AAP to announce CM face for Punjab soon, says MP Bhagwant Mann

AAP MP Bhagwant Mann on his meeting with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, "CM face for Punjab to be announced soon."

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Sunday, August 1, 2021 - 23:43
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New Delhi:  AAP MP Bhagwant Mann said, "We (CM & MLAs) had a detailed discussion on what will be our blueprint for (Punjab) elections. We talked about farmers' issues...We'll make big announcements in coming days. CM face (for Punjab) to be announced soon." 

PM Modi congratulated badminton star PV Sindhu as she defeated China's He Bingjiao 21-13, 21-15 in the third place match at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, securing bronze medal for India. 

The AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday hit out at the Centre and asked why is it afraid of a debate on Pegasus in the Parliament. "What do you want to hide? We're willing to run the Parliament but the Centre doesn't want that," Owaisi said. The Lok Sabha MP further added that the Centre only wants to pass Bills and said that they are not getting a chance to put forth their views.

Tamil Nadu government today (August 1) made COVID-19 RT-PCR negative report mandatory for people coming from Kerala. The new rule will be implemented from August 5 and has been taken in view of the rising number of coronavirus cases in Kerala. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of Rs 150 crore Vindhyachal Corridor Project (VCP) and inaugurated a ropeway that will cost Rs 16 crore in Vindhyachal. Shah was being accompanied by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

India assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and during the presidency of the powerful 15-nation UN body, the country said it will focus on maritime security, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism.

Meanwhile, India recorded 41,831 new COVID-19 cases and the country's active count has now increased to 4.10 lakh, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday (August 1, 2021) morning. Active cases now constitute 1.30% of the total cases and the weekly positivity rate stands at 2.42%. The country also recorded 541 coronavirus-related deaths and 39,258 recoveries in the last 24 hours. 

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1 August 2021, 22:13 PM

Assumption of the UNSC Presidency is a routine thing, it goes in alphabetical order and this month it's India's turn ... We have a good team. I hope that our people will do a good job and make India proud: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor 

He added, "The Security Council is where all issues of international peace and security are supposed to arise, India may have certain intentions, but who knows what will happen in the world between now and at the end of the Indian presidency in August end."

"Whatever happens, we have to have diplomats who are capable, alert, and nimble enough to cope with it, to respond to it, and to give the world a certain leadership in the matter. I'm looking forward to seeing how that goes," he told ANI. 

 

 

 

 

1 August 2021, 22:12 PM

We don't have any conflict in our party. Lalan Singh has a long affiliation with the party. Everyone has supported his appointment as national party chief. We'll discuss on caste-based Census with all tomorrow & then write a letter to PM & ask for his time: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar (ANI)

1 August 2021, 20:17 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Gujarat on 3rd August, via video conferencing. (ANI)

1 August 2021, 19:17 PM

A hotline was established between the Indian Army in Kongra La, North Sikkim and People's liberation Army (PLA) at Khamba Dzong in Tibetan Autonomous Region to further the spirit of trust and cordial relations along the borders: Indian Army (ANI)  

1 August 2021, 18:58 PM

"PV Sindhu becomes the first Indian woman to win medals in two Olympic games. She has set a new yardstick of consistency, dedication and excellence. My heartiest congratulations to her for bringing glory to India," tweeted President Ram Nath Kovind. 

1 August 2021, 18:00 PM

PM Modi: We are all elated by the stellar performance by  @Pvsindhu1. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze at @Tokyo2020. She is India’s pride and one of our most outstanding Olympians. #Tokyo2020. 

 

1 August 2021, 17:58 PM

All schools, colleges and other educational institutions including coaching centres shall remain closed till further orders. They are permitted to seek personal attendance of limited vaccinated staff for administrative purposes: Govt of Jammu and Kashmir 

 

1 August 2021, 17:58 PM

I have respect for him. We have longstanding ties and had told to meet him once I'll be in Delhi. There isn't any political agenda for this meeting: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on his meeting with INLD chief & ex-Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala (ANI)

1 August 2021, 16:33 PM

Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that his government will go to the Supreme Court to resolve the border conflict with Mizoram. On Mizoram police registering a case against Sarma, the BJP leader said that if an FIR against him will resolve the border dispute, he is ready to appear before any police station. Read more

1 August 2021, 16:31 PM

Jammu and Kashmir: A circular issued by the CID wing of J&K Police has stated that anybody found involved in stone-pelting and other subversive activities will be denied security clearance. Click to read more

1 August 2021, 15:22 PM

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Pegasus: Why is the Centre afraid of debating on 'Pegasus' in Parliament? What do you want to hide? We're willing to run the Parliament but the Centre doesn't want that. The Centre only wants to pass Bills. Is that Democracy? We're not getting a chance to put forth our views.

1 August 2021, 13:16 PM

Delhi: Yamuna water level close to danger mark at Old Yamuna Bridge - 'Loha Pul'. 

1 August 2021, 12:40 PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar: As we take over UNSC Presidency for August, look forward to working productively with other members. India will always be a voice of moderation, an advocate of dialogue and a proponent of international law.

1 August 2021, 12:39 PM

Delhi: Former Manipur Congress chief Govindas Konthoujam joins Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Manipur CM N Biren Singh. 

1 August 2021, 12:02 PM

Uttarakhand: The State Government has decided to reopen schools for Classes 9 to 12 from Monday. "All schools have been asked to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols and classes will function in two shifts where the number of students is higher," State's Education Minister Arvind Pandey informed.

1 August 2021, 11:58 AM

Tamil Nadu mandates RT-PCR reports for people coming from Kerala from August 5.

1 August 2021, 11:57 AM

Himachal Pradesh: CM Jairam Thakur conducts an aerial survey of the flood-affected region of the Lahaul-Spiti district.

1 August 2021, 10:43 AM

India recorded 41,831 new COVID-19 cases and the country's active count has now increased to 4.10 lakh. The country also recorded 541 coronavirus-related deaths and 39,258 recoveries in the last 24 hours. 

1 August 2021, 10:42 AM

India also assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council today. During the presidency of the powerful 15-nation UN body, the country said it will focus on maritime security, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism.

1 August 2021, 10:41 AM

Uttar Pradesh: Amit Shah will be visiting Mirzapur today to lay the foundation stone of the Rs 150 crore Vindhyachal Corridor Project. The Union Home Minister will also inaugurate a ropeway that will cost Rs 16 crore in Vindhyachal. He will be accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.