Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects at a special function through video conferencing at Kharvel Bhawan.

A statement from the Office of the Chief Minister (CMO), Odisha said, "Out of these 27 projects, five projects were inaugurated and other 22 were for groundbreaking, The project value of all the ventures is Rs. 8,938.81 crore and it will create employment opportunities as well."

"Chief Minister said Odisha has a vision of becoming one of the top three investment destinations in the country in terms of grounded investments," the statement said.

"It is heartening to note that Odisha has emerged as the number one State and the most attractive destination for investments during the period from April to September 2019 receiving 18 percent investment of the entire country," the statement said.

"Towards achieving Transformation at all levels, we have devised the FIVE-T strategy, which will be achieved through Teamwork, Transparency and Technology enablers in a Time-bound manner. The strategy of the State Government is already witnessing encouraging results towards industrial development of the State," the statement said.

The statement further said, "In exactly one year from today, we will organise the Make in Odisha Conclave 2020... I invite the global business community to join us at the summit from November 30 to December 4, 2020."

"Today, we witnessed the inauguration and groundbreaking of 27 more industrial projects. I congratulate all the concerned industrial houses on this milestone and assure you of complete facilitation support from the State Government. These projects will usher in the next era of industrial growth and will contribute towards the vision of an industrially prosperous Odisha," it added.&nbsp;

 
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects at a special function through video conferencing at Kharvel Bhawan. A statement from the Office of the Chief Minister (CMO), Odisha said, "Out of these 27 projects, five projects were inaugurated and other 22 were for groundbreaking, The project value of all the ventures is Rs.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects at a special function through video conferencing at Kharvel Bhawan. A statement from the Office of the Chief Minister (CMO), Odisha said, "Out of these 27 projects, five projects were inaugurated and other 22 were for groundbreaking, The project value of all the ventures is Rs. 8,938.81 crore and it will create employment opportunities as well." "Chief Minister said Odisha has a vision of becoming one of the top three investment destinations in the country in terms of grounded investments," the statement said. "It is heartening to note that Odisha has emerged as the number one State and the most attractive destination for investments during the period from April to September 2019 receiving 18 percent investment of the entire country," the statement said. "Towards achieving Transformation at all levels, we have devised the FIVE-T strategy, which will be achieved through Teamwork, Transparency and Technology enablers in a Time-bound manner. The strategy of the State Government is already witnessing encouraging results towards industrial development of the State," the statement said. The statement further said, "In exactly one year from today, we will organise the Make in Odisha Conclave 2020... I invite the global business community to join us at the summit from November 30 to December 4, 2020." "Today, we witnessed the inauguration and groundbreaking of 27 more industrial projects. I congratulate all the concerned industrial houses on this milestone and assure you of complete facilitation support from the State Government. These projects will usher in the next era of industrial growth and will contribute towards the vision of an industrially prosperous Odisha," it added.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches 27 industrial projects

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' government passed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ncp-congress-shiv-sena-alliance-in-maharashtra-will-prove-its-majority-during-floor-test-today-ajit-pawar-265380">floor test</a> on Saturday in the state assembly.&nbsp;

The alliance won a total of 169 votes&nbsp;amid a walkout by MLAs of the opposition parties.

The proceedings for the floor test started with Congress leader Ashok Chavan moving the motion for the trust vote.

NCP leader Nawab Malik and Shiv Sena's Sunil Prabhu seconded the proposal. Before the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-maha-vikas-aghadi-government-to-face-trust-vote-today-sanjay-raut-claims-support-of-170-mlas-265349">floor test</a> proceeding started, opposition MLAs also staged a walkout from the Assembly in protest alleging that the special session was not convened as per rules.

The NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance comfortably managed to pass the floor test today.

Alliance leader and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray took the oath as Maharashtra's 18th chief minister on Thursday, three days after Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar stepped down as chief minister and deputy chief minister as they could not prove majority in a Supreme Court-ordered floor test.&nbsp;

Ahead of the trust vote, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed confidence of the alliance winning the floor test. Taking to Twitter, he claimed that the Maha Vikash Agadhi had the support of over 170 MLAs.

"Today is the day to prove majority... 170 +++++..." he tweeted.

On Sunday, a permanent Speaker will be elected and the name of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) will be also announced.

