India’s Parliament established a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill. The JPC, including members from both ruling and opposition parties, will thoroughly analyze the proposal’s implications and submit a report. The bill, aiming for simultaneous national and state elections, has generated significant debate, with proponents citing efficiency and critics raising concerns about federalism and democratic balance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Kapoor family, who invited him to the Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival celebrating the legendary actor’s 100th birth anniversary. The event promises a nationwide cinematic tribute to Raj Kapoor’s enduring legacy.
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan and her family met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor. Kareena shared photos from the meeting on Instagram, expressing deep gratitude for the Prime Minister’s warmth and support in celebrating the legendary actor’s legacy.
Members of the renowned Kapoor family, including prominent Bollywood stars, visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to formally invite him to a prestigious film festival celebrating the cinematic legacy of the legendary Raj Kapoor. The event promises to be a star-studded tribute to one of Indian cinema’s most influential figures.
Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, issued a desperate appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing grave concern over escalating communal tensions and violence in India, citing the recent Sambhal mosque survey clashes as a prime example. He warned of a situation mirroring the 1947 partition and urged the Prime Minister to address the unrest.
Following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early 2025. The Kremlin has confirmed the invitation and indicated a positive response, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold key meetings with state chief secretaries and finance ministers in December to finalize the policy agenda and discuss the upcoming Union Budget. These meetings aim to align state-level priorities with national development goals, focusing on investment attraction, resource allocation, and economic resilience amidst global uncertainty.
Prime Minister Modi’s ambitious ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS) scheme promises to transform Indian higher education and research by providing seamless access to top-tier international journals and research articles to over 1.8 crore students and researchers nationwide. With a ₹6,000 crore investment, ONOS aims to bridge the urban-rural divide and foster innovation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced the winter session of Parliament with a call for constructive debates and inclusivity, criticizing disruptive tactics that hinder productive discussions and the empowerment of new MPs. The session, lasting until December 20th, will see the consideration of 15 bills, including significant maritime and Waqf law amendments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment, lauded by Indian-American leaders for his commitment to inclusive growth and the safety of minority communities in India. The award was presented at a summit that also saw the launch of the Association of American Indian Minorities.
