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New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu kicked off her four-day visit to the southern state as she landed in Coimbatore airport on Wednesday morning. The President will be in Tamil Nadu till November 30. During her visit, President Murmu is scheduled to engage in several key events, including addressing faculty and student officers at the Defence Services Staff College and interacting with members of tribal women self-help groups, an official release said. President Murmu will address the faculty and student officers at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington on November 28, the release mentioned. Following that, on November 29, President Murmu will interact with members of tribal women's self-help groups and prominent members of the tribal community in Nilgiris District at Raj Bhavan, Udhagamandalam. On the final day of her visit, November 30, the President will grace the convocation ceremony of the Central University of Tamil Nadu in Thiruvarur. (ANI)
CHENNAI: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in the Nilgiris district today (November 27) for a four-day official visit that will continue until November 30. During her stay, she is set to participate in various events across the district, with extensive security arrangements in place. The President departed from Delhi this morning and landed at Coimbatore Airport. While she was initially expected to travel to Ooty in Nilgiris via helicopter, adverse weather conditions, including heavy cloud cover over the hills, prompted her to journey by car through Kotagiri to reach Udhagamandalam (Ooty). ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, is set to dock at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday and will be berthed till Tuesday. The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximate ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): In a milestone for cancer care in India, President Droupadi Murmu, formally inaugurated the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) Cancer Care Centre and interacted with cancer patients on Thursday. According to an official release, the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care to cancer patients. The President ceremonially visited the premises, acknowledging the hospital's pivotal role in delivering ethical and affordable healthcare, marking a presence of pride and recognition for the institution's seven-decade-long ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. Also Read | Ganeshotsav 2025: MSRTC To Run 5,000 Special Buses to Konkan From August 23 to September 7, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Announces; Group Bookings Start July 22. "At Li ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 27 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations in Ahmedabad on Friday. On the occasion of 148th Rath Yatra, the Gujarat CM pulled the chariot at the Shree Jagannathji Mandir. Union Home Minister Amit Shah early today offered prayers at the Ahmedabad's Jagannath Temple and performed the Mangala Aarti. Also Read | Punjab: Jailed Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria's Mother Harjit Kaur Among 2 Shot Dead by Unidentified Bike-Borne People in Batala, Terrifying Video Surfaces. Taking to his official 'X' handle, Amit ...Read More >
Bengaluru Power Cuts: Citizens of Bengaluru brace yourself for long hours of power outages from June 29 and June 30. More than 100 areas will be impacted as BESCOM undertakes its quarterly maintenance work in various of its division. Bengaluru Power Outages June 29: According to the update by BESCOM on its X handler, there will be power outages in Kittaganahalli, Palasandra, Saptagiri, Maruthinagar, Sankapur, Raghavendra Nagar, Goolarivee, Baddihalli, Kesaramadu, C.M Badawan, Kalalli and SKS village on June 29 from 10 am to 5 pm. BESCOM's executive engineer has appealed to consumers to coop ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): At the inauguration ceremony of the first AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) University, The Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, Bharatiya Janta Party member and Member of Lok Sabha form Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan thanked the Prime Minister Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath and called the moment historic. He said, 'I heartily thank Prime Minister Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the double-engine government. This is a historic moment for Gorakhpur.' Ki ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] July 11 (ANI): Gujarat has made significant strides in combating tuberculosis (TB), achieving a 34% decline in new cases and a 37% reduction in mortality rates compared to 2015. This remarkable progress has earned the state the top spot in the "Most Improved State" category. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel on Friday, held a meeting at Raj Bhavan with senior officials of the Health and Family Welfare Department and thoroughly reviewed the efforts being made under the TB-free India campaign in Gujarat. Also Rea ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh were present on the occasion. The chief minister said institutions like K ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu kicked off her four-day visit to the southern state as she landed in Coimbatore airport on Wednesday morning. The President will be in Tamil Nadu till November 30. Also Read | Pune: 73-Year-Old Man Undergoes Surgery After 'Forgotten' Stent Causes Severe Stomach Pain and Bile Stones at Mhaske Hospital in Maharashtra. During her visit, President Murmu is scheduled to engage in several key events, including addressing faculty and student officers at the Defence Services Staff College and interacting with members of tribal women sel ...Read More >
Howrah (West Bengal) [India], July 14 (ANI): On being appointed as the governor of Haryana by President Droupadi Murmu, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Monday said that it is not a post to take rest and hailed the state for its high per capita income. Ghosh who is a respected academic and political thinker said that the people of Haryana are "laborious" and mentioned that agriculture is a very important sector for the state, where it has improved. Also Read | Maharashtra Govt To Invoke MCOCA Against Drug Dealers and Peddlers, Says CM Devendra Fadnavis. "Governor post is not a post to take rest.. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health for all. He said the holy journey plays an important role in preserving the religious, cultural, and spiritual heritage of the people and takes it to greater heights. In a post on X, JP Nadda wrote, 'Heartfelt greetings to all on the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath Ji's Rath Yatra. This holy journey is significant for preserving the religious, cultural, and spiritual herit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The 268th session of the Rajya Sabha will be scheduled to begin on Monday (July 21), as per the official Parliamentary Bulletin. According to the Legislative Section, summons were issued to members exclusively through the Members' Portal, and all were informed about the upcoming schedule and business days of the monsoon session. The session is planned to run from July 21 to August 21, with the House set to adjourn on August 12 and reconvene on August 18 to facilitate Independence Day celebrations. The timing of the sittings was fixed from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm ...Read More >