As per the assembly results, the Shiv Sena has 56 MLAs, NCP has 54 and Congress has 44 in the 288-member state assembly.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' government passed the floor test on Saturday in the state assembly. The alliance won a total of 169 votes amid a walkout by MLAs of the opposition parties.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' government passed the floor test on Saturday in the state assembly. The alliance won a total of 169 votes amid a walkout by MLAs of the opposition parties. The proceedings for the floor test started with Congress leader Ashok Chavan moving the motion for the trust vote. NCP leader Nawab Malik and Shiv Sena's Sunil Prabhu seconded the proposal. Before the floor test proceeding started, opposition MLAs also staged a walkout from the Assembly in protest alleging that the special session was not convened as per rules. The NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance comfortably managed to pass the floor test today. Alliance leader and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray took the oath as Maharashtra's 18th chief minister on Thursday, three days after Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar stepped down as chief minister and deputy chief minister as they could not prove majority in a Supreme Court-ordered floor test. Ahead of the trust vote, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed confidence of the alliance winning the floor test. Taking to Twitter, he claimed that the Maha Vikash Agadhi had the support of over 170 MLAs. "Today is the day to prove majority... 170 +++++..." he tweeted. On Sunday, a permanent Speaker will be elected and the name of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) will be also announced. As per the assembly results, the Shiv Sena has 56 MLAs, NCP has 54 and Congress has 44 in the 288-member state assembly.

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray-led government passes floor test in state assembly 

Speaking at the photo exhibition event of Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest, organised by Russian International News Agency Sputnik, Zee News and WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary said that India's relationship with Russia "was first cemented by pictures" but of another kind.

WION's Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary was invited to the event as&nbsp;guest&nbsp;of honour&nbsp;and said that it was a great honour to attend the "special event organised by Sputnik".

Lauding the event, which revolved around pictures, Chaudhary hoped "that the conversations and impressions" from the event "will bring India and Russia closer".

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Sudhir Chaudhary described the event as a "brilliant initiative" and said it recognises "young talent and gives them a platform to showcase their work".

"They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And as a journalist, I can tell you that pictures and photographs are extremely important. Pictures are the most expressive documents of history and the most effective means of communication," Sudhir&nbsp;Chaudhary noted.

He then turned to talk about India's relationship with Russia and noted that the ties were first cemented by pictures of another kind - the movies of Raj Kapoor.

"Today, the two countries are strong defence and strategic partners, but along the way, people-to-people communication seems to have eroded. Today's event is special because it also fosters this very important link," he said.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia, principal director-general, Press Information Bureau while the function was presided over by Nikolay Rishatovich Kudashev, Russian envoy to India.

Eminent sculptor and AIFACS chairman Professor Biman Bihari Das was the co-Guest of Honour at the event.

WION and Russian news agency Sputnik exchanged letters of intent on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Russia in September.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-sputnik-partnership-announced-at-eastern-economic-forum-vladivostok-247812">WION-Sputnik tie-up</a> is a mutual partnership between Federal State Unitary Enterprise Rossiya Segodbya International Information Agency, founder of the Russian media outlet (SPUTNIK) information agency and Zee Media Corporation Limited's entity WION.

On the historic tie-up, Zee News and WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary had said, "A glorious friendship that has withstood the test of time and vagaries of history embarks on a journey to deepen mutual respect through culture, education and science. This new era of bilateral cooperation promises to be a model for the world and will demonstrate the importance of soft power in a complex geopolitical landscape."

The partnership focuses on the creation of an interactive platform that develops rich content in all forms to ensure an improved understanding of the socio-cultural values of the two nations with a view towards harnessing technological innovation while delivering accurate content. The exchange of content involves issues related to cultural, humanitarian, economic, sports and political events.

The partnership is meant to uplift the spirit of friendship and cooperation between the two great nations - Russia and India.

Speaking at the photo exhibition event of Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest, organised by Russian International News Agency Sputnik, Zee News and WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary said that India's relationship with Russia "was first cemented by pictures" but of another kind.

