Keir Starmer took charge as British PM on Friday evening. Starmer took charge as British PM after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace in London.
New British PM Keir Starmer addressed the UK on Friday evening from 10 Downing Street, also the British PM’s official residence. Starmer made it clear that the work of change would begin now. After assuming charge as PM, Starmer has also started work on appointing his administration. Starmer also spoke to his fellow leaders around the world.
Keir Starmer defeated Rishi Sunak
Elections for the next Prime Minister were held in the UK on 4 July. People voted enthusiastically. The race for the PM post was between Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party and Keir Starmer of the Labor Party. With the victory in the election, Starmer has become the new British PM. Rishi Sunak has accepted the defeat of his party in the elections. Moreover, Rishi Sunak is the son-in-law of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy, founders of Indian giant Infosys.
The anti-incumbency wave in Britain wiped out the ruling Conservative Party. Ending the wait of 14 years, the Labor Party came back to power. The Labor Party has registered a landslide victory in the British elections since 2005. Furthermore, Labor Party’s Keir Starmer has been appointed Prime Minister. Newly appointed Prime Minister Starmer gave a sharp statement in the victory rally that finally a burden has been removed from the shoulders of this great country.
PM Narendra Modi spoke on the phone with new British PM
Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke on the phone with the new British PM Keir Starmer. Along with congratulating Starmer on his victory, PM Modi also discussed the strength of India-UK relations. PM Modi also gave information about this on social media. PM Modi wrote, “I was happy to talk to Keir Starmer. I congratulated him on being elected Prime Minister of Britain. We are committed to deepening our comprehensive strategic partnership and strong economic ties for the progress and prosperity of the people of India and the UK, as well as for global well-being.”
Kamala Harris is being considered as the candidate in place of Joe Biden by many of the leaders of the Democrat Party, donors and party workers. This is because they think Joe Biden may remain weak in front of Trump.
Presidential elections are approaching in America and the Democrat Party is facing a different problem. Questions are being raised on Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy and according to media reports, the Democrat Party is now looking towards Vice President Kamala Harris for the candidacy.
Kamala Harris is considered after Joe Biden falling behind in the debate with Trump.
Recently, in the first presidential debate held in Atlanta, Joe Biden proved weak against Donald Trump. Biden stammered several times during the debate and the way he answered, the discussion about his increasing age had once again intensified. However, Biden is not ready to give up his candidacy. Furthermore, if media reports are to be believed, a section within the Democrat Party is seeing Kamala Harris as a possible alternative to Joe Biden.
Kamala Harris and her campaign team are currently publicly supporting Biden, but the subtle changes that have taken place in her campaign in recent days have also strengthened the speculation. Kamala Harris is attacking Donald Trump more aggressively in her statements.
Joe Biden’s election campaign dismissed the speculations.
Efforts are going on within the party to persuade Joe Biden to support Kamala Harris. Amidst these discussions, Biden’s election campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz rejected all the speculations and said that Joe Biden would be the presidential candidate from the Democrat Party and Kamala Harris would be his ally.
Also, Joe Biden’s approval rating is higher than Kamala Harris’s. As of early July 2024, President Joe Biden’s approval rating stands at approximately 37-39%, with a disapproval rating ranging from 56-58%. These figures indicate that Biden’s approval rating has experienced some fluctuation but remains relatively low overall. Issues such as concerns about his age and his stance on certain international conflicts, such as his support for Israel, have influenced public opinion.
Approval rating of Kamala Harris
There is a section of the Democrat Party that is apprehensive about contesting elections under the leadership of Kamala Harris. Because of the approval rating of Kamala Harris. As of late June 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris has a net approval rating of -4%, which is her highest since February 2023. Specifically, 41% of Americans disapprove of her performance while 37% approve. Another poll indicates similar results with 42% disapproving and 36% approving, resulting in a net approval rating of -6%. The slight variations across polls highlight the general public’s mixed views on her performance.
