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RSS plans to go mega at grassroot-level before 2024
"There is a growing curiosity to know about RSS. All may not join us but it is certain that they are eager to work with it. Based on our past and present experiences we will discuss how to increase the number of shakhas (branches) and expand our role," he explained. "In the next three years, we would like to cover and complete building our shakhas across the country," he said.
ISRO to set up 'Space Technology Incubation Center' at NIT Rourkela
The aim of establishing an S-TIC is to carry out research and product development in space technology and applications. The upcoming centre will promote startups, capacity-building, innovations and research in space technology in the states Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand besides the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. NIT Rourkela will provide its state-of-the-art laboratories, facilities and expert faculties to meet these objectives.
States passing a motion on central laws: SC refuses to 'create problems'
A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde told the senior advocate Soumya Chakraborty, representing the NGO Samta Andolan Samiti, "You do more research. We do not want to create more problems than solving." After a brief hearing in the matter, the bench also comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian deferred the hearing on the plea by four weeks and asked the petitioner to do more research on rules of state legislatures.
Vijayan terms Cong-BJP 'secret tie up' as the 'Kerala Model'
"Just look into the decentralisation process that the Left started with the People's Plan, it later became a model that was studied universally. We came out with an election manifesto for the previous Assembly elections and every year we came out with a progress report on what happened and now when we look back we can say that of the 600 promises that were made we could accomplish 570," added Vijayan.
Nepal yet to remove encroachments on 'no-man's land' with Uttarakhand border
Recently a large number of Nepalese citizens, reportedly carrying Indian Aadhaar cards tried to enter India using the porous border. The SDM of the border district said that temporary construction was detected at the 'no man's land' from the Nepal side. Subsequently, the SDM and team of Indian police officials went to the border area on Tuesday. Later a meeting was held with the concerned Nepalese authorities.
Congress staring at its demise in UP elections next year
As per the IANS C-Voter tracker, the story of Uttar Pradesh politics in 2021 is about the demise of the Congress under the leadership of General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. In India's largest state where the Grand Old Party is hoping against hope for a revival, it is projected to win only 4 seats in the 403 seat Uttar Pradesh Assembly if elections were to be held now.
US Defence Secretary visiting India to deepen strategic ties
During his visit -- the first by a member of Biden's cabinet -- that starts on Friday, he is to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Austin will come to India after visiting two US treaty allies, Japan and South Korea, on the frontlines of Chinese aggressiveness at sea in the region, and the military headquarters of the Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii.
SUV case: Vaze bypassed police hierarchy, reported directly to 'political masters'
Explaining the motive behind planting an explosive-laden SUV near top industrialist Mukesh Ambani's multi-storey residence in Mumbai, BJP leader and legislator Ram Kadam, who initially raised the issue, said that Sachin Vaze was reporting directly to the Shiv Sena leadership.
Priyanka Gandhi takes dig at BJP leaders over 'ripped jeans' remark
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat had stirred controversy on Tuesday when he said that due to a lack of values, young people, including women, follow strange fashion trends these days by wearing jeans ripped at the knees. Congress leader Alka Lamba also attacked the BJP over the remarks, alleging that many leaders have made similar comments against women in the past.
NE will be main development hub of India: Prime Minister Modi
Addressing an election rally here on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the northeast region would be the key development hub of India and the NDA government has already re-established air, rail, road and water connectivity between the region and other parts of the country.
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