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PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Crash Site, Consoles Lone Survivor in Hospital

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Ahmedabad on Friday to personally assess the aftermath of the catastrophic Air India plane crash that claimed the lives of 241 people—marking one of the deadliest aviation tragedies in India in recent memory. Landing at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, the Prime Minister proceeded directly to the crash site in the Meghaninagar locality, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The site, adjacent to the residential quarters of BJ Medical College, bore the devastating signs of the incident. PM Modi later visited the civil hospital to meet the sole survivor—Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British citizen of Indian origin—who is currently undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in the crash. Deeply shaken, the Prime Minister expressed his condolences on X, calling the incident “heartbreaking beyond words” and reaffirming that central authorities were coordinating efforts to assist victims and their families. On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu had visited the crash site. Minister Kinjarapu confirmed that a high-level committee has been set up to investigate the cause of the crash. The tragic incident unfolded moments after Air India Flight AI 171 took off from Ahmedabad around 1:30 PM, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport. According to air traffic control reports, the pilot issued a ‘Mayday’ call shortly after takeoff, indicating a grave emergency. The aircraft rapidly lost altitude before crashing into the doctors’ residential compound at BJ Medical College and bursting into flames, sending thick plumes of smoke across the city skyline. Aviation experts suggest possible causes could include simultaneous engine thrust failure or a major bird strike, although official findings are awaited. Graphic visuals from the crash site showed emergency responders pulling bodies from the wreckage, and dozens of injured being rushed to the nearby hospital. Tragically, five medical students residing in the impacted area were also among the deceased. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a seasoned pilot with over 8,200 flight hours, alongside First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 hours. Air India confirmed the death toll at 241, with passengers including 169 Indian nationals, 53 from the UK, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian citizen. Only one passenger—Vishwash Kumar Ramesh—survived the crash. Source: NDTV

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PM Modi Chairs Day-Long Conclave with NDA CMs, Focuses on Good Governance and Development Synergies

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a comprehensive conclave in New Delhi, bringing together Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from all 20 National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-governed states. The high-level meeting centred on strategies to accelerate development and ensure the effective delivery of governance through the “double-engine” model. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of enhancing coordination and synergy across sectors such as healthcare, sanitation, agriculture, youth empowerment, and technology. He also encouraged states to intensify their efforts in delivering public services and creating impactful governance outcomes. In a post on social media, PM Modi highlighted the extensive discussions held during the conclave, which included sharing of successful models and initiatives from various states. These ranged from water conservation and grievance redressal mechanisms to administrative reforms, women empowerment, sports, and education. Organised by the BJP’s Good Governance Department, the conclave saw participation from 20 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers. Senior BJP leaders including Party President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took part in the day-long discussions. Speaking to the media after the meeting, BJP President JP Nadda stated that two key resolutions were adopted. The first praised the Indian armed forces for their bravery under Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps across the border. The second resolution reaffirmed the party’s stance on caste-based policies, clarifying that the BJP prioritises social integration and mainstreaming of backward communities without engaging in caste-based politics. The session also featured detailed presentations by the states showcasing their governance achievements. Additionally, leaders discussed preparations for major upcoming milestones, including the NDA government’s first anniversary on June 9, the 10th International Day of Yoga, and the 50th year since the declaration of the Emergency in 1975. The conclave reinforced the NDA’s collective commitment to good governance, innovation, and inclusive development across the nation. Source: newsonair  

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Centre Postpones Good Governance Index 2023, Next Release Scheduled for 2025

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The release of the Good Governance Index (GGI) 2023, originally planned during Good Governance Week from December 19 to 25, has been deferred to 2025. The decision, as confirmed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), reflects the need for updated data to ensure accurate and relevant governance assessments. The GGI, launched in December 2019 on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, evaluates states and Union Territories (UTs) across over 50 indicators in sectors such as agriculture, economic governance, public health, and citizen-centric governance. In the 2019 and 2021 editions, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat emerged as top-performing states, respectively. The last index, unveiled on December 25, 2021, by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, assessed states on 58 indicators spanning 10 sectors. Gujarat secured the highest ranking, with 20 states showing improved composite scores compared to the inaugural 2019 index. DARPG Secretary V. Srinivas clarified the rationale behind the deferment: “Using data collected earlier in 2023 for a release at the end of 2024 would render the findings outdated. The GGI is a biennial publication, and the next edition will be published in December 2025.” In the interim, the DARPG has released District Good Governance Indices for states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Arunachal Pradesh, showcasing its ongoing commitment to governance reforms. The Centre’s decision underscores the importance of aligning governance indices with current data to enhance their utility in shaping effective policy decisions. Source: Financial Express Photo Credit: Financial Express