Personal Life of Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris, born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, is the daughter of Shyamala Gopalan, an Indian biologist specializing in breast cancer research, and Donald Harris, a Jamaican-American professor of economics. Harris’s multicultural background played a significant role in shaping her worldview and political career.
Harris attended Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, D.C., where she majored in political science and economics. She then earned her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Harris’s personal life includes her marriage to Douglas Emhoff, an attorney, in 2014. She is also a stepmother to Emhoff’s two children from his previous marriage.
Career of Kamala
Kamala Harris’s career in public service began in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. Here she focused on prosecuting child sexual assault cases. She later became the District Attorney of San Francisco in 2004. There she implemented programs aimed at reducing recidivism and addressing social issues that contribute to crime. In 2010, Harris was elected as the Attorney General of California. Thus she is the first woman and the first African American to hold the position. During her tenure, she focused on issues such as criminal justice reform, consumer protection, and marriage equality.
In 2016, Harris was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing California. As a senator, she served on several key committees, including the Judiciary, Intelligence, and Homeland Security committees. Harris gained national recognition for her rigorous questioning during Senate hearings. She addressed advocacy for progressive policies on healthcare, immigration, and environmental protection.
In 2020, Joe Biden selected Harris as his running mate for the presidential election. Her nomination marked a series of historic firsts. She became the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States after their victory in the November 2020 election.
As Vice President, Harris has focused on several priority areas. She addresses the root causes of migration from Central America, advocating for voting rights, and promoting gender equity. Moreover, she has also played a prominent role in the Biden administration’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and support economic recovery.
Smart Cities Mission is a dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the ambitious Smart City Mission of the Central Government, 93% of work has been completed so far. To complete the remaining work, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs extended its period by one more year till March 2025.
The Smart Cities Mission is an initiative by the Government of India to develop smart cities across the country. The goal is to create cities that are more sustainable, inclusive, and citizen-friendly. The mission focuses on improving core infrastructure, such as water supply, sanitation, and transportation. It also promotes the use of technology to improve efficiency and service delivery. Furthermore, this mission is to provide a decent quality of life to its citizens through smart solutions.
Objectives of the Smart Cities Mission
Improving Urban Infrastructure: Enhance basic infrastructure services such as water supply, sanitation, electricity, and waste management.
Technology Integration: Utilize digital and information technologies, urban planning best practices, and public-private partnerships to improve the urban environment.
Sustainable Development: Promote sustainable and inclusive cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to citizens.
Citizen Engagement: Engage citizens in the planning and implementation process to ensure that the solutions meet their needs.
Efficient Governance: Improve governance by increasing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.
Economic Growth: Boost the local economy by creating employment opportunities and promoting local industries.
Key Features
Smart Governance: Implementation of e-governance initiatives, online delivery of services, and use of IT for improved city management.
Smart Energy: Promote energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and smart grids.
Smart Environment: Focus on sustainable urban development, green buildings, and reducing pollution levels.
Smart Mobility: Develop efficient public transportation systems, smart traffic management, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
Smart Infrastructure: Develop robust physical infrastructure like smart water and waste management systems, reliable electricity supply, and efficient urban mobility.
Smart Health and Education: Improve access to quality healthcare and education services through the use of technology.
When was the Smart Cities Mission Launched
The Central Government launched the Smart City Mission in June 2015, making a new experiment in urban development. Under this mission, 100 cities of India were selected after a competitive process between the cities. Moreover, cities that are selected for the mission receive financial and technical assistance from the central government. The mission was expected to be completed by 2023.
Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer cities of Rajasthan are selected under the smart cities mission. Every city has formulated its projects and solutions tailored to its specific requirements.
More than 8,000 multi-sector projects are being developed in these 100 cities, costing about Rs 1.71 lakh crore. As of the 3rd of July, 100 cities have completed 7,188 out of 7960 projects worth Rs 1 lakh 44 thousand 237 crore as part of the mission. The total tendered amount is of ₹171,432 crore. This is about 93% of the total project. Whereas the remaining 830 projects worth Rs 19 thousand 926 crore are also in the final stage.
