Election Commission of India allots 'Man blowing turha"' symbol to Sharad Pawar-led NCP. 

The Election Commission had allotted the NCP's symbol 'Wall Clock' to the Ajit Pawar faction of the party on February 6, in a massive setback to its founder Sharad Pawar.

The uncle and nephew have been in a factional dispute since July 2023, after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar rebelled against Sharad Pawar and joined the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra, which caused a split in the NCP.

Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a two-day visit to India, said an announcement will soon be made regarding mobility migration, which will enable more Indian workers to visit Greece in an organised manner.
 

MP Sandeep Pathak, Minister Atishi and Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj will hold a press conference tomorrow at 10 am.

Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth (with integral helo) and Abhinav entered #Male today to participate in the 16th edition of Exercise 'Dosti', a trilateral exercise between the Coast Guards of India, Maldives and SriLanka, said Indian Coast Guard. 

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi has been admitted to Hinduja Hospital after his health deteriorated. He is under doctor's supervision, said Hinduja Hospital. 

Congress leaders Digvijay Singh and Udit Raj were detained in Delhi today, according to reports. Udit Raj earlier released a statement regarding the same stating, “Shri Digvijay Singh and I are being taken by police. We were protesting against EVM. Thousands of people assembled today at Jantar Mantar and many have been arrested. At the IYC office many leaders like Dipankar Bhattacharya, Deepak Babaria, Arvinder Singh Lovely, Mehmood Paracha assembled and after the speeches when we wanted to take out a procession, the police arrested (us). We are kept at Sansad Marg Police Station."
 

After a heavy snowstorm and landslide in Jammu, Army troops rescued over 80 students and faculty staff stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, said the Indian Army. 

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated International Maritime Seminar as Part of MILAN 2024.

The International Maritime Seminar, which was a pivotal component of MILAN 2024, proved to be a convergence of global maritime excellence. The seminar served as a platform for collaboration, synergy, and growth among nations across the oceans.

The Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy, Naval Chiefs of Friendly Foreign Countries, Senior dignitaries, Delegates including Ambassadors, High Commissioners and senior naval officers from India and friendly foreign countries participated in the seminar. Their presence underscored the significance of fostering international dialogue and cooperation in the maritime domain.
 

Navy Begins Air Power Demonstration & International City Parade at the 12th edition of Multilateral Naval Exercise MILAN24 at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam.

State Defence Minister Ajay Bhatt was welcomed by Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar to witness the showcase of India's naval might at the International City Parade. 

PM Modi in Navsari said, "When I was in Gujarat, I used to talk about 5F... which meant:
Form,
Form to Fiber,
Fiber to Factory,
Factory to Fashion,
Fashion to Foreign."

This means that the farmer will grow cotton, the cotton will go to the factory, threads made in the factory will turn into clothing, and this clothing will be exported abroad, he added. 

Today, Surat Silk City is expanding to Navsari in a way. Today, in this sector, India has started to compete with the world's largest producers and exporters, and Gujarat's textile industry has a significant contribution to this, he stated. 

PM Narendra Modi while addressing the public in Navsari said, "...Desh ka baccha baccha keh raha hai ki Modi ne jo keh diya vo karke dikhata hai... Modi ki guarantee yani guarantee pura hone ki guarantee."

Gujarat: At a public function in Navsari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates to the nation several development projects including multiple packages of Vadodara Mumbai Expressway; multiple road projects in Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad; rural drinking water supply project in Tapi; underground drainage project in Bharuch, among others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh from February 22-23. On February 22, PM Modi held a mega road show in Navsari which was recieved by an electrifying welcome by the people. 

PM Modi will participate in the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said ina statement. 

The Golden Jubilee celebration of GCMMF will witness the participation of more than 1.25 lakh farmers at Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, added the statement.

At the two public functions in Gujarat at Mahesana and Navsari, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 22,850 crore.

The projects will encompass important sectors like road, rail, energy, health, internet connectivity, urban development, water supply, tourism etc in districts like Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Anand, Mahesana, Kachchh, Kheda, Bharuch, Tapi, Vadodara, Surat, Navsari, Panchmahal, Valsad, and Narmada. (With inputs from PTI) 

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday alleged that the Congress insults Constitutional institutions while addressing a press conference at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, “ Congress party feels that they are above the constitution and law, they continue to live in the sense of entitlement and arrogance despite being booted out of power...the press conference that was done by Congress, it is an example of 'pehle chori phir seena zori'. Congress today projected the old adage we are very used to...”