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Odisha Swearing-in Highlights: Mohan Majhi Takes Oath as CM, K.V. Singh Deo and Pravati Parida as Deputy CMs

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In a historic moment, Mohan Charan Majhi, a four-time MLA and tribal leader, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of Odisha under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states. Majhi, who is also the first tribal leader to hold the position, took the oath of office along with his two deputies, K.V. Singh Deo and Pravati Parida. The ceremony was held at Janata Maidan, where hundreds of people gathered to witness the historic event.Governor Raghubar Das administered the oath of secrecy and office to the new Chief Minister and his deputies. The event marked the end of the 24-year rule of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Naveen Patnaik. Majhi, who was accompanied by his deputies, paid floral tributes to various statues across the city, including those of Utkala Mani Gopabandhu Das, Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das, and Parala Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati. The new government has 16 Ministers, including 11 Cabinet Ministers and five Ministers of State with independent charge. The Ministers include four from the tribal community and two from the Scheduled Castes. The event was attended by several notable figures, including Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh), Bhupendrabhai Patel (Gujarat), Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam), Vishnu Deo Sai (Chhattisgarh), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), Bhajan Lal Sharma (Rajasthan), Pramod Sawant (Goa), and Manik Saha (Tripura).Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Nitin Gadkari, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Jual Oram were also present at the ceremony. Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who was personally invited by Majhi, attended the event along with his family. The swearing-in ceremony marked a significant milestone in Odisha’s political history, as it marked the first time the BJP has come to power in the state.  

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Modi 3.0: Full List of Ministers and Their Portfolios in the New BJP Government

