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Cabinet Reshuffle: List of new ministers

A number of key portfolios – including health, law, information and technology, and railways – have gone to new ministers and junior ministers who have elevated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new cabinet has got 36 new ministers on Wednesday after a mega reshuffle. A number of key portfolios – including health, law, information and technology, and railways – have gone to new ministers and junior ministers who have elevated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers. The total strength of the Council of Ministers is now 78, including the Prime Minister.

The current reshuffle has boosted the number of cabinet ministers from 21 to 30 and the number of junior ministers from 23 to 45.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is the Home Minister and has got the charge of the newly-created Ministry of Cooperation.  

Jyotiraditya Scindia, who recently left Congress and joined BJP has been given charge of the Civil aviation ministry at a time the sector is struggling under the Covid onslaught.

Anurag Singh Thakur has been given charge of the crucial Information and Broadcasting ministry and he will also handle Youth Affairs and Sports. He was a junior minister of finance and corporate affairs.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Rajya Sabha MP from Odisha, has been given charge of the Railways and IT ministry.

Sarbananda Sonowal has been given charge of the Ports, Shipping and Waterways portfolio. 

Kiren Rijiju, who earlier handled the Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ayush ministry and was also the Minister of State for Minority Affairs is now been given the crucial Law and Justice Ministry.

Dharmendra Pradhan is now the Education Minister.

Piyush Goyal has been given the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and ministry of Textiles

The reshuffle follows a protracted review exercise by PM Modi and the BJP top brass in a series of meetings with Ministers. These were held in the wake of the devastating Covid second wave that has set off widespread criticism of the Government for the mismanagement of the crisis.

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The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed the allocation of portfolios among the following members of the council of Ministers 

Narendra Modi Prime Minister and also in-charge of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; 
Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; All important policy issues; and All other portfolios not allocated to any Minister

LIST OF CABINET MINISTERS

1.Raj Nath SinghMinister of Defence
2.Amit ShahMinister of Home Affairs; and minister of Cooperation
3.Nitin Jairam GadkariMinister of Road Transport and Highways
4.Nirmala SitharamanMinister of Finance; and minister of Corporate Affairs
5.Narendra Singh TomarMinister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
6.Dr Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs
7.Arjun MundaMinister of Tribal Affairs
8.Smriti Zubin IraniMinister of Women and Child Development
9Piyush GoyalMinister of Commerce and Industry; Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and minister of Textiles
10.Dharmendra PradhanMinister of Education; and minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
11.Pralhad JoshiMinister of Parliamentary Affairs; Minister of Coal; and minister of Mines
12.Narayan Tatu RaneMinister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
13.Sarbananda SonowalMinister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; and minister of AYUSH
14.Mukhtar Abbas NaqviMinister of Minority Affairs
15.Dr Virendra KumarMinister of Social Justice and Empowerment
16.Giriraj SinghMinister of Rural Development; administer of Panchayati Raj
17.Jyotiraditya M. ScindiaMinister of Civil Aviation
18.Ramchandra Prasad SinghMinister of Steel
19.Ashwini VaishnawMinister of Railways; Minister of Communications; and minister of Electronics and Information Technology
20.Pashu Pati Kumar ParasMinister of Food Processing Industries
21.Gajendra Singh ShekhawatMinister of Jal Shakti
22.Kiren RijijuMinister of Law and Justice
23.Raj Kumar SinghMinister of Power; and minister of New and Renewable Energy
24.Hardeep Singh PuriMinister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and minister of Housing and Urban Affairs
25.Mansukh MandaviyaMinister of Health and Family Welfare; and minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers
26.Bhupender YadavMinister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and minister of Labour and Employment
27.Dr Mahendra Nath PandeyMinister of Heavy Industries
28.Parshottam RupalaMinister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
29.G Kishan ReddyMinister of Culture; Minister of Tourism; and minister of Development of North Eastern Region
30.Anurag Singh ThakurMinister of Information and Broadcasting; and minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

MINISTERS OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

1.Rao Inderjit Singh Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Planning; and minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2.Dr Jitendra SinghMinister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office; Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Minister of State in the Department of Atomic Energy; and Minister of State in the Department of Space