After taking Darshan at the Valinath temple today in Mehsana, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “This temple is not just a place of worship, but a symbol of thousands of years’ of civilization, Temples have been centres of knowledge and science.” 

The PM added, “The country is following the mantra of Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas today. This mantra is visible at Valinath temple also. Temples and houses for the poor both are being built simultaneously (by the BJP government) and 80 crore people getting free ration today. It is, in a way, the Lord's Prasadam. Lakhs of poor families get clean water today and that is no less than 'Amrit' (nectar).”

“The Congress made Somnath a matter of conflict. The Congress questioned the existence of Lord Ram When Shri Ram Temple (Ayodhya) has been built, they still are not leaving the path of hatred,” added the prime minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with government and organisation officials in Varanasi today at 9 pm. Discussions will be held on Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and Rajya Sabha Elections 2024.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and both the Deputy CMs of the government will be present in the meeting. The decision as regards the Lok Sabha Ekections 2024 candidates in UP will be made post the BJP meeting.

The party has decided the names of 3-3 candidates for all 80 seats of UP.

Congress leaders Digvijay Singh and Udit Raj were detained in Delhi today, according to reports. Udit Raj released a statement regarding the same. “Shri Digvijay Singh and I are being taken by police. We were protesting against EVM. Thousands of people assembled today at Jantar Mantar and many have been arrested. At the IYC office many leaders like Dipankar Bhattacharya, Deepak Babaria, Arvinder Singh Lovely, Mehmood Paracha assembled and after the speeches when we wanted to take out a procession, the police arrested (us). We are kept at Sansad Marg Police Station,” said Udit Raj.

“It is an incredible period in the development journey of India,” said PM Modi in PM Modi in Mehsana, Gujarat.

Janata Dal-Secular leader and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi today to discuss seat-sharing and joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Republic Bangla reporter Santu Pan was granted bail by the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, four days after he was arrested for reporting live from Sandeshkhali in West Bengal.

The Indian National Congress (INC) may issue notice against leaders for comments about Kamal Nath and his possible decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Chief Jitu Patwari said that the party was “serious about discipline” and that Congress leaders will have to understand the party's line and sentiments. Sajjan Singh Verma, Deepak Saxena and other Congress leaders from Chhindwara had given statements against the party line.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took Darshan at the Valinath temple today in Mehsana, Gujarat. The PM is conducting a roadshow today in Mehsana and will also visit Navsari.

PM Modi will be attending programmes in Mehsana and Navsari in Gujarat today. The PM said in a message on X that he will inaugurate key projects in Mehsana and Navsari, pertaining to connectivity, infrastructure, urban development, textiles and more. The projects will be worth Rs.22,850 crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his roadshow today in Mehsana, Gujarat. The PM is on a day tour of Gujarat, where he will take part in various programmes and launch projects worth more than Rs 22,850 crore.

“Amul to complete 75 years. You should make a resolution to work for Viksit Bharat,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat at the Amul golden jubilee celebrations. “Amul is 8th largest dairy company today. You have to make Amul world's largest dairy company. I congratulate you all,” the PM added.

BJP president JP Nadda met Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his official residence in Mumbai on Wednesday night. Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP Maharashtra president Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other party leaders were also present during the meeting.

On the Karnataka government asking MNCs to display the number of Kannadiga employees working in the company, Congress leader Priyank Kharge said in Bengaluru, "...There is no Act as of now. There is no demand from either industry or from the people. When the issue of 60% of Kannada should be used on billboards or name boards came up, other suggestions came up from the members of the Council and the Assembly...It will be discussed. Ultimately we are here to ensure that more investments come to Karnataka. More job opportunities are created for Kannadigas and more economic prosperity happens for Karnataka...".

"Decisions taken with a long-term vision change the destiny of next gen, and Amul is an example of it," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation. 

“The Amul foundation was laid under Sardar (Vallabhbhai) Patel,” said PM Modi. “We are the world's largest milk producer. At least 8 crore people are associated with the dairy industry, which has seen a 60% increase in milk production in the last few years,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all praise for the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (AMUL) while attending its Golden Jubilee celebrations at the Narendra Modi Stadium (Motera) in Ahmedabad today.

The Delhi High Court has reserved the order on TMC leader Mahua Moitra's plea seeking directions to restrain ED from leaking "sensitive and unverified information" to the media in relation to the agency’s investigation against her for alleged FEMA violation.

In the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cultural programmes are underway at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with gifts at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was also present at the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation in Ahmedabad this morning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a tour of Gujarat today to launch various developmental projects. The PM will be in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow.