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New Delhi: In a powerful statement aimed squarely at Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that terrorism supported by a state, fuelled by extremist bigotry, must be called out publicly, especially when directed at a neighbouring country. Jaishankar made the remarks while inaugurating an exhibition titled 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the United Nations headquarters in New York. He is currently on a three-day official visit to the United States. "When terrorism is ...Read More >
Ranchi, June 30 (UNI) Violence erupted in Bhognadih, Sahibganj in Jharkhand, on the occasion of Hul Diwas as tensions flared between police forces and descendants of Sido and Kanhu Murmu, tribal leaders who led the Santhal Rebellion against British rule in 1855. The situation turned chaotic when security personnel used tear gas shells to disperse a crowd protesting the district administration's refusal to allow traditional rituals. In retaliation, the mob reportedly hurled stones and shot arro ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president Mayawati, on Sunday, June 29, demanded urgent intervention of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to resolve the alleged scholarship issue faced by Dalit and tribal students studying in Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University-affiliated colleges across various districts. The BSP chief, in a post on X, said, "The scholarships of thousands of SC/ST students of dozens of colleges in various districts affiliated to Raja Mahendra Prata ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jun 28 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said the state government would make efforts to generate lakhs of jobs by establishing IT companies on the 400-acre land parcel next to the University of Hyderabad here. He also said the government will fight in the courts to reclaim the land. Also Read | Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Describes Life on ISS During Video Interaction With PM Narendra Modi, Says 'From Here, We See Sunrise and Sunset 16 Times a Day' ( ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Madras High Court has agreed with the State Bank of India (SBI) after it cancelled a job offer to a candidate because of his poor credit history. The court said that good financial discipline is very important for people working in banks, as they handle public money. A candidate had successfully passed all the stages for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO) at SBI. He cleared the written exam, interview, and medical checks. However, before joining, the bank checked his CIBIL cr ...Read More >
Inaugurates 'Youth Adda' platform, launches CM Yuva mobile app, unveiled ODOP Common Facility Centre projects Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday alleged that the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh were too busy fueling caste-based conflicts, which left the youth of the state struggling with an identity crisis. Launching initiatives to promote entrepreneurship during a ceremony in Lucknow to mark World MSME Day, the CM said the past governments not only encouraged caste-based divisions ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 27 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a scathing attack on the previous Samajwadi Party government, accusing it of ignoring the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector while keeping the state trapped in caste-based conflicts and nepotism for political gains. Speaking at a program in Lucknow on the occasion of International MSME Day, the CM said, "Before 2017, UP was known for riots, mafia networks, and being one of the most unsafe states ...Read More >
"There has been a clear pattern, while a few individuals received preferential treatment, vast sections of the population were ignored. In areas like Ramnagar, Bagichi Raghunath, and Bhadbhuje Wali Gali, many families were denied basic civic amenities for years not because of a lack of resources, but because of their religion," alleged Verma. There was no immediate response available from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) or Hussain on Verma's charges. The water minister added that "previous governmen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, underlining the government's focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. The Prime Minister said that our mothers, sisters, and daughters have seen times when they had to face difficulties at every step. But today, they are not only participating actively in the resolution of a developed India but are also setting examples in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised that women's empowerment is vital to India's growth, highlighting a shift in societal perspective where women are no longer limited to traditional roles. Instead, they are recognised as key drivers of progress, contributing significantly to the nation's development. The BJP-led NDA government at the centre released a book highlighting its achievements in empowering women over the last 11 years. As the NDA comple ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: US Congressman Brad Sherman on Thursday made a pointed advise to a Pakistani delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, that the country should "do all it can" to eliminate terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad from the region and ensure protection of religious minorities in the country.In a social media post on X, Sherman said that he emphasised to the Pakistani delegation the importance of combatting terrorism and, in particular, the group Jaish-e-Mohammed, who murdered Daniel Pearl in 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Public School, Dwarka, has decided to revoke the suspension of 32 students over a fee dispute, the Delhi High Court was informed on Thursday. The development came as Justice Sachin Datta was set to pronounce his verdict on a petition filed by the parents of the students, who were suspended over alleged non-payment of increased fees. "We have withdrawn the suspension order striking off students and also filed an affidavit to that effect on Monday," the counsel for the scho ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has strongly condemned schools for employing 'bouncers' to coerce students and parents over unpaid fees. The court ruled that such actions amount to mental harassment and undermine a child's psychological well-being and self-worth. The court emphasised that educational institutions have a greater purpose beyond commercial interests, including promoting public welfare and nation-building. It stated that such practices foster fear, humiliation ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) The Congress on Monday dismissed as an "absolute lie" Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's reported assertion that that the government did not ask for names for the all-party diplomatic delegations going abroad, and said it was "cheap politics" to not get the names it selected cleared with the opposition party. Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the same PM who had abused the Congress publicly i ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed the state budget presented by Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Friday as a "creative intervention" driving Kerala's development vision, while the Congress-led opposition dismissed it as "hollow". "Despite financial constraints and economic discrimination by the Union government, the 2025-26 budget adopted an approach to strengthen Kerala's development and the welfare of the people. The budget focuses on short-term re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed a distribution program of over 2,800 appointment letters in the Tripura government, saying that joining the communist party cadre was no longer a requirement for jobs in Tripura. He said that Tripura has been transformed from a "land-locked" state to "land-linked" one. "There was a communist rule here in the past. To get jobs in the government, one had to be a part of the communist cadre. I would like to t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 5 (UNI) Stating that the Centre is fully dedicated to the development of Tripura, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the state has moved ahead on the path of participation instead of distraction, speed instead of obstruction, and welfare instead of delay. Addressing the distribution programme of over 2800 appointment letters in Tripura Government through video conference, Shah said that Northeast which was once known for insurgency, infiltration, blockades, drug ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks against LoP Rahul Gandhi, saying that the former Delhi Chief Minister was "rattled" to see his impending defeat in the upcoming assembly elections. Her reaction comes after Kejriwal and AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar insinuated an alleged "agreement" between Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning the inaction in t ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 27 (ANI): After Uttarakhand became the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that through UCC, an attempt is being made to give equal rights to all citizens of the state, adding that it is not against any religion or sect, there is no question of targeting anyone. The Chief Minister said that the implementation of UCC will ensure women's empowerment in a "true sense." Also Read | Uttarakhand Becomes Firs ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Modi government over its economic policies and asserted that real development is when everyone progresses, there is a fair environment for business, a fair tax system and the income of workers increases. In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, "The truth of Modi Ji's developed India: Your hard work, whose profit? The wheel of the country's economy is turning with your sweat and blood, but are you getting your fair shar ...Read More >
MUMBAI/LUCKNOW: Backing the call for a uniform civil code in India, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath quoted on Sunday a recent statement by Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at an event in Mumbai to assert that "majority sentiments are respected globally". Speaking at a the World Hindu Economic Forum-2024 event in Mumbai, the CM attacked the Congress-headed opposition, saying that by the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code the difference between majority and minority communities needs ...Read More >
Kottayam: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Kerala and Tamil Nadu have always supported each other, establishing a model of cooperative federalism. He said that when rights of states are being encroached upon, such cooperation should be extended among others. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Vijayan inaugurated the Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Library in Vaikom in Kerala on Thursday, marking a significant occasion in the commemoration of the legacy of social reformer Periyar E.V. Ram ...Read More >
Shillong, Dec 10: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) on Tuesday celebrated the 76th year of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on the International Human Rights Day 2024. The theme of this year's celebration was "Our Rights, Our Future Right Now". Governor, CH Vijayashankar, Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) chairperson, Agatha K Sangma and MHRC chairperson, Justice (retd) T. Vaiphei were present on the occasion. "Let us work together to mi ...Read More >
Guwahati: The last rites of 12 Kuki-Zo tribals, including ten killed in the exchange of fire with the CRPF in Manipur's Jiribam district on November 11, were performed in Churachandpur on Thursday. Tribal organisations in a letter to the Union Home minister sought judicial inquiry into the deaths of the 10 Kuki-Zo volunteers. While it was a shutdown in tribal areas, thousands of men and women joined the mass burial. Mizoram Chief Minister's Adviser, H Ginzalala, prominent leaders of various t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Vizhinjam International Port received its commercial commission certificate on Wednesday after successfully completing a trial run. An engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, presented the certificate to Kerala's Minister for Ports, Devaswom, and Cooperatives, V N Vasavan. It was issued a day after the minister announced the official completion of the first phase of operations. A grand inauguration will be held later after securing a date from Prime Min ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 4 (PTI) Vizhinjam International Port, India's first international deep-water transshipment port, has received the commercial commissioning certificate following the successful completion of its trial run. An independent engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, handed over the commercial commissioning certificate to Kerala's Minister for Ports, Devaswom, and Cooperatives, V N Vasavan, at his office here on Wednesday. The certificate was issued a day afte ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 3 (PTI) The iconic East Bengal Football Club has expressed grave concern over the plight of minorities in Bangladesh, urging authorities to prioritise their safety and security. In an official statement, the top-tier football club called on the Bangladeshi government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities. Also Read | India vs Pakistan in Men's Junior Asia Cup 2024 Final! PR Sreejesh's Side Beats Malaysia 3-1 To Set Up Summit Clash Against Arc ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 3 (PTI) The iconic East Bengal Football Club has expressed grave concern over the plight of minorities in Bangladesh, urging authorities to prioritise their safety and security. In an official statement, the top-tier football club called on the Bangladeshi government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities. Known for its century-long legacy of championing social justice and opposing communal violence, East Bengal underscored its historical comm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region has called for amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities to foster an inclusive and sustainable future. WHO's Regional Director, Saima Wazed, stressed that empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring their active participation in all sectors is essential to addressing the barriers they face, particularly in heal ...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 i ...Read More >
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