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Imphal/New Delhi, Jan 17 (VOICE) Leaders of the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex socio-political body of the Kuki-Zo tribal communities in Manipur, held a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Friday and discussed their demands and prevailing situation in the northeastern state, KZC sources said. The four-member delegation of the KZC, led by its Chairman Henlianthang Thanglet, met the Adviser to MHA A. K. Mishra and Joint Director, MHA, Rajesh Kamble. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 17 (VOICE) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 65 lakh property cards in more than 50,000 villages across the country under the SVAMITVA Scheme on Saturday (January 18), marking a historic achievement in the empowerment of rural India, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said.The PM will preside over the e-distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards through video conference. The PM's event will span 10 States - Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 17 (VOICE) While India's top hope in women's singles, P.V Sindhu made a premature exit, the men's doubles combine of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kept the Tricolour fluttering by reaching the semifinals of the India Open BWF Super 750 event here on Friday.On a day on which India's campaign in singles came to an end with the defeat of Sindhu in women's singles and Kiran George in men's, Asian Games gold medallists Satwik and Chirag stayed on course for their second con ...Read More >
Bhopal, Jan 17 (VOICE) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Sarang on Friday accused the Congress of using Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's name for its "survival" in politics.Sarang, who is the Sports and Youth Welfare Minister in Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Cabinet, said history reveals that the Congress has shown respect neither towards Dr. Ambedkar nor the Constitution framed under his leadership. "Jawaharlal Nehru even tried to stop Dr. Ambedkar's entry into the Pa ...Read More >
Jaipur, Jan 17 (VOICE) Reacting to the closure of Hindenburg Research, Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Kirori Lal Meena described it as the "end of an anti-national campaign." "The closure of Hindenburg Research marks the end of a propaganda campaign orchestrated by Congress to defame the nation and its industrialists," said Meena. He further added that it is a positive development as it puts an end to efforts by anti-national forces to weaken the country. "Congress leveraged Hindenburg's reports ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 17 (VOICE) India's top singles player Ankita Raina put herself in title contention in the doubles event of the ITF W50 event along with British partner Naiktha Bains on Friday, overcoming an all-Indian team of Riya Bhatia and Vaidehi Chaudhary at DLTA Complex here. Ankita, who made a first-round exit in the singles, and Naiktha prevailed 6-2, 6-4 over their rivals in the semifinals.Ankita, who made a first-round exit in the singles, and Naiktha prevailed 6-2, 6-4 over their rivals ...Read More >
Chennai, Jan 14 (VOICE) Actor Ram Charan, whose much-awaited political action drama 'Game Changer' released on January 10 this year, has said that his heart is filled with gratitude. In a statement addressed to fans, audiences and the media on the occasion of Makara Sankranthi, Ram Charan said, "This Sankranthi, my heart is filled with gratitude for making all the hard work we put into 'Game Changer' truly worth it. My heartfelt appreciation goes to the entire cast, crew, and everyone behind the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 14 (VOICE) India's automobile sales surged by a robust 11.6 per cent in 2024 to scale the highest-ever mark of 2.5 crore units compared to the corresponding figure of 2.3 crore units in the previous year, according to wholesale data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday.With this, India remained the world's third largest car market last year. "Positive consumer sentiments and the country's macroeconomic stability helped in propelling reasona ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jan 14 (VOICE) Mohammedan SC will play Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday. Mohammedan SC will target securing back-to-back wins for the first time this season while the Marina Machans look to end their away losing streak, and also correct their overall form, which has seen them win once in their last five ISL games.Mohammedan SC have shown a strong defensive record recently, going unbeaten in their last three matches (W1 ...Read More >
Jammu, Jan 14 (VOICE) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the BJP government at the Centre treats Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir equally.Addressing the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day programme at Tanda Artillery Brigade in Akhnoor, the Defence Minister praised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his effort to reduce the distance between the hearts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. "Ka ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 13 (VOICE) India Energy Week 2025 (IEW'25) will kick off on February 11 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in the national capital with the participation of over 70,000 delegates from 120 countries, reflecting the growing global appeal of the event, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday.The four-day flagship energy event of the Indian government will host around 70 CEOs of prominent international and domestic energy majors, over 7 ...Read More >
Ranchi, Jan 13 (VOICE) Olivia Shannon, Charlotte Englebert, Salima Tete, and Sonam scored a goal each as Soorma Hockey Club began their Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 campaign on a high as they handed Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers a dominant 4-1 win here on Monday.Olivia scored in the 38th minute, Charlotte in the 42nd, captain Salima Tete in the 44th and Sonam struck in the 47th minute as Soorma came back strongly after Hannah Cotter (7') scored the only goal of the first quarter for th ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 13 (VOICE) Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of Patna High Court's Chief Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran to the apex court. In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), was pleased to appoint Justice Chandran as a Supreme Court judge. "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause ( ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 13 (VOICE) The Indian men's doubles badminton duo of Satwik and Chirag expressed their joy of reuniting with Tan Kim Her as a coach and revealed their emotional bond with the Malaysian doubles specialist, who was the person behind the making of the "deadly duo" of Satwik and Chirag back in 2016.Tan took over from Danish Olympic medallist Mathias Boe, who announced his retirement from coaching roles post the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Satwik and Chirag reached the quarterfinals. S ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jan 10 (VOICE) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the three-day 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at Bhubaneswar.CM Majhi said that PM Modi's presence in the mega event has made the event more successful and special. "Your gracious presence on 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' has made this event even more successful and special. Your guidance has infused new hope and enthusiasm in the minds of all the NRIs present he ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 10 (VOICE) As the preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26, which generally comes on February 1, are in full swing, all eyes are