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Chandigarh, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday condemned the Union government's step to dismantle the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and replace it with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G), calling it a "well-planned deception" aimed at weakening the rights, dignity, and livelihood security of rural labourers. AAP spokesperson Neel Garg told the media here that the Modi government has cons ...Read More >
Kochi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) As many as 56,384 electors in Lakshadweep have submitted their enumeration forms under the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, signalling near-total coverage and strong public participation in the voter revision exercise. Out of a total electorate of 57,813, the response reflects one of the most comprehensive roll revision drives undertaken in the Union Territory in recent years. Election officials said the pr ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, energising a statewide public movement against the deadly synthetic drug that is devastating the youth. Commencing from the Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Hamirpur, the walkathon concluded at the Police Lines Dosadka Ground. The event drew an overwhelming response from all sections of society, including students, ...Read More >
Hamirpur (HP), Dec 16 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said strict and decisive action is underway to uproot the "chitta (heroin) termite" from the state. He was speaking at an anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Hamirpur. The walkathon, which commenced from Government Senior Secondary School for Boys and concluded at Police Lines Dosadka Ground, saw an overwhelming participation of people from all walks, including students, government officials and public ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, energising a statewide public movement against the deadly synthetic drug that is devastating the youth. Commencing from the Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Hamirpur, the walkathon concluded at the Police Lines Dosadka Ground. The event drew an overwhelming response from all sections of society, including students, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took a sharp dig at the BJP-led Centre on Tuesday while opposing the VB-G RAM G Bill in the Lok Sabha, recalling the 1971 hit Bollywood number -- "Dekho o deewano (tum) ye kaam na karo, Ram ka naam badnaam na karo".The MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram asserted that the bill is not merely an administrative tweak but an "assault on the very spirit and philosophical foundation of this crucial programme". The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika M ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took a sharp dig at the BJP-led Centre on Tuesday while opposing the VB-G RAM G Bill in the Lok Sabha, recalling the 1971 hit Bollywood number -- "Dekho o deewano (tum) ye kaam na karo, Ram ka naam badnaam na karo". The MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram asserted that the bill is not merely an administrative tweak but an "assault on the very spirit and philosophical foundation of this crucial programme". The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 16: KRAFTON India today announced the opening of registrations for the 5th edition of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2026, the country's biggest and most inclusive Open-to-All esports tournament. The announcement marks the kickoff of India's first major LAN esports cycle of the year and builds on the momentum of KRAFTON's 2026 Esports Roadmap revealed at BMIC. Also Read | KKR Team in IPL 2026: Players Bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at Indian Pr ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], December 15 (ANI): Punjab Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking mandatory videography of the counting of votes in recently held Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in order to ensure "free, fair and transparent" elections at the grassroots level. In a public interest litigation, the Punjab Congress chief, through his counsel Nikhil Ghai, submitted that the petition was filed " ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 15 (ANI): FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball) has announced Beach Pro Tour for 2026, 2027, and 2028 at the Volleyball Mahakumbh at KIIT & KISS in Odisha.The event, which began on December 11 in collaboration with KIIT-KISS and FIVB, concluded on December 14 and was attended by 40,000 students. The event was graced by Fabio Azevedo, President of FIVB, who held a press conference on Sunday to announce the upcoming football event for the next three ...Read More >
New facilities under the School of Agro and Rural Technology to focus on innovations in sustainable farming, aquaculture, and wellness products. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, on Thursday, launched two interdisciplinary research centres aimed at developing technologies that can enhance livelihood opportunities for rural communities. The Centre for Innovation in Agri & Aqua Voltaics (CIAAV) and the Integrated Facility for Wellness-Product Innovation (IFWPI) have been establi ...Read More >
Bihar Election Results 2025: The assembly election outcomes in the state have showcased the power of silent groundwork over loud rhetoric. While political parties sparred in high-decibel campaigns, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worked behind the scenes, orchestrating a network of grassroots engagements that set the stage for the historic performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in particular and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in general. The Sangh's strategy was meticulous. T ...Read More >
Patna, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bihar Assembly elections delivered one of the most lopsided verdicts in the state's recent history, with the National Democratic Alliance storming past the 200-seat mark in the 243-member House, securing a brute majority that dwarfs its 125-seat haul in 2020. As counting progressed through the afternoon, the NDA's tally hovered around 200-208 seats, powered by the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the single largest party with leads in 90-95 constituencies, c ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], November 14: The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), the social impact arm of the Vedanta Group, India's leading energy transition metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate announced a landmark moment in India's social impact journey. Nand Ghar, Vedanta's flagship social impact initiative, has surpassed the 10,000 centers milestone across 16 states, transforming the lives of over four lakh children and three lakh women every day, nationwide. Na ...Read More >
