'To fight big party like BJP ... ': Akhilesh Yadav's message to opposition parties after assembly election results | India News

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said he is not disappointed with his party’s failure to win any seat in the Madhya Pradesh assembly election. The SP, which contested on 69 seats in Madhya Pradesh, could not win a single seat. Akhilesh Yadav had held rallies and campaigned for party candidates in the state.
“We are not disappointed.In politics, such results do come. Suppose, the BJP won by five lakh votes from Varanasi in Lok Sabha polls. This doesn’t mean that everyone is happy with the BJP which claims ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’. There are still a lot of people who are disappointed and whose hopes are shattered,” Yadav said.

The SP chief expressed hope that results will be different in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. However, he had a word of advice for the parties opposing the BJP.

“The fight is big. To fight a big party like BJP we will have to make a lot of preparations. We have to be under strict discipline and have to fight the strategy with which they (BJP) are getting majority. I hope results will be different in the Lok Sabha polls,” Yadav told reporters in Varanasi.
Akhilesh Yadav had a ugly spat with the Congress during the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections over seat sharing in the state. The Samajwadi Party chief accused the grand old party of initiating discussions on seat sharing, but later going back on a deal of giving 6 seats to his party.
Akhilesh even accused the Congress of “betrayal” and dropped enough hints that the Congress would get a similar treatment in Uttar Pradesh.

With the Congress putting up a very dismal show in the state, SP general secretary Shivpal Singh Yadav said that the grand old party should take a lesson from the assembly poll results.

“The Congress should take a lesson from the election results. All of us should take a lesson from this. We all will do a review (of the results). The 2024 Lok Sabha polls should be contested after making the INDIA alliance strong,” he told reporters.
Shivpal Yadav also talked about former MP chief Minister Kamal Nath‘s “Akhilesh-Wakhilesh” comments and claimed people of the state did not like the comments.

Watch State Assembly poll results 2023: What the results mean for Congress and India alliance

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Now, highway engineers must visit fatal accident site within 48 hours of incident | India News

FARIDABAD: The government has made it mandatory for highway engineers to visit fatal accident sites under their jurisdiction within 48 hours of any such incident. They will take corrective measures to prevent future accidents, Union road transport and highways secretary, Anurag Jain, said on Monday while adding that the ministry will also roll out “cashless treatment” for immediate medical care for victims by March next year.
“We have issued instruction to our engineer that they need to visit the site in 48 hours and will look into all the engineering aspect. Instead of waiting for 2-3 years for declaring the stretch as black spot, we have to start taking immediate corrective action. monthly analysis of data and taking corrective measures,” Jain said while addressing the Global Road Safety Initiative meet organised by Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) and two major UN organisations, UNESCAP and UNECE, which formulate global norms.
On the cashless treatment for road crash victims, which was provisioned in the amended Motor Vehicle Act of 2019, but has been delayed, Jain said, “We are working on this and hopefully in the next three months we will be able to roll out a programme, ensuring emergency care for every road accident victim… Now we have taken a decision. While the health ministry is coming up with an overall trauma care plan, we are hopeful of rolling out our scheme before March. This scheme can be plugged into the bigger programme.”
The cashless scheme aims to provide free medical care till any crash victim stabilises.
Highlighting how India faces a different challenge than many other countries, Jain said while all along the government has been focussing more on cars and safety of four-wheelers, the number of two-wheeler occupants killed is very high and the number of pedestrians killed is also a cause of major concern. As per road transport ministry data, 44% of the total 1.68 lakh persons killed in road crashes in 2022 were two-wheeler occupants.
While flagging that road user behaviour and enforcement of traffic rules remain the key to reduce road fatalities, Jain said they have taken up with the education ministry for including road safety in the school and college curricula. “They have agreed and hopefully road safety will become the part of course curriculum. The new generation will get more sensitised,” he added.
The three-day Global Road Safety Initiative meet is deliberating upon finalising suggestive codes of practice to reduce road crash fatalities and injuries in low and middle-income countries.
Rohit Baluja, president of IRTE said that the global road safety experts will be working towards deliberating and finalising suggestive codes of safe practice, driver certification, diagnosis of road crashes through multi-disciplinary crash investigation and safety of vulnerable road users.
“The text books with road safety curriculum for classes VI to X have already been provided to the state government for necessary adoption by the schools. our effort would be to inculcate good road behaviour through awareness campaigns in schools, inbuilt road safety curriculum in the existing text books, etc. Road Safety Films, Road Safety reels are being provided for screening on television and playing on radio,” Baluja added.