Smart Cities Mission Extended
The mission has a budget of Rs 48 thousand crore for 100 cities. Of these, Rs 46,585 crore has been allocated to 100 cities. The biggest thing is that the Government of India has also released full financial assistance under the Mission to 74 cities out of 100. State and city government representatives had sought more time to complete the work under the mission. Hence to complete the remaining work, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs extended its deadline by one more year until March 2025.
Challenges and Future Outlook
While the Smart Cities Mission has made significant progress, there are challenges such as funding gaps, bureaucratic hurdles, and the need for capacity building at the local level. The success of the mission will depend on overcoming these challenges and ensuring that the smart solutions implemented are sustainable and inclusive. The future outlook involves scaling successful initiatives to more cities and integrating emerging technologies to further enhance urban living.
Allahabad High Court has made important comments regarding conversion. Allahabad High Court has said that the illegal activity of conversion of people from other castes, including Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribal groups and economically poor persons, to Christianity is being done on a large scale in Uttar Pradesh. This should be stopped immediately. Along with this, the court also said that if the game of changing religion by luring continues, the majority population of the country will one day become a minority.
Case in Allahabad High Court.
The case on which the Allahabad High Court has commented is from Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh. In the FIR, accused Kailash took Ramphal, the brother of complainant Ramkali Prajapati, a resident of Hamirpur, from Hamirpur to participate in a social function organized in Delhi. Many other people of Maudaha village were also taken to the social function and converted to Christianity.
Accused Kailash had promised the complainant that his mentally ill brother would be treated and he would be sent back to his native village within a week. When Ramkali asked accused Kailash why her brother had not returned after a week. She was concerned about his well-being. Moreover, she did not get any satisfactory answer to this from Kailash. Hence she filed a case against Kailash.
Enormous sums of money are being given to individuals who choose to convert.
The Additional Advocate General appearing on behalf of the State argued that by organizing such meetings, a large number of people are being converted to Christianity and huge amounts of money are being provided to them. Furthermore, he also cited various statements of witnesses before the Court. These witnesses stated that the accused Kailash was taking people from the village to convert them to Christianity. Moreover, for this work, they were being paid huge amounts of money.
Plead by the accused’s lawyer in Allahabad High Court
The accused’s lawyer argued before the court that the complainant’s brother Ramphal had not converted, nor he is a Christian. He had attended a Christian religion and welfare event along with several other individuals. The lawyer further said that during the investigation, the police had recorded statements of various persons, which cannot be relied upon at this stage given that accused Kailash has no role to play. Sonu Pastor was the one who was holding such a meeting and he has already been released on bail.
Serious allegations on accused
Justice Rohit Ranjan Aggarwal heard the counsel for the parties involved in the case and perused the material on record. After this, Justice Rohit said in his decision that Article 25 of the Constitution of India provides for freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion. But it does not provide for conversion from one religion to another. The judgment said that the word ‘propaganda’ means to promote. But it does not mean converting a person from his religion to another religion.
In this case, the informant has made serious allegations against the accused. The allegation is that his brother was taken away from the village to participate in the welfare meeting organized in Delhi. Moreover, along with him, many people of the village were also taken there. They were converted into Christians.
Making a serious comment on the matter, the court said that if this process is allowed to continue, the majority population of this country will one day become a minority. Along with this, it was said that such religious gatherings should be stopped immediately where religious conversion is taking place. Moreover, such gatherings should be stopped where the citizens of India are being converted.
Justice Rohit said that this is against the constitutional mandate of Article 25 of the Indian Constitution. It does not provide activities for religious conversion. But only for freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.
Allahabad High Court is worried about Illegal conversion activities taking place on a large scale
The court stated that it has noticed several cases of illegal conversion of people from other castes. The caste includes Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribal groups. Moreover, economically poor persons are converted to Christianity. Furthermore, the conversion is taking place on a large scale in Uttar Pradesh.
