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Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Jorhat has emerged as the focal point of Assam's political battleground, with Gaurav Gogoi turning the constituency into a high-stakes arena that goes far beyond a routine Assembly election. His decision to contest here has injected fresh energy into the race and positioned Jorhat at the centre of a larger power struggle shaping the state's political future. Once a prominent colonial and administrative hub during British rule, Jorhat is now widely recogni ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Raj Bhavan constituency, encapsulating Puducherry's political, economic, and cultural heart, is the most-watched battleground in the April 9, 2026, Assembly polls. The Raj Bhavan constituency, considered the crown jewel of Puducherry for its administrative and tourism significance, is currently in the final stages of election preparations. As part of the single-phase Assembly polls for the Union Territory, voting will take place on Thursday, April 9. Also ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) The Central Railway on Friday announced a special traffic and power 'block' (disruption in regular train services) during the night of April 4 and 5 for platform extension works at Thane and Dombivli stations and dismantling of the Prabhadevi Road Over Bridge between Parel and Currey Road stations. A block for platform extension will be carried out from midnight to 10 am on April 5 on the slow lines between Mulund and Thane, and between Diva and Dombivli. Simultaneously, a ...Read More >
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An A.H. Wheeler Bookstore at Sawai Madhopur railway station, Rajasthan. Image Courtesy/ Wikipedia In 1888, a young British journalist in Allahabad was short of money and needed to get back to England. He walked into a bookstall on the railway platform and struck a deal with a Frenchman. The result was the Indian Railway Library -- six grey-green paperbacks, each priced at one rupee, with covers illustrated by Kipling's own father, John Lockwood Kipling.They included Soldiers Three, The Phantom ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a trust-based governance system that will greatly enhance ease of living and ease of doing business in India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: "A big boost to 'Ease of Living' and 'Ease of Doing Business'... It's a matter of immense delight that Parliament has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendme ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a trust-based governance system that will greatly enhance ease of living and ease of doing business in India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: "A big boost to 'Ease of Living' and 'Ease of Doing Business'... It's a matter of immense delight that Parliament has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: A colonial-era government residence in Delhi's Civil Lines, known as Bungalow No. 33 on Shamnath Marg, is set to be demolished after remaining unoccupied for more than two decades. Authorities plan to replace the structure with a modern office complex, potentially for the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), citing the impracticality of leaving prime land unused. Built in the 1920s during British rule, the two-storey bungalow once served as an official residence for s ...Read More >
Officials said the redevelopment plan aims to put the prime land parcel to functional use by constructing a modern office building. "Once the structure is demolished, a completely new layout will be planned. We may also consult a Vastu expert, and some floors may be added. An office complex is proposed at the site, and after construction, it will be included in the PWD's pool for allotment to government offices," a senior official, who asked not to be identified, said. The building's long-stand ...Read More >
Odisha, the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic identity, turned 90 on Wednesday as the state celebrated Utkal Divas (Odisha Day) to commemorate its formation on April 1, 1936. President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from Odisha, lauded the state's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and nation-building. She said this occasion celebrates the state's rich cultural heritage, timeless traditions, and the resilience of its people. What is the history behind the formation ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (PTI) The Delhi government is considering demolishing a 'jinxed' British-era bungalow at 33, Shamnath Marg in Civil Lines to make way for a state disaster management office, official sources said on Wednesday. The two-storey structure, lying vacant for years, has acquired a reputation among officials as "inauspicious", with successive occupants reportedly reluctant to move in. The bungalow once housed Delhi's first Chief Minister, Chaudhary Brahm Prakash, who moved in after ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday urged the Union Government to posthumously confer Bharat Ratna on tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda and former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. Raising the matter during Zero Hour, BJD MP Muzibulla Khan called upon the Centre to honour Biju Patnaik with India's highest civilian award in recognition of his significant contributions to the freedom movement and nation-building. Khan highlighted that Patnaik had actively ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - India has begun the world´s largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nation. The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges. Here´s how India´s census works and why it is significant: Th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha and the Odia diaspora are observing Utkala Dibasa with great enthusiasm on Wednesday, commemorating the formation of the state as a separate province on April 1, 1936. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the historic event that established Odisha as the first Indian state created on linguistic lines. Prior to 1936, Odia-speaking regions were fragmented across the Bengal Presidency (which included parts that later became Bihar and Jharkhand), the Madras Pres ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition members in the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday strongly protested alleged "insult" to son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and demanded passage of a censure motion against the lawmaker. As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour at 10.30 am, members of BJD, Congress and CPI(M) trooped into the Well of the House and raised slogans against the State's BJP government over its silence on Dubey's statement against Biju Patna ...Read More >
Jeevan viral Ranabaali audition Reel moves Vijay Deverakonda to offer casting, as social media turns his Dhee journey into a major film break with Rashmika Mandanna. Sometimes, all it takes is one Reel to change everything and that's exactly what seems to have happened here. A young actor's social media post has suddenly put him in the spotlight, thanks to a big reaction from Vijay Deverakonda. The buzz began after the actor's audition clip for Ranabaali, directed by Rahul Sankrityan and co-st ...Read More >