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Throwback: When Triptii Dimri called Ranbir Kapoor the sexiest Bollywood actor and couldn't stop crushing over him | Hindi Movie News

Triptych Winter has become an overnight sensation on social media ever since her steamy role in Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal captured all the right attention. While viewers aren’t getting tired of talking about Triptti and Ranbir’s intimate love-making scenes in the Sandeep Reddy Wanga directorial, a compilation video of Triptii’s old interviews gushing about Ranbir has now gone viral on the internet.
In the video, when Triptii gets asked about her celebrity crush, she says its Ranbir. When asked to name a movie she has watched more than 10 times, she says its Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. When asked to name the sexiest actor in Bollywood, pat came her reply, ‘Ranbir Kapoor.’ She also said that she is dying to work with Ranbir.
In her another old interview with ETimes, Triptii said she would love to work with Ranbir. When asked about her favourite actor, she said its Ranbir because she loves his work and he is brilliant in his every film and in everything he does.

Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor attend Animal’s special screening

Recently, Triptii had told Pinkvilla that it was amazing to work with Ranbir in Animal. She also went on to shower praises on him saying, “The fact that he’s such a warm and welcoming human, apart from being a great actor, speaks a lot about him. It feels fantastic to see the amount of love audiences are showering on our chemistry. I hope we collaborate again in the future.”

Meanwhile, the electrifying chemistry between Triptii and Ranbir in Animal has become one of the highlights of the film. Social media users were quick to notice that Triptii’s Instagram followers have been doubled after the film’s release. They have also handed over the tag of National Crush from

Rashmika Mandanna to Triptii after watching her passionate romantic scenes with Ranbir.
On the work front, Triptii has exciting projects in the pipeline, including Raaj Shaandilyaa’s Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video and Anand Tiwari’s Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam.

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Did you know Sandeep Reddy Vanga told the complete story of 'Animal' only to Ranbir Kapoor? | Hindi Movie News

Sandeep Reddy Wanga is riding high on the super success of his latest release, ‘Animal‘. The film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, has been receiving positive reviews from all sides.
However, did you know that the director told the complete story of the film only to Ranbir Kapoor? Yes, you read that right! In an interview with Filmy, actor Siddhant Karnickwho plays Ranbir’s brother-in-law in the film, has opened up about the actor’s professionalism and how he is completely own to earth.

He mentioned that Ranbir Kapoor would arrive on set fully prepared, having thoroughly memorized his lines. The scene they were filming took place in a glass house during a particularly hot day in Delhi. The shoot was situated at the Pataudi Palace.

‘Animal’ success: Ranbir Kapoor dances like no one’s WATCHING, Sandeep Reddy Vanga joins him later

Siddhant mentioned that the temperature inside the specially constructed glass structure for the scenes was quite high, exacerbated by intense arguments taking place. To find relief, they would take breaks in the air-conditioned space. After completing the scenes, Siddhant expected Ranbir to retreat to their vanity for relaxation. However, to his surprise, Ranbir remained seated directly opposite, behind the cameraman, energetically providing cues to ensure Siddhant’s reactions were captured accurately. Siddhant appreciated this dedication as a display of professionalism.