Speaking at the photo exhibition event of Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest, organised by Russian International News Agency Sputnik, Zee News and WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary said that India's relationship with Russia "was first cemented by pictures" but of another kind. WION's Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary was invited to the event as guest of honour and said that it was a great honour to attend the "special event organised by Sputnik". Lauding the event, which revolved around pictures, Chaudhary hoped "that the conversations and impressions" from the event "will bring India and Russia closer". (WION's Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary with Russian envoy, Nikolay Rishatovich Kudashev; Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia; Professor Biman Bihari Das and other distinguished guests at the Sputnik event) Sudhir Chaudhary described the event as a "brilliant initiative" and said it recognises "young talent and gives them a platform to showcase their work". "They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And as a journalist, I can tell you that pictures and photographs are extremely important. Pictures are the most expressive documents of history and the most effective means of communication," Sudhir Chaudhary noted. He then turned to talk about India's relationship with Russia and noted that the ties were first cemented by pictures of another kind - the movies of Raj Kapoor. "Today, the two countries are strong defence and strategic partners, but along the way, people-to-people communication seems to have eroded. Today's event is special because it also fosters this very important link," he said. The exhibition was inaugurated by Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia, principal director-general, Press Information Bureau while the function was presided over by Nikolay Rishatovich Kudashev, Russian envoy to India. Eminent sculptor and AIFACS chairman Professor Biman Bihari Das was the co-Guest of Honour at the event. WION and Russian news agency Sputnik exchanged letters of intent on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Russia in September. The WION-Sputnik tie-up is a mutual partnership between Federal State Unitary Enterprise Rossiya Segodbya International Information Agency, founder of the Russian media outlet (SPUTNIK) information agency and Zee Media Corporation Limited's entity WION. On the historic tie-up, Zee News and WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary had said, "A glorious friendship that has withstood the test of time and vagaries of history embarks on a journey to deepen mutual respect through culture, education and science. This new era of bilateral cooperation promises to be a model for the world and will demonstrate the importance of soft power in a complex geopolitical landscape." The partnership focuses on the creation of an interactive platform that develops rich content in all forms to ensure an improved understanding of the socio-cultural values of the two nations with a view towards harnessing technological innovation while delivering accurate content. The exchange of content involves issues related to cultural, humanitarian, economic, sports and political events. The partnership is meant to uplift the spirit of friendship and cooperation between the two great nations - Russia and India.

India-Russia ties were first cemented by pictures but of another kind: WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary at Sputnik event

Hours after newly-sworn in Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered to stop the work on Aarey metro car shed project, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday asserted that the development will continue in the state but without harming the environment.

Speaking to ANI, Aditya said, "All the people in Mumbai are happy with this decision. Development work will continue but the harm that was being done to the environment will be stopped."

Earlier today, the Maharashtra Government passed an order to stop the work on the Aarey metro car shed project, over which trees were felled in October.

"I have ordered to stop the work of Aarey metro car shed project today. Metro work will not stop but till next decision, not a single leaf of Aarey will be cut," the Chief Minister said at a press conference earlier in the day.

A massive controversy had erupted in October over the felling of trees for the construction of a metro car shed in Mumbai's Aarey area, which is considered the lungs of the city.

The felling of trees in the area had drawn a wedge between former allies BJP and Shiv Sena, with then chief minister Devendra Fadnavis pushing for the project and the Thackeray-led party coming out in protest of the proposed car shed.

Over 2,185 trees were razed in the area in concurrence with the Bombay High Court's order which had upheld the permission granted to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) tree authority to cut down trees to make a metro-car shed.

In pursuance of the widespread protests which erupted after the felling of trees in Mumbai's Aarey colony, the apex court late in October ordered the Maharashtra government not to axe any more trees and maintain the status quo till further orders.&nbsp;

 
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Hours after newly-sworn in Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered to stop the work on Aarey metro car shed project, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday asserted that the development will continue in the state but without harming the environment.

Hours after newly-sworn in Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered to stop the work on Aarey metro car shed project, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday asserted that the development will continue in the state but without harming the environment. Speaking to ANI, Aditya said, "All the people in Mumbai are happy with this decision. Development work will continue but the harm that was being done to the environment will be stopped." Earlier today, the Maharashtra Government passed an order to stop the work on the Aarey metro car shed project, over which trees were felled in October. "I have ordered to stop the work of Aarey metro car shed project today. Metro work will not stop but till next decision, not a single leaf of Aarey will be cut," the Chief Minister said at a press conference earlier in the day. A massive controversy had erupted in October over the felling of trees for the construction of a metro car shed in Mumbai's Aarey area, which is considered the lungs of the city. The felling of trees in the area had drawn a wedge between former allies BJP and Shiv Sena, with then chief minister Devendra Fadnavis pushing for the project and the Thackeray-led party coming out in protest of the proposed car shed. Over 2,185 trees were razed in the area in concurrence with the Bombay High Court's order which had upheld the permission granted to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) tree authority to cut down trees to make a metro-car shed. In pursuance of the widespread protests which erupted after the felling of trees in Mumbai's Aarey colony, the apex court late in October ordered the Maharashtra government not to axe any more trees and maintain the status quo till further orders.

Development will continue without harming environment; Aaditya Thackeray on Aarey project

As the situation in the district court complexes across the national capital has become normal, the Delhi High Court on Friday lifted the stay on the elections of Tis Hazari and Karkardooma district court bar associations.

The order was passed when a division bench of Justices GS Sistani and Anup Jairam Bhambhani was hearing the matter related to recent clashes between lawyers and Delhi Police personnel in the premises of Tis Hazari court on November 2.

Earlier, the elections of Tis Hazari district court bar association and Karkardooma district court bar association were scheduled to be held on November 5 and 7, respectively, but were stayed.

The elections were postponed after the lawyers across the city staged a protest demanding the Lawyers Protection Act to be enacted.

The clashes, which happened over an alleged parking issue, left several lawyers and police personnel injured. The Delhi High Court has ordered a judicial inquiry to be conducted into the clashes.&nbsp;

As the situation in the district court complexes across the national capital has become normal, the Delhi High Court on Friday lifted the stay on the elections of Tis Hazari and Karkardooma district court bar associations.

As the situation in the district court complexes across the national capital has become normal, the Delhi High Court on Friday lifted the stay on the elections of Tis Hazari and Karkardooma district court bar associations. The order was passed when a division bench of Justices GS Sistani and Anup Jairam Bhambhani was hearing the matter related to recent clashes between lawyers and Delhi Police personnel in the premises of Tis Hazari court on November 2. Earlier, the elections of Tis Hazari district court bar association and Karkardooma district court bar association were scheduled to be held on November 5 and 7, respectively, but were stayed. The elections were postponed after the lawyers across the city staged a protest demanding the Lawyers Protection Act to be enacted. The clashes, which happened over an alleged parking issue, left several lawyers and police personnel injured. The Delhi High Court has ordered a judicial inquiry to be conducted into the clashes.

Delhi High Court lifts stay on bar elections at Tis Hazari, Karkardooma district courts

An order to stop the work on the Aarey metro car shed project was passed by newly sworn-in Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday.

"I have ordered to stop the work of Aarey metro car shed project today. Metro work will not stop but till next decision, not a single leaf of Aarey will be cut," he said at a press conference.

Back in October, the felling of trees in the Aarey Colony had drawn a wedge between former allies BJP and Shiv Sena, with then chief minister Devendra Fadnavis pushing for the project and the Thackeray-led party coming out in protest of the proposed car shed.

"It is going on in my mind, what I can do for the city," Thackery said at his presser today, adding that he was the first chief minister who was born in Mumbai.

Over 2,185 trees were razed in the area in concurrence with the Bombay High Court's order which had upheld the permission granted to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) tree authority to cut down trees to make a metro-car shed.

In pursuance of the widespread protests which erupted after the felling of trees in Mumbai's Aarey colony, the apex court late in October ordered the Maharashtra government not to axe any more trees and maintain the status quo till further orders.

An order to stop the work on the Aarey metro car shed project was passed by newly sworn-in Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday. "I have ordered to stop the work of Aarey metro car shed project today.

An order to stop the work on the Aarey metro car shed project was passed by newly sworn-in Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday. "I have ordered to stop the work of Aarey metro car shed project today. Metro work will not stop but till next decision, not a single leaf of Aarey will be cut," he said at a press conference. Back in October, the felling of trees in the Aarey Colony had drawn a wedge between former allies BJP and Shiv Sena, with then chief minister Devendra Fadnavis pushing for the project and the Thackeray-led party coming out in protest of the proposed car shed. "It is going on in my mind, what I can do for the city," Thackery said at his presser today, adding that he was the first chief minister who was born in Mumbai. Over 2,185 trees were razed in the area in concurrence with the Bombay High Court's order which had upheld the permission granted to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) tree authority to cut down trees to make a metro-car shed. In pursuance of the widespread protests which erupted after the felling of trees in Mumbai's Aarey colony, the apex court late in October ordered the Maharashtra government not to axe any more trees and maintain the status quo till further orders.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray stops work of Aarey metro car shed project

India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gdp-growth-rate-slump-is-temporary-prakash-javadekar-248490">Gross Domestic Product (GDP</a>) growth for quarter 2 (Q2) slipped to a six-year low, government data showed on Friday.&nbsp;

At 4.5 per cent, India's Q2 GDP for the June-September quarter slipped from 5 per cent in the previous quarter of the current fiscal year.&nbsp;

India's economic growth was measured at 7 per cent for the July-September quarter a year earlier.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the country's infrastructure output also contracted for the second consecutive month to 5.8 per cent in October from a year earlier, lowest since at least April 2012, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

During April-October, output grew 0.2 per cent from the year-ago period, according to the data.

Infrastructure output comprises eight sectors such as coal, crude oil and electricity and accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the country's industrial output.

India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for quarter 2 (Q2) slipped to a six-year low, government data showed on Friday. At 4.5 per cent, India's Q2 GDP for the June-September quarter slipped from 5 per cent in the previous quarter of the current fiscal year.

India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for quarter 2 (Q2) slipped to a six-year low, government data showed on Friday. At 4.5 per cent, India's Q2 GDP for the June-September quarter slipped from 5 per cent in the previous quarter of the current fiscal year. India's economic growth was measured at 7 per cent for the July-September quarter a year earlier. Government of India: Quarter 2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showing a growth rate of 4.5% https://t.co/ysSTQ3rZAH — ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2019 × Meanwhile, the country's infrastructure output also contracted for the second consecutive month to 5.8 per cent in October from a year earlier, lowest since at least April 2012, news agency Reuters reported. During April-October, output grew 0.2 per cent from the year-ago period, according to the data. Infrastructure output comprises eight sectors such as coal, crude oil and electricity and accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the country's industrial output.

India's GDP for June-September quarter falls to 4.5%, lowest in 6 years  

The Niti Aayog has lauded Yogi Adityanath led government in Uttar Pradesh for its successful arrangements in the state during 2019 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad.

A report prepared by the Centre-run organisation stated that requisite measures were not only taken to manage the crowds but also to keep the premises of the event clean.

"The Yogi government also took care of every aspect, including institutional arrangements in Prayagraj, development of infrastructure in the city, efficient traffic management through technology and disaster management," the report read.

It also mentioned about the use of artificial intelligence tools to manage scores of devotees while proving them the facilities.

"To make it historic, the development of both permanent and temporary infrastructure was done on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. For this, Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj Mela Authority was created. The Prayagraj Act 2017 came into force on November 30, 2017. In Kumbh Mela, the authority coordinated five departments of the central government and 28 departments of the state government," the report stated.

The Niti Aayog official also complimented the laying out of the key infrastructure like electricity, water and sanitation facilities, public accommodation, convenience shops, food courts, vending zones, banks, ATMs, transport facilities, 40 police booths and health centers.

"The Indian Inland Waterways Authority set up five jetties in the Mela area which facilitated the operation of large cruises and motorboats in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj for the first time," the report read.

Talking about the sanitation, the report lauded the state government for building lakhs of the toilet at a regular distance.

"More than 1.2 lakh toilets were built at every 200 meters. Along with this, a proper system of electricity, water supply and waste management was planned, which is a new chapter in the history of Kumbh Mela. Water ATMs, stand posts and hand pumps were also installed in the fair area to ensure 24 x 7 supply of drinking water," the report read.

"Under Swachh Bharat Mission, more than 15,00 cleaners and paid volunteers were deployed in the area. These workers were making people aware to use toilets and maintain cleanliness in the fair area. In addition, over 1,000 Ganga Prahari and Ganga Task Force volunteers from the NMCG were engaged as foot soldiers," the report read.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is the largest religious congregation in India, attended by millions. The over month-long fair is marked by the construction of a massive tented township, complete with cottages, huts, platforms, civic facilities, administrative and security measures.

It is organised immaculately by the government, the local authorities and the police. The mela is especially renowned for the presence of an extraordinary array of religious ascetics - sadhus and mahants - enticed from remote hideaways in forests, mountains and caves.

This year, it was organised in Allahabad from January 15 to March 4.&nbsp; 
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The Niti Aayog has lauded Yogi Adityanath led government in Uttar Pradesh for its successful arrangements in the state during 2019 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. A report prepared by the Centre-run organisation stated that requisite measures were not only taken to manage the crowds but also to keep the premises of the event clean.

