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The newly elected BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is set to expand its cabinet, with the oath of office ceremony scheduled to be held in Nagpur, according to PTI.

A senior BJP leader mentioned that 30-32 ministers are expected to take oath. Including the chief minister, the council of ministers in Maharashtra can have a maximum of 43 members.

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on December 5, with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar being sworn in as his deputies.

Following the cabinet expansion, the state's week-long winter session is scheduled to begin in Nagpur on December 16.

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08:51 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP prepares for upcoming Municipal elections in Uttarakhand, CM Dhami meets MPs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had a detailed discussion with Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs on the preparations and strategy for the upcoming municipal elections on Saturday at Uttarakhand Bhawan, New Delhi.

The discussion was held in the presence of BJP National General Secretary and State In-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam.

State BJP President Mahendra Bhatt and Organization General Secretary Ajaey Kumar were also present on this occasion.

08:27 IST, December 15th 2024

Those who speak truth are threatened with impeachment: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hit out at the Opposition for initiating impeachment notices against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Allahabad High Court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, saying "whoever speaks the truth" is threatened in this way.

08:23 IST, December 15th 2024

Delhi's air quality further deteriorates as city reels under cold wave conditions

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Sunday continued to be in the 'poor category' with further deterioration as the city experienced cold wave conditions.

According to the CPCB, the AQI was measured at 246 at 7 am in Delhi on Sunday. On Saturday, it was measured at 212. The temperature in the national capital also further dropped. According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperature in Delhi at 5.30 am on Sunday was recorded at 6 degrees Celsius. A day earlier it was 9.4 degrees Celsius.

In Anand Vihar, Alipur, Bawana and Burari Crossing, the AQI was recorded at 292, 256, 298 and 288 respectively.

08:05 IST, December 15th 2024

Bhadohi: 23-year-old arrested for raping minor

A 23-year-old man accused of raping a 16-year-old minor girl from Maharashtra's Bhandara district several times over the last eight months was arrested on Saturday, police said. The victim had lodged an FIR in Bhandara which was transferred by the police there to Gopiganj Police Station in Bhadohi for further legal action, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Meenakshi Katyayan.

07:47 IST, December 15th 2024

Anti-drone system deployed at Maha Kumbh

 A robust anti-drone system has been deployed here to ensure the safety of devotees who will attend the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement on Saturday.The anti-drone system was activated on Friday and it successfully intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), it said.

07:40 IST, December 15th 2024

India sends 60 tonnes of medical assistance to Jamaica

India has dispatched a fresh consignment of around 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities to Jamaica which will support the country's healthcare needs and enhance their disaster preparedness.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal shared the details of the humanitarian assistance on Saturday.
"India sends Humanitarian Assistance to Jamaica. A consignment of approx 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, Gensets & other utilities has departed for Jamaica. This assistance will support health care needs and rehabilitation of medical infrastructure as well as strengthen the disaster preparedness of against Hurricanes," Jaiswal stated in a post on X.

07:35 IST, December 15th 2024

Tripura CM inaugurates regional Saras fair, highlights state's growing tourism

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday, highlighted that tourists are slowly realising the good places to visit, and further expressed his desire to develop tourism in the state.

CM Saha inaugurated the 19th regional Saras Fair event at the International Fair Ground at Hapania in the Agartala district of the state. The fair will be going on till December 26.

07:18 IST, December 15th 2024

Kerala bags 2nd place in 2024 National Energy Conservation Awards: CM Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said the state bagged the second position in the 2024 National Energy Conservation Award for its exemplary energy efficiency initiatives across key sectors.

Hailing the achievement, Vijayan said that the award was a recognition of the state's model in energy conservation.

"Kerala wins 2nd place in the National Energy Conservation Award 2024 for exemplary energy efficiency initiatives across key sectors! This recognition reflects our commitment to sustainability and innovation.

07:18 IST, December 15th 2024

As Cold Wave conditions grips Delhi, People look to night shelters for respite

As Cold Wave Conditions Grips Delhi, People Look to Night Shelters for Respite

06:56 IST, December 15th 2024

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose attends Tata Steel World Athletic Gold Label Race, Kolkata


West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose attends Tata Steel World Athletic Gold Label Race, Kolkata 

06:48 IST, December 15th 2024

HM Amit Shah on 3-Day Visit to Chhattisgarh, For Counterinsurgency Review

HM Amit Shah on 3-Day Visit to Chhattisgarh, For Counterinsurgency Review

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