Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Aditi Singh becomes new GS of All India Mahila Congress

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Mudit Mathur
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Congress president Rahul Gandhi has appointed Aditi Singh — an MLA from Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli Sadar seat — as the General Secretary of All India Mahila Congress.
Announcing her appointment, AICC General Secretary Ashok Gehlot said that Aditi Singh can be a given a crucial role in the new team constituted by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.
A Masters in Management Studies from Duke University, USA, Aditi came back to India to take the baton over from father Akhilesh Singh, the five-time MLA from Raebareli whose father Dunni Singh used to be one of the key organizers of Indira Gandhi’s poll campaigning.
Aditi Singh, who is in Israel currently on an official tour, spoke to Tehelka over WhatsApp call and expressed her gratitude towards Congress leadership. “I am thankful to the party leadership for giving me this new role. I am happy that my seniors, including Congress president Rahul Gandhi, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi have faith in me. I am also thankful to All India Mahila Congress President Sushmita Dev for picking me for such an important post,” she said.
Aditi was trolled on social media over her photograph with Rahul Gandhi but she boldly snubbed rumor muggers exposing them on twitter.  
“A lot of work needs to be done for the women of the country. Being a woman myself, I can understand their problems. My aim will be to work for the education of women,” she said.
Aditi, who is considered to be close to Priyanka Gandhi, won the Raebareli seat with a margin of approximately 90,000 votes in the 2017 UP State Assembly Elections. Aditi also enjoys a huge following on social media. She fought elections after her father Akhilesh Singh fell ill.

Satya Pal Malik sworn-in as 13th governor of Jammu & Kashmir, replaces NN Vohra

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Tehelka Web Desk
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Veteran politician Satya Pal Malik on August 23 took oath as the 13th Jammu and Kashmir governor. The 71-year old leader was administered the oath of office by Gita Mittal, Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, at a function at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar.

Malik succeeded Narinder Nath Vohra, who held the post since June 25, 2008.

Former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were among over 400 guests present at the ceremony, including senior officials of the civil administration, police, Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF, Border Security Force and the Army.

Malik was the governor of Bihar before taking charge of Jammu and Kashmir.

Malik had arrived in Srinagar on August 22 and was received at the Srinagar international airport by the three advisers to the state governor – Vijay Kumar, BB Vyas, and Khurshid Ahmad Ganai.

Jammu and Kashmir State is currently under the Governor’s rule following the split of BJP and PDP in June.

Rahul Gandhi addresses gathering in Berlin, slams Modi Government

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Tehelka Web Desk
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Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is on a four-day tour to Europe, addressed a gathering at  Bucerius Summer School in Hamburg, Germany on Wednesday.

Rahul in his address focused on employment issues in India, mob lynching, Women safety, Issues of Dalits and Poverty. He said India is facing a big problem but Prime Minister Narendra Modi refuses to admit it.

“The guaranteed employment scheme, right to food, right to information, bank nationalization was some of the ideas that all governments held through. Now, these ideas are damaged to a great extent”, Congress President said.

Citing an example of Islamic State terrorist group, Rahul said, that the exclusion of a large number of people from the development process could lead to the creation of insurgent groups like ISIS anywhere in the world.

Rahul said, all the money that used to go into schemes for the poor, the Dalits, minorities, and tribals, are now going to a few large corporates.

 “If you don’t give people a vision in the 21st century, somebody else will. And that’s the real risk of excluding a large number of people from the development process,” he said.

Rahul on Thursday will address a public meeting organized by the Indian Overseas Congress in Berlin. “I began my 2-day visit to Germany with a speech at the Bucerius Summer School in Hamburg, yesterday. Today, I am in Berlin to meet members of the German Bundestag, NGO’s & Business Leaders. I will also be addressing a public meeting organised by the Indian Overseas Congress,” Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

China willing to play ‘constructive role’ to improve India-Pak ties

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Tehelka Web Desk
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang on August 22 said that China willing to play a “constructive role” in improving India and Pakistan ties. He said this while attending a press briefing.

While calling India and Pakistan ‘important countries in South Asia’, Kang added, “We have noted relevant reports and we welcome the positive remarks made by the Indian and Pakistani leaders on improving bilateral relations.”

He further said that Beijing welcomed the “positive” comments recently made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new Pakistani counterpart, Imran Khan, on improving bilateral ties.

“Both Pakistan and India are important countries in South Asia. As a common neighbor to Pakistan and India, China firmly supports the two sides to enhance dialogue increase mutual trust, properly handle and solve their differences,” spokesman added.

“The improvement and development of their bilateral ties are very important to regional peace, stability, and prosperity. As a neighbor to both Pakistan and India, China sincerely hopes that the two sides could enhance dialogue, increase mutual trust, properly handle and resolve differences, and make joint contributions to regional peace and development. China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard,” the spokesperson noted.

“I cannot make a prediction for you at this moment as to when and how China will do something. But it is obvious that playing a constructive role means advancing, consolidating and sustaining positive momentum.”