The actor also commended Anil Kapoor for his enthusiastic demeanor during the film’s reading sessions. According to him, Anil consistently displayed enthusiasm, delving into his personal journey and relationship with Harshhvardhan. This, in turn, contributed to the development of a strong working relationship between Ranbir and Anil. The actor expressed how such moments were particularly special for outsiders like themselves. Describing the conversations between the two seasoned actors, he likened them to an encyclopedia of the Hindi film industry. Karnick additionally revealed that among the cast, only Ranbir Kapoor was privy to the complete story of the film as shared by Vanga, with even Anil Kapoor being unaware of it, which brought a sense of understanding to the rest of the team.

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Shuvendu Sen's 'Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer's' to be honoured by UN-backed NGO | India News

NEW DELHI: A documentary based on the book ‘Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer’s’ by Shuvendu Sen is set to receive an honour from a United Nations-backed NGO.
The documentary, narrated by actor Victor Banerjee, explores how meditation, yoga, music therapy and virtual reality can help alleviate and prevent stress and dementia with holistic and alternative approaches.Banerjee has been nominated to receive a Merit Award for his narration.
The film, produced by the government of India, has been selected to be a part of the New Generation In Action‘s AFI World Peace Initiative (AFIWPI).
“I am truly humbled and honored to receive the award nomination from NGIA/AFI World Peace Initiative, an UN-sponsored organisation and deeply grateful to its founder, Her Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet Gureje-Thompson of Eti-Oni for the prestigious nomination,” said Sen, MD and Vice Chair (research) of Jersey Shore University.
“NGIA/AFI is a globally renowned humanitarian organisation and will serve as an incredible opportunity for me in fostering awareness and education in wellness and all health-related matters,” he added.
The film has appearances from Indian actor Anupam KherHollywood award-winning composer, songwriter, and screenplay writer, Oliver W. Tuthill, and award-winning Hollywood filmmaker, professor Karl Bardosh, who also served as a consultant to the film.
Sen has also been nominated to participate as a delegate of NGIA-AFIWPI for the conference that will take place at the UN HQ in New York.
He will attend the event to accept a Merit Award from the organisation for his global humanitarian efforts.
The film has been selected to receive ‘Best Health Documentary Short’, under the category of documentary for science, where a special jury selects “films of purpose”, that fit the organisation’s goals and objectives to help with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The film is scheduled to receive a merit during the 12th Annual AFI World Peace Initiative at the Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to be held between May 20 -26, 2024.

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BJP's victory is clear rejection of Congress, INDIA alliance: Tripura CM Manik Saha | India News

AGARTALA: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the BJP‘s victory in three states holds significant importance ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, showcasing the clear rejection of the Congress and INDIA alliance by the people.
Speaking at a press conference held at the State BJP headquarters this afternoon, Chief Minister Saha emphasised that the BJP’s triumph in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh signifies the victory of self-reliant India, honesty, transparency, and good governance.
“During these elections, there was an attempt to divide people based on caste. The citizens of these three states have responded to Congress by voting against them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi consistently stated during the elections that there are only four castes in the country – women, youth, farmers, and people from poor sections. The strength of the nation lies in the self-reliance of these four categories,” he said.
CM Saha also expressed that people from every section of society, particularly the economically disadvantaged, consider this victory their own.
“Every new voter and individuals from backward sections aspire to contribute to building a better country through the BJP’s victory. I extend special thanks to the women. I want to assure women that the promises made for them by Prime Minister Modi are 100 percent guaranteed. The country is experiencing good governance under the leadership of PM Modi, as reflected in the results. The Tripura Pradesh BJP takes pride in this outcome,” said Dr. Saha, highlighting the significance of these results ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where people have evidently rejected the Congress and INDIA alliance.
Saha mentioned that, under PM Modi’s leadership, every deprived individual in the country is benefiting from the government’s flagship schemes.
“To further expedite this process, PM Modi has initiated the evolving Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra,” added Dr. Sah.
He informed reporters that PM Modi is prioritising various initiatives and infrastructure development and has positively impacted these states during the elections.
“People have rejected Congress in this election. Once again, it has been proven that the citizens no longer want Congress. This hat trick of results is a preview of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The outcome reflects the people’s support for Modi’s anti-corruption efforts. The citizens have voted for a robust government, witnessed by people worldwide, and it is certain that we will win both seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election in the state,” concluded Dr. Saha.
Pradesh BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya was present during the press conference.
The BJP party tsunami swept the Hindi heartland on the counting day for four states that polled for their assemblies last month. The BJP, with its stunning mandates in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, stumped not just their rivals but also some pollsters who had predicted tight races in these states.

