As India celebrates <keyword id="20126908" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hindi-Diwas" source="keywords">Hindi Diwas</keyword>, political leaders across the spectrum have shared their thoughts on the significance of <keyword id="19915094" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hindi" source="keywords">Hindi</keyword> in shaping the nation’s identity and its role in uniting a linguistically diverse country. Hindi Diwas is observed annually on September 14 to commemorate the day in 1949 when the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as the <keyword id="21576770" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="official-language" source="keywords">official language</keyword> of the Union. On this occasion, prominent leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister <keyword id="19899491" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amit-Shah" source="keywords">Amit Shah</keyword>, West Bengal Chief Minister <keyword id="43868" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mamata-banerjee" source="Orion">Mamata Banerjee</keyword>, and others have offered their reflections on the language’s cultural, social, and political importance. <h2>PM Narendra Modi: “Hindi can be a unifying force”</h2>In his Hindi Diwas address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his personal connection to Hindi, describing how the language has allowed him to connect with the people of India. "I sometimes think that if I did not understand Hindi language, how would I have reached out to people or connected with them? I know the strength of the Hindi language personally," he shared. <keyword id="19899320" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="PM-Modi" source="keywords">PM Modi</keyword> also paid tribute to several leaders who, despite not being native Hindi speakers, championed the cause of Hindi. "In our country, the Hindi language movement was led by figures like Subhas Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, Lokmanya Tilak, Kakasaheb Kalelkar, and Rajagopalachari, whose mother tongue was not Hindi, yet they worked tirelessly for the protection, conservation, and promotion of the language," he noted, emphasising how this inspired him to see Hindi as a bridge between India’s regional languages. “In the form of the mother tongue, every state has priceless treasures. How to connect all of it? In that process, Hindi can serve as a suitable medium.” <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113244114" title="Shah Rukh Khan to Karan Johar: When are you going to make films?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>Amit Shah: “Hindi is a friend to all Indian languages”</h2>Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a strong message about the complementary relationship between Hindi and other regional languages. There is no competition between the official language Hindi and other Indian languages; rather, they are friends and complement each other, Shah said. His remarks reinforced the notion that Hindi’s growth would not come at the expense of regional languages but would, instead, enhance them. Shah also reflected on the historical significance of Hindi's adoption as the official language, marking 75 years since the Constituent Assembly’s decision. “Hindi has no competition with any local language. Whether it is Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, or Bangla, every language strengthens Hindi, and Hindi strengthens every language,” he stated. Furthermore, Shah highlighted how the government, under Prime Minister Modi, has made significant strides in promoting both Hindi and regional languages, including new initiatives to incorporate Artificial Intelligence tools for translation. The Home Minister explained that a portal is being developed for the translation from Hindi to all the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule. <h2>Mamata Banerjee: “We respect all languages”</h2>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee used the occasion of Hindi Diwas to reaffirm her government's commitment to promoting Hindi while also emphasising the importance of linguistic diversity. “We respect all languages. Since 2011, we have made many efforts for the uplift of Hindi-speaking people in the state,” Banerjee said. Highlighting the state's initiatives, she remarked on X, "From the establishment of the Hindi Academy to the creation of Hindi University and several Hindi colleges — these are achievements we are proud of." Her statement reflects how even non-Hindi-speaking states like West Bengal have taken steps to embrace the language while maintaining the importance of regional tongues. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113268102" title="Cabinet nod to Rs 5 lakh health coverage for all aged 70 yrs and above under Ayushman Bharat Yojana" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2><keyword id="19911645" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajnath-Singh" source="keywords">Rajnath Singh</keyword>: “Hindi is a tool for social unity”</h2>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the historical and cultural role of Hindi as a unifying force in Indian society. Reflecting on the significance of the language, Singh said, “From our freedom fighters to the nation’s strategists, Hindi has been seen as a tool for promoting social unity.” He also praised the language’s ability to incorporate words from various other languages, making it more inclusive. “Hindi’s speciality lies in its abundance. It has absorbed words from many languages in an inseparable way. This quality stems from Indian culture and tradition, where every tradition has been followed and progressed in unity,” Singh added. <h2><keyword id="19934071" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pushkar-singh-dhami" source="keywords">Pushkar Singh Dhami</keyword>: “Hindi is the symbol of our culture and aspirations”</h2>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami focused on Hindi’s role as a cultural touchstone for India. "Hindi is a symbol of our culture, feelings, aspirations, and ideals," he stated, adding that the language is vital in preserving the nation's heritage. Dhami emphasised that Hindi is not only a language but also a foundation for national unity, saying, "Hindi as a language acts as a bridge between the people of India." Dhami called on all citizens to work together to promote Hindi and use it in daily life, stressing that collective efforts are necessary for Hindi to gain even more respect both within India and globally. As Hindi Diwas is celebrated, these statements from key leaders reflect a unified desire to continue promoting Hindi, not just as an official language but as a medium that connects and unites India while respecting the diverse linguistic fabric of the nation. (With inputs from agencies)