MINISTERS OF STATE

1.Shripad Yesso NaikMinister of State in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; and minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism
2.Faggansingh KulasteMinister of State in the Ministry of Steel; and minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development
3.Prahalad Singh PatelMinister of State in the Ministry of Jal Shakti; and minister of State in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
4.Ashwini Kumar ChoubeyMinister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
5.Arjun Ram MeghwalMinister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs; and minister of State in the Ministry of Culture
6.General (Retd) V K SinghMinister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; and minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation
7.Krishan PalMinister of State in the Ministry of Power; and minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries
8.Danve Raosaheb DadaraoMinister of State in the Ministry of Railways; Minister of State in the Ministry of Coal; and minister of State in the Ministry of Mines
9.Ramdas AthawaleMinister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
10.Sadhvi Niranjan JyotiMinister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development
11.Dr Sanjeev Kumar BalyanMinister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
12.Nityanand Rai Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs
13.Pankaj ChowdharyMinister of State in the Ministry of Finance
14.Anupriya Singh PatelMinister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
15.S P Singh BaghelMinister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice
16.Rajeev ChandrasekharMinister of State in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; and minister of State in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
17.Shobha KarandlajeMinister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
18.Bhanu Pratap Singh VermaMinister of State in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
19.Darshana Vikram JardoshMinister of State in the Ministry of Textiles; and minister of State in the Ministry of Railways
20.V MuraleedharanMinister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs; and minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
21.Meenakshi LekhiMinister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs; and minister of State in the Ministry of Culture
22.Som ParkashMinister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
23Renuka Singh SarutaMinister of State in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
24.Rameswar TeliMinister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Employment
25.Kailash ChoudharyMinister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
26.Annapurna DeviMinister of State in the Ministry of Education
27.A NarayanaswamyMinister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
28.Kaushal KishoreMinister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
29.Ajay BhattMinister of State in the Ministry of Defence; and minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism
30.B L VermaMinister of State in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region; and minister of State in the Ministry of Cooperation
31.Ajay KumarMinister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs
32.Devusinh ChauhanMinister of State in the Ministry of Communications
33.Bhagwanth KhubaMinister of State in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy; and minister of State in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
34.Kapil Moreshwar PatilMinister of State in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj
35.Pratima BhoumikMinister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
36.Dr Subhas SarkarMinister of State in the Ministry of Education
37.Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao KaradMinister of State in the Ministry of Finance
38.Dr Rajkumar Ranjan SinghMinister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs; and minister of State in the Ministry of Education
39.Dr Bharati Pravin PawarMinister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
40.Bishweswar TuduMinister of State in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs; and minister of State in the Ministry of Jal Shakti
41.Shantanu ThakurMinister of State in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
42.Dr Munjapara MahendrabhaiMinister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child Development; and minister of State in the Ministry of AYUSH
43.John BarlaMinister of State in the Ministry of Minority Affairs
44.Dr L MuruganMinister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying; and minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
45.Nisith PramanikMinister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs; and minister of State in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

What the cabinet looked like till July 6 

NameMinistry
Narendra ModiMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Atomic Energy
Department of Space
All important policy issues and all other portfolios not allocated to any Minister
Rajnath SinghMinistry of Defence
Amit ShahMinistry of Home Affairs
Nitin GadkariMinistry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Nirmala SitharamanMinistry of Finance
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Narendra Singh TomarMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Ministry of Law and Justice
Ministry of Communications
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinistry of External Affairs
Ministry of Education
Arjun MundaMinistry of Tribal Affairs
Smriti Zubin IraniMinistry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Piyush GoyalMinistry of Railways
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Dharmendra PradhanMinistry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Ministry of Steel
Mukhtar Abbas NaqviMinistry of Minority Affairs
Pralhad JoshiMinistry of Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Mines
Mahendra Nath PandeyMinistry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Giriraj SinghMinistry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Gajendra Singh ShekhawatMinistry of Jal Shakti

Ministers of State (Independent Charge)

NameMinistry
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Rao Inderjit SinghMinistry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Ministry of Planning
Shripad Yesso NaikMinistry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)
Jitendra SinghMinistry of Development of North Eastern Region
Kiren RijijuMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Prahalad Singh PatelMinistry of Culture
Ministry of Tourism
Raj Kumar SinghMinistry of Power
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Hardeep Singh PuriMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Mansukh L. MandaviyaMinistry of Shipping

Ministers of State

NameMinistry
Shripad Yesso NaikMinistry of Defence
Dr. Jitendra SinghPrime Minister’s Office
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Atomic Energy
Department of Space
Kiren RijijuMinistry of Minority Affairs
Raj Kumar SinghMinistry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Hardeep Singh PuriMinistry of Commerce and Industry
Mansukh L. MandaviyaMinistry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Faggansingh KulasteMinistry of Steel
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Arjun Ram MeghwalMinistry of Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
General (Retd.) V.K. SinghMinistry of Road Transport and Highways
Krishan PalMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
G. Kishan ReddyMinistry of Home Affairs
Parshottam RupalaMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Ramdas AthawaleMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Sadhvi Niranjan JyotiMinistry of Rural Development
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Sanjeev Kumar BalyanMinistry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Communications
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Anurag Singh ThakurMinistry of Finance
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Nityanand RaiMinistry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
V. MuraleedharanMinistry of External Affairs
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Renuka Singh SarutaMinistry of Tribal Affairs
Som ParkashMinistry of Commerce and Industry
Rameswar TeliMinistry of Food Processing Industries
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Kailash ChoudharyMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Women and Child Development

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Congress slams Bhagwant Mann govt after protesting farmers removed from Sambhu border, says Punjab will avenge the backstabbing

Her remarks came after Punjab Police removed protesting farmers from the border and detained several farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarvan Singh Pandher.

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The Congress on Thursday criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for their handling of the farmers’ protest at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, accusing them of “backstabbing” the farmers.

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said, “AAP showed its true character yesterday. We should not forget that Arvind Kejriwal’s Delhi government was the first state government to pass the three black farm laws. It is unbelievable that a party born out of a movement would resort to ending the farmers’ movement in this manner. Punjab will definitely take revenge for this backstabbing.”

