Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday, November 10 said that the violence by the Taliban terrorist group remained high despite its promise to reduce attacks on civilians in the country. While addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit through a video conference, the President asserted that Afghanistan is faced with ‘multiple forms of turmoil’ however peace remains ‘most urgent and important priority’ for the country. Since mid-September talks between a government delegation and the Taliban delegation have been going on in Doha but progress has been slow amid rising violence by the terror groups in the country. During his address, Ghani mentioned about Kabul University attack in which over 22 people were killed. Terming the attack as ‘inhumane’ he said “the attack is a symptom of a cult of violence and reliance on drug production and smuggling of our natural capital and cultural heritage as sources of funding that requires a reality check.” This virtual conference was the 20th meeting of the Council of Heads of State held in the backdrop of significant regional and global developments. The meeting was attended by leaders of all eight member countries including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Congress holds tractor rally against new farm laws, demand rollback
Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC), part of the ruling alliance in the state on Monday took out tractor-rally in Ranchi and other districts demanding rollback of the new farm laws introduced by Narendra Modi government recently calling them as anti-farmer and pro-capitalist.
State party president cum finance minister Rameshwar Oraon led the rally which commenced from Rampur in Namkum and passed through Sada Bahar chowk, Doranda and culminated at a new assembly building covering a distance of about 20 km. Over 200 people comprising MLAs, workers and members of the party’s farm wing took part in the rally, with many driving tractors while others walking on foot and moving in their vehicles. On the way, the leaders also interacted with local farmers and the public assembled to witness the procession and apprised them of why the newly enacted laws are anti-farmer.
“These laws will force farmers to work as contract laborers for the capitalist,” said Oraon, adding that the party is fighting nationally against these contentious laws in the interest of farmers. Criticizing the BJP led government in the Centre, Oraon said that since 2014, the incumbent regime in the Centre has been strategically weakening the economy, and its driving forces to outsource everything to corporate. “It began four years back with demonetization which forced migrants, daily wagers and the public at large to the brink. They (Centre) claimed black money will get wiped out but nothing happened. All black money returned back. Then it brought goods and services taxes (GST) in form of simplification of the tax system but it turned into a monster for the traders while poor states like us are being denied our dues. Now, our farmlands are put up for sale by bringing new laws in the name of farm linkage with the market,” alleged Oraon.
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Says PM “Clarity In Name, Clarity In Work”: Ministry of Shipping Renamed,
Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Ro-Pax terminal at Hazira and flagged off the Ro-Pax ferry service between Hazira and Ghogha in Gujarat through video conferencing. On the occasion, he announced the renaming of Ministry of Shipping as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said today, people of Gujarat have got their Diwali gift. Everyone will benefit from this better connectivity. He added that business will be boosted and connectivity will become faster. He further said RO-PAX service between Hazira and Ghogha has made dreams come true for the people of Saurashtra and South Gujarat, as the journey is shortened from 10-12 hours to 3-4 hours. He said this will save time and expenses will also be reduced. He said about 80,000 passenger trains and 30,000 trucks will be able to take advantage of this new service in a year.
He additionally mentioned the brand new Ro-Pax ferry service launched on Sunday will scale back the gap between Bhavnagar to Surat, which is round 375-km by highway, to 90-km by sea route.
This will even scale back the journey time from 10-12 hours to a few to 4 hours, he mentioned.
“The service will help people save both time and cost and also reduce traffic congestion on roads and reduce pollution,” PM Modi mentioned.
The three-deck Ro-Pax Ferry Vessel Voyage Symphony connecting Hazira in Surat district in south Gujarat and Ghogha in Saurashtras Bhavnagar has a load capability of 30 vehicles, 100 passenger automobiles, and 500 passengers plus 34 crew and hospitality employees, as per a press release earlier launched by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates new tourist attractions, projects near Statue of Unity
Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, inaugurated as many as 17 new projects including new tourist attractions near the Statue of Unity at Kevadiya in Narmada district on Friday. Some of the major attractions inaugurated by Modi were Arogya Van, Ekta Mall, Children Nutrition Park, Sardar Patel Zoological Park or Jungle Safari, and a boat ride. He also laid the foundation stone for four projects. Modi first inaugurated Arogya Van (`health forest’), spread over 17 acres with a wide range of medicinal plants.
