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In a letter to Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the state's foundation day, Modi described Biju Patnaik as a towering figure whose life continues to inspire generations. "This is the soil that nurtured the great Biju Patnaik, whose life epitomises strength, courage and an unwavering commitment to nation-building. Biju Babu's multifaceted persona inspires us all," the Prime Minister wrote. The remarks come amid a controversy sparked by Dubey, whose comments alleging l ...Read More >
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Yashoda and Krishna, Raja Ravi Verma. Image Courtesy/ Saffronart April 2026. Mumbai. The gavel falls at Saffronart's Spring Live Auction, and with it, every record in Indian art history is erased. Raja Ravi Varma's Yashoda and Krishna has sold for ₹167.2 crore, approximately $18 million, making it the highest-value work of modern Indian art ever sold at auction. The buyer? Cyrus S. Poonawalla, the Pune-based founder of the Serum Institute of India. Until this week, Poonawalla was better known ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): A Russian Parliamentary Delegation led by HE Vladimir Yakushev, First Deputy Chairperson, Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla in Parliament House on Thursday, Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a release. Welcoming the distinguished Russian delegation, the Speaker congratulated Yakushev on his appointment as Chairman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Federation Council. The Speake ...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 >
Bangalore -- The Lok Sabha Secretariat publication Tides of Time: Bharat's History through Murals in Parliament, authored by noted writer, philanthropist and Member of Parliament, Smt. Sudha Murty, was released today by the Hon. Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, in the presence of Hon. Speaker, Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, Hon. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh, and other Members of Parliament. Speaking at the occasion, Smt. Sudha Murty said, "I ...Read More >
BENGALURU: In a push to make India's first digital Census more accessible and participatory, Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh on Wednesday completed her self-enumeration for the upcoming Census 2027 using her mobile phone, setting an encouraging example for citizens across the state. The self-enumeration facility, introduced as part of the National Census 2027 exercise, allows individuals to submit their household details online through the official portal https://se.census.gov.in It ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJP MP, Nishikant Dubey, on Wednesday tendered an unconditional apology for his claim that former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was the link between prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the CIA during the war against China in the 1960s. Dubey chose the 'Utkal Dibasa', Odisha's foundation day, to apologise for the comment on Biju Patnaik, an iconic figure in the State, and wished the people on the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Biju Patnaik on the 'Utkal Dibas ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday launched its first-ever fully digital census exercise, with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah among the first to complete online self-enumeration through a newly launched portal. The 15-day self-enumeration window, introduced for the first time in the country's census history, opened in Delhi and seven other states and Union Territories, allowing citizens to submit their household details online before the comm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday filled the self-enumeration form for the first phase of the Census 2027 as the nationwide 'House Listing' process commenced on Wednesday. Shah emphasised the importance of the census in accelerating India's development journey and ensuring government schemes reach every citizen effectively. In a post on X, Amit Shah wrote, "As part of the first phase of the Census, the 'House Listing' process commencing today, I fille ...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: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday declared India "Naxal-free" as he blamed the Congress and previous governments for the decades-long insurgency, criticised a landmark Supreme Court judgment that had banned a controversial militia, and snubbed sympathisers. Shah's 84-minute address in the Lok Sabha came a day before the government's deadline of March 31, 2026 to eradicate left-wing extremism in the country. Shah said in the last three years, 4,839 Maoists surrendered, 706 were ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, launching his election campaign for the Assam assembly polls on Wednesday, warned voters to remain vigilant against Congress, accusing the party of plotting to introduce a "dangerous law" in the state.Modi referred to the Communal Violence Bill that the UPA govt had attempted to implement before the 2014 elections. "In that bill, the majority community was held responsible for riots while minorities were always considered victims. It was communal in itself ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A Rs 585-crore project would be implemented soon for development of Satyabadi Bana Vidyalaya and the entire region, said chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday, while attending the state-level Utkal Divas celebration held at Suando village under Satyabadi block in Puri district.Suando is the birthplace of freedom fighter and social reformer Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das. He established a model school, Bakula Bana Vidyalaya, at Satyabadi. "Around Rs 90 crore will be spent in the r ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The first day of self-enumeration under Census 2027 in the national capital on Wednesday saw hundreds of persons including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the exercise. The exercise, to be concluded on April 15, was kicked off in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Delhi Cantonment Board areas. According to officials, 1,000 people logged in to the Census portal and the app for self-enum ...Read More >