The court said that it has prima facie found that the accused is not entitled to bail. Therefore, the bail plea of the accused involved in this case is rejected.
Pawan Kalyan has refused to take the salary and any kind of allowances along with it considering the economic condition of the state. Pawan Kalyan is the first Deputy CM of the country who refused to take salary and allowances. Not only this, he will not take any kind of furniture or any other allowance for his office.
Every day in the country, there is discussion about an increase in the salary and allowances of MLAs in some states or MPs at the Centre. Government employees may or may not get pensions, but public representatives have made full arrangements for pensions for themselves. Moreover, many MPs and MLAs remain entangled in this multiplication mathematics. There has not been any MP or MLA who has refused to take salary and allowances.
For the first time in Andhra Pradesh, actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, who holds the post of Deputy Chief Minister, has refused to take any kind of salary and accompanying allowances because of the economic condition of the state.
Refused to renovate office
When Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan was asked to renovate his camp office, he refused. Deputy Chief Minister said to officials that it was not needed and if needed, I would bring it myself. Not only this, the purchase of furniture is also banned. Along with this, he will not take any kind of furniture or any other allowance for his office.
Pawan Kalyan will not take allowance even for attending the House
Pawan Kalyan told that he was present in the House in the last three days. In this regard, officials of the House Secretariat came to get the salary and allowances bill signed. This bill for three days was around Rs 35 thousand, so I flatly refused. He also said that the Panchayat Raj Department does not have sufficient funds, so I cannot do this. Pawan is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of the Andra Pradesh state and Minister of Panchayati Raj Department.
Biography of Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan, born Konidela Kalyan Babu on September 2, 1971, is an Indian actor, politician, and film producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. Furthermore, he is the younger brother of renowned actor Chiranjeevi. He is also popularly referred to as “Power Star” by his fans.
Early Life and Family
Birth Name: Konidela Kalyan Babu
Date of Birth: September 2, 1971
Place of Birth: Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Family: He is the younger brother of actor Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu.
Pawan Kalyan movies
Pawan Kalyan made his acting debut in 1996 with the film “Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi.” Furthermore, he gained widespread recognition with the film “Tholi Prema” (1998), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.
Some of his notable films include:
Tholi Prema (1998)
Gabbar Singh (2012)
Attarintiki Daredi (2013)
Gopala Gopala (2015)
Vakeel Saab (2021)
He is also known for his unique style and charismatic screen presence, making him one of the top actors in the Telugu film industry.
Political Career
Pawan Kalyan entered politics by founding the Jana Sena Party in March 2014. His party aims to address social issues and bring about political reforms. Moreover, he has been actively involved in various political campaigns and movements in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Personal Life
Pawan Kalyan has been married three times. His current wife is Anna Lezhneva, and they have a daughter named Polena Anjana Pawanova. He also has children from his previous marriages.
Awards and Recognitions
Pawan Kalyan has received several awards throughout his career, including Filmfare Awards and Nandi Awards. Moreover, his contributions to cinema and his influence in politics have made him a prominent figure in Indian society.
Philanthropy
Pawan Kalyan is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He has been involved in various charitable activities and has supported causes related to education, health, and social welfare.
Trivia
He holds a black belt in karate.
Pawan is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality.
He is an avid reader and has also a keen interest in philosophy and spirituality.
Pawan Kalyan continues to be an influential figure in both the film industry and politics, inspiring many with his dedication and passion.
3 New criminal laws are being implemented in India from midnight as soon as July 1st started. 3 new criminal laws are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023. Thus it is the end of the rules made in the British era named the Indian Penal Code.