The sprawling garden, which boasts of five lakh plants of 380 species, also highlights the importance of Yoga, Ayurveda and meditation, an official release said. The prime minister then inaugurated Ekta Mall, a unique store near the Statue of Unity where tourists can buy handloom and handicraft products from various states. The two-storey air-conditioned complex is spread over 35,000 square feet and houses 20 emporia. Modi, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, visited several emporia. The PM then inaugurated `Ekta Cruise’, a ferry boat service which would cover the distance of 6 km from Shrestha Bharat Bhavan to the Statue of Unity within 40 minutes. The boat can carry 200 persons. The prime minister also enjoyed a ride after the inauguration. Other projects inaugurated by the PM included a navigation channel in Narmada river to facilitate boating, Garudeshwar weir downstream on the river, a new bridge across the river near Gora village, a bus bay terminus, home-stay facility for tourists and eco-tourism project near Khalwani village.
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Narendra Modi @ 70, breaking the cycle of these 7 challenges is the biggest challenge!
Modi Magic is getting challenged on the issue of economy, unemployment and jobs
The 70th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has traveled from zero to the summit in his life . Narendra Modi, who assumed the post of Prime Minister in 2014, has been in this position for six and a half years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known for his big and bold decisions, is currently surrounded by a circle of challenges.
1- Challenge to bring the economy back on track- The biggest challenge before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to bring back the derailed economy once again. GDP has fallen inverted after the lockdown imposed to prevent corona infection. To bring back the tracked economy, many boosters were given by the government along with a corona relief package of 20 lakh crores but this did not affect the health of the market.
Today, the biggest challenge before the Modi government is to control the fiscal deficit. The country is almost in the grip of economic downturn in the Coronas. On the economic front, there is an atmosphere of fear in the country due to which the people have started raising questions on the Modi government along with the opposition. Demonetisation explains the biggest reason behind economic slowdown in financial matters. Presently, when the corona epidemic is continuously increasing, then in the coming days, going back on track to the economy in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to be a big challenge.
2. Crisis on unemployment and jobs – Declining economy and going to negative GDP have had a direct impact on people’s jobs. The lockdown has been the worst hit in the unorganized sector. According to an estimate, till now more than 15 crore people working in this sector have lost their jobs and still there is a threat to their jobs.
Due to the economic downturn, the second biggest challenge facing the Modi government at this time is to overcome the rising unemployment in the country and the job crisis of the people in the coronary period. The manufacturing sector has been completely ruined due to the lockdown, so far millions of people have lost their jobs in this sector. Along with this, a large number of jobs have been lost due to the decline in all major sectors including automobiles, textiles and the sword of the survivors is hanging.
3 – The challenge to deal with the corona epidemic – To save the country from the corona epidemic which is increasing day by day as the mouth of Sursa has become the biggest challenge before PM Modi. Now the number of corona infected patients in the country has crossed the figure of 51 lakhs. The increasing number of deaths and infections everyday has posed a new challenge to the Modi government, which is not an easy task to overcome. Providing health facilities to the people and providing proper treatment to them remains a challenge before the government.
4 – Settling the border dispute peacefully with China – The immediate biggest challenge before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to settle the border dispute with China peacefully. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has said in Parliament that this year the Chinese Army has tried to infiltrate the LAC twice and even now China is not deterring from its antics. Continually increasing military preparedness on both sides in eastern Ladakh before winter is indicating the seriousness of the situation.Today China is challenging India from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh following its aggressive expansionist policy. In such a situation, the biggest challenge before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to resolve the whole issue peacefully while protecting the sovereignty of the country.
