Malvika Sood joined the party Monday in presence of Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu at the Sood residence in Moga district.
The ruling party seemed undeterred by the resignations. Goa CM Pramod Sawant said 'a few defections' can't deter the agenda of good governance. The state will go to poll on 14 February.
In 2014, Mamata govt started a scheme that assured Rs 5 lakh in aid to sports clubs. Govt claims 25,000 clubs benefited, but most of the funds allegedly ended up elsewhere.
Kumar had earlier tried to engage with the Centre on the issue of a caste census. Upon receiving a lukewarm response, has decided to undertake a state-specific survey.
Senior BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal says he was shocked the Gandhi family hadn’t commented on the matter as they have been ‘the biggest sufferers of security lapses’.
BJP’s Sarabjit Kaur is Chandigarh mayor, ‘tick mark’ sign disqualifies AAP vote. One AAP councillor suspected to have cross voted in favour of BJP for electing senior deputy mayor.
Veteran Congress leader Pratapsingh Rane has held Goa’s Poriem constituency for 11 consecutive terms. He has been sworn in as chief minister six times.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s father will be honoured for his contribution to freedom struggle in a state function every 17 January, Bihar cabinet decides. Decision questioned by Oppn too.
UP elections will be held in 7 phases between 10 Feb and 7 March, while Punjab, Uttarakhand & Goa will vote on 14 Feb. Manipur will vote in 2 phases on 27 Feb and 3 March. Results on 10 March.
Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.
Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.
CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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