PM Modi launches Ken-Betwa link project, hails Ambedkar vision

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 25, 2024
PM Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for not recognizing BR Ambedkar's contributions to India's water resource development while highlighting the Ken-Betwa river linking project's benefits, initiated 23 years ago by Atal Behari Vajpayee's government. The project aims to irrigate 8.11 lakh hectares in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar...

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Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
India, UAE, and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub, during PM Modi’s visit to Colombo. The project will involve a..
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Prime Minister Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka fostered stronger bilateral ties with President Dissanayake. Seven MoUs were signed in key sectors including..
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The two sides also signed a pact to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub. Another agreement was inked to facilitate New Delhi's multi-sectoral grant assistance..
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The Rajya Sabha passed the resolution confirming President's rule in Manipur after a heated debate. Union home minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition for..
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B. R. Ambedkar

Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)
PM Modi's visit to the RSS memorial in Nagpur solidified BJP-RSS ties amid speculation about BJP's next president. Modi's interaction with RSS chief Mohan..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, paying homage to BR Ambedkar and reaffirming his government's commitment to social justice. Modi..
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United States Congress

Bicameral legislature of the United States
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rebuked Sonia Gandhi's claim that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was 'bulldozed' through Parliament, asserting rules were followed...
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The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 sparked large-scale protests across India, including Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, after it cleared Parliament. Leaders of AIMIM..
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The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed serious concerns over the increasing incidents of anti-India graffiti defacing Hindu temples in the US. Diplomatic..
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The Congress launched a fellowship program named after former PM Manmohan Singh, selecting 50 mid-career professionals annually for mentorship by senior party..
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Madhya Pradesh

State in central India
A powerful explosion in an illegal firecracker warehouse led to its collapse and claimed the lives of 21 individuals, including 18 from Madhya Pradesh, in Deesa,..
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An explosion at a firecracker factory in Gujarat's Banaskantha district killed 18 people and injured five, with most victims being workers from Madhya Pradesh.
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The CM had announced the liquor ban decision and it was approved by the cabinet on January 24 at its meeting held in Maheshwar town, a place closely associated..
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Uttar Pradesh

State in northern India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted strong surface winds during the day. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius,..
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The expressway will pass through nine districts, bringing economic and transport benefits to thousands of people.
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The exchange of blue drum took place during the 'Lantrani Hasya Utsav' program in Lucknow.
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Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to discuss bilateral relations amidst growing unrest in Nepal over..
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Uttar Pradesh chief secretary and Noida authority chairman Manoj Kumar Singh has asked the Noida authority, Greater Noida authority, and Yamuna Expressway..
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