The Niti Aayog has lauded Yogi Adityanath led government in Uttar Pradesh for its successful arrangements in the state during 2019 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. A report prepared by the Centre-run organisation stated that requisite measures were not only taken to manage the crowds but also to keep the premises of the event clean. "The Yogi government also took care of every aspect, including institutional arrangements in Prayagraj, development of infrastructure in the city, efficient traffic management through technology and disaster management," the report read. It also mentioned about the use of artificial intelligence tools to manage scores of devotees while proving them the facilities. "To make it historic, the development of both permanent and temporary infrastructure was done on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. For this, Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj Mela Authority was created. The Prayagraj Act 2017 came into force on November 30, 2017. In Kumbh Mela, the authority coordinated five departments of the central government and 28 departments of the state government," the report stated. The Niti Aayog official also complimented the laying out of the key infrastructure like electricity, water and sanitation facilities, public accommodation, convenience shops, food courts, vending zones, banks, ATMs, transport facilities, 40 police booths and health centers. "The Indian Inland Waterways Authority set up five jetties in the Mela area which facilitated the operation of large cruises and motorboats in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj for the first time," the report read. Talking about the sanitation, the report lauded the state government for building lakhs of the toilet at a regular distance. "More than 1.2 lakh toilets were built at every 200 meters. Along with this, a proper system of electricity, water supply and waste management was planned, which is a new chapter in the history of Kumbh Mela. Water ATMs, stand posts and hand pumps were also installed in the fair area to ensure 24 x 7 supply of drinking water," the report read. "Under Swachh Bharat Mission, more than 15,00 cleaners and paid volunteers were deployed in the area. These workers were making people aware to use toilets and maintain cleanliness in the fair area. In addition, over 1,000 Ganga Prahari and Ganga Task Force volunteers from the NMCG were engaged as foot soldiers," the report read. The Maha Kumbh Mela is the largest religious congregation in India, attended by millions. The over month-long fair is marked by the construction of a massive tented township, complete with cottages, huts, platforms, civic facilities, administrative and security measures. It is organised immaculately by the government, the local authorities and the police. The mela is especially renowned for the presence of an extraordinary array of religious ascetics - sadhus and mahants - enticed from remote hideaways in forests, mountains and caves. This year, it was organised in Allahabad from January 15 to March 4.

Niti Aayog praises Yogi government for Kumbh Mela arrangements

DMK chief MK Stalin on Friday slammed the Centre and the state government over engineers applying for the jobs of sanitary workers and urged them to examine unemployment and layoffs in IT sector.

"There is a peak in unemployment. It`s a curse on Tamil Nadu with no creation of industries and jobs. I urge the Centre and the state government to check the unemployment and layoffs in IT sector," Stalin said at a press conference.

"Already IT companies in Tamil Nadu are laying off employees citing many artificial reasons. Reports have stated that 40,000 IT employees will lose jobs across India and this is worrisome," he said.

As many as 7,000 graduates including engineers have applied for 549 posts of sanitary workers advertised by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC).

Talking about the local body election, Stalin said the AIADMK was postponing the poll.

"For more than three years, the AIADMK has been trying to postpone the local body election. Media is blaming the DMK for this. We have approached the court for clarification in the electoral roll. We want the election but in compliance with all electoral norms," added Stalin.&nbsp;

DMK chief MK Stalin on Friday slammed the Centre and the state government over engineers applying for the jobs of sanitary workers and urged them to examine unemployment and layoffs in IT sector.

DMK chief MK Stalin on Friday slammed the Centre and the state government over engineers applying for the jobs of sanitary workers and urged them to examine unemployment and layoffs in IT sector. "There is a peak in unemployment. It`s a curse on Tamil Nadu with no creation of industries and jobs. I urge the Centre and the state government to check the unemployment and layoffs in IT sector," Stalin said at a press conference. "Already IT companies in Tamil Nadu are laying off employees citing many artificial reasons. Reports have stated that 40,000 IT employees will lose jobs across India and this is worrisome," he said. As many as 7,000 graduates including engineers have applied for 549 posts of sanitary workers advertised by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC). Talking about the local body election, Stalin said the AIADMK was postponing the poll. "For more than three years, the AIADMK has been trying to postpone the local body election. Media is blaming the DMK for this. We have approached the court for clarification in the electoral roll. We want the election but in compliance with all electoral norms," added Stalin.

Tamil Nadu: Stalin expresses concern over shrinking jobs in IT sector

BJP MP from Bhopal, Pragya Singh Thakur on Friday reiterated in Lok Sabha that she had not called Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse a "deshbhakt" and expressed apology if someone had been hurt by her remarks.

Pragya, who is known for making controversial remarks, apologised for the second time in Lower House after the opposition members expressed dissatisfaction with her statement made earlier in the day.

