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Feb182024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Bharatiya Kisan Union Calls for Tractor March on February 21

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Kisan Union has declared plans for a tractor march across all district headquarters of Uttar Pradesh on February 21, signaling continued agitation in support of farmers' demands, including securing a minimum support price.During a Mahapanchayat held at its headquarters in Sisauli, Muzaffarnagar, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait rallied farmers, urging them to display solidarity during the upcoming tractor march on February 21. Tikait vehemently criticized the ruling BJP government, characterizing the struggle as one aimed at safeguarding both generations and crops.Emphasizing peaceful protest, Tikait outlined plans for farmers to park their tractors along highways leading to Delhi on February 26 and 27, demonstrating their unwavering support for the ongoing farmer ...

Feb172024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

CBSE Dismisses Rumors of Postponing Class 12 Exams Amid Farmers’ Protests

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New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a stern warning regarding a false document circulating on social media, alleging the postponement of Class 12 board exams due to the ongoing farmers' protests. In a statement shared on social media platforms, the CBSE clarified that the letter in question is fabricated and misleading. The board emphasized that it has not made any decisions regarding the postponement of Class 12 exams.

Feb162024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Telangana CM Claims 25,000 Job Recruitments in 70 Days

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Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asserted on Thursday that within just 70 days of the formation of the Congress-led government in the state, a remarkable 25,000 job positions were filled through recruitment drives.Reddy made this announcement while distributing appointment orders to selected teachers in Gurukulams during a ceremony held at L.B. Stadium.This event marked the second consecutive day of appointment letter distribution, following a similar program held the day before, where the Chief Minister and ministers presented appointment letters to over 13,000 newly recruited police constables.Furthermore, Reddy had previously distributed appointment letters to nursing officers and Singareni employees as part of the ongoing recruitment efforts.Highligh...

Feb142024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Nitish Kumar Asserts: NDA to Sweep Bihar’s Political Landscape

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Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, buoyed by his ninth consecutive oath-taking ceremony, has firmly stated that the NDA alliance is poised for resounding victories in both the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Bihar.Addressing recent claims made by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav regarding job creation, Kumar emphasized the fallacy of attributing Bihar's progress solely to one individual. He underscored the transformative changes witnessed since his assumption of power in 2005, contrasting it with the state's earlier predicament.Kumar highlighted the stark improvements in infrastructure, safety, and job opportunities, asserting that the development trajectory in Bihar is a collective effort rather than the result of any single leader's endeavors.Refuting assertions ...

Feb142024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

PM Modi Hails Indian Diaspora in Abu Dhabi: ‘Bharat is Proud of You’

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a massive gathering of the Indian diaspora at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium on Tuesday, commended their significant contributions in elevating India's stature as a robust economy and fostering amicable relations between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Expressing gratitude to the UAE government for its hospitality towards the Indian community, PM Modi acknowledged the pivotal role played by the diaspora in bolstering bilateral ties. Notably, with approximately 3.5 million Indians residing in the UAE, they constitute around 35 per cent of the Gulf nation's population.PM Modi extended his appreciation to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for facilitating the construction of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu...

Feb122024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Telangana bans hookah parlours

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Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly took a decisive step on Monday by unanimously passing a Bill to prohibit hookah parlours across the state.The amendment to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 was swiftly approved through a voice vote without any deliberation.Initiated by Legislative Affairs Minister D. Sridhar Babu, representing Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Telangana Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced at the outset of the day's session.Explaining the rationale behind the Bill, Minister Babu emphasized the detrimental effects of hookah parlours on the younger generation, prompting the government's urgen...

Feb112024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

CAPFs Constable Exam to Be Held in 13 Regional Languages, Boosting Accessibility

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New Delhi: In a landmark move aimed at enhancing inclusivity, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that, for the first time, the Constable (General Duty) Examination for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) recruitment will be conducted in 13 regional languages alongside Hindi and English.Scheduled to take place from February 20 to March 7 across 128 cities nationwide, the examination will accommodate approximately 48 lakh candidates.This pioneering decision, spearheaded by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeks to foster greater participation of local youth in CAPFs and promote linguistic diversity, stated an MHA official.Question papers for the exam will now be crafted in Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Urdu, Punjabi, Manipu...

Feb102024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

CAA Implementation Prior to Lok Sabha Elections: Amit Shah

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New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will be enforced ahead of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April-May this year. Shah declared that the law, passed in 2019, will be implemented post the issuance of requisite regulations.Addressing concerns surrounding the CAA, Shah emphasized that the legislation is solely aimed at granting citizenship to individuals who faced persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, dismissing claims of it jeopardizing the citizenship of any Indian national."Our Muslim brothers are being misinformed and incited against the CAA," Shah stated, clarifying its humanitarian purpose.Looking ahead to the forthcoming general elections, Shah expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Pa...

Feb102024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti Claims Over 1,100 Lives in January

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New York: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed deep concern over the surging unrest in Haiti's major cities, where over 1,100 individuals have fallen victim to gang violence in the first month of this year.Citing data from the UN Human Rights Office, OCHA revealed that the capital city of Port-au-Prince and other urban centers witnessed the highest number of casualties recorded in the past two years.The intensification of deadly violence during demonstrations has severely disrupted humanitarian operations, impeding efforts to assist civilians in dire need, particularly those residing in displacement sites. OCHA underscored that more than 313,000 individuals have been displaced across the country, exacerbating the humanitarian c...

Feb102024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

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Vijayawada: A devastating collision involving two trucks and a private bus in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district has resulted in the loss of six lives and left 15 others injured in the early hours of Saturday, according to police reports.The tragic incident unfolded near the Kavali-Musunuru Toll Plaza when one of the trucks collided head-on with the bus, leading to a catastrophic impact.Initial investigations suggest that the sequence of events began with one truck rear-ending another that was stationary. Subsequently, the second truck collided with the bus traveling in the opposite direction on the adjacent lane.The force of the collision left the front portion of the bus severely mangled, prompting a swift response from law enforcement authorities who initiated rescue operatio...