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Dr. Fayez Tarawneh, Chief of The Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan calls on PM

Dr. Fayez Tarawneh, Chief of The Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. They discussed the shared commitment to strengthen bilateral engagement and the many opportunities in this regard. Dr. Fayez Tarawneh also exchanged views with Prime Minister on the situation in West Asia and the scourge of terrorism that calls for a comprehensive international response. Dr. Fayez Tarawneh conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein to Prime Minister.
Protocol between Government of India and the Government of Japan

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing and ratification of Protocol between India and Japan for amending the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) signed between the two countries in 1989 for avoidance of double taxation and for prevention of fiscal evasion, through a protocol. The Protocol will facilitate exchange of information, as per accepted international standards, on tax matters including bank information and information without domestic tax interest. There is a further provision in the Protocol for sharing any information received from Japan, with authorization of the competent authority in Japan and vice versa, in respect of a resident of India, with other law enforcement agencies. The Protocol also has a provision for India and Japan to lend assistance to each other in collection of revenue claims, as well as for exemption of interest income from taxation in the source country, with respect to debt-claims insured by the Government or Government-owned financial institutions.
PM releases book on the life of Late Shri Kedarnath Sahni

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released a book on the life of Late Shri Kedarnath Sahni. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister recalled several anecdotes about Shri Sahni. Expressing concern at the decline in moral values in society and in public life, the Prime Minister asserted that corruption and black money cannot be accepted as a part of the system. He said that we must think about the future of the nation, and not accept any compromise on corruption.
PM strongly condemns terrorist attack at Kabul University

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack at Kabul University. “I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack at Kabul University today. Our prayers are with the families of the victims and the injured. We will continue to support Afghanistan’s brave struggle against terrorism”, the Prime Minister said.
PM to visit Maharashtra on 14th June