"On November 27 during the discussion on SPG bill, I did not call Nathuram Godse 'deshbhakt', did not take his name. Even then if someone has been hurt, I express regret and seek an apology," she said earlier in the day.

However, Thakur had to be checked by Speaker amid interruptions by opposition members after she started speaking.

"I have tolerated many atrocities given by enemies..." she said in the beginning.

The second apology from Thakur came after the meeting of leaders in the House. In her apology in the House earlier, Pragya also raked up of being called terrorist by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Gandhi had on November 27 tweeted, "Terrorist Pragya calls terrorist Godse, a patriot. A sad day, in the history of India`s Parliament."

"If any of my remarks in the House have hurt anyone, I express regret for that and apologise. But I also want to say that my words in the House have been twisted and presented wrongly. My remarks had different context which were wrongly presented. The way my words have been twisted, it is condemnable," she said.

"I respect the service done by Mahatma Gandhi for the country. I want to tell the House that a member has publicly called me a terrorist. Despite the conspiracies of the then government against me, no charge has been proved against me. Without charge having been proved, calling me a terrorist is against the law. Calling me terrorist without charges having been proved in an attempt to insult me as a woman, as a "sanyasi", as an MP, is an attack on my dignity," she said.

She alleged the then government had hatched conspiracy to torture her mentally.

The remarks had led to a ruckus in the House with opposition members strongly protesting her remarks. Thakur had made the remarks, which were now expunged when DMK member was speaking on SPG amendment bill in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.&nbsp; 
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BJP MP from Bhopal, Pragya Singh Thakur on Friday reiterated in Lok Sabha that she had not called Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse a "deshbhakt" and expressed apology if someone had been hurt by her remarks.

BJP MP from Bhopal, Pragya Singh Thakur on Friday reiterated in Lok Sabha that she had not called Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse a "deshbhakt" and expressed apology if someone had been hurt by her remarks. Pragya, who is known for making controversial remarks, apologised for the second time in Lower House after the opposition members expressed dissatisfaction with her statement made earlier in the day. "On November 27 during the discussion on SPG bill, I did not call Nathuram Godse 'deshbhakt', did not take his name. Even then if someone has been hurt, I express regret and seek an apology," she said earlier in the day. However, Thakur had to be checked by Speaker amid interruptions by opposition members after she started speaking. "I have tolerated many atrocities given by enemies..." she said in the beginning. The second apology from Thakur came after the meeting of leaders in the House. In her apology in the House earlier, Pragya also raked up of being called terrorist by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi had on November 27 tweeted, "Terrorist Pragya calls terrorist Godse, a patriot. A sad day, in the history of India`s Parliament." "If any of my remarks in the House have hurt anyone, I express regret for that and apologise. But I also want to say that my words in the House have been twisted and presented wrongly. My remarks had different context which were wrongly presented. The way my words have been twisted, it is condemnable," she said. "I respect the service done by Mahatma Gandhi for the country. I want to tell the House that a member has publicly called me a terrorist. Despite the conspiracies of the then government against me, no charge has been proved against me. Without charge having been proved, calling me a terrorist is against the law. Calling me terrorist without charges having been proved in an attempt to insult me as a woman, as a "sanyasi", as an MP, is an attack on my dignity," she said. She alleged the then government had hatched conspiracy to torture her mentally. The remarks had led to a ruckus in the House with opposition members strongly protesting her remarks. Thakur had made the remarks, which were now expunged when DMK member was speaking on SPG amendment bill in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Pragya Thakur apologies second time in Lok Sabha, reiterates didn't call Godse 'deshbhakt'

Equity markets witnessed profit booking on Friday amid expectations of slower GDP numbers for the September quarter and weak global cues.

Investors also tracked trends after the passage of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../draped-in-us-flag-protestors-stage-thanksgiving -rally-after-trump-signs-hong-kong-democracy-act-265122">Hong Kong pro-democracy bill</a> in Washington that could derail trade talks between the United States and China.

At the closing bell, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was down by 336 points or 0.82 per cent to 40,704. The Nifty 50 tumbled down by 95 points or 0.78 per cent at 12,056.

All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red except for Nifty realty which was up by 0.98 per cent. But Nifty media was down by 2.4 per cent, PSU bank by 1.7 per cent metal by 1.2 per cent, auto by 1.1 per cent and FMCG by 0.9 per cent.