Hindi Diwas 2024: What PM Modi, Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee, and other leaders said about the importance of Hindi

<keyword id="5652234" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pushkar-Singh-Dhami">Pushkar Singh Dhami</keyword> will be the new chief minister of <keyword id="44522" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttarakhand">Uttarakhand</keyword> following his election on Saturday as the leader of the BJP legislature party in the hill state where assembly polls are due next year. The 45-year-old will be the youngest chief minister of the state and replaces <keyword id="1498654" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tirath-Singh-Rawat">Tirath Singh Rawat</keyword>, who resigned on Friday night within four months of taking charge from <keyword id="2253089" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Trivendra-Singh-Rawat">Trivendra Singh Rawat</keyword>. Dhami will be sworn in on Sunday, Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar told reporters after a legislature party meeting at the state BJP headquarters where he was a central observer. "My party has appointed a common worker, son of an ex-serviceman, who was born in the border district of Pithoragarh to serve the people. "We'll work on people's issues with the cooperation of all. I will carry forward the work done by my predecessors," Dhami, a two-time MLA from Khatima in Udham Singh Nagar district, said. As Dhami takes over less than a year ahead of the next assembly elections, his biggest challenge lies in leading the BJP to another victory and retaining power in Uttarakhand, where the party has been plagued by factionalism. Changing chief ministers twice in a short span has not helped the party's image, with the opposition Congress accusing it of causing "political instability" and betraying the people. "We accept the challenge and we will take forward the party and serve the people," Dhami said when asked whether taking over as CM just months ahead of assembly polls will be an uphill task. The chief minister-elect thanked the party leadership for reposing faith in him and said that he will work with everyone's cooperation. Dhami's name was proposed by outgoing chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat and Pradesh BJP president Madan Kaushik and seconded by a number of MLAs, including former chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, Tomar told reporters outside the state BJP headquarters here. No other name was proposed for BJP legislature party leader, Tomar said. Soon after his unanimous election as the BJP legislature party leader, Dhami headed for the Raj Bhawan along with a number of MLAs and the central observers to stake his claim to form the government. The BJP had replaced Trivendra Singh Rawat with Tirath Singh Rawat on March 10, hoping to go into the assembly polls with the new face, but he too was asked to step down as the Constitution required him to get elected as a member of the state assembly within six months of his appointment as CM and there seemed an increasing uncertainty over the Election Commission holding bypolls at this stage. The opposition Congress hit out at the BJP leadership, saying instead of ushering in development, it has thrown Uttarakhand into the throes of political instability and betrayed its people by repeatedly changing chief ministers. Starting with Nityananad Swami, the BJP will have eight chief ministers in the state, senior Congress leader <keyword id="180100" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Harish-Rawat">Harish Rawat</keyword> said, and added that in the latest four and a half years of the BJP's rule in Uttarakhand, there will be three chief ministers. "The BJP's high drama in Dehradun is an insult to the people of Uttarakhand. The prime minister had promised to give a double-engine government, but the state only received different chief ministers and no development," Harish Rawat, a former chief minister, said. Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the BJP has betrayed the people and Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> and BJP chief J P Nadda are responsible. "This is BJP's example of lust for power, political instability, sharing fruits of power and failure of leadership. Instead of serving the people of Uttarakhand, they tried to distribute power, and <keyword id="2238662" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="PM-Modi">PM Modi</keyword> and J P Nadda are responsible for this. The BJP has brought Uttarakhand to such a turn where power means only sharing its fruits and nothing else," he alleged. Ending days of speculation about a change of guard in the state, Tirat Singh Rawat on Friday handed over his resignation letter to Governor Baby Rani Maurya past 11 pm, hours after returning from <keyword id="66" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi">Delhi</keyword> where he was summoned by the top BJP leadership on Wednesday. The names of nearly half a dozen MLAs were doing the rounds as probables for the top job, including Chaubattakhal MLA and cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj, Shrinagar MLA Dhan Singh Rawat and Khatima MLA Pushkar Singh Dhami. Interacting with reporters at his official residence after returning from the Raj Bhawan, Tirath Singh Rawat said, "I thought it was appropriate to resign as the state was facing a constitutional crisis under the provisions of section 151 A and 164 of the Representation of People Act." 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Pushkar Singh Dhami to be the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand replacing Tirath Singh Rawat