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Troy Cooley set to be India women's team bowling coach for England & Australia series | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Australia’s Troy Cooley will be the bowling coach of the Indian women’s team for the upcoming series against England and Australia at home, TOI has learnt.
This will be the first series India will play under their new head coach, former domestic stalwart Amol Muzumdar. “Troy has joined the team today in Mumbai,” a reliable source told this paper.
The T20I series against England is scheduled from December 6 to 10, followed by a solitary Test match starting from December 14.
The Test match against Australia is set to begin from December 21 onwards. All the matches will be played across two venues in Mumbai – namely Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium.
Since 2021, the 57-year-old Cooley has been the fast bowling coach at the BCCI‘s National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.
He was the bowling coach of the Indian women’s team in the T20 World Cup in South Africa in February.
He was the Rest of India team’s bowling coach in the Irani Cup clash against Saurashtra in October, and had accompanied the India A tour on its tour of Bangladesh last year.
A former pace bowler for Tasmania in first-class cricket (54 wickets in 33 First-Class games from 1985-86 to 1995-96), Cooley made a reputation for himself as a noted fast bowling coach after retirement.
Meanwhile, it’s learnt that former domestic warhorse Sitanshu Kotak will coach India A during their upcoming tour of South Africa, while former India all-rounder Hrishikesh Kanitkar will be the head coach of the India U-19 side in the Asia Cup in Dubai, which will kick off on December 8.
Ex-India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule will be the bowling coach of the side.

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Karan Johar reveals it was Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's idea to share their wedding video on Koffee With Karan 8 | Hindi Movie News

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh captured the hearts of their fans with their enchanting appearance on Koffee with Karan 8. And for the first time, the couple showcased their wedding video on the popular chat show and mesmerised fans with their loving chemistry. Karan Johar recently revealed that it was Deepika and Ranveer’s idea to share it on the show.
During his recent media interaction, Karan expressed his gratitude to Deepika and Ranveerfor not only sharing their wedding video with him but also with the entire world.”Those 4 minutes are possibly the most precious 4 minutes ofCoffee With Karan and its entire team. It takes a large and very generous heart to share the way they did because they did it after many years of their marriage,” Karan said.
The filmmaker added that it could have easily not been shared since he never asked for it and got it. And this was the first time on Koffee With Karan where he got much more than he bargained for.

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The couple’s recent rendezvous on the show has left their admirers in awe, as they witnessed the genuine and endearing connection between Deepika and Ranveer, reaffirming their status as the darlings of the film industry.

They also spilled the beans on their marriage, proposal and Ranveer also revealed that there are some ground rules of Deepika that he has to follow before he transitions into his next character.
Talking about the same, Ranveer said, “There are some ground rules, I have to inform her about my haircuts, my drastic change in look beforehand so that it doesn’t come across as a rude shock.” Explaining her rules, Deepika added, “He leaves home as one person in the morning and comes home like some other person.”

