Uttarakhand government plans to elevate the state to the top position nationwide. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlights Prime Minister Modi's vision for Uttarakhand's prosperity. Dhami distributes appointment letters to 187 candidates in the irrigation department and Uttarakhand transport corporation. He emphasizes transparency in recruitments and the government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed a privilege case against four Jharkhand officials following an FIR against him and others, including MP Manoj Tiwari, for allegedly entering the Deoghar temple's sanctum sanctorum during a VIP entry ban. Dubey, a temple trustee, claims the complainants were improperly allowed inside.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India. The visit is likely to occur by the end of 2025. Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about election integrity. He alleged voter fraud and accused the Election Commission of partiality. NDA leaders held a meeting to discuss the Vice-Presidential election.
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