3 New criminal laws for crime and justice came into force in the country after midnight on Sunday i.e. from the 1st of July 2024. Now FIRs of criminal incidents will be registered as per the new law and the cases will also be conducted based on the new law. Difficulties will increase for serious criminals. It will not be easy for them to influence the case by threatening or luring the victim and witnesses or to reach an out-of-court settlement. Furthermore, there will be video recordings at every step of the police investigation. Moreover, there will be an obligation to submit strong scientific evidence, which cannot be refuted in court.
Preparation to implement 3 new criminal laws
The Central Government has made extensive preparations for implementing the 3 new criminal laws by holding meetings with various Central Ministries, State/UT Chief Secretaries and Police Chiefs. The concerned officers have been given training. Moreover, measures have been taken to develop technology and adapt it to judicial officers. Many further programs are also proposed. Let’s take a look at the government’s preparations.
Academic preparation for 3 new criminal laws
The Bar Council of India has directed to include the new laws in the curriculum of universities and legal education centres from the 2024-25 academic year. A module will also be made for school education.
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie has trained IAS/IPS/Judicial officers and officers of the Crime Records Bureau, Forensic Laboratories etc.
Ministries of Women and Child Development, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj organized webinars on the new laws for grassroots-level workers. About 90 lakh people participated in it.
Technical preparation
National Crime Records Bureau has made 23 improvements in the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNAS) application to facilitate technical compatibility. This also includes filing an FIR.
Technical assistance is being provided to States/UTs and support teams and call centers are being set up for review and assistance. On March 14, a mobile web application, Compendium of NCRB Criminal Laws, was launched.
National Informatics Center has developed applications such as e-Sakshya, Nyayashruti and e-Summon to facilitate videography/photography of crime scenes, judicial hearings and delivery of court summons electronically.
Police training
The Bureau of Police Research and Development has developed 13 training modules. These modules are for capacity building of police, prisons, prosecutors, judicial officers, forensic experts and central police organizations.
Legal matters
The Department of Legal Affairs has organized five conferences with representatives from different sectors. These included judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, senior police personnel and domain experts.
Comprehensive guidance will also be provided to civil service officers on the IGOT karmayogi online platform. A curated program has also been introduced on this.
Convenience of Online Summons-Testimony by 3 new criminal laws
In the new law, maximum facilities have been given to witnesses and plaintiffs. If the witness is not able to get the information, then the summons and warrant received on WhatsApp will also be considered as information.
If the witness is unable to come due to some reason, he can give his testimony online from the video conferencing centre of the court of the district in which he is present.
It will be difficult to reach a compromise by threatening witnesses.
Trial of a new case under the new laws
The cases registered according to the new law will also be tried under the new law. The cases which are filed under the old law before midnight on 30th June trial will be conducted according to the old law only.
Main changes
1 Indian Penal Code (IPC) will now be the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). There were 511 sections in IPC but now there are 358 sections in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The order of the streams has also been changed.
2 CRPC (Criminal Procedure Code) will now be called the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). There were 484 sections in CrPC. Now there are 531 sections in the new law.
3 The Indian Evidence Act of 1872 will now be known as the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023. There were 167 provisions in the old law. Now there are 170 in the new one. The importance of digital evidence has been increased.
4 In case of rape, death or disability of the victim, the accused will get capital punishment.
5 Life imprisonment or death penalty for a second murder to a person previously convicted of murder.
6 Only the woman magistrate will record the statement of the rape-molestation victim.
7 In the absence of a female magistrate, the presence of a female employee is necessary.
8 A case of any incident can be registered in any police station.
9 Report will have to be filed on the petition sent online or on WhatsApp.
10 Investigations into crimes against women and children will have to be completed within two months. Also now the facility to take PCR within 40 days of going to jail has been fixed.
Faceless management for GST administration is implemented in Rajasthan. Thus Rajasthan becomes the first state in the country to implement faceless management for the administration of GST works. Under this scheme, tax assessments are conducted online, eliminating physical interfaces between the taxpayer and the tax officer.