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar calls on President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto | India News

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called on Kenyan President William Samoei Rutowho is on a two-day state visit to India.
The Kenyan President is accompanied by a high-level official delegation. His visit comes as Ruto’s first to India in his present capacity.
“Honored to call on Kenyan President @WilliamsRuto at the start of his State Visit.Appreciated his perspectives on the concerns of the Global South. Valued his insights for the further strengthening of our bilateral ties,” posted Jaishankar on X.
Separately, the chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Bharti Mittal also met with Ruto in New Delhi.
He highlighted to the President Airtel’s enduring relationship with and commitment to the people of Kenya in catalysing the digital economy of the country.
Mittal also spoke to the President about the benefits of co-innovation and collaboration in distributing the success of the Indian Digital Public Infrastructure to Kenya.
The Kenyan President is paying a state visit to India from December 4-6 at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu.
During his stay in India, Ruto will meet President Murmu. He will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on December 5, as per a release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
A state banquet will be hosted by President Murmu in honour of President Ruto.
The Kenyan President will also hold detailed discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ruto will also participate in a business and investment event in New Delhi.
A presidential visit from Kenya is taking place after a period of over six years and is expected to strengthen and invigorate the bilateral relations between the two countries, as per the official release.
Kenyan President William Ruto last Friday termed his country’s ties with India “fantastic” and thanked PM Modi for making sure that the African Union (AU) becomes a permanent member of the G20.
He said that India and Kenya have a fantastic bilateral relationship and added that he is looking forward to visiting India.
“India has made a very huge contribution. We want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making sure that Africa became a permanent member of the G20 during his presidency. And we will be having further conversations with him,” the Kenyan President told ANI.
“We have a fantastic bilateral relationship and it is my intention that we are going to build on that relationship during my visit to India later…,” he added.
The African Union is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. The move to include the African Union in the G20 grouping was proposed by PM Modi earlier this June.
PM Modi, in his opening remarks at the 18th G20 Leaders’ Summit, invited the African Union, represented by Chairperson Azali Assoumani, to take a seat at the table of G20 leaders as a permanent member.
“With everyone’s approval, I request the AU head to take his seat as a permanent G20 member,” Modi said in his address.
Following PM Modi’s announcement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accompanied the President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, as he took his seat among world leaders.

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PCB grants NOCs to pacers Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, leg-spinner Usama Mir for Big Bash League | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday issued no-objection certificates to fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Zaman Khanalong with leg-spinner Usama Mirallowing them to participate in the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
PCB released an official statement to announce the approval for NOC to the players which read, “The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued no-objection certificates (NOC) to fast bowlers Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan and leg-spinner Usama Mir for the Big Bash League 2023-24.The board has issued the NOCs considering the workload of players and the future tours programme of the national men’s team.”
Rauf and Mir have been granted permission to participate in five matches each, whereas Zaman will be featured in four matches. The specified matches are scheduled to take place from December 7 to 28. Rauf and Mir will be representing the Melbourne Starswhile Zaman is set to play for the Sydney Thunder.
“The PCB understands that this decision is in the best interests of all the stakeholders involved while balancing the importance of game time with workload management. Haris and Usama have been granted NOCs for a total of five matches whereas Zaman has been granted NOC for four matches. All these games are set to take place from 7 to 28 December,” the statement further added.
Rauf is not included in Pakistan’s squad for the three-match Test series against Australia, commencing on December 14. Pakistan’s chief selector, Wahab Riazcriticised the fast bowler for withdrawing from the upcoming Tests, expressing concern that Rauf’s decision could have a negative impact on the team.
During the announcement of the 18-member squad for Pakistan’s tour of Australia, the chief selector revealed that Rauf initially agreed to play Test cricket but later changed his decision, opting out of the format.
“We spoke to Haris Rauf for this tour. When we spoke to him two days ago, he gave his consent to play Test cricket for Pakistan. But last night he changed his mind, and now he doesn’t want to be part of this Test series. I’m revealing this because we should be honest with officials, teammates, and the public. We spoke to Haris and he was worried about his body and fitness, as well as his workload. Mohammad Hafeez and I sat with him and tried to facilitate him in every way. We told him even if he didn’t perform well there, we would accept it,” Wahab said earlier.
(With ANI inputs)

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'Stick to your decision': Wasim Akram slams PCB for sacking Salman Butt | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) move to dismiss Salman Butt just 24 hours after his appointment as the consultant to chief selector Wahab Riaz.
Wasim expressed his disapproval on X, emphasising that the PCB should stand by their decisions.
“Don’t hold a press conference after every three minutes.Stick to your decision. You (PCB) should be aware of the consequences of your decision (…) Think before (you make a decision). Be brave,” Akram said in a video he shared on X.