<keyword id="20456460" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rudraprayag" source="keywords">Rudraprayag</keyword>: In what could be a sigh of relief for the devotees coming to <keyword id="20008358" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kedarnath" source="keywords">Kedarnath</keyword>, the walking route has been <keyword id="22804901" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="repaired" source="keywords">repaired</keyword> almost completely, after which some <keyword id="19904938" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pilgrims" source="keywords">pilgrims</keyword> from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Haryana reached <keyword id="20235129" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kedarnath-dham" source="keywords">Kedarnath Dham</keyword> after 15 days of walking, informed <keyword id="20039001" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="district-administration" source="keywords">district administration</keyword>. The pilgrims reaching Kedarnath Dham have expressed gratitude for the cooperation received from the administration. According to the district administration, the walking route has been built after the hard work of 260 labourers. Earlier on the night of July 31, the <keyword id="22804900" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kedarnath-walking-route" source="keywords">Kedarnath walking route</keyword> was destroyed at many places due to a tragedy, following which, the pilgrims were evacuated safely from the walking route. In a rescue operation conducted under the supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and the leadership of District Magistrate Saurabh Gaharwar, thousands of devotees and local people were saved from their lives by walking with helicopter service, said the district administration. Reportedly, a 19-kilometre walking route was damaged in 29 places after the disaster. As per the district administration, there is a problem only at one or two places on the footpath, where security personnel are helping the pilgrims cross the road. A pilgrim who reached Kedarnath Dham said, "The footpath has been repaired, but there is still a problem at one or two places. Good arrangements are being made by the district administration, Rudraprayag.". Notably, so far, 10 lakh, 93 thousand, and 632 devotees have visited Baba Kedarnath. These days, around 150 to 200 pilgrims are reaching Kedarnath Dham. Along with helicopter services, devotees of Baba are also reaching the Dham on foot. Rudraprayag district administration said that their effort is to repair the footpath as soon as possible so that more devotees can reach the shrine of Baba Kedarnath. Hundreds of workers of PWD Guptkashi were engaged in repairing the footpath. Apart from this, the work of repairing the Sonprayag-Gaurikund highway is also going on at a fast pace. Vehicle movement will also start here soon. The machines and workers of the NH department are engaged in repairing the highway day and night. Earlier today, <keyword id="19918812" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttarakhand" source="keywords">Uttarakhand</keyword> Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his heartfelt greetings to all the people of the state on the occasion of the folk festival of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, Ghee Sankranti (Gheu Tyaar). Taking on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister said, "Folk festivals are an important part of our rich heritage and tradition," and added that he "prays to God that the holy folk festival brings happiness, prosperity, and health into the lives of all of you."