Her remarks came after Punjab Police removed protesting farmers from the border and detained several farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarvan Singh Pandher.

Pratap Singh Bajwa, Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, echoed similar sentiments, calling AAP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “two sides of the same coin.” He alleged that the crackdown on farmers was politically motivated to ensure the victory of AAP’s candidate in the Ludhiana West bye-election, which could pave the way for Arvind Kejriwal to become a Rajya Sabha member.

“This was expected from Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. Why did they betray the farmers? On one hand, they called the farmers for a meeting, and then they detained them. BJP and AAP are two sides of the same coin. The Haryana government has also started evacuating the borders. They want to ensure that their candidate wins the Ludhiana West bye-election so that Kejriwal can enter the Rajya Sabha,” Bajwa said.

The farmers, united under the banners of the All India Kisan Sabha and Bharatiya Kisan Union, had been protesting at the Shambhu border, demanding various concessions from the government. On Wednesday, Punjab Police dismantled temporary structures at the protest site and detained several farmer leaders, sparking outrage among the farming community.

In response to the crackdown, farmers staged a protest march to the residence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Karnal on Thursday.

Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema defended the government’s actions, stating that the borders needed to be reopened for the sake of Punjab’s economy and youth. He urged farmers to protest in Delhi or elsewhere, as their demands are directed at the Central government.

“The AAP government and the people of Punjab stood with the farmers when they protested against the three black farm laws. The demands of the farmers are against the Central government. It has been more than a year, and the Shambhu and Khanauri borders are closed. Traders and the youth of Punjab are very upset. When traders can do business, the youth will get employment and stay away from drugs,” Cheema told ANI.

“Today’s action has been taken because we want the youth of Punjab to get employment. We want to open Shambhu and Khanauri borders. The demands of the farmers are against the Central government, and they should stage a protest in Delhi or somewhere else but should not block the roads of Punjab,” he added.

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Curfew lifted in parts of Nagpur three days after violence over Aurangzeb tomb issue

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The curfew imposed in several areas of Nagpur has been lifted or relaxed, three days after violent clashes rocked the city, said the officials on Thursday, March 20.

The unrest erupted on Monday night when mobs went on a rampage following rumours that a ‘chadar’ (cloth) with holy inscriptions was burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal. The protests were demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

In response to the violence, curfews were imposed in multiple police station areas, including Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shanti Nagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imambada, Yashodhara Nagar, and Kapil Nagar.

On Thursday, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal ordered the lifting of the curfew in Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar areas starting at 2 p.m. Additionally, the curfew was relaxed in Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, and Imambada from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to allow residents to purchase essential items.

Meanwhile, the cybercrime police have taken action against individuals accused of spreading misinformation and inciting violence during the unrest. Officials confirmed that six people have been booked on charges of sedition and spreading false information on social media. These individuals are among 50 accused named in four First Information Reports (FIRs) filed in connection with Monday’s violence.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime) Lohit Matani stated that the cybercrime department has requested information from social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, regarding 230 profiles suspected of spreading misinformation. The department has also sought to block these accounts to prevent further escalation of tensions.

The partial lifting of the curfew marks a step toward normalcy in Nagpur, but authorities remain vigilant to ensure peace and order in the city. Investigations into the violence and the role of social media in fueling the unrest are ongoing.

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Centre approves Rs 7,000 crore acquisition of indigenous ATAGS artillery gun system

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ATAGS artillery gun system ready for deployment

In a significant move towards self-reliance in defence, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the acquisition of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) worth nearly Rs 7,000 crore. This marks a major milestone in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to strengthening its armed forces with domestically developed technology.

Game-changer for Indian artillery

The ATAGS is the first indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured 155 mm artillery gun system. It boasts a 52-calibre barrel, capable of achieving an extended firing range of up to 40 km. With its superior firepower, the ATAGS enhances lethality while reducing crew fatigue through automated deployment and target engagement.

This acquisition will significantly bolster the Indian Army’s operational preparedness, particularly along the western and northern borders, by replacing outdated 105 mm and 130 mm artillery guns. The move aligns with India’s vision of modernising its military infrastructure and reducing dependency on foreign imports.

‘Make in India’ success story

Developed through collaboration between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian private industry partners, the ATAGS exemplifies the success of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Over 65% of its components, including key subsystems such as the barrel, muzzle brake, breech mechanism, firing and recoil system, and ammunition handling mechanism, are sourced domestically.

A crucial aspect of the ATAGS is its minimal reliance on foreign technology. Subsystems like the Navigation System, Muzzle Velocity Radar, and sensors are all designed and manufactured in India, further enhancing self-sufficiency in defence production.

Boosting employment and defence exports

The manufacturing of ATAGS is expected to generate approximately 20 lakh man-days of employment across various industries. Additionally, this development positions India as a strong contender in the global defence export market, paving the way for future indigenous defence exports.

By ensuring a robust supply chain for spare parts and seamless life cycle maintenance, the ATAGS acquisition not only strengthens India’s defence industry but also contributes to long-term strategic independence in military technology.

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