Telugu Desam Party(TDP) senior leader Kandi Murali Naidu’s wife K. Samantakamani has been named as Mayor’s candidate for elections for Vizianagaram Municipal Corporation. Former Union Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju and TDP-Vizianagaram In-charge Aditi Gajapathi Raju on Tuesday hoped that the voters would ensure victory for TDP candidates in all divisions and make Ms. Samantakamani as Mayor of the Fort City. The party decided to announce the name well in advance to avoid speculation and infighting among the leaders for the coveted post. Speaking to media here, Mr. Ashok Gajapathi Raju sought cooperation from people as well as TDP leaders and activists for the candidate’s victory. ... » Learn More about Samantakamani is TDP’s Mayor candidate
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Election process more important than individual stakes, says SEC
State Election Commissioner (SEC) N. Ramesh Kumar asserted that he dealt with certain issues related to municipal elections as per the directions of the High Court and maintained that the process of elections was more important than individual stakes. In a consultation with representatives of political parties on the conduct of municipal elections, on Monday, Mr. Ramesh Kumar said the officials have been instructed to distribute voter slips by March 5. Besides, the Chief Secretary was asked to shift employees who have been working at the same places for a long time and necessary steps have been taken, the SEC stated. Mr. Ramesh Kumar called upon political parties to strictly follow COVID protocols to prevent the spread of the pandemic and said that he would look into the suggestion that the government should provide transport to the elderly and the infirm. Mr. Ramesh Kumar reportedly chided TDP leader Varla Ramaiah for causing an interruption during his address to the ... » Learn More about Election process more important than individual stakes, says SEC
BJP, Assam allies finalise seat-sharing, announcement soon
The Bharatiya Janata Party and its two Assam allies -- the Asom Gana Parishad and the United People's Party Liberal -- on Wednesday 'almost finalised' their seat-sharing pact for the Assam assembly polls and a formal announcement will be made in a day or two, sources said. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah meeting a delegation of National Democratic Alliance partners from Assam at his residence in New Delhi. BJP chief J P Nadda, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and his Cabinet colleague Himanta Biswa Sarma also present. Photograph: ANI The 'agreement on 99 per cent' of the seats has been reached at a high-level meeting attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J P Nadda, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at Shah's residence, the sources said. BJP's state unit chief Ranjit Dass, AGP President and state minister Atul Bora, UPPL chief Pramod Boro, BJP leader and state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also attended the meeting. A formal announcement ... » Learn More about BJP, Assam allies finalise seat-sharing, announcement soon
BJP central election committee to finalise first list of candidates for West Bengal assembly election today
NEW DELHI: BJP central election committee will meet on Thursday to finalise the party’s first list of candidates for the crucial West Bengal assembly election 2021. The CEC meeting will take place at the party headquarter in Delhi around 7 PM and it will be attended by PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president JP Nadda, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, senior leader BL Santosh and others. CEC will clear the name of the candidates for the assembly polls and will also release the list of the candidates for the West Bengal assembly polls. BJP West Bengal president Dilip Ghosh had on Tuesday said that the core committee of the party will soon declare names of the candidates for the first and second phase of elections in West Bengal. "Core Committee discussed candidates for the first and second phase of the election here in West Bengal. It will soon name declare the names," Ghosh said. Ahead of Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address ... » Learn More about BJP central election committee to finalise first list of candidates for West Bengal assembly election today
TN elections 2021: Will Kamal Haasan’s entry play trick between Congress-DMK seat-sharing?
#Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 Why it is not yet time to write Sasikala’s political obituary #Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 TN election: In talks with 'like-minded' parties for alliance, says Kamal Haasan #Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 Never aimed for power: Jayalalithaa aide VK Sasikala quits politics ahead of Tamil Nadu polls #Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 Ball is in DMK's court, says TN Cong chief K S Alagiri on seat sharing #Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 There is no place for Sasikala, Dhinakaran in party: AIADMK #Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 Abdul Kalam's scientific adviser appointed VP of Kamal Haasan's MNM For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now India - 11,156,923 | World - 115,754,544 View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts Just In 11 min ago PM Modi to hold virtual summit with Swedish counterpart on ... » Learn More about TN elections 2021: Will Kamal Haasan’s entry play trick between Congress-DMK seat-sharing?