Wahab held a press conference on Saturday, declaring the immediate withdrawal of Butt’s name from the consulting panel, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
The left-handed batsman, who played for Pakistan in both Test and limited-overs cricket, had previously been suspended after admitting involvement in a spot-fixing incident during a Test match against England at Lord’s in 2010.
For his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal, Butt was sentenced to 30 months in prison and banned from playing cricket for 10 years. He was involved in a conspiracy to bowl deliberate no-balls during a 2010 Test match against England at Lord’s.
Butt’s appointment as a consultant to the selection panel was met with strong resistance from within the PCB. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, an employee of the apex administrative body of Pakistan Cricket was said to be uncomfortable with the appointment of the tainted 39-year-old former cricketer as a consultant and threatened to resign.
Earlier, on Friday, the PCB named former players Kamran AkmalRao Iftikhar Anjum, and Butt as consultants to the chief selector. Their appointment was made with immediate effect, with their first assignment being the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
The T20I series is scheduled to begin on January 12 after the overseas tour of Australia, which will get underway on December 14.
(With ANI Inputs)

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'Passengers safety and security our priority': Jyotiraditya Scindia in Parliament | India News

NEW DELHI: Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said the safety and security of air passengers was the top priority of his government.
Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour on the very first day of the winter session of ParliamentScindia said his ministry takes immediate action, including imposing penalty, as and when any airline or airport is found guilty.
“Safety and security is the priority of our ministry. For security, our institute BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) keeps a keen watch on all airports and for safety DGCA issues CAR (Civil Aviation Rule) so that the safety of the passengers is kept in mind. Whenever any airline or airport is found guilty, a penalty is imposed on them by the ministry,’ the minister said speaking in Hindi.
The Union minister was responding to a question posed by his fellow parliamentarian Kartikeya Sharma. Sharma asked whether the ministry was considering taking any step to safeguard the rights and the interests of the passengers taking into consideration some of the reported incidents when passengers were mistreated.
Sharma also asked the minister whether his ministry was looking at increasing pilot training institutes in the country. The minister, without getting into specifics, apprised the House of the mega aircraft orders placed by Indigo and Air India, and also assured of making the civil aviation sector the “backbone” of the overall transportation sector.
Speaking about the UDAN scheme, he apprised that as many as 517 routes are currently. The UDAN scheme was initiated in October 2016 to fulfil the aspirations of the common citizen, with an enhanced aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in tier II and tier III cities.
The government had approved the ‘Revival of unserved and under-served airports’ scheme for the revival and development of 100 unserved and under-served airports, helipads and water aerodromes by 2024. It is an ongoing scheme where bidding rounds are conducted occasionally to cover more destinations or stations and routes.
Later during the Question Khan, a Rajya Sabha member from the Nationalist Congress Party, Fauzia Khan, asked the minister about the operational status of Nanded airport and problems emanating in bidding for routes.
“Providing connectivity to Nanded is our priority not just because it is a prominent place in Maharashtra. The place is also important for our Sikh community. The difficulty is not on the airline side, but it is more on the airport side. The Maharashtra government had awarded this airport to a private sector entity, and it is owned by the state government…,” said Scindia.
“During the UDAN 5.0 round bidding, routes such as Nanded-Pune, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Goa, Patna, and Adampur were awarded. I am in touch with the state government and our thought is such that the state government should take back the airport under its fold and run its operations. Then shall we be able to start routes in Nanded,” Scindia further said.
Meanwhile, the central government has 21 Bills on its agenda for the winter session, including the bills to replace the IPC, the Indian Evidence Act and the CrPC.

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