RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM : Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed Science Centre at Bommuru, developed at a cost of '15.20 crore. He said the centre would play a vital role in promoting scientific literacy and curiosity through interactive exhibits, educational programmes, and engaging activities. The Minister said science centres and museums are instrumental in developing scientific aptitude,
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM : Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said the Akhanda Godavari Pushkara Project will boost tourism in the Godavari Region, besides providing direct and indirect employment to 8,000 people. Shekhawat, along with Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, laid the foundation stone for the '97 crore Akhanda Godavari Project at Pushkara Ghat in the city on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, he said the allocation of
Jodhpur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot launched a scathing attack on the BJP Thursday, accusing the party of undermining constitutional values through alleged horse trading and toppling state govts. Gehlot questioned BJP's legitimacy in celebrating Constitution Day while allegedly threatening democratic principles.Speaking on the third day of his stay in Jodhpur, Gehlot specifically named three Union cabinet ministers - Amit Shah, Dharmendra
India might ease fuel rules for small cars. Maruti Suzuki requested this change because small car sales are down. The government is worried about the drop in affordable car sales. Relaxing the rules could help Maruti, which sells many small cars. Other car companies are discussing this proposal. New rules may start in April 2027.
Jodhpur, Jun 26 (PTI) Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday accused the BJP of resorting to political horse-trading and toppling elected state governments, and asked how the democracy could survive in such a situation. Gehlot, who was on a five-day visit to Jodhpur, reiterated his allegation that the BJP unsuccessfully attempted to topple the Rajasthan government during his tenure. "They changed the governments in Madhya Pra
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft dock
East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan on Thursday said that the Akhanda Godavari Project marks a significant milestone in the cultural, spiritual, and economic potential of the Godavari region. Earlier in the day, he and Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat performed bhumi puja for the ₹94 crore project on the banks of the river Godavari in Rajamahend
Jaipur, Jun 6 (PTI) Shri Kshatriya Yuvak Sangh's patron Bhagwan Singh Rolsahabsar died in a hospital here late last night, according to a statement on Friday. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, his former counterpart Ashok Gehlot and many other state leaders grieved the death of the community leader. Rolsahabsar had been getting treatment at the SMS Hospital here for the past few days. His last rites were performed on Friday. Sharma pa
New Delhi: The Indian Navy will formally induct and unveil the name of the ancient stitched ship, a recreation of a fifth century ship inspired by a painting from the Ajanta Caves, on Wednesday at Naval Base in Karwar. Union Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, will preside over the ceremony. The project was initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in July 2023 between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy and Hodi Innovation
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 7 (ANI): Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan arrived at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Friday and said that the 'Sanatana' culture embodies the oneness of being and that all the differences dissolve in it. Speaking to the media here, Arif Khan highlighted the Indian culture of seeing divinity in humanity, asserting that "manav" (humans) are a reflection of "Madhav" (God). Khan also noted that India's her
New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) All the tourism in the world together cannot match the numbers of those attending the Maha Kumbh, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event organised by Panchjanya, a magazine associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Chouhan also said the sun of India's good fortune will rise again as the Ram temple has been built again. Asked about the ongoing Maha Kumbh, the cul
Kohima (Nagaland) [India], December 4 (ANI): The traditional stone-pulling ceremony was held on Wednesday at Kigwema Village, Nagaland, to commemorate the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival 2024. The event was organised by the Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) and the Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO). Men, women, and children participated in the ceremony, adorned in vibrant and colourful traditional attire. Union Minister f
India has witnessed a decline in foreign tourist arrivals from Bangladesh during July and August 2024, compared to the same period of the previous year. Additionally, there has been a decrease in the overall number of tourists traveling between the two countries throughout the year. India's tourism sector has seen a noticeable decline in foreign tourists from Bangladesh during July and August this year, as reported by the Ministry of Tourism to
Rajasthan's political landscape is disrupted as minister Jogaram Patel accuses former CM Ashok Gehlot of orchestrating phone tapping against BJP representatives. Ex-OSD Lokesh Sharma was arrested, unveiling details of the alleged plot. Revelations highlight a purported scheme involving Congress and BJP officials, fueled by explosive audio clips. In a significant escalation of political tensions in Rajasthan, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Ministe