Challenge of winning the state elections- In 2019, the BJP, which was elected to the power of the Center with a strong majority for the second time in the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was then ousted from the power of Maharashtra and Jharkhand. After the defeat in two big states, now it is a big challenge for PM Modi to bring the party back on track. In such a situation when the assembly elections are to be held in big states like Bihar, West Bengal, then the expectations of the entire party have come back on PM Modi.6-Winning everyone’s trust with Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas- With the slogan of Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas, he has said in his first 2 speeches of his second term with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached the post of Prime Minister for the second time. That the first
goal of his government is Sabka Saath and Sabka Vikas . The PM assured the people that those who have not voted for them are also their own and the government’s goal is to move forward by taking everyone together without any discrimination.The protests across the country about the Citizenship Amendment Act and the NRC have created a new challenge before the government. Today, maintaining the trust of all sections of the society has become the biggest challenge.
7 – The challenge of maintaining self-popularity – Narendra Modi, who became the Prime Minister in 2014, remains the most popular face of the undisputed country but now he is facing challenges from the employment and economy front. The biggest challenge before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to maintain his popularity i.e. Modi Magic. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat program received more dislikes than like and his program was seen less on social media than before, has surprised the BJP strategists. Today, on the social media on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, to top-trend National Unemployed Day and National Unemployment Day is also telling that the road ahead is not going to be that easy.
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Narendra Modi 70th Birthday LIVE Updates: PM Modi, 70 years old, know what he did in lockdown to keep himself fit
Narendra Modi 70th Birthday LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned 70 years old. On Thursday, Narendra Modi’s birthday is being celebrated not only in India but all over the world. The BJP is organizing a special event, the country is also giving prayers to the beloved PM on social media. Meanwhile, old photographs and old stories of PM Modi are once again in discussion. His fitness funds are also being talked about. Even during the lockdown, PM Modi resorted to yoga and pranayama to keep himself fit. PM Modi asked the countrymen to increase their immunity or strength to fight diseases, while also trying these tips themselves. According to a media report, PM Modi also likes to walk barefoot. They greet the sun every day. Some of his videos were also revealed during the lockdown.
One such anecdote was told by PM Modi during the Man vs Wild Show. PM Modi had told how his childhood went into poverty. But PM Modi, there was no money for soap in the family.
According to PM Modi, he used to do a work while living in Vadnagar, Gujarat. When dew drops fell on the ground, a salt-like substance formed in them. He used to come home with it and used to mix hot water and wash clothes and bathe in it. During this show, the PM had told that he used to press coals on clothes by filling coal coals in a copper vessel.
Let me tell you, this show of PM Modi with Bayer Grylls aired on 12 August 2019. During this one-hour show, PM Modi spent one hour in Uttarakhand’s Jim Corbett National Park amidst all the dangers.
The BJP is celebrating the service week on the birthday of its leader Narendra Modi. During this time blood donation camps will be set up. At the same time, fellow ministers in the cabinet have given birthday greetings to the PM. Russian President Vladimir Putin has also congratulated the PM on his birthday.
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JAC Jharkhand Board 10th Result 2020 declared, pass percentage touches record high of 75.01%
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) declared the Jharkhand Board Class 10 examination 2020 result on Wednesday at around 1 pm. The result is now available online at jac.jharkhand.gov.in and jacresults.com.
According to JAC, a total of 75.01% students managed to clear the class 10th exam successfully. A total of 3.85 lakh (3,85,144) students appeared in Jharkhand Board Class 10 examination 2020, out of which 2.88 lakh students cleared the secondary exam successfully. The pass percentage in 2019 was 70.81 per cent, while it was only 59.56% in 2018. The students who secured 60 per cent and above marks will secure first division, the students between 45 to 60 per cent will get second division. The students between 33 and 45 per cent will get third division. Usually, JAC announces the result by May, however, the 2020 Board Result result has been delayed due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown imposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to curb the spread of deadly virus in the country.
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CAA Protests: PM Modi summons ministers to discuss security situation
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called a meeting with his council of ministers on Saturday to discuss security following protests against a controversial citizenship law, government sources said.