In a communication addressed to the Additional Director General, Public Information Bureau, Director of Census Operations and Chief Principal Census Officer Ramachandran R requested him to create awareness among the general public through media. He appealed to the officials to encourage active participation of the general public in the Census of India 2027 and the Self-Enumeration process. He emphasised on the importance of providing correct and complete information to the enumerators during t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took part in the first self-enumeration exercise in India's census history, which began in the national capital and seven other states and UTs giving an option to citizens to submit their information through a special web portal. The first citizen of the country self-enumerated on the SE portal(se.census.gov.in) where she filled all her details in Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Home Secretary Go ...Read More >
New Delhi: congress Leader Priyanka Vadra on Wednesday lashed out at the BJP-led central and state governments. assamaccused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of running a "double-slavery government".Addressing a rally in Nazira, Priyanka took aim at the BJP's core campaign pitch, saying the party had failed to deliver on its promises. "They said they were going to have a twin-engine government. Didn't they say that in the last election? Modi had come and said n ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday tendered an unconditional apology for his claim that former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was the link between Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the CIA during the war against China in the 1960s. Dubey chose the 'Utkal Dibasa', Odisha's foundation day, to apologise for the comment on Patnaik, an iconic figure in the state, and wished the people on the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Patnaik on the 'Utkal Dibasa', ...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 >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday kicked off the Census 2027 self-enumeration process by submitting his household details online at Lok Bhavan, appealing all residents of the state to participate actively in this historic national exercise, which will be conducted digitally for the first time in India. The launch programme was attended by Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, Director of Census Operations, Odisha, and Chanchal Rana, Commissioner o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkala Dibasa. April 1 is celebrated as Utkala Dibasa in Odisha, marking the formation of the State. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Odisha's rich cultural heritage and applauded the contributions of its people in various fields, wishing the state continued growth and prosperity. "Greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa. Odisha is a state that stands tall as a timeles ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday kicked off the Census 2027 self-enumeration process by submitting his household details online at Lok Bhavan, appealing all residents of the state to participate actively in this historic national exercise, which will be conducted digitally for the first time in India. The launch programme was attended by Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, Director of Census Operations, Odisha, and Chanchal Rana, Commissioner o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey issued an unconditional apology on Wednesday amid widespread backlash over his recent comments claiming that freedom fighter and former chief minister Biju Patnaik served as a "link" between the US government, the CIA, and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. "Last week, while speaking to the media, an incorrect interpretation was drawn from my remarks regarding the Nehru-Gandhi family's exploits, specifically in reference t ...Read More >
Vav‑Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that India's push to expand renewable energy, transport and public infrastructure is being realised on the ground. The Prime Minister made the statement while inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 19,806.9 crore in Vav-Tharad district in Gujarat. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said that improved road and rail links would encourage busine ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkala Dibasa, marking the formation of the state. The Prime Minister highlighted Odisha's rich cultural heritage and applauded the contributions of its people in various fields, wishing the state continued growth and prosperity. Also Read | Stock Market Today: Massive Rally as Sensex Jumps to 73,762, Nifty Up 567 Points Amid Iran War De-Escalatio ...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 >
President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on Odisha Day, celebrating the state's cultural heritage, traditions, and contribution to nation-building. She acknowledges the significant role of Odisha's people in India's 'Viksit Bharat' initiative, while recalling its historic contribution to the freedom struggle, reforming as a distinct entity in 1936. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her cordial greetings on the occasion of Odisha Day, acknowledging the significant contributions of the state's ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The first phase of the next national Census -- an exercise last conducted in 2011 -- will begin on Wednesday, marking the start of the world's largest enumeration drive.The exercise will be the country's 16th Census and the eighth since Independence. It was originally scheduled for 2021 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Here are 10 things to know about Census 2027:(With ANI inputs) ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkala Dibasa, marking the formation of the state. The Prime Minister highlighted Odisha's rich cultural heritage and applauded the contributions of its people in various fields, wishing the state continued growth and prosperity. "Greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa. Odisha is a state that stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultura ...Read More >
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