Uttarakhand: Relief for devotees as Kedarnath walking route repaired

Dehradun (<keyword id="19918812" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttarakhand" source="keywords">Uttarakhand</keyword>) [India] August 1 (ANI): At least 10 people have died and the concrete bridge and footbridge on the <keyword id="173656" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kedarnath" source="Orion">Kedarnath</keyword> route have been damaged, following <keyword id="20354772" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-rain" source="keywords">heavy rain</keyword> in the area informed Uttarakhand State Disaster Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Thursday. "All the routes of Chardham are open, only the footpath in Kedarnath has been obstructed. 100 other routes are obstructed; efforts are being made continuously to open them" the Chief secretary said. Earlier on Thursday Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the disaster-affected areas. The Chief Minister held a review meeting with officials at the State Emergency Operation Centre to assess the situation of rescue and <keyword id="22080122" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="relief-operations" source="keywords">relief operations</keyword> in areas affected by heavy rainfall. During the meeting, <keyword id="19930273" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CM-Dhami" source="keywords">CM Dhami</keyword> said that rescue teams had been active throughout the night, relocating people to safety due to the impact of the rains. "We received information about the disruption of life in many areas across the state. Consequently, rescue teams worked through the night to move people to safer locations," he said The Chief Minister assured that he is maintaining constant communication with the local administration. He instructed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams to remain on high alert in the affected regions. "I have directed officials to assist those affected by the heavy rainfall and to relocate individuals endangered by rising rivers and drains to safer places. Everyone has been instructed to stay vigilant," CM Dhami said after the meeting. He also mentioned that relief and <keyword id="20501159" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rescue-operations" source="keywords">rescue operations</keyword> are ongoing in severely affected areas such as Rambada, Bhimbali, and Jakhaniyali. The Chief Minister directed that all officers should keep in mind that whatever funds are required for evacuating people from sensitive areas to safe places, relief and rescue operations, reconstruction and rehabilitation from a security point of view, will be sanctioned by the government immediately. All the District Magistrates were directed to coordinate at the local level and take immediate action upon receiving information about any disaster, giving priority to the safety of the public without any laxity. Earlier, the Uttarakhand government also issued a safety advisory for <keyword id="20821555" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chardham-Yatra" source="keywords">Chardham Yatra</keyword> pilgrims amid forecasts of heavy rainfall across the state. Authorities have appealed to devotees to delay their journeys until weather conditions improve and to remain in safe locations. DGP Abhinav Kumar has urged pilgrims and devotees to be cautious and to start their journey only after breaks. He emphasized the importance of staying in safe places and following local authorities' instructions. "The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain in most districts of Uttarakhand. Your safety is our priority," the DGP said.

Uttarakhand: 10 people die due to the heavy rains in Kedarnath; Rescue teams  relocating people to safety