At least 14 people have been killed in violent clashes between the police and protesters since parliament last week passed the law, which critics say discriminates against Muslims and undermines the country’s secular constitution.
“The PM has called a meeting of the full union council of ministers to assess the prevailing situation due to violent protests in many parts of the country against the Citizenship Amendment Act,” a senior government official told Reuters, requesting anonymity.
The backlash against the law pushed through parliament by Modi’s Hindu nationalist government marks the strongest show of dissent since he was first elected in 2014.
Protests against the new law continued on Saturday despite government’s use of curfews and a draconian regulation to shut down protests.
Rights activists in India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, said local policemen were conducting raids on their houses and offices to prevent them from planning fresh demonstrations.
Dozens have been injured in violent clashes between police and protesters, many in sensitive parts of Uttar Pradesh, which has long seen clashes between majority Hindus and minority Muslims.
More protests are planned in several parts of the country, including in the northeastern state of Assam. There, locals are angry with the law as it makes it easier for non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who settled in India before 2015 to obtain Indian citizenship.
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‘India Wins Yet Again’: PM Modi’s Tweet on BJP’s Victory in Lok Sabha Elections Becomes ‘Golden Tweet’ of 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tweet celebrating the Bharatiya Janata Party’s re-election victory in 2019 was the most retweeted and liked tweet of the year, making it the “Golden Tweet” in India, the microblogging platform said on Tuesday.
In sports, Vikat Kohli (@imVkohli) wished M.S. Dhoni (@msdhoni) on his birthday, which became the most retweeted tweet in the world of sports. This heartfelt tweet by Kohli on Dhoni’s birthday with a picture of the duo together made for an epic moment for Indian cricket fans.
The Tamil entertainment industry continued to rule hearts as well as the Twitter charts. Actor Vijay’s (@actorvijay) tweet sharing the poster of his film #bigil became the tweet to receive the most retweets in the entertainment sector, as well as became the tweet to achieve the most retweets with comments overall.
Among hashtags, #loksabhaelections2019 was the most tweeted about hashtags, followed by #chandrayaan2, #cwc19, #pulwama and #article370.
One of the most exciting and momentous events for India this year was ISRO’s #chandrayaan2 mission.
The event represented a technological leap and highlighted India’s contribution to space exploration, as the world took to Twitter to respond to every development.
Not before long, #chandrayaan2 had developed into a phenomenon of sorts.
Among most mentioned handles in politics, Union Minister Smriti Irani emerged as the leader on Twitter, followed by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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PM Modi bats for boosting intra-BRICS trade to $500 billion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pushed for boosting intra-BRICS trade and investment and urged that a roadmap be readied for increasing the trade to $500 billion by the next summit.
Addressing the Leaders’ Dialogue with BRICS Business Council, Modi said the partnership agreement inked between New Development Bank and BRICS Business Council will be beneficial to both sides.
He also urged that the BRICS nations – comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – and the NDB join the Coalition for Disaster Resistant Infrastructure.
“Till the next summit a roadmap for achieving $500 billion intra-BRICS trade target should be drawn up by the BRICS Business Council,” the PM said. He said that intra-BRCS trade stands at just 15 percent of global trade, in comparison to their combined population which was over 40 percent of that of the world.
He appealed that the process for setting up a regional office in India of the NDB be completed at the earliest, which would help implement the projects in priority areas.
Modi said that strengthening the BRICS business links could be achieved with the full cooperation of the NDB and the BRICS Business Council.
He also called for enhanced focus on agriculture, health, SMEs, credit and rating agencies.
The PM later tweeted: “At the interaction with BRICS Business Council and NDB I made the following suggestions:
Charting a roadmap for Intra-BRICS trade to the tune of $500 billion.
Harnessing the agro-tech start-up network for people’s betterment.
Hackathon in India on Apps working in healthcare.
“I also suggested:
A working group to share best practices from our respective small and medium enterprises.
Strengthening the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure so that we can have even more effective systems in place to help our people.”