PM to inaugurate Jagatguru Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj Temple in Dehu, Pune PM to inaugurate Jal Bhushan Building and Gallery of Revolutionaries at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai Gallery of Revolutionaries developed as a one of its kind museum – to commemorate the contributions of freedom fighters and revolutionaries of Maharashtra PM to also participate in Dwishatabdi Mahotsav of Mumbai Samachar – a newspaper which has been published continuously for 200 years Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on 14th June. At around 1:45 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate Jagatguru Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj Temple in Dehu, Pune. At around 4:15 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate Jal Bhushan Building and Gallery of Revolutionaries at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai. Thereafter, at around 6 PM, Prime Minister will participate in Dwishatabdi Mahotsav of Mumbai Samachar at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. PM in Pune Prime Minister will inaugurate Jagatguru Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj Temple in Dehu, Pune. Sant Tukaram was a Warkari saint and poet, famously known for Abhanga devotional poetry and community-oriented worship through spiritual songs known as Kirtans. He lived in Dehu. A Shila Mandir was built after his demise, but it was not formally structured as a Temple. It has been rebuilt in stone masonry with 36 peaks, and also carries an idol of Sant Tukaram. PM in Mumbai Prime Minister will inaugurate the Jal Bhushan Building and Gallery of Revolutionaries at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai. Jal Bhushan has been the official residence of the Governor of Maharashtra since 1885. Upon completing its lifespan, it was demolished and a new building was sanctioned in its place. Foundation stone for the new building was laid by the Hon’ble President of India in August, 2019. All distinctive features of the old building have been preserved in the newly constructed building. In 2016, the then Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Vidyasagar Rao, had found a bunker in Raj Bhawan. It had earlier been used by Britishers as a secret storage for arms and ammunition. The bunker was renovated in 2019. The Gallery has been developed in the bunker as a one of its kind museum, to commemorate the contributions of freedom fighters and revolutionaries of Maharashtra. It offers tributes to the contributions of Vasudev Balwant Phadke, the Chaphekar brothers, Savarkar brothers, Madam Bhikaji Cama, V B Gogate, Naval Mutiny in 1946, among others. Prime Minister will participate in Dwishatabdi Mahotsav of Mumbai Samachar at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. The printing of Mumbai Samachar as a weekly was started on 1st July, 1822 by Fardunjee Marzbanji. It later on became a daily in 1832. The newspaper has been published continuously for 200 years. To commemorate this unique feat, a postal stamp will also be released on the occasion.
PM to visit Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), at Bilaspur. This 750 bed hospital will be built at a cost of approximately Rs. 1350 crore. In addition to healthcare, it will also provide medical education at the under-graduate and post-graduate level, besides nursing. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), at Una. Shri Narendra Modi will also inaugurate a Steel Processing Unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), at Kandrori, Kangra. He will later address a public meeting.
Cabinet approves creation of additional posts of three Judicial Members and three Technical Members in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved creation of additional posts of three Judicial Members and three Technical Members in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The posts will be created in Level 17 (Rs.2,25,000/- fixed) plus allowances as admissible. The total financial implication will be Rs.2,27,82,096 (Rupees two crore twenty seven lakh eighty two thousand ninety six only) per annum. This will ensure to meet the mandate provided to NCLAT by the Finance Act, 2017, the Companies Act, the IBC, 2016 and the time frame provided for disposal of cases.
PM greets Nation on World Sanskrit Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his wishes on the occasion of World Sanskrit Day and shared his greetings with the people in Sanskrit. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤�à¤·à¤¾ à¤­à¤¾à¤·à¤¾ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¾à¤šà¥€à¤¨à¤¾ à¤šà¥‡à¤¦à¤ªà¤¿ à¤†à¤§à¥�à¤¨à¤¿à¤•à¥€, à¤¯à¤¸à¥�à¤¯à¤¾à¤‚ à¤—à¤¹à¤¨à¤‚ à¤¤à¤¤à¥�à¤¤à¥�à¤µà¤œà¥�à¤�à¤¾à¤¨à¤®à¥� à¤…à¤¸à¥�à¤¤à¤¿ à¤¤à¤°à¥�à¤£à¤‚ à¤•à¤¾à¤µà¥�à¤¯à¤®à¥� à¤…à¤ªà¤¿ à¤…à¤¸à¥�à¤¤à¤¿, à¤¯à¤¾ à¤¸à¤°à¤²à¤¤à¤¯à¤¾ à¤…à¤­à¥�à¤¯à¤¾à¤¸à¤¯à¥‹à¤—à¥�à¤¯à¤¾ à¤ªà¤°à¤‚ à¤¶à¥�à¤°à¥‡à¤·à¥�à¤ à¤¦à¤°à¥�à¤¶à¤¨à¤¯à¥�à¤•à¥�à¤¤à¤¾ à¤š, à¤¤à¤¾à¤‚ à¤¸à¤‚à¤¸à¥�à¤•à¥ƒà¤¤à¤­à¤¾à¤·à¤¾à¤®à¥� à¤…à¤§à¤¿à¤•à¤¾à¤§à¤¿à¤•à¤‚ à¤œà¤¨à¤¾à¤ƒ à¤ªà¤ à¥‡à¤¯à¥�à¤ƒà¥¤ à¤¸à¤°à¥�à¤µà¥‡à¤­à¥�à¤¯à¤ƒ à¤¸à¤‚à¤¸à¥�à¤•à¥ƒà¤¤à¤¦à¤¿à¤µà¤¸à¤¸à¥�à¤¯ à¤¶à¥�à¤­à¤¾à¤¶à¤¯à¤¾à¤ƒà¥¤”
PM pays tributes to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “We remember his warm personality, we remember his endearing nature, we remember his wit and humour, we remember his contribution to national progress. Atal Ji lives in the hearts and minds of our citizens. Today, on his Punya Tithi went to Sadaiv Atal and paid tributes to him.”
PM writes a letter to the beneficiary of PM Awas Yojana; says a pucca house is the foundation of a better tomorrow

“Memorable moments in the lives of beneficiaries give inspiration and energy to continue working tirelessly and non-stop in the service of the nation” “House is not just a structure made of bricks and cement, but our feelings, our aspirations are attached to it. The boundary walls of the house not only provide us security, but also instill in us the confidence of a better tomorrow.” This is what Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in a letter to Sudhir Kumar Jain of Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, congratulating him on getting a pucca house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, adding that the happiness of getting your own roof and house is priceless. The Prime Minister wrote further in the letter to Sudhir, “The dream of your own house has come true through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Your sense of satisfaction after this achievement can easily be felt by your words in the letter. This house is like a new foundation for the dignified life of your family and a better future for both your children.” Prime Minister Modi also said that crores of beneficiaries have got their pucca houses under the PM Awas Yojana so far. He said that the government is committed towards the goal of providing houses to every needy family. The PM said that the government is making sincere efforts to bring positive changes in the lives of the countrymen through various public welfare schemes. In the letter to Sudhir, Prime Minister Modi said that these memorable moments in the lives of beneficiaries like him give him inspiration and energy to continue working tirelessly and non-stop in the service of the nation. In fact, Sudhir got his own pucca house recently under the PM Awas Yojana and wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi thanking him. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Sudhir described the PM Awas Yojana as a boon for homeless poor families. Sudhir wrote that he was living in a rented house and had changed houses 6-7 times. He also shared his pain of changing the house frequently.
PM congratulates Bajrang Puniya for winning his third consecutive Commonwealth Games Medal

