Mann Ki Baat highlights: Urge all to join ‘New India’ movement, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in his first Mann Ki Baat following the BJP’s victories in the recently concluded assembly elections in five states.

This is the 30th edition of the Prime Minister’s monthly radio address. ‘Mann ki Baat’ will be broadcast in regional languages immediately after its Hindi broadcast.View more:-Bulk Sms Service provider

In his previous address, Modi discussed a range of subjects from the ISRO’s historic launch of a record 104 satellites aboard a single rocket to the Indian’s team’s victory in the Blind T20 Cricket World Cup. He also spoke about moving towards digital currency and the Bhim App.

Source:-Hindustantimes

PM Modi cites Dehradun girl’s impassioned message on Mann ki Baat

A teenager poured all her disgust in a voice message to the Prime Minister over a stinky, garbage-choked river flowing close to her backyard in the Uttarakhand capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi liked 16-year-old Gayatri Singh’s explosive appeal for her right to live in a clean environment so much that he included the girl’s audio clip in the 30th edition of his Mann ki Baat monthly radio address on Sunday.

He complimented the class 11 student from Dehradun’s Ajabpur Kala area for flagging a public problem — the rain-fed, seasonal hill river Rispana, which has been turned into a meandering mound of garbage.

Modi quoted the girl’s message to draw people’s attention towards cleanliness, which is necessary for the success of his government’s signature programme, Swachh Bharat. He said her message should be an inspiration for all.

For her part, Gayatri thanked the Prime Minister for acknowledging the problem and highlighting it in his popular radio show.View more:-Bulk Sms Service provider

“He said ‘Gayatri has a lot of anger in her towards this pollution, and every citizen should have the same anger towards pollution, then only can the nation achieve cleanliness’,” she recalled.

Source:-Hindustantimes

Barapullah Phase-III runs into land transfer hurdle

New Delhi: Barapullah phase III, connecting Mayur Vihar with INA, is expected to get over only by mid-2018 as the government hasn't been able to sort out a land acquisition problem.

"We need to acquire about eight acres in the middle of the riverbed, which comes under the Nangli Razapur village. We have been in negotiation with the residents who are asking for an absolutely impractical amount of money to transfer the land. Against Rs 27 lakh per acre that the government is offering, they are asking for Rs 9 crore per acre. They have had several meetings with the PWD secretary and senior officials but now the chief secretary is personally taking up the matter. Without this land, PWD cannot complete its foundation laying work," said a senior official.

Then there are BSES and Delhi Transco lines passing over the project area. "We have deposited money with BSES for shifting of the lines but there has been no movement there. Additionally, we have been asking Transco to shift its high tension wires for more than a year but that matter is also pending," the official added.

As a result of the delay, the Rs 1,260.63-crore project could take an additional six to eight months for completion.

source:-Timesofindia

New Faces in Congress: Catherine Cortez Masto, First Latina Senator

WASHINGTON — For many Democrats, Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada’s high-stakes Senate race was a bright spot on an otherwise grim Election Day.

The granddaughter of a Mexican immigrant, Ms. Cortez Masto is the first Latina senator in history.

A former criminal prosecutor and a Democrat, Ms. Cortez Masto, 52, started her political career as Nevada’s attorney general, a post she held for two terms. She is replacing Harry Reid, the longtime Democratic leader in the Senate.

Ms. Cortez Masto sat down with The New York Times to talk about what comes next. This interview has been condensed.

How does it feel to be the first Latina senator?

It’s incredible to have made history, but it’s more important to me to be able to bring that diversity to the United States Senate, because it’s about time. One, to bring that voice and a different perspective to the table and use it and have a seat at the table to weigh in on decision-making and laws that are being made.

Source:-nytimes

People Lost It When They Found Out That Trump's Inauguration Hats Were Made In China!

On 20th January, when Barack Obama officially stepped down from the presidential throne, Donald Trump filled the spot.

This inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States marked the commencement of the four-year term of Donald Trump as President, but this is not why we are here.

We are here to discuss what happened at the event. Trump, who has been an ardent promoter of 'BUY AMERICAN & HIRE AMERICAN' did a blunder.

Now, this could be a silly mistake or one of his disingenuous play. However, like we know about the mighty Internet - unforgiving and unforgetful. Just when people discovered that the hats that were given to them were made in China, twitter was flooded with heavy criticism.

Source:-BBC

Barack Obama calls Narendra Modi, PM thanks him for boosting strategic ties

NEW DELHI: Just ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the President of the United States, President Barack Obama called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review "all round progress" in the relations between US and India.

As he wished the outgoing US President well for his future endeavours, Modi thanked Obama for strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

"The two leaders reviewed with satisfaction the significant all round progress and cooperation in ties between India and the US in the past few years," said ministry of external affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup.

According to a White House readout, Obama thanked Modi for his partnership and the two reviewed joint efforts of cooperation including defence, civil nuclear energy, and enhanced people-to-people ties.

"Recalling his visit as Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2015, President Obama wished the Prime Minister warm congratulations ahead of India's upcoming 68th Republic Day anniversary," said the statement.

Obama and Modi discussed the progress they have made on shared economic and security priorities, including recognition of India as a Major Defense Partner of the United States and addressing the global challenge of climate change.

Obama, who visited India twice in his eight year tenure, is leaving the White House on Friday. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn-in as the 45th American President.

Among other south Asian neighbours, Obama also made a farewell call to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who was joined by chief executive officer Abdullah Abdullah.

Source:-Timesofindia

Former President George H.W. Bush taken to Houston hospital: report

Former President George H.W. Bush was reportedly hospitalized this week but is “doing fine” and in stable condition, according to KHOU-TV.

The Houston television station reports Bush is expected to spend an unspecified number of days at the Houston Methodist Hospital, citing Bush spokeswoman Jean Becker.

It was not immediately clear what prompted the elder Bush’s hospitalization.

Despite a penchant for skydiving in recent years, the 41st president has battled health complications for several years.

In 2012, he spent two months hospitalized for bronchitis and in 2014, he was rushed to a hospital for shortness of breath. He broke a neck bone the following year during a fall at his family’s vacation home in Kennebunkport, Maine.

The Republican celebrated his 92nd birthday in June and is the oldest living former president.

Source:-nydailynews