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ms Diya Kumari announced point number 60 (VI) of the Vote on Account speech for the financial year 2024-2025. This announcement is to ensure better adherence to the principle of clean and transparent administration. Now the work of commercial tax and excise departments will be phased out. Moreover, arrangements for faceless management will be made.
With this view in mind, online integrated tax management, integrated excise management system and Jan Aadhaar wallet will be further strengthened and expanded in the state. In compliance with this announcement, an order has been issued to implement faceless management in phases for GST-related work in the Commercial Tax Department.
Arrangements done for faceless management
Rajasthan is the country’s first state to make this arrangement. This system has been implemented as per the decision-making system of the Income Tax Department. Furthermore, by this system ideals of ‘Anywhere Registry’ are implemented by the Registration and Stamp Department.
This order pertains to the Goods and Services Tax within the Commercial Tax Department. It aims to ensure an equal distribution of taxpayers based on administrative areas. Furthermore, it balances the workload of personnel and ensures proper and proportionate division of work. Moreover, it addresses interruptions in work performance due to vacancies, long-term holidays, and other administrative factors. To ensure non-arrival and neutral and impartial work-related objectivity, the new faceless/randomized system has been implemented in a phased manner. It is also proposed that the entire work system will be developed in the newly proposed Integrated Tax Management System.
This change will bring work balance, quick execution and procedural transparency in tax administration. With this faceless management system, pending cases of taxpayers will be heard and resolved quickly and with transparency.
Pension is directly into the bank accounts of more than 88 lakh pensioners in Rajasthan by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma. More than Rs 1037 crore of pension is transferred directly. CM Sharma in the state-level social security pension program in Jhunjhunu on Thursday transferred the amount by pressing a button.
On this occasion, CM said that the state government is committed to the upliftment of the person standing at the last mile by taking forward the concept of Integral Humanism and Antyodaya of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay.
Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma said that a well-mannered and developed society remains sensitive to the development of all sections. Pension in the form of social security provides financial support to the needy. Moreover, it also keeps them connected to the mainstream. Keeping this in mind, the state government has increased the scope of social security pension schemes. Furthermore, also increased the pension amount. He said that our government is determined for the upliftment of all sections. It includes old people, single women, and disabled people and will not allow their social security cover to weaken.
Rajasthan government is providing financial support to the needy through Mukhyamantri Vriddhajan Samman Pension Yojana, Mukhyamantri Ekal Nari Samman Pension Yojana, Mukhyamantri Vishesh Yogjan Samman Pension Yojana, Small and Marginal Old Age Farmers Samman Pension Scheme.
New beneficiaries joined pension schemes
The Chief Minister said that the state government has increased the amount in the Social Security Pension Scheme from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,150. Moreover, it will be increased in a phased manner. Every promise of the resolution letter is being fulfilled. He said that at present more than 88 lakh people are being benefited under the Social Security Pension Scheme by the State Government. Our government has added more than 2 lakh 41 thousand new beneficiaries to these pension schemes in a short time of 6 months of its formation.
Also, more than 2 lakh 74 thousand people are getting pension benefits in Jhunjhunu district, to whom Rs 32 crore 27 lakh is being transferred monthly as pension. He said that a digitalized process is being adopted in these pension schemes. Due to this pensioners are being ensured to avail the benefits of the schemes without any hassle.
The Prime Minister’s guarantee and the state government’s resolve fulfilled
Shri Sharma said that after independence, some political parties made false promises and misled the common people through appeasement politics and corruption. But in the last 10 years, during the tenure of the successful Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, there has been improvement in the country’s poor welfare, and border security. Moreover, Various decisions have been taken for economic empowerment, which has increased India’s respect abroad.
The state government has taken important decisions like increasing the amount under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi from Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000, giving a bonus of Rs 125 on wheat MSP to Rs 2,400 per quintal, gas cylinder at Rs 450, which will help every section of the society. Has got relief. Also, the guarantee of the Prime Minister and the resolution of the state government have been fulfilled.