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The new council of ministers led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi includes 61 members from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and 11 leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies. Of the 72 ministers, 43 have served three or more terms in Parliament, and 39 were ministers in the previous Union government. Full List of Ministries and Ministers in Modi 3.0 Government Here is a look at the top ministers and the portfolios they held in the previous Narendra Modi-led government: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Portfolios: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, all important policy issues, and portfolios not allocated to any minister Ministry of Home Affairs Union Minister: Amit Shah Ministers of State: Nityanand Rai, Bandi Sanjay Kumar Ministry of Cooperation Union Minister: Amit Shah Ministers of State: Krishan Pal, Murlidhar Mohol Ministry of Defence Union Minister: Rajnath Singh Minister of State: Sanjay Seth Ministry of External Affairs Union Minister: S Jaishankar Ministers of State: Kirtivardhan Singh, Pabitra Margherita Ministry of Finance Union Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman Minister of State: Pankaj Chaudhary Ministry of Corporate Affairs Union Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman Minister of State: Harsh Malhotra Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Union Minister: Nitin Gadkari Ministers of State: Ajay Tamta, Harsh Malhotra Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Union Minister: JP Nadda Ministers of State: Anupriya Patel, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers Union Minister: JP Nadda Minister of State: Anupriya Patel Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Union Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya Minister of State: Raksha Nikhil Khadse Ministry of Labour and Employment Union Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya Minister of State: Shobha Karandlaje Ministry of Food Processing Industries Union Minister: Chirag Paswan Minister of State: Ravneet Singh Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Union Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ministers of State: Ram Nath Thakur, Bhagirath Choudhary Ministry of Rural Development Union Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ministers of State: Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani, Kamlesh Paswan Ministry of Power Union Minister: Manohar Lal Khattar Minister of State: Shripad Naik Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Union Minister: Manohar Lal Khattar Minister of State: Tokhan Sahu Ministry of Tourism Union Minister: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Minister of State: Suresh Gopi Ministry of Culture Union Minister: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Minister of State: Rao Inderjit Singh Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Union Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw Minister of State: L Murugan Ministry of Railways Union Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw Ministers of State: Ravneet Singh, V Somanna Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Union Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw Minister of State: Jitin Prasada Ministry of Civil Aviation Union Ministers: Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Murlidhar Mohol Ministry of Education Union Minister: Dharmendra Pradhan Ministers of State: Sukanta Majumdar, Jayant Chaudhary Ministry of Women and Child Development Union Minister: Annapurna Devi Minister of State: Savitri Thakur Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Union Minister: Bhupendra Yadav Minister of State: Kirtivardhan Singh Ministry of Jal Shakti Union Minister: CR Paatil Ministers of State: V Somanna, Raj Bhushan Choudhary Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Union Minister: Kiren Rijiju Ministers of State: L Murugan, Arjun Ram Meghwal Ministry of Minority Affairs Union Minister: Kiren Rijiju Minister of State: George Kurian Ministry of Heavy Industries Union Minister: HD Kumaraswamy Minister of State: Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma Ministry of Steel Union Minister: HD Kumaraswamy Minister of State: Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma Ministry of Communication Union Minister: Jyotiraditya Scindia Minister of State: Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Union Minister: Jyotiraditya Scindia Minister of State: Sukanta Majumdar Ministry of Textiles Union Minister: Giriraj Singh Minister of State: Pabitra Margherita Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Union Minister: Prahlad Joshi Ministers of State: BL Verma, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Union Minister: Prahlad Joshi Minister of State: Shripad Naik Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Union Minister: Hardeep Singh Puri Minister of State: Suresh Gopi Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Union Minister: Jitan Ram Manjhi Minister of State: Shobha Karandlaje Ministry of Panchayati Raj Union Minister: Lallan Singh Minister of State: SP Singh Baghel Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Union Minister: Lallan Singh Ministers of State: SP Singh Baghel, George Kurian Ministry of Commerce and Industry Union Minister: Piyush Goyal Minister of State: Jitin Prasada Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Union Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal Minister of State: Shantanu Thakur Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Union Minister: Dr. Virendra Kumar Ministers of State: Ramdas Athawale, BL Verma Ministry of Tribal Affairs Union Minister: Jual Oram Minister of State: Durgadas Uikey Ministry of Coal Union Minister: G Kishan Reddy Minister of State: Satish Chandra Dubey Ministry of Mines Union Minister: G Kishan Reddy Minister of State: Satish Chandra Dubey Ministers of State (Independent Charge) Rao Inderjit Singh: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Culture Dr. Jitendra Singh: Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space Arjun Ram Meghwal: Ministry of Law and Justice Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav: Ministry of Ayush

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Amit Shah Prioritizes Rupee Trade as Top Agenda for New Government

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Amit Shah, the Home Minister of India, has emphasized the significance of trade conducted in the Indian rupee, calling it a top priority for the new government. The move to facilitate trade in the national currency has reached its final stages of negotiation with several countries, although matters have been temporarily suspended due to ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Shah highlighted the potential of rupee trade as a significant step forward, citing the country’s robust fundamentals and the relative stability of the Indian currency against most international counterparts. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that many countries are showing interest in establishing trade relations based on rupee transactions. Following the Reserve Bank of India’s July 2022 circular permitting invoicing, payment, and settlement of trade in Indian rupees, rupee invoicing has gained traction. India has already initiated rupee trade with neighboring countries like Nepal and Bhutan, while efforts are underway to facilitate trade in the national currency with Russia and Sri Lanka. The transition to rupee invoicing is expected to bring various benefits, including lower transaction costs, enhanced price transparency, faster settlement times, and reduced hedging expenses. Additionally, it is anticipated to contribute to the internationalization of the rupee and alleviate the burden of holding foreign reserves by the RBI. Sitharaman emphasized India’s stable economic fundamentals, transparent taxation policies, and robust systems, which have bolstered investor confidence and positioned India as an attractive destination for trade and investment. With a growing middle class and a sizable market, India’s economic prospects appear promising, garnering attention and engagement from global partners. Overall, the prioritization of rupee trade underscores the government’s commitment to leveraging India’s economic strengths and fostering stronger trade ties on both regional and international fronts.

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