Mamata Banerjee ‘real Bengal tigress’: Shiv Sena
#Uddhav Thackeray BJP has no right to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’: Uddhav Thackeray #Uddhav Thackeray PM, Shah should ask officials to cooperate in probe: Uddhav Thackeray #Uddhav Thackeray All religious, political gatherings banned in Maharashtra #Uddhav Thackeray Face mask only shield against coronavirus: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray #Uddhav Thackeray 3,663 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra; Uddhav Thackeray says follow norms or face lockdown #Uddhav Thackeray Maha Governor takes regular airline after CM says no for use of VVIP aircraft For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now In IT raids in TN Rs 170 crore unaccounted income detected View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts Just In just now PM Modi to receive CERAWeek Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award 26 min ago In IT raids in TN Rs 170 crore unaccounted ... » Learn More about Mamata Banerjee ‘real Bengal tigress’: Shiv Sena
The intriguing tale of India’s trade with North Korea
India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty. IMAGE: Performers in traditional dress chat during the opening ceremony of a new dock at the North Korean port of Rajin. India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China. Photograph: Yuri Maltsev/Reuters Of the more than $36 billion worth of refined petroleum exported by India in 2017-18, a small trickle worth $16 million, managed to find its way to North Korea, despite economic sanctions currently in place. It constituted the largest component of India's exports, measuring a significant $57.55 million to the country, something that policy experts feel may only increase now that the nation has agreed to neuter its nuclear weapons program. While official statistics from North Korea are hard to come by due to the ruling regime's limited contact with the larger global economy, India remains North Korea's ... » Learn More about The intriguing tale of India’s trade with North Korea
PayPal plans to hire 1000 Indian engineers for development centres across country
The global leader in digital payments PayPal said on Wednesday (March 3) it will hire 1,000 engineers for its India development centres across Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad over the course of this year. Technology talent will be hired across software, product development, data science, risk analytics and business analytics streams at entry, mid-level and senior roles. PayPal India also announced its plans for campus hires from top engineering colleges across India. The pandemic has accelerated the shift towards digital payments and highlighted the benefits of adopting a digital-first approach. PayPal said its products and services have become even more relevant now and hence the need to focus on technology innovation across artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, risk and security, customer experience and other key areas. "Our India technology centres are the largest for PayPal outside of the United States and play a pivotal role in enabling us to ... » Learn More about PayPal plans to hire 1000 Indian engineers for development centres across country
VK Sasikala’s volte face: Nephew TTV Dinakaran expresses shock, BJP welcomes move
Chennai: VK Sasikala's sudden announcement to stay away from politics, barely a month after reaching Chennai amid a grand welcome has led to an unexpected twist in Tamil Nadu politics, as this comes in the run-up to the crucial Assembly poll on April 6th. Expressing shock, her nephew and AMMK General Secretary TTV Dinakaran said it would be a setback. The BJP, however, welcomed the move, via a statement issued by state president Dr L Murugan. The return of the ousted AIADMK General Secretary and late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s aide to Chennai on February 8th, following her incarceration, was keenly watched, owing to the impact it would have on the AIADMK and its allies. Aside from the clout she once enjoyed within the party, she also hails from an influential community, which has its strongholds in Southern Tamil Nadu. Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam also belongs to the same community. The nearly 24-hour drive from Bengaluru to Chennai (which usually takes no ... » Learn More about VK Sasikala’s volte face: Nephew TTV Dinakaran expresses shock, BJP welcomes move
350-bed ESI hospital to be constructed in city
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at its 184th meeting held, under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge) Santosh Kumar Gangwar in New Delhi on February 22, decided to construct a 350-bed hospital with an additional 50-bed super speciality treatment (SST) wing in Visakhapatnam. A decision was also taken to construct 128 staff quarters at Sheelanagar in the city. The proposed hospital, after construction, will provide medical services to around 14 lakh beneficiaries, covered under ESI scheme in Viaskhapatnam and surrounding areas. Former MP Kambhampati Haribabu had made efforts for improvement of medical facilities in the city during his tenure. The then Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya had laid foundation for construction of a 300-bed ESI Hospital at Sheelanagar on April 11, 2016. Later, it was decided to construct a 500-bed hospital along with a medical college in view of the growing needs ... » Learn More about 350-bed ESI hospital to be constructed in city