News Headlines : 14th December 2021

  • Today is Gita (Srimadbhagvadgita) Jayanti. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on Gita Jayanti. On this occasion, Shri Modi has also shared his two recent speeches that he gave on the Gita.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs conclave of Chief Ministers of BJP ruled states at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh; Holds discussion on governance-related best practices.
  • PM asks BJP CMs to carve a niche for their govts in some or other sector of governance, seeks top priority for ‘ease of living’.
  • Prime Minister says, cities like Banaras have preserved the seeds of our culture; Addresses a public rally in Varanasi.
  • Cinema is not just for entertainment, films should also infuse ethics, morality, patriotism among the youth – Vice President
  • Vice President disapproves the portrayal of ‘vulgarity’ & ‘obscenity’.
  • Cinema is an important vehicle of our cultural diplomacy; it connects Indian diaspora with their roots back home – Vice President.
  • Vice President releases the memoir ‘Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work’. He says, Raj Kapoor’s contribution to the Indian film industry is immeasurable.
  • Parliament passes Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and  Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
  • President Ram Nath Kovind to embark on a State Visit to Dhaka tomorrow to attend 50th Victory Day celebrations of Bangladesh.
  • PM to address farmers during National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on 16th December.
  • Summit to focus on natural farming and providing  information to farmers on its benefits. In line with PM’s vision for farmer welfare and towards boosting their income.
  • Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra accompanied by election commissioners to be in Punjab on a two-day visit from tomorrow.
  • RTPCR tests are now mandatory for all international travelers coming from at risk countries.
  • In Badminton, Indian shuttlers P.V. Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen win their second round matches at BWF World Championships in Huelva, Spain.