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Bajrang Puniya for winning his third consecutive Commonwealth Games medal. Bajrang Puniya clinched the Gold medal in 65 kg wrestling at CWG, 2022. The Prime Minister tweeted; “The talented Bajrang Puniya is synonymous with consistency and excellence. He wins a Gold at the Birmingham CWG. Congratulations to him for the remarkable feat, his 3rd consecutive CWG medal. His spirit and confidence is inspiring. My best wishes always.”
PM salutes Infantry on Infantry Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Infantry on Infantry Day today. “On Infantry Day we salute the indomitable courage and bravery of our Infantry, who have left no stone unturned in serving our Nation. We pay rich tributes to our Infantry Martyrs who dedicated their lives to protect the unity and integrity of our Nation”, the Prime Minister said in his tweets.
PM congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu for forming the government

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu for being sworn-in as Prime Minister of Israel and forming the government. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Heartiest congratulations @netanyahu for forming the government. Looking forward to working together to strengthen our strategic partnership.”
Cabinet approves MoU on Collaborative Research on Distributed Ledger and Block Chain Technology in the context of Development of digital economy by Exim Bank under BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Collaborative Research on Distributed Ledger and Block chain Technology in the context of Development of digital economy by Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) with the participating member banks, under the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism namely Banco Nacional de DesenvolvimentoEconomico e Social (BNDES, of Brazil), China Development Bank (CDB), State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank, of Russia) and Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). Major Impact Distributed Ledger/Block chain technology holds potential for solutions to various challenges being faced in the financial sector space of the BRICS nations. The MoU intends to enhance understanding of Distributed Ledger/Block Chain technology, through the joint research efforts to identify areas within respective business operations where it may have the potential for applications aimed at enhancing the operational efficiencies. Background: The Xiamen Declaration signed in China on digital economy by the BRICS leaders had highlighted the importance of the digital economy and how the BRICS nations could leverage the thriving and dynamic digital economy that will foster global economic development and benefit everyone. Accordingly, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Collaborative Research on Distributed Ledger and Block chain Technology in the Context of the Development of the Digital Economy was suggested to be inked by all member banks.
PM expresses happiness on UNESCO declaring Dholavira a World Heritage site

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on UNESCO declaring Dholavira, Harappan city in India a World Heritage site. He also said that It is a must visit, especially for those interested in history, culture and archaeology. Reacting to a tweet by UNESCO, the Prime Minister, in a series of tweets said; “Absolutely delighted by this news. Dholavira was an important urban centre and is one of our most important linkages with our past. It is a must visit, especially for those interested in history, culture and archaeology. I first visited Dholavira during my student days and was mesmerised by the place. As CM of Gujarat, I had the opportunity to work on aspects relating to heritage conservation and restoration in Dholavira. Our team also worked to create tourism-friendly infrastructure there.”
PM to confer Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for Science and Technology tomorrow

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will attend the award ceremony for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, on 28 February 2019. The Prime Minister will confer the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2016, 2017 and 2018 to the awardees. He will also address the gathering. The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is named after the founder Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar. The Prize is given each year to recognize outstanding Indian work in various disciplines of Science and Technology.
PM pays tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his Jayanti. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤ªà¤‚à¤œà¤¾à¤¬ à¤•à¥‡à¤¸à¤°à¥€ à¤²à¤¾à¤²à¤¾ à¤²à¤¾à¤œà¤ªà¤¤ à¤°à¤¾à¤¯ à¤•à¥‹ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥€ à¤œà¤¯à¤‚à¤¤à¥€ à¤ªà¤° à¤¸à¤¾à¤¦à¤° à¤¨à¤®à¤¨à¥¤ à¤¸à¥�à¤µà¤¤à¤‚à¤¤à¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤†à¤‚à¤¦à¥‹à¤²à¤¨ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤¸à¤¾à¤¹à¤¸, à¤¸à¤‚à¤˜à¤°à¥�à¤· à¤”à¤° à¤¸à¤®à¤°à¥�à¤ªà¤£ à¤•à¥€ à¤•à¤¹à¤¾à¤¨à¥€ à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤²à¤¿à¤� à¤¸à¤¦à¥ˆà¤µ à¤¸à¥�à¤®à¤°à¤£à¥€à¤¯ à¤°à¤¹à¥‡à¤—à¥€à¥¤”
Cabinet approves creation of the post of Vice Chancellor for National Rail & Transport Institute (Deemed to be University) set up in Vadodara, Gujarat

