The list approved by President Droupadi Murmu included 30 women and eight persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and nine posthumous awardees.
Performance by 6 MPs will be part of dinner hosted by Vice President Naidu for 72 RS members. While some of them retired in March, 19 will retire in April & rest in coming months till August.
According to the latest directions, 50% of officials and staff below the rank of under secretary or executive officer are required to work from home till the end of this month.
Observing that hate speeches are against ethos & constitutional rights, Naidu said secularism is in the blood of every Indian and the country is respected for its culture & heritage.
Mody's appointment raised eyebrows since incumbent SG P.P.K. Ramacharyulu was appointed just over 2 months back & was considered close to RS Chairman, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu.
In letter to V-P Venkaiah Naidu, Congress’ Ramesh requests to move privilege motion against Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy. The appointment was made by his predecessor.
The vice president, who is the ex-officio president of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), made these remarks at the 19th meeting of its governing council.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Naidu said he was told MPs are in Delhi but weren't present in the House. He also said attending the session enhances understanding of Parliament procedures.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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