<keyword id="21034902" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tehri-Garhwal" source="keywords">Tehri Garhwal</keyword> (<keyword id="19918812" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttarakhand" source="keywords">Uttarakhand</keyword>) [India], August 1 (ANI): Two people were found dead and another was injured after the trio went missing following a <keyword id="22151495" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cloudburst" source="keywords">cloudburst</keyword> at Jakhanyali in the Ghansali area of Tehri Garhwal district. The deceased were identified as Bhanu Prasad (50) and Anita Devi (45). A spokesperson from the State Disaster Response Force (<keyword id="20485516" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="SDRF" source="keywords">SDRF</keyword>) said that after receiving information about three people missing due to a cloudburst last night at Jakhanyali in the Ghansali area of Tehri the SDRF team searched the area. "During the search, the SDRF recovered two bodies and found an injured person, who was brought to the hospital through a stretcher from a 200-metre-deep ditch. The bodies were subsequently handed over to the district police," said the official. Meanwhile, two children died and nine others were injured after the roof of a dilapidated house collapsed in the Bhori Dera area of Haridwar following heavy rainfall, said an official. The deceased were identified as Aas Mohammed (10) and Nagma (8). Speaking about the incident, Haridwar District Magistrate Dhiraj Singh Garbyal said, "Following heavy rainfall, 11 people were trapped in the debris after the roof of a house collapsed in Bhori Dera under the Bahadarabad police station area of Haridwar." "Two children, Aas Mohammed (10) and Nagma (8), died in the incident and three others were critically injured and are undergoing treatment. The remaining people are also hospitalised but are out of danger. This old house was in a dilapidated state, and heavy rain caused it to collapse," said the DM. The District Magistrate and SSP reached the spot to assess the situation. The officials spoke to the local people and immediately ordered to shift the injured to the local hospital. The officials also assured to provide compensation to the deceased and the injured in the entire matter as per the government order. According to the DM and the SSP, the priority of the administration and police is to rescue the people buried in the incident safely, after which the compensation will be announced. Earlier on Wednesday, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a 'red alert' for Uttarakhand. Following the instructions of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Commissioner of Garhwal Division Vinay Shankar Pandey inspected disaster relief camps and disaster-affected areas in Tehri district earlier on Monday. Pandey visited Government Inter College Vinak Khal, Tingarh village, and Budhakedar, listening to the concerns of the affected residents.He held meetings with disaster-affected individuals and officials in temporary relief camps, assuring them of the government's commitment to sensitive and effective disaster relief efforts. Chief Minister Dhami emphasised that there should be no shortage of funds for disaster relief work. During his visit, the Commissioner reviewed the arrangements in the relief camps, instructing for power backup, television access, children's education, and livelihood support.

Uttarakhand: 2 dead, 1 injured after cloudburst in Ghansali area of Tehri Garhwal

The BJP-ruled <keyword id="6355766" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ujjain" source="Orion">Ujjain</keyword> Municipal Corporation has directed shop owners to display their names and mobile numbers outside their establishments in the ancient city, a directive coming on the heels of a similar order by the BJP government in UP for eateries along the <keyword id="2430693" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kanwar-Yatra-route" source="Orion">Kanwar Yatra route</keyword>. Violators will have to pay a Rs 2,000 fine for the first offence and Rs 5,000 if they defy this order for the second time, <keyword id="17970492" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ujjain-Mayor" source="Orion">Ujjain Mayor</keyword> <keyword id="14958189" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mukesh-Tatwal" source="Orion">Mukesh Tatwal</keyword> said on Saturday. This order is aimed at ensuring safety and transparency and not intended to target <keyword id="22489814" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Muslim-shop-keepers" source="Orion">Muslim shop-keepers</keyword>, he added. Ujjain, the hometown of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, is known for its sacred <keyword id="696878" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mahakal-temple" source="Orion">Mahakal temple</keyword>, attracting devotees from around the globe, especially during the Savaan month, which starts on Monday. Tatwal said the Mayor-in-Council of Ujjain had approved a proposal for shopkeepers to display their names on September 26, 2002, followed by the Corporation House, and subsequently sent it to the state government for objections and formalities. "All formalities have been already completed. The implementation was delayed as the nameplates were initially required to be of the same size and colour. Now, we have relaxed these terms. Displaying the names and mobile numbers of shopkeepers will suffice," he told PTI over the phone. He stressed that the measure is rooted in the MP Shop Establishment Act or Gumasta License, and it serves to enhance customer safety. "Ujjain is a religious and holy city. People come here with religious aastha (faith). They have the right to know about the shopkeeper whose services they are availing. If a customer is dissatisfied or cheated, knowing the shopkeeper's details allows them to seek redress," the mayor said. Ujjain is set to host the Simhastha (Kumbh) Mela in 2028, a significant religious fair held every 12 years. This action mirrors the recent directive in Uttar Pradesh, where all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route were asked to display owners' names. The Uttar Pradesh government extended this order statewide on Friday, while Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said similar instructions are already in place his state. The order has faced criticism from opposition parties and some members of the ruling alliance, who argue it targets Muslim traders.