The state government is providing better opportunities for education
The Chief Minister said that under the Palanhar Scheme, the state government is providing financial assistance of up to Rs 1,500 per month for children up to 6 years of age and Rs 2,500 per month for children between 6 to 18 years of age. In April and May, 5 lakh 82 thousand children have been given the benefit of the scheme by spending Rs 234 crore.
He said that under the Chief Minister Anuprati Coaching Scheme and Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, better education opportunities are being provided to various sections through scholarships. In the current financial year till May, Rs 17 crore 60 lakh have been spent and scholarships have been given to 16 thousand students. He assured the state government is working on Baba Saheb’s principle of establishing an egalitarian society.
In the program, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Shri Avinash Gehlot said that the state government is continuously working towards realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dream of a developed India. Under the able leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, the state government is empowering by providing economic support. The government is raising orphans and helpless children. Moreover, the government is providing financial protection for older citizens. Furthermore, CM is working for the education of children to the employment of youth.
The Chief Minister interacted with the pension beneficiaries
The Chief Minister also interacted with the pension beneficiaries through video conferencing in the program. The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister for increasing the amount under the scheme. Kaushalya, a beneficiary of the Chief Minister Ekal Nari Pension Scheme from Bikaner, thanked the Chief Minister and said that the increase in the pension amount has given us financial strength.
Ramratna, a beneficiary of Chief Minister Special Yogjan Samman Pension Scheme from Beawar, said ‘पेंशन री राशि बढ़ावा वास्ते घण्णा हेत सूं.., घण्णा कोर सूं.., घण्णा मान सूं… आपरो आभार।. That means he was grateful for increasing pension and said thanks.
Before this, the Chief Minister also planted Ashoka saplings in the sports ground. Devnarayan Board Chairman Mr Omprakash Bhadana, MLA Mr Vikram Singh Jakhal, Mr Dharampal Gurjar, District Head Mrs Harshini Kulhari, Additional Chief Secretary Social Justice and Empowerment Mr Kuldeep Ranka along with former MLAs, other public representatives, senior officers and beneficiaries were present in the program. Also, local public representatives and beneficiaries from all the district headquarters joined the function through video conferencing.
Sam Pitroda has once again been appointed President of the Indian Overseas Congress. On Wednesday evening, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved the appointment of Sam Pitroda with immediate effect. This information was given by Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal. Issuing the letter, he said that the Congress President has re-appointed Sam Pitroda as the President of the Indian Overseas Congress with immediate effect.
Sam Pitroda left the post after a controversial statement
During the Lok Sabha Election campaign, Sam Pitroda resigned from the post of President of the Indian Overseas Congress after his controversial statements. Although, Pitroda often remains in the headlines for his controversial statements. He had created problems for the Congress party on many occasions with his statements during the Lok Sabha elections.
Sam Pitroda had said on the diversity of India that the people living in the east of India look like Chinese. Whereas the people living in the south look like Africans. Furthermore, he said the people of western India look like the residents of Arabia. Along with this he had also said that North Indians are fair, perhaps they look like whites. Sam Pitroda also stated inheritance tax and taxes on middle-class people.
Sam Pitroda created trouble for Congress
After the statement of Sam Pitroda, Congress had to face all-round attacks. Congress had even distanced itself from Sam Pitroda. The party said that it is not the case that Pitroda’s views always reflect the position of the Indian National Congress. Many times his views are not the views of the Congress Party.
These statements of Pitroda given during the elections had created trouble for Congress. After this, he resigned from the post of President of the Indian Overseas Congress. And the Congress president accepted his resignation.
PM Modi targeted Congress
PM Modi targeted Congress on the statement of Sam Pitroda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Lok Sabha election rally in Warangal, Telangana, had said that the prince’s philosopher and guide uncle has revealed a big secret. Sam said that those whose skin colour is black are all from Africa, which means he abused many people in the country based on their skin colour. There was already controversy over the inheritance tax issue during the election season.