now on the official confirmation from the government about presenting the budget over the weekend this year.There have been occasions in the past when the Union Budget was presented on Saturdays and the domestic stock markets were open. On February 1, 2020, and February 28, 2015, the markets were open on Saturday due to the presentation of the Union Bu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 10 (VOICE) Amid the ongoing war of words, Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday rebutted the BJP's allegations that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had insulted "Purvanchalis" (people from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar) and instead, accused the BJP of long being "anti-Purvanchal". Speaking to VOICE, Bhardwaj criticised BJP President J.P. Nadda for previously referring to Purvanchalis as "Rohingyas, Bangladeshis, and infiltrators" in Pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 10 (VOICE) Tearaway quick Varun Aaron has announced his retirement from all forms of representative cricket through a social media post on Friday. Aaron, 35, had retired from red-ball cricket at the end of the 2023/24 domestic cricket season. "For the past 20 years, I have lived, breathed, and thrived on the rush of bowling fast. Today, with immense gratitude, I officially announce my retirement from representative cricket. This journey wouldn't have been possible without God, my ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jan 10 (VOICE) Greek God Hrithik Roshan turned 51 on 10th January 2025. Commemorating the special day, his "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai" co-star Ameesha Patel penned a special birthday post on her official Instagram handle.Ameesha Patel dropped a throwback picture with Hrithik Roshan, along with a heartfelt note that went, "Happiest bday @hrithikroshan and 25 years of our film KAHO NAA ... PYAAR HAIN !!! Double celebration! This picture was where the celebrations all started at my house n brings ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jan 8 (VOICE) Securitisation volume surged by around 27 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the first nine months of the current financial year, supported by large issuances from private sector banks, according to a CRISIL report released on Wednesday.Among asset classes, vehicle loans (including commercial vehicles and two-wheelers) accounted for 48 per cent of securitisation volume (vs 40 per cent in the corresponding period in the last financial year). In the third quarter ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 8 (VOICE) BJP MP Ramvir Bidhuri on Wednesday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders for their sit-in protest outside the Flagstaff Road house that was used as his official residence by Arvind Kejriwal when he was the Chief Minister of Delhi, urging them to "have patience" as the so-called 'Sheesh Mahal' would soon be opened to the public. The remarks followed AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj's protest after being denied entry to the Flagstaff Road bungalow by the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (VOICE) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly condemned the horrifying New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans that has left at least 15 dead and about three dozen injured. "We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May they find strength and solace as they heal from this tragedy," PM Modi posted on X. A disturbing series of attacks have shocked the United States with the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jan 2 (VOICE) It seems like 2024 was all about travel for former beauty queen Namrata Shirodkar. Giving the netizens an insight into her travel diaries she posted a string of pictures on Instagram of the various places she had been to in the year gone by. The list included London, Jaipur, Maldives, New York City, Dubai, Bangkok, Geneva, ST. Moritz, Baden-Baden, Mumbai, and Monaw. Namrata further penned the caption, "Around the world in 365 days-memories made, lessons learned and leaving ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (VOICE) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said a player of Shubman Gill's quality must feature in India's playing eleven in Tests, adding that how he fits in for the Sydney Test against Australia is the team's call. Gill was a surprise omission from India's playing eleven for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, where they lost by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Though Gill averaged 43.3 in Tests in 2024, it came down to 23.8, which played a part in him being lef ...Read More >
Bhopal, Jan 2 (VOICE) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday stressed that there should be no politics over the matter of shifting hazardous chemical waste from the spot of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy to the Pithampur dumping site, saying that all official and environmental norms are being followed to shift and dispose the toxic waste.The Chief Minister's appeal came amid reservations and objections submitted by a group of activists along with local residents of Pithampur and school c ...Read More >
Jaipur, Dec 26 (VOICE) Over 68 hours on, rescue efforts are underway to pull out a three-year-old girl who fell into a 700-foot-deep borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district. A 160-foot-deep pit was being dug to facilitate a tunnel that would enable rescuers to reach the child. On Thursday at 6 a.m., another piling machine was pressed into service to expedite the process. Rescue teams aim to reach the target depth soon, after which a specialised team of "rat miners" from Uttarakhand wil ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (VOICE) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday, paid his final respects to the mortal remains of the soldiers in Belagavi who died in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir. At the War Memorial in Belagavi, the CM offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of Subedar Dayanand Tirukannavar and Mahesh Marigond. Speaking to the media afterwards, the Chief Minister said, "The lives and careers of soldiers are of the highest honour. It is deeply saddening that s ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (VOICE) Karnataka BJP has slammed Congress over the display of posters depicting a distorted map of India at the venue of the centenary celebrations of the INC's 1924 session in Belagavi, saying that it shows utter disrespect for India's sovereignty and is shameful.Taking to social media handle X on Thursday, the BJP said, "Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been handed over to Pakistan by the Indian National Congress - Karnataka! It is truly an act of treason that ...Read More >
Thane, Dec 26 (VOICE) A couple has been arrested in connection with the abduction, rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Thane district. Coming barely after the Badlapur sexual assault on two nursery class girls in August, this is the second case that has sparked outrage with people demanding the noose for the alleged perpetrators - Vishal Gawli, 35 and his wife Sakshi Gawli, 25. Vishal Gawli is accused of kidnapping the girl from near her home, where she was playing on Monday ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 26 (VOICE) India in 2024 saw a boom in employment rates, with women and youth leading the charge in workforce participation, according to a report.The report by Apna.co, a job and professional networking platform, showed women contributed an impressive 2.8 crore job applications -- 20 per cent higher than in 2023. Similarly, the youth posted a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in job applications. Women contributed an impressive 2.8 crore job applications out of a total of 7 cror ...Read More >
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