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Kailash Vijayvargiya calls Mamata Banerjee a dictator and questions her leadership in West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, comparing her to a dictator and blaming her for the state's unrest and poor women's safety. His remarks followed recent protests in Kolkata over a trainee doctor's rape and murder, which led to clashes with police during the BJP's 'Nabanna Abhijan' march.
Arvind Kejriwal is a modern-day freedom fighter: Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot
On Independence Day, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot praised the sacrifices made for India's freedom and honored the soldiers guarding the borders. He described Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a "modern-day freedom fighter," lamenting that Kejriwal is imprisoned despite his efforts to combat poverty and illiteracy.
LG Saxena nominates Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist national flag on I-Day event
Lt Governor VK Saxena nominated Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag on Independence Day, bypassing other senior government leaders. This move might cause friction with the AAP administration. Previously, the general administration department had declined instructions for Education Minister Atishi to host the flag, as directed by minister Gopal Rai.
Delhi's Greater Kailash area school receives bomb threat; probe declares hoax
Delhi School Bomb Threat (Google Trends): Recently, schools, hospitals and airports have been targeted by bomb threats. Previously, over 60 schools, the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and over half a dozen government hospitals in the national capital received bomb threats through emails. Delhi police later said that nothing suspicious was found.
Delhi LG flags off 320 electric buses, says they will strengthen fight against pollution
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena launched 320 electric buses, raising the city's count to 1,970. This move aims to combat pollution. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot highlighted that Delhi now has the most electric buses in India and aims for 80% of its fleet to be electric by 2025.
Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association to resume operations of PUCC centres
Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association resumed PUCC operations after meeting with transport officials. The shutdown since July 15 was due to dissatisfaction with increased pollution certificate rates. The transport department agreed to review rates based on actual costs.
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Around 600 PUC centres shut in Delhi amid protest by petrol dealers over fee hike
On Monday, around 600 pollution under control centres (PUCCs) at 400 petrol pumps in Delhi remained closed due to a strike called by petrol dealers protesting the Delhi government's proposed hike in pollution certificate charges. Despite this, the impact was limited as other PUCCs remained operational. Delhi issues about 3.5 lakh PUC certificates monthly, with the strike affecting daily issuance rates. The government plans to raise charges by Rs 20 to Rs 40 for petrol, CNG, and diesel vehicles, citing the first increase in 13 years, which the dealers find inadequate given rising operational costs.
Delhi mohalla bus service: Trial run starts on two routes
The Delhi government began the trial run of its mohalla bus service on Monday with two routes: Majlis Park to Pradhan Enclave and Akshardham to Mayur Vihar Phase III. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced 2,080 buses under the scheme, aiming to improve last-mile connectivity. The trial will last a week, with a full rollout expected in two to three weeks.
PUC centres in Delhi to be shut from July 15: Petrol pump owners
Delhi's Petrol Dealers Association plans to shut PUC centres from July 15 due to insufficient rate hikes of Rs 20-40 after 13 years, according to Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot. Despite a 70% hike in 2011, unaffordable rents and operational costs burden centres. PUC norms changes for BS-IV vehicles reduce customer expenses. Acknowledging the legitimacy of demands, the strike resumes.
Delhi PUC certificate charges hiked after 13 years. Check latest prices
Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot in New Delhi announced the increase in PUC charges after 13 years: Rs 80 for two and three-wheelers (up from Rs 60), Rs 110 for four-wheelers, and Rs 140 for diesel vehicles. This is to ensure pollution compliance and air quality, with the changes communicated through a PTI-sourced statement.
Little hands at the liquor still: How children were reportedly made to work making and bottling liquor in a factory in MP
A major child labor racket exposed at a liquor distillery in Madhya Pradesh, where over 100 children aged 12-17 were rescued by authorities. The children were allegedly working up to 12 hours a day, handling hazardous chemicals. The company, Som Distilleries, faces accusations of violating child labor laws. Calls for compensation and justice for the victims. Authorities investigating allegations of complicity by officials. Shocking details emerge of burnt, infected hands and underage girls made to wear makeup. Company denies allegations.
Uttarakhand: Adi Kailash, Om Parvat yatras suspended for monsoon
Pilgrimages to Adi Kailash and Om Parvat in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district will be temporarily suspended from June 25 due to concerns of monsoon rain disrupting the high-altitude sites, according to Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam official LM Tiwari. Bookings will resume in September, following a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jolingkong last October.
EV policy in limbo, Delhi electric car buyers not getting subsidies for last six months: Report
Amid non-renewale of Delhi's EV Policy, subsidies are not reaching car buyers. While the govt blamed bureaucratic procedures for the delay, some officials blamed the banks for delaying subsidy disbursal.
Crisil upgrades Inox Wind Ltd's rating
Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind Ltd on Tuesday said Crisil has upgraded the company's long-term and short-term ratings on its banking facilities.
Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Rajeev Chandrashekhar among 13 losing Union ministers
BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni, and Kailash Chaudhary faced defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, relying on allies to form the government after stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states.