Among stocks, metal majors Hindalco and Vedanta lost by 2.1 per cent each while Tata Motors dived by 2.3 per cent.

The other prominent losers were Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Hindustan Lever, Dr Reddy's, Yes Bank and State Bank of India.

However, Bharti Infratel continued to climb up and added gains of 6.7 per cent at Rs 273.80 per share while Bharti Airtel was up by 1.1 per cent. Adani Ports, utility major NTPC and HDFC Bank were also in the green.

Meanwhile, Asian markets slipped as investors turned cautious, fearing a new US law backing Hong Kong protesters could put hurdles in efforts to end the US-China trade conflict.

Hong Kong led the losses, dropping by 2 per cent while South Korean shares lost by 1.4 per cent and Japan's Nikkei eased by 0.5 per cent.

Equity markets witnessed profit booking on Friday amid expectations of slower GDP numbers for the September quarter and weak global cues. Investors also tracked trends after the passage of the Hong Kong pro-democracy bill in Washington that could derail trade talks between the United States and China.

Equity markets witnessed profit booking on Friday amid expectations of slower GDP numbers for the September quarter and weak global cues. Investors also tracked trends after the passage of the Hong Kong pro-democracy bill in Washington that could derail trade talks between the United States and China. At the closing bell, the BSE S&P Sensex was down by 336 points or 0.82 per cent to 40,704. The Nifty 50 tumbled down by 95 points or 0.78 per cent at 12,056. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red except for Nifty realty which was up by 0.98 per cent. But Nifty media was down by 2.4 per cent, PSU bank by 1.7 per cent metal by 1.2 per cent, auto by 1.1 per cent and FMCG by 0.9 per cent. Among stocks, metal majors Hindalco and Vedanta lost by 2.1 per cent each while Tata Motors dived by 2.3 per cent. The other prominent losers were Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Lever, Dr Reddy's, Yes Bank and State Bank of India. However, Bharti Infratel continued to climb up and added gains of 6.7 per cent at Rs 273.80 per share while Bharti Airtel was up by 1.1 per cent. Adani Ports, utility major NTPC and HDFC Bank were also in the green. Meanwhile, Asian markets slipped as investors turned cautious, fearing a new US law backing Hong Kong protesters could put hurdles in efforts to end the US-China trade conflict. Hong Kong led the losses, dropping by 2 per cent while South Korean shares lost by 1.4 per cent and Japan's Nikkei eased by 0.5 per cent.

Sensex falls by 336 points ahead of GDP data

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Dilip Walse Patil was on Friday appointed as pro-tem Speaker in the Maharashtra Assembly.

A special session of the Maharashtra Assembly will be convened tomorrow where 'Maha Vikas Aghadi'&nbsp;government is likely to prove its majority in the 288-member House.

Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar said, "Floor test might take place tomorrow. We are ready. Earlier we had 162 MLAs, now we are 170 and the number will go up. But there is no doubt that this government has the majority."

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi'&nbsp;-- Sena-NCP-Congress combine, took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday.

In fast-moving political developments on Tuesday, Fadnavis and Pawar resigned from their posts after the Supreme Court ordered the floor test the next day.

They were sworn-in as chief minister and deputy chief minister on Saturday morning.

Before submitting his resignation to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Fadnavis held a press conference to announce that he did not have the requisite number of MLAs to prove a majority in the 288-member Assembly.&nbsp; 
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Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Dilip Walse Patil was on Friday appointed as pro-tem Speaker in the Maharashtra Assembly. A special session of the Maharashtra Assembly will be convened tomorrow where 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' government is likely to prove its majority in the 288-member House.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Dilip Walse Patil was on Friday appointed as pro-tem Speaker in the Maharashtra Assembly. A special session of the Maharashtra Assembly will be convened tomorrow where 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' government is likely to prove its majority in the 288-member House. Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar said, "Floor test might take place tomorrow. We are ready. Earlier we had 162 MLAs, now we are 170 and the number will go up. But there is no doubt that this government has the majority." Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' -- Sena-NCP-Congress combine, took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday. In fast-moving political developments on Tuesday, Fadnavis and Pawar resigned from their posts after the Supreme Court ordered the floor test the next day. They were sworn-in as chief minister and deputy chief minister on Saturday morning. Before submitting his resignation to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Fadnavis held a press conference to announce that he did not have the requisite number of MLAs to prove a majority in the 288-member Assembly.

NCP MLA Dilip Walse Patil appointed as pro-tem Speaker in Maharashtra Assembly

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