Contribution of Sam Pitroda
Sam Pitroda is an Indian engineer, inventor, and policymaker known for his significant contributions to India’s telecommunications and technology sectors. Pitroda played a pivotal role in India’s technology revolution and modernization efforts, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s.
Key Contributions and Achievements:
Telecom Revolution in India: As an advisor to Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Pitroda was instrumental in shaping India’s telecommunications policies. He led efforts to expand the country’s telecom infrastructure, which was crucial for India’s economic development.
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT): Pitroda founded C-DOT in 1984, which played a key role in developing indigenous telecom technology and reducing India’s dependence on foreign technology.
National Knowledge Commission: He served as the chairman of the National Knowledge Commission from 2005 to 2009, aiming to improve access to knowledge and information, enhance education, and foster innovation in India.
National Innovation Council: Pitroda also chaired the National Innovation Council, which focused on promoting a culture of innovation across various sectors in India.
Digital Initiatives: He has been a strong advocate for the use of digital technologies to improve governance, education, and healthcare in India. His efforts have helped lay the foundation for many of India’s digital initiatives.
Personal Background of Sam Pitroda and his Career:
Sam Pitroda, whose full name is Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda, has an interesting personal life that reflects his deep commitment to both his professional pursuits and his family. Sam Pitroda was born on May 4, 1942, in Titlagarh, Odisha, India, into a Gujarati family. His father, Gangaram Pitroda, was a businessman.
Education: He completed his schooling in Gujarat. Pitroda holds a Master’s degree in Physics and Electronics from Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara, India. He later moved to the United States, where he pursued further studies in Electrical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Family: Sam Pitroda is married to Anuradha Pitroda. The couple has two children, Rajan Pitroda and Divya Pitroda. His family has been supportive of his career, even as his work often required extensive travel and long hours.
Professional Beginnings: After moving to the United States for further studies, Pitroda started his career in telecommunications. He worked with various technology companies, gaining valuable experience that he later brought back to India.
Inventions and Patents: Pitroda holds over 100 patents and has been recognized for his innovations in telecommunications technology.
Publications: He has authored several books and articles on technology, innovation, and development.
Sam Pitroda’s work has had a lasting impact on India’s technological landscape, and he continues to be an influential figure in advocating for technology-driven development and innovation.
An unknown man has spread an atmosphere of fear among the terrorists living in Pakistan who are enemies of India. Many terrorists living freely in Pakistan are enemies of India. These enemies have been living in fear for the last 2 years. The reason for this is that an unknown man is selectively killing these enemies of India living in Pakistan. From time to time, cases of unknown assailants killing these terrorists come to light in Pakistan.
There was a time when anti-India terrorists in Pakistan used to threaten India openly, hold rallies and live comfortably. But now those terrorists are afraid to even step out of their homes because they fear that they too may be targeted. People like militants and key figures in terror organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba have been targeted primarily living in Pakistan.
There have been several incidents in the past year where enemies of India, particularly those involved in terrorist activities, have been killed by unknown gunmen in neighbouring countries. These killings have been shrouded in mystery, with no one officially claiming responsibility.
The killings are attributed to “unknown gunmen” in official reports, leading to speculation about India’s involvement but with no concrete evidence. Recently another enemy of India has met its end in Pakistan.
An unknown man killed Mohammad Qari
Recently, the dreaded terrorist Mohammad Qari Idrees has died in Pakistan. Idris was found dead in suspicious condition in Mirpur, Pakistan. Idris was the Mirpur in-charge for the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba and its other terrorist organizations The Resistance Force and People’s Anti-Fascist Front. Idris’s death is described as murder and an unknown man is said to be behind it.
Till now many terrorists have been made victims of unknown attackers in Pakistan. Pakistan blames India for saying that this unknown man has connections with India. This unknown attacker is killing the enemies of India at different places in Pakistan and due to this there is an atmosphere of fear among the terrorists living in Pakistan.