The 76-year-old Langford was found unconscious in his room at a hotel in south Mumbai on Monday morning, following which he was rushed to a hospital by the hotel management. He was declared dead on arrival, an official said. "The IPL Governing Council and all stakeholders involved express their deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Mr. Ian Williams Langford, a dedicated broadcast engineer, who was an integral part of our broadcast operations. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Mar 31 (PTI) Opposition members in the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday strongly protested alleged "insult" to son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and demanded passage of a censure motion against the lawmaker. As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour at 10.30 am, members of BJD, Congress and CPI(M) trooped into the Well of the House and raised slogans against the state's BJP government over its silence on Dubey's statement against ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked citizens to unite to overcome the challenging times emerging from the "fierce war" underway in West Asia, while also cautioning against those politicising the crisis, saying there is no place for self-serving politics in the prevailing situation. "Presently, a fierce war has been going on in our neighbourhood for a month. These certainly are challenging times. Today, through 'Mann Ki Baat', I would once again urge all my countrymen that we must unite ...Read More >
Patna/New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Images of folios drawn from rare manuscripts, including a ninth-century Holy Quran, ancient Tibetan texts, and handwritten documents from the 1850s linked with the British Raj and freedom fighter Veer Kunwar Singh, have been displayed in Patna as part of an exhibition being held to promote the preservation of old manuscripts. The exhibition -- 'Bihar ki Bauddhik Parampara' -- has been hosted at the Bihar State Archives (BSA), with contributions from the state archi ...Read More >
Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of 2026. The historical drama aims to bring lesser-known stories from India's past to the big screen, focusing on events that rarely receive mainstream attention. The film's historical backdrop and the subject it explores are now going viral on social media. The film gained traction after its first glimpse hinted at a powerful narrative set during colonial India. The visuals sugges ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of major infrastructure and policy decisions, including investments in railways, urban transport, and aviation, with a total financial outlay of Rs 12,236 crore. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet cleared the doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur rail line at an estimated cost of Rs 5,236 crore. It also approved the 3rd and 4th rail line project between Punarkh and Kiul, with an investment of Rs 2,668 crore, and the construction of the 3rd ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met Katherine Dei Cas, Executive Vice President of Merck Electronics Katherine Dei Cas, to discuss semiconductor collaboration in the country. In a post on X, Vaishnaw said, "Met Ms. Katherine Dei Cas, EVP, Merck Electronics. Merck expressed a strong interest in expanding its engagement with Bharat's rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem. Discussed new avenues for collaboration." Notably, the Union Budget 2026-27 marked a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) British architect Edwin Lutyens' statue at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here was on Monday replaced with the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor General of independent India, as part of a move aimed at shedding the vestiges of colonial mindset. President Droupadi Murmu unveiled Rajagopalachari's bust at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap opposite to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, during an event attended by Vice President C P Radhakri ...Read More >
Reacting sharply to the BJP's protest and the ensuing violence, Sapkal accused the ruling party of twisting his words to divert attention from pressing national and state issues. "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity, our pride, and our honour. His valour is unparalleled. We do not need the BJP to teach us about Shivaji Maharaj," Sapkal said. "The BJP has distorted my statement and is trying to incite riots in the state. This was evident today in Pune." The controversy stems from Sapkal's c ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The controversy surrounding the display of Tipu Sultan's portrait in the office of the Malegaon Deputy Mayor intensified on Monday, with Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi defending the former ruler of Mysore as a "freedom fighter" who "bravely fought" against the British. The political dispute erupted after Shiv Sena workers belonging to the Eknath Shinde faction entered the Malegaon Municipal Corporation premises and demanded the immediate removal of th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (PTI) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday said Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal, by equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan, has unnecessarily provided the BJP an issue. In an editorial in Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana, the party said the BJP, as always, has given a Hindu-Muslim colour to the Tipu Sultan controversy. Tipu Sultan is considered a hero in Pakistan, but the Bharatiya Janata Party does not find it condemnable to allow an India-Pakistan ...Read More >
Mumbai: The political row over Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal's remarks comparing Tipu Sultan with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj intensified on Monday, February 16, with the Congress leader alleging that his statement had been "distorted" and ruled out any apology. Speaking to ANI, Sapkal clarified that he had merely said there was "no problem" in placing portraits of the two historical figures together, and insisted that his comments were being misrepresented. Responding to C ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Assembly on Wednesday witnessed a debate on Vande Mataram as members marked 150 years of the national song, with Speaker Raman Singh calling it "not just a song, but the life-force of the freedom movement", even as the Opposition cautioned against "distorting history" by dragging Jawaharlal Nehru into the controversy.During a special discussion on the fourth day of the winter session, Speaker Raman Singh said Vande Mataram had shaped India's political journey through difficu ...Read More >
Portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees are now on display at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing the previously displayed portraits of 96 British Aide-de-Camps (ADCs). The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military honour, awarded for displaying the most exceptional acts of valour, courage and self-sacrifice during war. The initiative aims to honour the memory of soldiers who have laid down their lives in the service of the nation. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 'Pa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Param Vir Dirgha, a new gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan that displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. The gallery where the Param Vir Dirgha was created previously displayed portraits of British ADCs. The initiative to display portraits of Indian national heroes marks a meaningful step toward shedding the colonial mindset and embracing, with pride, the richness of India's culture, heritage, and timeless trad ...Read More >
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