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He insisted that whether it is a trust or a society, a strong mechanism must be in place to prevent the arbitrary sale of institutional properties for vested interests. Chairing a meeting attended by the state's Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, the chief minister said a new legislation will introduce contemporary provisions to strengthen registration, renewal, property management, and financial transparency. Adityanath noted that the existing Act of 1860 "lacks clarity on crucial issues" such a ...Read More >
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday escalated her criticism of the BJP-led Central government, firmly pledging to prevent anyone from stripping the people of Bengal of their voting rights. Speaking at the foundation day event of the Trinamool Congress student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), held at Mayo Road in central Kolkata, Banerjee reiterated her accusation that the Centre is conspiring to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) under the gu ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday intensified her attack against the BJP-led government at the Centre and asserted her resolve not to let anyone take away the voting rights of the people. Addressing the foundation day event of her party's students wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) at Mayo Road in central Kolkata, the Chief Minister once again claimed the Centre has hatched plans to conduct National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) through E ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Nainital: An 86-year-old woman lost her life in a massive fire that gutted the Old London House, a 160-year-old heritage building here in Uttarakhand, late Wednesday night, officials said. Identified as Shanta Bisht, the victim was a sister of noted historian and environmentalist Professor Ajay Rawat. "She was trapped inside the wooden structure as the flames engulfed the entire building rapidly. Her son, Bollywood art director Nikhil Bisht, is also injured in the incident but was rescued on ti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Freedom of speech and privilege of members of legislative bodies should not be construed as the freedom to lower the dignity of the House, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday. Delivering the valedictory speech at the All India Speakers Conference hosted by the Delhi Assembly, Birla voiced concern over the "gradual decline" in upholding the dignity of legislative bodies and asked all stakeholders, including the members of the Houses and political parties, to reflect ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Election Commission during the Voter Adhikar Yatra, likening the current movement to India's freedom struggle. Addressing a public meeting in Nawada, Yadav said: "Seeing the passion, enthusiasm and determination among you all, it feels like the days of the freedom struggle. Just as the country united against the British and won, today too, we are fighting to save demo ...Read More >
Patna: Danapur division of the East Central Railway (ECR) organised a special photo exhibition on the occasion of 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' at the Danapur station premises. Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinod Kumar inaugurated the exhibition on Thursday.Speaking on the occasion, the DRM recalled that while India attained Independence on August 15, 1947, after 200 years of colonial rule, it also endured the immense tragedy of the partition. "The night of August 14, 1947 marke ...Read More >
Dry Day In Delhi: Delhi will see a 48-hour liquor sale shutdown this week, with Independence Day on August 15 and Janmashtami on August 16 both declared dry days. The Delhi government's excise department has issued an order under Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, which mandates the closure of liquor vends across all licence categories on these occasions. The order states that retail liquor shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs will remain shut on these days. Gandhi Jayanti on Octob ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Kerala Higher Education Department has issued a directive prohibiting the observance of the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in colleges across the state. In an email circular, the department stated that such events could disturb communal harmony and foster religious rivalry. Universities have been instructed to notify all affiliated colleges to comply with the order urgently. Reacting to the directive, SFI State Secretary PS Sanjeev s ...Read More >
Bengaluru -- In a landmark development for India's power and infrastructure manufacturing landscape, Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd, a digital manufacturing platform, has acquired a controlling stake in KRYFS Power Components Ltd., a market leader in transformer solutions. This strategic move positions Zetwerk at the forefront of India's energy and electrification revolution, combining cutting-edge digital manufacturing with decades of engineering excellence to serve a fast-growing, i ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Kerala Higher Education Department has issued a directive prohibiting the observance of the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in colleges across the state. In an email circular, the department stated that such events could disturb communal harmony and foster religious rivalry. Universities have been instructed to notify all affiliated colleges to comply with the order urgently. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheq ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | Ne ...Read More >
New Delhi: Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid a tribute to the people who endured the "upheaval and pain" of the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, PM Modi called the Partition a "tragic chapter" of Indian history. "India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during that tragic chapter of our history. It is also a day to honour their grit...their ability to face unimagi ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, honoring those who suffered during India's partition and urging national harmony. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda paid tribute to the victims, emphasizing national unity to counter anti-national forces. The day remembers the millions displaced and lost during the 1947 partition, a painful event alongside India's independence. Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid a ...Read More >