Ujjain shop owners told to display names, contact numbers; Not targeting Muslims, says mayor

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With just five metres left to achieve a breakthrough in digging through the <keyword id="99408" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rubble" source="Orion">rubble</keyword> of the <keyword id="19475029" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="silkyara" source="Orion">Silkyara</keyword> <keyword id="6530890" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tunnel" source="Orion">tunnel</keyword>, preparations got underway on Tuesday to rush the trapped workers to a hospital for immediate medical care following their <keyword id="28480" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rescue" source="Orion">rescue</keyword>. A separate ward comprising 41 oxygen-supported beds has been readied at the community health centre in Chinyalisaur, about 30 km from Silkyara, for the workers. The road outside the tunnel, which became uneven due to regular movement of heavy vehicles over the past fortnight was being repaired and a fresh layer of soil was being laid for smooth movement of ambulances. Senior police officers briefed the security personnel outside the tunnel to spring into action the moment workers start coming out of the escape passage being prepared for them. Pipes have been inserted up to 52 metres through the rubble at Silkyara tunnel, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday as efforts to rescue the 41 workers trapped there continued for the 17th day. The breakthrough point is 57 metres, he told reporters in Silkyara. Rescuers need to dig through around 10 metres of rubble using rat-hole mining technique to bring out the workers. This drilling was earlier carried out by a huge auger machine that got stuck in the rubble on Friday at around 47 metres. A skilled team of workers began removing the muck by hand using the rat-hole mining technique on Monday while 800-mm diameter pipes were being pushed through the rubble by an auger machine. "Pipe has gone in up to 52 metres. Earlier, it was at 51 metres. It was pushed one metre further in my presence. It will be pushed two metres more to 54 metres after which one more pipe will be laid," Dhami said. When asked whether there were hurdles on the way, he said steel and iron girders were not being encountered. "Stones are coming in the way but they are being broken using cutters," the chief minister said.

Ambulances ready, road being repaired to rush workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel to hospital

<ul><li>Politicians across parties as well as Twitterati remained polarised on the name on dinner invites.</li><li>Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has said that the Union of States is under assault.</li><li>The President has given priority to Bharat, commented education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. </li></ul> A dinner invite in relation to the ongoing <keyword id="42982" type="General" weightage="40" keywordseo="g20-summit" source="Orion">G20 summit</keyword> in New Delhi has sparked a controversy as its host was addressed as ‘<keyword id="18660638" type="General" weightage="60" keywordseo="president-of-bharat" source="Orion">President of Bharat</keyword>’. Even after Union Minister Anurag Thakur clarified that a proposal to<a href="https://www.livemint.com/politics/india-vs-bharat-row-govt-rejects-speculation-as-just-rumours-says-clearly-showing-mindset-11693961504487.html"> rename India as Bharat are ‘rumours</a>’, the topic is trending on social media with supporters and dissenters on either side. It is noteworthy that an opposition bloc formed by 26 political parties recently — including Indian National Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and more — has been named Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A). As names blur, the official invite from the President referring to India as Bharat, has left many baffled. “Now, Article 1 in the Constitution can read: Bharat, that was India, shall be a Union of States. But now even this ‘Union of States’ is under assault,” said Jairam Ramesh, a Congress Member of Parliament. On the other hand, Dharmendra Pradhan, the country’s education minister supported the change. "This should have happened earlier. This gives great satisfaction to the mind. Bharat is our introduction. We are proud of it. The President has given priority to Bharat. This is the biggest statement to come out of the colonial mindset,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “It is a proud moment for every countryman to have "The <keyword id="6354560" type="General" weightage="70" keywordseo="president-of-india" source="Orion">President of India</keyword>" written on the invitation card for the dinner to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the G20 Summit,” said Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The debate has raged on, on social as well as other media. “How can the BJP strike down INDIA? The country doesn't belong to a political party; it belongs to 135 crore Indians. Our national identity is not the BJP's personal property that it can modify on whims and fancies,” said Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha member from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The meme storm The Twitterati in the meantime waded into this by sharing their views, with a few sharing photos of the constitution, and others shared the passport photos as they argued if the ancient name of Bharat should now be used. A few others went on to suggest changing the name of Indus Valley Civilization where the name India was derived from. <div type="twitter" handle="TrulyMonica" handlename="TrulyMonica" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1698978009531969710"></div> <div type="twitter" handle="MrSinha_" handlename="MrSinha_" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1698942077240025341"></div> For years, the Indian business community has been using the term Bharat to define a majority of aspirational, educated population which resides beyond the big cities, i.e for the consumption market which has been driving growth in businesses. Many even refer to rural and semi urban markets as Bharat. Now, they will need a better nomenclature for this market. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Text"><cdata><![CDATA[https://twitter.com/YogiOnWheels/status/1698957834564890666]]></cdata></div> <div type="twitter" handle="aakashrock" handlename="aakashrock" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1698943387897131353"></div>

