The country mourns the loss of Bibek Debroy, Chairman of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, at the age of 69. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers him as a "towering scholar" and pays his respects in an emotional tribute. In addition to his contributions to public policy, Debroy was also a renowned translator of Hindu texts and a host of the show "Itihasa" on Sansad TV.
Bibek Debroy, chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, passed away on November 1, 2024 at the age of 69. His death drew condolences and tributes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other prominent figures. Known for his contributions to public policy and his work in translating India's ancient texts, Debroy's passing has left a void in the country's intellectual landscape. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also noted his involvement in policy making.
Suresh Gopi, the BJP's lone Lok Sabha member from Kerala and Minister of State for Tourism, has expressed his desire to resume acting if he is removed from the ministerial post. He shared that he had told Union Home Minister Amit Shah about his interest in acting and had met him with 25 scripts and plans for 22 films. Gopi believes that if removed from the post, he can better serve his constituency in Thrissur and focus on his film career.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the ninth Governing Council Meeting of Niti Aayog, where the Approach Paper for the Vision Document on Viksit Bharat @2047 will be discussed. However, most of the Chief Ministers of Opposition ruled States have given a call for boycott. The meeting aims to foster participative governance and collaboration between the Centre and State governments to enhance the quality of life for both rural and urban populations.
After the announcement by the Personnel Ministry, it has been confirmed that Vikram Misri will succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra as India's new Foreign Secretary, his term starting on July 15th, 2024. Misri, a 1989 batch of Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as Deputy National Security Advisor in the National Security Council Secretariat and has a distinguished career serving as an Indian envoy in China, Myanmar, and Spain. He also has the unique experience of serving as Private Secretary to three Indian Prime Ministers. Subscribe now to receive daily updates on this exciting development.
As heavy rainfall submerges the city of Delhi, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav is seen struggling to reach his car in a viral video. Yadav blames the New Delhi Municipal Council for not cleaning the drains in anticipation of monsoon, leading to a flooded Lodhi Estate area. The MP also points out the inconvenience faced by high-profile residents such as NITI Aayog members and ministers due to the unpreparedness of authorities.
The BJP government in Odisha has kept its word by throwing open all four entrance gates of Puri's Jagannath Temple for devotees, as promised in their election manifesto. CM Mohan Charan Majhi and his council of ministers ensured the opening of the gates after performing the 'Mangal Aarti' rituals. This move has been welcomed by the devotees who have been expressing strong resentment over the issue for a long time. The government has also assured to address other issues related to the temple's management.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament, following the inauguration of the 18th Lok Sabha. After the address, the President left the Parliament with an official carrying the Sengol as a symbol of the transfer of power from the British to Indians. The Sengol was originally handed to India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, during the inauguration of the new Parliament building last year. The prime minister had introduced his Council of Ministers in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after the election of the speaker.
In the second day of the new Lok Sabha session, 281 Members, including all 80 MPs from Uttar Pradesh and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, take oath as MPs. Dimple Yadav, fourth-term Lok Sabha Member and wife of Akhilesh Yadav, arrives at the Parliament House in a joyful mood to be sworn-in as an MP. Yesterday, only 262 Members, including PM Modi and his Council of Ministers, were sworn-in as MPs. Ahead of taking oath, Akhilesh Yadav takes a dig at Yogi Adityanath-led state government and brings up the contentious issue of EVM malfunctions.
In a show of protest against the ruling coalition government, members of the opposition held up copies of the Constitution of India during the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers in the 18th Lok Sabha. The NDA holds a majority with 293 seats, while the BJP has 240 seats, just shy of the 272 majority mark. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of attacking the Constitution, while MPs showcased India's linguistic diversity by taking their oaths in various languages. The Parliament session has been adjourned for the day and will reconvene tomorrow.