New Delhi: As nation observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Thursday (Aug 14), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the day serves a reminder of people's enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold the country together. Remembering the struggle and pain endured by people during the partition, which forced millions to leave their homes, the PM termed it a "tragic chapter" of Indian history. "India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the upheaval an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to those who endured the "upheaval and pain" of the Partition of India. In a post on X, PM Modi called the Partition a "tragic chapter" of Indian history. "India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during that tragic chapter of our history. It is also a day to honour their grit... their ability to face unimaginable los ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid a tribute to the people who endured the upheaval and pain of the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, PM Modi called the Partition a tragic chapter of Indian history. India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during that tragic chapter of our history. It is also a day to honour their grit...their abi ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLC ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tributes to those who lost their lives during the Partition in 1947 and accused the Congress of dividing the country and hurting the pride of Maa Bharti (Mother India). On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Shah said it is an occasion to express condolences by remembering the pain of those who suffered due to the Partition of the country. "On this day, the Congress party divided the nation, hurting the pride of Maa Bharati. ...Read More >
Thane, Aug 14 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cafe located in a multi-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city early Thursday morning, following which 35 persons were evacuated from the structure, officials said. No casualty has been reported as of now, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The blaze erupted in the Parsik Cafe located on the ground floor of the six-storey building at Kharegaon in Kalwa (West), he said. The disaster managemen ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 14: President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday evening, marking the eve of the 79th Independence Day. The address is scheduled to be broadcast at 7 p.m. across the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast on all Doordarshan channels -- first in Hindi, followed by the English version. Doordarshan's regional channels will then air regional language broadcasts, while Akashvani will carry the regional versions at 9.30 p.m. on its respective networks, a go ...Read More >
Hyderabad: North Telangana districts bore the brunt of heavy rains that disrupted normal life in many parts of the state on Wednesday. People in the northern districts were subject to harrowing times to reach their destinations due to the extensive damage to roads that was made worse by breaches across culverts and bridges on overflowing canals and water bodies. Meanwhile, flights were diverted at Shamshabad airport due to the heavy downpour in Greater Hyderabad limits. Hyderabad-bound flights ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday evening, marking the eve of the 79th Independence Day. The address is scheduled to be broadcast at 7 p.m. across the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast on all Doordarshan channels -- first in Hindi, followed by the English version. Doordarshan's regional channels will then air regional language broadcasts, while Akashvani will carry the regional versions at 9.30 p.m. on its respective ...Read More >
The teaser for Srabanti Chatterjee-starrer Devi Chowdhurani, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Subhrajit Mitra, was dropped by the makers on Wednesday to mark the actress's 38th birthday. "'We will also fight back'. This is the story of a glorious history, a story of Bengali culture, a story of Bengali soil. Devi Chaudhurani arrives this Devipaksha. Read to road this Pujo," Mitra wrote on Facebook, alongside the one-minute-11-second-long teaser video. Devi Chowdhurani is an adaptati ...Read More >
The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, proposes modernizing India's port governance, enhancing trade efficiency, and solidifying India's position as a global maritime leader. The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, by voice vote amid continued protests by opposition members of Parliament demanding a discussion on the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The bill proposes modernizing India's port governance, enhancing trade efficiency, and solidifying India's position as a global ma ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a spirited Tiranga Yatra was held across the country on Tuesday to ignite patriotism and unity ahead of Independence Day. Gujarat's Gandhinagar witnessed a vibrant display of national pride as hundreds of citizens gathered for the yatra, which commenced from Sector 6 and stretched over 2 to 3 kilometres. The rally saw enthusiastic participation from Minister Bhanuben Babaria, MLA Rita Patel, Mayor Meera Patel, Dis ...Read More >
* ChatGPT was cited during a Delhi Assembly debate on a disputed colonial-era hanging room claim * Former Speaker Ram Niwas Goel called the underground chamber a British-era gallows in 2021 * BJP challenged the claim, stating archival evidence shows it was a tiffin room with a goods lift Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: A routine day of proceedings in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday turned into a charged discussion over a controversial historical cla ...Read More >
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