Dinner with the President of Bharat — a G20 invite sparks row

Indian <keyword id="1520" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="cricketer" source="Orion">cricketer</keyword> <keyword id="3142448" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="rishabh-pant" source="Orion">Rishabh Pant</keyword> met with a serious accident while returning from Delhi to Roorkee as his car collided with the divider on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal. Haridwar SP (Rural) Swapan Kishore said that Rishabh Pant has been admitted to the <keyword id="6408370" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="max-hospital" source="Orion">Max Hospital</keyword> in Dehradun. "Cricketer Rishabh Pant's car met with an accident between Manglaur and Narsan in Haridwar district. He has been shifted to Max Hospital Dehradun after giving primary treatment at Roorkee Civil Hospital. The accident took place on NH-58 of Manglaur PS area," Haridwar SP (Rural). Pant, who was alone in the car, has suffered injuries on his back, forehead and leg. Pant was driving his car when he met with the accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. According to photographs from the site, the car was seen in a badly burnt condition. Chief Minister <keyword id="2081982" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="pushkar-singh" source="Orion">Pushkar Singh</keyword> Dhami tweeted in Hindi," Praying for the speedy recovery of cricketer Rishabh Pant, who was injured in a vehicle accident, have directed the officials to ensure all possible arrangements for his treatment." More details awaited.

Cricketer Rishabh Pant hospitalised with serious injuries after car accident near Haridwar

While the cracks that have appeared in the buildings of <keyword id="65619" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Joshimath" source="Orion">Joshimath</keyword> are widening, the administration has been facing opposition from the affected people in the demolition drive. In a meeting between the administration and the locals, it was announced that a compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh would be provided to the affected families, which was refused by the locals. Hotel Mount View and Malari Inn were scheduled to be demolished on Tuesday. T Singh Rana, the owner of Malari Inn and his family have been sitting outside the premises and raising demands for compensation. As soon as the officials reached the spot, the hotel owners started opposing the action and alleged that the economic evaluation of their structures had not been done. They added that no notice had been given to them by the administration. In view of the escalating protests, the administration had to step back and postpone the drive to Wednesday. Disaster Management Secretary Dr Ranjit Sinha said that cranes were needed to demolish tall buildings which could not be arranged in the area. He informed that a crane had been sent from Dehradun, which would arrive on Wednesday. Secretary to CM, <keyword id="132215" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="meenakshi-sundaram" source="Orion">Meenakshi Sundaram</keyword> said that the drive could not start on the scheduled day since the <keyword id="478779" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="cbri" source="Orion">CBRI</keyword> team got delayed in reaching the spot. Chief Secretary Dr S.S. Sandhu, in a meeting on Tuesday, instructed that the affected buildings which may pose a threat to life should be demolished on a priority basis. 723 buildings declared unsafe, 86 marked with red crosses: The number of unsafe buildings in the holy city has reached 723, with 45 identified as unsafe on Tuesday. Out of these, 86 buildings have been declared completely unsafe and marked with red crosses. Their demolition process is said to start soon. The district administration has so far temporarily moved out 462 families. On Tuesday, 381 people were shifted to safer places while 81 families had been shifted earlier. A total of 344 rooms have been acquired by the administration in various institutions and buildings to accommodate 1,425 people. The Home Ministry team headed by the Border Management Secretary reached the city on Tuesday to assess the situation. Apart from this, teams of central agencies including the National Geophysical Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Central Building Research Institute and the National Institute of Disaster Management have been camping in the area. Chamoli District Magistrate <keyword id="11971508" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="himanshu-khurana" source="Orion">Himanshu Khurana</keyword> said that the decision to demolish the hotels immediately had been taken under the Disaster Act, failing which the surrounding residential buildings, highway and the drinking water and electricity lines might get damaged. In areas vulnerable to landslides, the administration has instructed the Energy Corporation to remove power lines, under which connections of 20 unsafe buildings were disconnected on Tuesday. In view of the crisis, Chief Minister <keyword id="2081982" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="pushkar-singh" source="Orion">Pushkar Singh</keyword> <keyword id="783597" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="dhami" source="Orion">Dhami</keyword> has donated a month's salary to the CM Relief Fund, which will be used to help the affected people. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/here-are-top-10-most-powerful-passports-in-the-world-india-stands-at-85th-position/slidelist/96907574.cms">India moves up 5 ranks on Henley’s most powerful global passports index – Here are the top 10</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/delhi-hc-reserves-order-on-suit-seeking-stay-on-release-of-web-series-based-on-uphar-cinema-tragedy/articleshow/96909071.cms">Delhi HC reserves order on suit seeking stay on release of web series based on Uphar cinema tragedy</a>