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved creation of the post of Vice Chancellor for India’s first rail and transportation university, National Rail & Transport Institute (NRTI). The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal Executive Officer of the institution and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the institution and shall be mainly responsible for implementation of the decisions of all the authorities of the Institution deemed to be University. NRTI opened its doors to the first batch of 103 students from 20 states of India, in two fully-residential undergraduate courses – BSc. in Transportation Technology and DBA in Transportation Management, the classes for which started from 5thSeptember, 2018. These three-year degree programs have interdisciplinary curricula, benchmarked with leading institutions in the world, consisting of foundation, core and elective courses. NRTI seeks to forge collaboration with leading international institutions in the areas of Joint research and faculty and student exchange. Memoranda of Agreement have been signed by NRTI with Cornell University, USA; University of California, Berkeley; MIIT, Moscow and St. Petersburg Transport University, Russia so far. Background: A vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NRTI is focused on transport-related education, multidisciplinary research and training. It was established as a Deemed to be University under the de Novo category in 2018 to create a resource pool of best-in-class professionals for the railway and transportation sector.
PM congratulates Rohit Tokas on winning the Bronze Medal in Boxing

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Rohit Tokas on winning the Bronze Medal in Men’s 67 Kg Boxing at Birmingham CWG 2022. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Elated by the accomplishment of Rohit Tokas. I congratulate him on winning the Bronze medal in Boxing. His hardwork and perseverance have given great results. I hope he attains even more success in the coming times. #Cheer4India”
Cabinet approves amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 & 1964

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for amendments in (i) the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes of the State of Odisha, and (ii) the Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964 so as to change name of the Union Territory from Pondicherry to Puducherry in the Order. The Bill namely Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2017 incorporating the above changes will be introduced in the Parliament. Proposal of Sualgiri, Swalgiri caste, as per approved Modalities, was found to be eligible for its inclusion as a synonym of Sabakhia caste at SI. No. 79 in the list of Scheduled Castes of Odisha. Further, the name of Union territory of Pondicherry has been changed to Puducherry vide the Pondicherry (Alteration of name) Act, 2006 w.e.f. 01.10.2006. Accordingly, an amendment is needed in the Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964 to this effect. The Government approved Modalities in June 1999, as amended in June 2002, for considering proposals in regard to modifications in the lists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. According to the approved Modalities, amending legislation to the concerned Constitution Order is proposed only in respect of such proposals of the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration, which have been agreed to both by the Registrar General of India (RGI) as well as the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). The Constitution of India provides certain privileges / concessions to the members of Scheduled Castes which are notified under the provisions of Article 341 of the Constitution of India. First list of Scheduled Castes in relation to a State or Union Territory is to be issued by a notified Order of the President after having consultation with the State Government concerned. Any subsequent inclusion in or exclusion from the list of Scheduled Castes can be effected through an Act of Parliament as envisaged under clause (2) of Article 341. Six Presidential Orders were issued between 1950 and 1978 for specifying Scheduled Castes in respect of various States/Union territories. These Orders have been amended from time to time by Acts of Parliament enacted as per Article 341(2) of the Constitution between 1956 and 2016. After the Bill becomes an Act, members of the community included in the list of Scheduled Castes will be able to derive benefits meant for Scheduled Castes under the existing schemes. Some of the major schemes of this kind include Post Matric Scholarship, National Overseas Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, Top Class Education, Concessional Loans from National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, Hostels for SC Boys and Girls etc. In addition to above, they are also entitled to the benefits of reservation in services and admission to educational institutions.
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. Benefits: The Agreement will help in making available, reliable, quick and cost-effective information and intelligence for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences and apprehending of Customs offenders. The Agreement would provide a legal framework for sharing of information between the Customs authorities of the two countries and help in the proper administering of Customs laws and detection and investigation of Customs offences and the facilitation of legitimate trade. The agreement has following provisions: i. The correct assessment of customs duties, especially information pertaining to the determination of the customs value, tariff classification and the origin of the goods traded between the two countries; ii. The authenticity of any document produced in support of a declaration (such as certificate of origin, invoices etc.) made to the requesting authority; iii. Customs offence concerning illicit movement of the following: a. Arms, ammunition, explosives and explosive devices; b. Works of art and antiques, which are of significant historical, cultural of archaeological value; c. Toxic materials and other substances dangerous to the environment and public health; d. Goods subject to substantial customs duties or taxes; e. New means and methods employed for committing Customs offences against Customs legislation.
PM: Postal network can become a driving force for Indian Economy

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today said that the postal network can become a driving force for the Indian Economy, just like the Indian Railways. His remarks came during the presentation of a report by the task force on leveraging the post office network. The Prime Minister, after an initial discussion on various aspects of the report, has directed that the recommendations of the task force be studied in detail within a short period of time, so that necessary follow-up action can be initiated. The Prime Minister said the postman, along with the teacher, is the most respected Government employee in rural areas. The Prime Minister said the Department of Posts has huge assets across India, and ways should be explored to suitably use these assets for the benefit of the people. He said post offices in rural areas can be used to deliver services and important government information to individual households. The Minister for Communication and IT, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, was present on the occasion. The presentation on behalf of the task force was given by its Chairman, Shri T. S. R. Subramanian.