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set for a one-day Odisha visit on Nov 10. He will be the Chief Guest at 'Mandia Dibasa', interact with farmers in Cuttack, and chair a key meeting at ICAR-CRRI to boost agriculture. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will be on a one-day visit to Odisha on November 10 (Monday). During this visit, he will participate in key programmes aimed at enhancing farmers' income, ensuring nu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 30: Casio India Co. Private Ltd. today announced the successful conclusion of Phase 1 of the second edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Recycle Responsibly campaign. In collaboration with SHEOWS and implemented by Allied Waste Solutions (AWS), the campaign has made significant strides in e-waste awareness and recycling across the Delhi-NCR region, reaching an audience of over two million citizens. Also Read | Box Office Fact C ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 30 (PTI) TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee convened a massive virtual meeting on Friday to brief party functionaries about their roles in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters' list, a process that has triggered political controversy in West Bengal. Party sources said the meeting, to be addressed by Banerjee, the de facto number two in the party, is expected to witness participation of nearly 15,000 leaders and workers from across the state. The ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced that India will host the inaugural edition of Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) in February 2026. "Mumbai Climate Week aims to become a major platform for climate action across the Global South, with India taking a leadership role. The event will bring together the best minds from across the Global South to find practical solutions for our climate challenges," said the Chief Minister. He added that this p ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Tuesday that India will host the inaugural edition of Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) on February 17 to 19 at the Jio World Convention Centre, according to a release. The event will be organised by Project Mumbai in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra's Department of Environment and Climate Change, and will be supported by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Also Read | Biha ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, extended its support to the 'SURAVI' Children's Festival in Sundargarh district. Organized by the School and Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, the event is designed as a nurturing platform to spot creativity and talent among young minds from local communities. More than 1500 students from 42 schools, representing six Gram Panchayats within the Hemgir and Lakhanpur blocks participated in the festival. The event ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Two days after the Election Commission of India informed the Madras High Court that the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of Tamil Nadu electoral roll would begin in a week or two, DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday termed it a direct assault on democracy that the BJP-led Union government was unleashing on the State using its "puppet" poll panel. In a letter to the party cadre and public, Stalin accused the BJP government of using the ECI as a puppet to disenfranchise vo ...Read More >
Kargil, Oct 23: The Kargil Jan Hit camp, an integrated mega awareness and outreach programme aimed at reaching unemployed youth, artisans and entrepreneurs of far-flung areas, concluded successfully on Thursday at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium, Kargil. The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh graced the valedictory session as the chief guest, marking the successful culmination of the month-long initiative held across 31 Gram Panchayats from September 10 to October 16, 2025. The programme witness ...Read More >
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The Department of Biotechnology is creating regional innovation hubs and 'Bio E3 Cells' to build a stronger national bioeconomy through local partnerships The Indian government is launching a major push to build regional biotechnology ecosystems by mapping state-specific strengths and establishing new innovation hubs. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the initiative during a review of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), emphasising the need for greater state involvement in biotech deve ...Read More >
The Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 will be held in Delhi, fostering global cooperation in rice trade. It aims to enhance the industry's transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. Highlighting India's pivotal role in rice export, the event will unveil a Vision & Roadmap document to shape future strategies. The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 is poised to convene in New Delhi on October 30-31, aiming to revolutionize global rice trade. This pivotal event, organized ...Read More >
Delivering a special lecture on "Judicial Professionalism, Etiquette and Expectations from Judicial Officers", Justice Bhuyan highlighted the judiciary's responsibility to ensure unwavering public trust through fair, impartial decisions. His remarks followed the launch of the All Assam Judges Association's official website, which he hoped would strengthen communication and unity among judicial officers. "People must continue to believe in the judiciary," he stated, "and that belief depends not ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan as a crucial step towards empowering tribal communities to assert their rights and build self-reliant futures. The initiative aims to foster active participation in national development, ensuring all tribal regions benefit from growth and that villages become self-respecting. New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government's Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a step towards empowering tribal communities to speak up for the ...Read More >
India plans to double its agricultural exports over the next five years, targeting new global markets for rice. Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized reforms in the public distribution system while congratulating the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for its role in advancing India's agri-market stature. India has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to double its agricultural exports, focusing particularly on increasing rice exports. Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Dis ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a proud moment for Assam, Golaghat district has been nationally recognised as one of the top-performing districts in the country for tribal well-being and inclusive development.The honour was conferred during the prestigious Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 2025 national conclave held in New Delhi on Friday, under the aegis of the ministry of tribal affairs.The recognition comes as part of the ongoing observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, a year-long celebration dedicated to the contributions ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a proud moment for Assam, Golaghat district has been nationally recognised as one of the top-performing districts in the country for tribal well-being and inclusive development.The honour was conferred during the prestigious Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 2025 national conclave held in New Delhi on Friday, under the aegis of the ministry of tribal affairs. The recognition comes as part of the ongoing observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, a year-long celebration dedicated to the contributions ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18: Sukarya was serving local communities since 1998. They have worked at grassroots level to serve 34 slums in Delhi and Gurugram, 30 villages in Nuh District (Haryana) and 30 in Khairthal-Tijara District of Rajasthan. Also Read | Jackie Shroff Celebrates 40 Years of 'Teri Meherbaniyan', Recalls Iconic Role and Bond With Dog Moti (Watch Video). "Our vision was very clear that women's health is inseparable from empowerment. To strengthen women's financial ability, we ...Read More >
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