for further rationalization in the next budget, these people added.

BJP will be fulfilled. Addressing jubilant BJP workers at the party headquarters here, Modi said the “hat-trick” of wins in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh has given the “guarantee” of a victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. However, the party cadre should not become complacent and continue to reach out to the people, he added. Thanking the people of the three states and underlining the growing support to BJP in Telangana, the prime minister targeted the Opposition for trying to divide the people on caste lines. “For me there are only four castes- women, youth, farmers and the poor.

Narendra Modi government had brought in a comprehensive Dam Safety Act. The Dam Safety Act of 2021 became effective from 30 December that year. According to an official statement, the Act provides a comprehensive framework for proper surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of all the large dams.

MANILA: The Philippines said Sunday more than 135 Chinese vessels were «swarming» a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as «alarming». The Chinese boats were «dispersed and scattered» within the boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef, which the Philippines calls Julian Felipe Reef, around 320 kilometres (200 miles) west of Palawan Island, the coast guard said. Whitsun Reef is more than 1,000 kilometres from the nearest major Chinese landmass of Hainan island. The Philippines said it counted 111 «Chinese maritime militia vessels» (CMM) on November 13.

By Gloria Dickie

Morag, an imposing Highland cow with a caramel coat, ambles out of the main shed at Dumble Farm in northern England and stands ready to meet her guests. Visitors have travelled from far and wide to the farm near Beverley in east Yorkshire, not to buy milk, yoghurt or cheese, but to enjoy a cuddle with Morag and her companions. Fiona Wilson and her co-farmers at Dumble Farm started offering the cuddling sessions in February when it became obvious that economic difficulties of modern dairy farming had become untenable. «Some people like to engage with dogs or cats or horses and other people find that cows are the animals they want to be with,» Wilson told AFP. «People are coming for a wellbeing point of view.

Congress candidate from Nagda Khachrod constituency, Dilip Gurjar, was at the divine door on Sunday morning, offering earnest prayers to the Almighty at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in the Ujjain district.

Mossad agents negotiating the potential renewal of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas left Qatar on Saturday due to an impasse in the talks. «Due to the impasse in negotiations and following instructions from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mossad chief David Barnea ordered his team in Doha to return to Israel,» the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Saturday night. «The Hamas terror group did not fulfill its obligations under the agreement, including releasing all the women and children in accordance with a list provided to Hamas and approved by it,» the statement added. "[Barnea] thanks the head of the CIA, Egypt's intelligence minister and the prime minister of Qatar for their partnership in the tremendous mediation efforts that led to the release of 84 women and children from Gaza, in addition to 24 foreign nationals," it noted. The IDF resumed combat operations in Gaza on Friday morning after Hamas broke a week-long ceasefire by firing rockets at the Jewish state. Barnea has repeatedly flown to Doha to hold discussions aimed at securing the release of additional hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Amid renewed fighting, Israel's government said it remains committed to seeing that all the hostages return home. According to the latest numbers, 137 remain in captivity. Of those, 20 are women and 117 are men.

Silkyara tunnel was carried out on Tuesday night after a 17-day ordeal, the nation heaved a collective sigh of relief. While the rescue efforts deserve applause, the collapse of a portion of the 4.5-km Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel in Uttarakhand on November 12, which trapped the workers, raises multiple questions about the mega infrastructure project in an ecologically fragile zone. The tunnel is part of the Union government’s ambitious Char Dham Mahamarg Pariyojana.

Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya is ready and will be open for devotees after a grand inauguration ceremony to take place on January 22, 2024. Apart from eminent dignitaries like PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath, more than 6000 people will join the grand Pran Pratistha ceremony at Ram Temple. Also Read: ‘Mandir wahin ban raha hai’: BJP releases Ram temple theme song ahead of Assembly, Lok Sabha polls | Watch The 6,000 invitation cards for the grand consecration ceremony of ‘Ram Lalla’ have been sent to invitees from across the nation.

In the realm of real estate, the housing market stands as a dynamic entity, shaped by a multitude of intricate factors that interplay to dictate its ebbs and flows. Here is a look at the pivotal factors that wield a substantial influence over this ever-evolving landscape. From the indicators of economic health to the profound impact of human sentiment, the housing market presents itself as a complex tapestry woven together by a myriad of threads.

ICC World Cup 2023: Team India fans are still recovering from the heartbreak they faced on 19 November after Australia defeated India in the ICC World Cup 2023 finals to lift the trophy. Team India, former cricketers, experts, and fans are all wondering about the things that went wrong in the last match of the tournament, where India did so well, winning all 10 matches before the final game.

National Green Tribunal has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on Haryana for not filing a report on illegal mining in the Rithoj village of Gurugram district despite earlier directions. The green body was hearing a petition that claimed unscientific illegal mining in the village had resulted in the depletion of water table, green cover and damage to water bodies. A bench of National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that the tribunal had earlier formed a panel that in its report had acknowledged the adverse effects of illegal mining.

BSE SME with the tentative listing date fixed on December 7, Thursday. Also Read: Swashthik Plascon IPO: Check latest GMP, subscription status, other key details If you have applied for the Swashthik Plascon shares, here's how to check Swashthik Plascon IPO allotment status. You can check your Swashthik Plascon IPO allotment status on the website of the IPO registrar, Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd by clicking on this link - https://ipo.bigshareonline.com/ipo_status.html Visit the above link, which will take you to Swashthik Plascon IPO registrar's website.

humpback whale visiting the waters off Seattle dazzled onlookers Thursday morning with several breaches in the bay just beyond the city's downtown area. The whale has been spotted for the last three days swimming around Elliott Bay. But on Thursday, the whale breached for about 40 minutes, also performing several pectoral fin slaps and dives. Local whale-watching groups have identified the young humpback as the calf of an adult female with the identification BCY0995, better known as «Smiley.» It's not unusual for humpback whales to visit the waters off Seattle as they migrate along the West Coast. Smiley's last calf, Chip, was fatally struck by a Washington state ferry in 2020, according to the Canadian group Vancouver Island Whale Watch.

By Timothy Gardner

Indians might be holidaying overseas this Christmas-New Year season than last year as relatively cheaper fares and packages, better connectivity, and easier entry requirements have made the proposition more compelling. Tour and travel companies such as Thomas Cook, SOTC and EaseMyTrip have seen up to 30% uptick in demand for short-haul international routes compared to last year. Packages for many of these destinations are comparable with those for popular domestic spots, as some countries are actively wooing Indian travellers with visa-free entry and by nudging airlines to offer easy connectivity at affordable rates. Consider this.