Government unveils draft UDAN scheme for International destinations

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Tehelka Web Desk
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The government unveiled a draft scheme for extending the affordable air travel program UDAN (‘Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) to international circuits, with state governments identifying the routes for operation.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has prepared a draft scheme document for “UDAN International” and invited comments from stakeholders till September 4.

The draft International Air Connectivity scheme envisages increasing the international ticketing to 20 crore by 2027.

Government has identified seven foreign destinations to roll out the international version of UDAN to enable people to fly abroad for cheaper options.

“The scheme is to be made operational only for states, which demonstrate their commitment to implement and provide the requisite support for promoting operations under the scheme,” the Ministry of Civil Aviation draft reads.

As per the draft, state will identify international routes for which the Airports Authority of India will determine a subsidy amount per seat and invite bids from domestic carriers. This will be followed by airlines submitting their proposals, which will include the routes they wish to connect as well as the subsidy needed by them.

Under the scheme Assam has proposed to offer Rs 100 crore per year for flights to Kathmandu, Dhaka, Singapore, Bangkok, Yangon and Kuala Lumpur. Andhra Pradesh has also expressed its keenness to the Civil Aviation Ministry to encourage tourism.

4 Budget-Friendly Surprises For Your Sister This Raksha Bandhan

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Tehelka Web Desk
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This Raksha Bandhan, show your sister how much she means to you with gifts that are affordable but pack a punch. You can shop for a gift that your sister is sure to love, without throwing your budget off kilter from the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network. You can browse through high-end products, be it electronics or clothing, and pay for them affordably when you choose to shop from the EMI Network.

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Take a look at a few gift options that will impress your sister but don’t cost a fortune.

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 Gift The Latest Fashion Wear

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 Send Your Sister On A Holiday

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Arun Jaitley returns after 3 month break, resumes charge of Finance Ministry

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Tehelka Web Desk
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Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday resumed his work after a three-month break from surgery.

According to the officials, “President Ram Nath Kovind on 23rd August, directed to assign the portfolios of the Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs to Union Minister Arun Jaitley.”

Jaitely, who stopped attending the office in April had undergone a renal transplant operation in May 2018.

In his absence, the charge of ministry was given to Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on an interim basis.

Earlier this month,  Jaitley had attended parliament to participate in the vote for the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

During his long break, Jaitley was active on social media, held video conferences with officials, wrote blogs on various economic and non-economic issues and addressed events remotely.

Veteran Journalist Kuldeep Nayar dies at 95

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Tehelka Web Desk
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Senior journalist and former Rajya Sabha member Kuldeep Nayar died around 1 am on August 23 at Escorts hospital in New Delhi. He was 95.

Elder son Sudhir Nayar said that he was suffering from pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital five days back.

His cremation will take place at Lodhi Road crematorium at 1 pm. Eminent journalist is survived by his wife and two sons.

Nayar fought for civil rights and press freedom, he worked in several newspapers, including as the editor of Statesman.

He had also served as the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in the 1990s and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1997.

In 2015, Nayar was honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the eighth edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence awards for his contribution to the field of journalism.

While sending condolences Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Kuldip Nayar was an intellectual giant of our times. Frank and fearless in his views, his work spanned across many decades. His strong stand against the Emergency, public service and commitment to a better India will always be remembered. Saddened by his demise. My condolences.”

President Ram Nath Kovind said: “Sad to hear of the passing of Kuldip Nayar, veteran editor and writer, diplomat and parliamentarian, and a determined champion of democracy during the Emergency. His readers will miss him. Condolences to his family and associates.”

PM Modi on one day visit to Gujarat today, to launch several projects

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Tehelka Web Desk
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Thursday to inaugurate several projects and participate in various programmes.

Modi will first attend an event in Jujwa village of Valsad district, where he will witness the collective e-Gruhpravesh of beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin).

According to the reports, more than one lakh houses have been completed in the State and the beneficiaries of these houses will celebrate collective Gruh-Pravesh across 26 districts.

Modi will also distribute certificates and employment letters to select beneficiaries under various development schemes, including Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Gramodaya Yojana and National Rural Livelihood Mission.

This apart, Modi will visit Junagadh to inaugurate several development projects which includes, 13 projects of Junagadh Municipal Corporation, Government Civil Hospital and a milk processing plant at Khokharda.

Later, Prime Minister will visit Gandhinagar and deliver the Convocation Address of the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University.

India politely turns down international financial assistance for flood-hit Kerala

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Tehelka Web Desk
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In view of the whole world coming together and offering financial aid for the Kerala flood victims, the Indian Government directed all its respective envoys to all Indian missions abroad to politely turn down the financial assistance from the foreign countries saying that the government has decided to “rely solely on domestic efforts” to combat the challenges.

“Early indications point towards requirements that are within the capacity of the people and Government of India to meet,” the envoys have been asked to convey.

The government has decided to stick to its long standing policy of not accepting monetary help from foreign countries.

The UAE and Maldives government have offered financial assistance to India.

“As you know, as a general policy in case of rescue and relief operations we have followed the practice that we have adequate ability to respond to emergency requirements. And, for a variety of reasons we have not in the past too, unless there are specific circumstances, been able to accept offers of assistance for rescue and relief,” Syed Akbaruddin, the then Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson clarified.

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