Joshimath demolition drive halted over compensation even as cracks on buildings widen

The ruling <keyword id="14666" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bjp" source="Orion">BJP</keyword> was ahead of the <keyword id="1575" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="congress" source="Orion">Congress</keyword> in <keyword id="44522" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttarakhand" source="Orion">Uttarakhand</keyword> with its party candidates leading in 33 seats on Thursday, according to early trends available. According to data available on the Election Commission website at 10:20 AM am for 56 seats, the Congress was ahead in 18 seats, the BSP in two seats, the Uttarakhand Janekta party and independent in one each. Prominent candidates trailing in their respective seats include Congress veteran Harish Rawat, who was trailing behind Mohan Singh Bisht of the BJP by 2,713 votes in Lalkuan and Subodh Uniyal of the BJP trailing behind Om Gopal Rawat of the Congress in Narendra Nagar. Yashpal Arya, who had returned to the Congress from the BJP ahead of the polls, was also trailing behind BJP's Rajesh Kumar in Bajpur by 18587 votes. Pritam Singh of the Congress was leading in Chakrata by 1805 votes against Ramsharan Nautiyal of the BJP The polling was held in the state on February 14 with more than 65 per cent of the electorate casting their votes. The ruling BJP is seeking a second consecutive term in office this time, something which has never happened in the state's 21-year history. Routed in the 2017 assembly polls with a tally of 11 seats against the BJP's 57, the Congress is trying to stage a comeback. Prominent candidates who contested the polls are Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, his cabinet colleagues Satpal Maharaj, Bansidhar Bhagat, Subodh Uniyal, Arvind Pandey, Dhan Singh Rawat and Rekha Arya, besides state BJP president Madan Kaushik. Important Congress leaders whose fate will be decided include former chief minister Harish Rawat, former minister Yashpal Arya, state Congress president Ganesh Godiyal and Leader of Opposition in the fourth assembly Pritam Singh. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/punjab-chief-minister-charanjit-singh-channi-currently-leading-in-chamkaur-sahib-trailing-in-bhadaur/articleshow/90117150.cms">Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi currently leading in Chamkaur Sahib, trailing in Bhadaur</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/early-trends-bjp-leads-in-up-uttarakhand-manipur-aap-in-punjab-cong-in-goa/articleshow/90116215.cms">Early Trends: BJP leads in UP, Uttarakhand &amp; Manipur; AAP in Punjab; Cong in Goa</a>

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