Barmer Rajasthan Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Congress' Ummeda Ram Beniwal leads vs independent candidate; BJP trails at No. 3
Umeeda Ram Beniwal leads in the Barmer constituency, with a significant margin of 90,467 votes against key candidates like Kailash Choudhary and Ravindra Singh Bhati, amidst a high voter turnout of 85.70%.
Adi Kailash yatra begins, first batch of pilgrims arrives at Dharchula base camp
The Adi Kailash yatra began with 49 pilgrims heading to Jolingkong. The temple at 18,500 feet attracts devotees, with the yatra lasting 7 days per batch for 500 pilgrims. Operations are from May to June, closed in July and August, and resume in September.
BJP asked me to withdraw candidature, says former RSS man; ruling party calls claim fictional
Former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh 'pracharak' Abhay Jain has denied that some BJP leaders have requested him to withdraw his Indore Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh. Jain, who lost his deposit in the 2023 assembly polls, is contesting the Lok Sabha as an independent since his Janhit Party, an umbrella body of former RSS pracharaks, is yet to get recognition from the Election Commission.
Congress' Indore nominee Akshay Bam withdraws candidature; joins BJP
Congress nominee Akshay Kanti Bam has withdrawn from the Indore Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh, a bid he was set to contest against incumbent BJP MP Shankar Lalwani in the upcoming May 13 elections. BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya welcomed Bam to the party under Modi's leadership.
Embassy attacker visited India in December with family, say officials
NIA investigations in the case so far have revealed that the incidents in London on 19th March and 22nd March last year were parts of a larger conspiracy to unleash attacks on the Indian missions and its officials. The attacks in London in March 2023 were found to be in retaliation to the action taken by Punjab Police against pro-Khalistan separatist Amritpal Singh on March 18, 2023
Former WWE star 'The Great Khali' calls Rahul Gandhi a 'jumla', backs BJP's Kailash Choudhary in Barmer-Jaisalmer
Former WWE champion Dalip Singh Rana, known as 'The Great Khali,' criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a 'jumla' and a 'total failure.' The retired wrestler, now a BJP supporter, expressed confidence in BJP's Kailash Choudhary's victory in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. He praised PM Narendra Modi's initiatives for the poor, highlighting the impact of schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana. Rajasthan's BJP President CP Joshi also emphasized BJP's achievements in the state, claiming the party has done more in 10 years than Congress did in 50.
Inox Wind bags repeat order for 210 MW wind project from Hero Future Energies
The order is for (IWL) Inox Wind Ltd's state-of-the-art 3 MW Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), and the scope comprises equipment supply with certain add-on services, according to the statement. The WTGs will be supplied to HFE from Q3 FY25 onwards and will be installed in South India.
Nakul Nath banks on father's legacy in battle for Chhindwara
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath's son Nakul couldn't have expected more odds against him than in this Lok Sabha election, where he is fighting to retain the Chhindwara seat that he had inherited from his father in 2019. The BJP is leaving no stone unturned to corner the lone winner from the Congress camp in the state in the previous general election and his lackadaisical performance in the past five years has aggravated the challenge.
Thomas Cook launches helicopter darshan to Adi Kailash, Om Parvat
The base camp for the tour will be Pithoragarh, in Uttarakhand. The darshans will start from the second day onwards. On the day-2 of the trip Manokamna temple darshan will be organised and on day-3 onwards there will be Adi Kailash & Om Parvat darshan.
L-G slams Delhi ministers for refusing to attend meetings with him, writes to MHA
Delhi ministers declined meetings with L-G following Kejriwal's arrest, citing model code of conduct. L-G expressed concerns over education, health, transport, and environment departments, labeling ministers' refusal as insensitive and lacking seriousness. In his letter to the Union home secretary, the L-G said such a consultation was necessary "so that routine works of governance are not hampered" in the backdrop of Kejriwal's detention but the ministers declined his invite on the "specious ground" that the model code of conduct was in force.
Jay Kailash Namkeen shares debut with a 16% premium on BSE SME platform
Jay Kailash Namkeen debuts on BSE SME platform at Rs 85 with a 16.43% premium. The 16.33 lakh shares IPO was oversubscribed 40 times. They offer Chana Jor Namkeen and entered B2C business in April 2022.
Jay Kailash Namkeen IPO allotment likely today: Check status, listing date, GMP and other details
The allotment for the SME IPO of Jay Kailash Namkeen will be finalised on Thursday. On the allotment date, investors get to know about the number of shares allotted to them as against the bids made.
ED questions Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot in excise policy case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned Kailash Gahlot, Delhi's transport minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, regarding the state's liquor policy case. Gahlot, part of the group of ministers that directed the restructuring of the excise policy, was asked about his connection with Vijay Nair, AAP's former communication-in-charge and a co-accused. Gahlot clarified that he was not residing in the official bungalow allotted to him, where Nair was reportedly living. He also stated that he was never involved in the Goa election campaign.
ED questions Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot for 5 hrs in money-laundering probe linked to AAP excise policy scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Delhi's Transport and Law Minister Kailash Gahlot for five hours in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to the AAP government's excise policy. Gahlot, a key member of the Delhi government, cooperated with the agency. The ED has alleged corruption and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the excise policy, which AAP leaders have denied.
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