Thousands of pilgrims, including foreigners, congregated in Digha, West Bengal, for the Rath Yatra festival. The Chief Minister, along with cabinet members, initiated the chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Rituals commenced in the morning with 'Pahandi Vijay' at the newly-built Jagannath Dham Temple, followed by the idols being placed on the chariots amid devotional chants and festivities.Thousands gathered from different parts of the state to attend the Rath Yatra fe ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary. Former Andhra Chief Minister Reddy remembered Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao as a visionary leader who revolutionised India's economic landscape through his reforms. In an X post, the Reddy wrote, 'The visionary who transformed the country's economic condition with reforms, Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of PV, who provided numerous remarkable service ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Ravada A Chandrasekhar took charge as the new State Police Chief on Tuesday. He succeeds Shaik Darvesh Saheb, who retired on June 30. His tenure will run until July 1, 2027. A 1991-batch IPS officer currently serving as Special Director with the Intelligence Bureau, Chandrasekhar is on central deputation. He was selected over Nitin Agarwal, who topped the official list of probables. The appointment order, issued by Kerala Chief Secretary Dr A Jayathilak on behalf of the Governor, was released soon after a cabinet meeting held on Monday. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh's Godav ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], July 9 (ANI): Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his recent remarks about President Droupadi Murmu, calling them disrespectful and offensive to India's tribal communities. Vij said, 'After this statement, I believe all political parties in the country should boycott Mr. Kharge. The President is the country's first citizen and holds the highest honour. Congress has sunk so low--their thinking has collapsed--when they make such remarks about the President.' He further alleged that K ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Central Railway will run 12 additional suburban special trains between Parel- Kalyan and Kurla- Panvel stations on Thursday-Friday mid-night on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024, a press release said on Tuesday. According to the release, these suburban special trains will run stopping at all stations. The Railway Administration has also appealed to the travelling public to travel with proper tickets to avoid inconvenience. Also Read | Bangladesh Summons Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma After Dhaka Lodg ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri, Boniyar and other villages marched from new Imambargah through the National Highway NH-1 to the ma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed her condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Vadodara bridge collapse and extended prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. In a message posted on X, the President wrote, "The news of the death of several people in a bridge accident in Gujarat's Vadodara district is extremely tragic. I express my deep condolences to the bereaved families. My prayers are that all those injured in this accident recover quickly." Also Read | ISRO Successfully Conducts 2 Hot Tests of Gaganyaan Service ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 13 (ANI): Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Sunday expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu after being nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Nikam shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally informed him about the nomination via a phone call. Also Read | Goods Train Fire in Tamil Nadu: Blaze on Diesel-Laden Freight Train Doused After 7 Hours, 18 Wagons Gutted Near Tiruvallur (Watch Videos). "I thank President Droupadi Murmu for nominating me. When I met PM Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha election campaign, he expressed his faith in me. Y ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 26: Elitas Appliances, a brand synonymous with quality and innovation in home appliances, has officially launched its product line in India. Known for combining cutting-edge technology with elegant design, Elitas seeks to establish itself as a key player in the consumer durables sector, providing Indian households with superior, eco-friendly products. Also Read | From Nana Patekar's 'The Attacks of 26/11' to Dev Patel's 'Hotel Mumbai', 5 Movies and Shows That Explored the Horrific 2008 Mumbai Attacks and Where To Watch Them Online. Elitas's range of home appliance ...Read More >
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that he held discussions on cabinet expansion with union home minister Amit Shah, party national president J P Nadda, and the party national general secretary B L Santhosh on Wednesday night. Fadnavis was on a two-day visit to Delhi days after being sworn in as chief minister. He met President Draupudi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh and union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari. He also presented five different ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 8 (ANI): Kerala Leader of Opposition and Congress MLA, VD Satheesan, on Tuesday said that the issue of Kerala University should be settled immediately as the Governor and the state government have been fighting each other for a long time. Speaking to ANI, Satheesan claimed that out of 13 universities in Kerala, there are no vice-chancellors in 12. The governor and the government have been fighting each other for a long time. So, the higher education field is entirely in a vulnerable situation. There are thirteen universities in Kerala. Out of thirtee ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Legendary actor Anupam Kher and Boman Irani arrived at Rastrapati Bhavan in Delhi to attend the special screening of Tanvi The Great with President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. The screening is organised for President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre ahead of the film official release. Kher and Irani looked stunning as they arrived for the screening. Tanvi The Great actor opted for a black suit while Boman chose to wear a brown suit. Shubhangi, who plays the title role of Tanvi, and Karan Tacker also arrived in style for the special occasion. T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): It was a moment of pride for legendary actor Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and the entire team of 'Tanvi The Great' as President Droupadi Murmu watched their film. The screening was attended by the cast, including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker, and debutant Shubhangi. Calling it an 'emotional' moment, Kher told ANI, 'I am very emotional because the President watched our movie. The tagline of our movie is 'Different but no less'... I want to thank our President. When I looked at her after the movie, I saw that she was standing and applauding. There cannot ...Read More >
On July 12, the woman attempted self-immolation on the college campus.Source : Twitter A 22-year-old college student from Odisha, who set herself on fire following alleged inaction over a sexual harassment complaint, succumbed to her injuries late last night. Her death has sparked outrage, protests, and renewed calls for accountability in educational institutions. The student, pursuing a B.Ed degree at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, had accused the Head of the Education Department, ...Read More >
Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple key infrastructure projects, including the Kalasavalli-Ambargondlu Bridge in Shivamogga. The bridge and the approach roads have been constructed at a cost of over Rs 473 crore by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The cable-stayed bridge across the Sharavati River backwaters reconnects villages severed by the 1960s Linganmakki dam construction. Also Read | Anupam Kher To Screen 'Tanvi the Great' for President Droupadi Murmu, Calls Her 'Epitome ...Read More >