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New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday said that the United States has chosen to use Pakistan as a facilitator for its own reasons and Jerusalem trusts Washington's decision as long as the 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East is implemented. "We have not seen Pakistan participating in the war, but they have not been playing a positive role. The United States has chosen to use them as a facilitator for their own reasons. We trust the Unit ...Read More >
Singur (West Bengal): Union Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the state government over the condition of farmers in Singur, alleging neglect, lack of policy implementation, and failure to provide justice over the past 15 years. Speaking to IANS, Chouhan claimed that farmers in Singur were "shedding tears of blood" and feeling completely exhausted due to prolonged distress. He claimed that agricultural land in the region had been ruined, with neither industr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday said that the United States has chosen to use Pakistan as a facilitator for its own reasons and Jerusalem trusts Washington's decision as long as the 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East is implemented. "We have not seen Pakistan participating in the war, but they have not been playing a positive role. The United States has chosen to use them as a facilitator for their own reasons. We trust the United States to im ...Read More >
Davanagere/Bagalkot: The voting process for the bypoll to two Assembly segments in Karnataka on Thursday is progressing briskly. Polling at stations in the Bagalkot Assembly constituency crossed 54 per cent, while in the Davanagere South constituency it crossed 49 per cent as of 3 P.M. Polling commenced at 7 A.M., and voters can exercise their franchise until 6 P.M. According to official data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the voter turnout in Bagalkot stood at 54.82 per c ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Archery Para Champion and world number one Sheetal Devi is not looking at LA 2028 Paralympics just yet, as she remains rooted in the present, focusing on a step-by-step ascent towards the Para Asian Games later this year in Japan before looking towards the larger goal of the Paralympics. Last month, Sheetal took the honour of the para-archer of the year at the World Archery Awards after a breakthrough 2025 season that included a world title in Gwangju. ...Read More >
Kanpur, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission Chairperson Babita Chauhan on Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Bill would help women connect with the mainstream, and once they step into decision-making roles, "the landscape is likely to change significantly". Talking to IANS, Chauhan said: "With this, women will connect with the mainstream, and as I mentioned earlier, once they step into decision-making roles, I believe the landscape will look quite different. Ev ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Women who arrived to cast their votes in the Assam Assembly election, on Thursday, hailed the Women's Reservation Bill. They appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "work" towards women empowerment and hoped the Bill will pave the way for women to come forward and raise their voices. Notably, PM Modi shared a video message on Thursday, urging collective support for the Women's Reservation Bill. The government plans to introduce amendments to the Nari ...Read More >
This assembly election - Kerala votes today - is an existential battle for the Congress and the United Democratic Front it heads. On the one hand, it faces a formidable challenge from the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front that seeks a Congress-mukt (free) Kerala; on the other hand, it must fend off a rising Bharatiya Janata Party that eyes the party's Hindu voters in its pursuit of building a pan-Indian Hindu electorate and a Congress-mukt Bharat. An embattled Congress has sought to survive this ...Read More >
Suri (West Bengal), April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) A wave of enthusiasm swept through Suri in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Thursday as large numbers of BJP supporters gathered hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting, eagerly awaiting his address. The rally in Birbhum will mark the Prime Minister's third public engagement of the day in the state, after earlier events in Haldia and Asansol. Despite the time remaining before his arrival in Suri the area was already packed with ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday asserted that the BJP-led NDA has "no credibility" in Kerala, describing it as a "zero-seat party," even as voting got underway across the state with an encouraging turnout. "I certainly don't think, and I have been making it very clear, that the NDA is a zero-seat party in Kerala. It has no credibility when it comes to any issue of government formation. There are barely two seats out of 140 where they are even considere ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the polling for the Assembly elections is underway in Kerala, voters on Thursday have expressed a desire for continued development and political stability, while highlighting unemployment as a major concern in the state. Interacting with IANS, several voters shared their views on the issues that matter most to them. While many acknowledged progress in development over recent years, they stressed that job creation remains a pressing challenge that ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: As the polling for the Assembly elections is underway in Kerala, voters on Thursday have expressed a desire for continued development and political stability, while highlighting unemployment as a major concern in the state. Interacting with IANS, several voters shared their views on the issues that matter most to them. While many acknowledged progress in development over recent years, they stressed that job creation remains a pressing challenge that needs urgent attention. ...Read More >
Actor Tovino Thomas recalls early career rejections, bias over his looks and fraudsters, says he turned insults into motivation as he now awaits Pallichattambi release on April 10 It's easy to look at a star and assume the journey was smooth but sometimes, the real story behind the spotlight is far from glamorous. Actor Tovino Thomas is opening up about the early days of his career, and it's a reminder that even the biggest names once faced doors being shut on them. Before becoming a recognise ...Read More >
Kohima, April 8 (IANS) The by-election to the Koridang Assembly constituency in Nagaland's Mokokchung district on Thursday has turned into a keen multi-cornered contest, with two veteran leaders and four first-time candidates in the fray. The by-election was necessitated by the demise of sitting MLA Imkong L. Imchen, who passed away on November 11, 2024, at a private hospital in Guwahati after a brief illness at the age of 75. The ruling People's Democratic Alliance (PDA) has fielded Daochier ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several eminent women, social activists and public figures have come out in strong support of the Women's Reservation Bill, terming it a historic and transformative step towards ensuring greater political participation and empowerment of women in the country. Padma Shri awardee Maya Tandon told IANS that the Bill was a step that would inspire women across the country. She said that women have already demonstrated leadership abilities in various spheres and their presence in legislati ...Read More >
New Delhi: Iran's Supreme Leader's representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Wednesday claimed that the United States was compelled to announce a ceasefire with Iran after failing to sustain the conflict, and asserting that continued hostilities would have led to further setbacks for Washington. In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Ilahi said that the US decision to halt the war was not voluntary but driven by its inability to continue fighting. "The US was forced to announce a c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday strongly criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks against party leaders, calling his language "offensive and uncivilised" and condemning the action taken against party spokesperson Pawan Khera. Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said: "The Chief Minister has used such an offensive language against our National President Mallikarjun Kharge and our leaders and us, including Rahul Gandhi, which cannot be the language of any ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', has shared the reason behind choosing to work with the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman. Imtiaz, who spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, majorly works with either Pritam or A.R. Rahman, and with both of them, he has a terrific track record. When asked what compelled him to gravitate more towards A. R. Rahman for 'Main Vapas Aa ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) People from Gujarat staged a protest outside the Congress national headquarters on Wednesday, opposing objectionable remarks made by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge against Gujarat and its people. The protest follows a controversial statement made by Kharge on April 5 during an Assembly election campaign speech in Kerala, where he reportedly referred to people in Gujarat as "illiterate" and claimed they were being "fooled" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress, calling it "Dalit virodhi (against Dalits)" after Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi raised concerns over what he described as "systemic exclusion of Bahujan entrepreneurs" from major public sector contracts. The political exchange follows remarks earlier made by Gandhi in Parliament, where he questioned the government over the distribution of public works ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) In a bid to modernise governance and strengthen disaster management, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved two major initiatives: the establishment of the Maharashtra Geotechnology Application Centre (MahaGeoTech) and the implementation of the Maharashtra Resilience Development Programme. To accelerate administrative efficiency using cutting-edge technology, the government has cleared the deck for the formation of MahaGeoT ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) The government of Telangana has declared cancer a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all government and private hospitals to report all cases of cancer. The Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare issued a Government Order in this regard on Tuesday, providing a mandatory reporting mechanism for all diagnosed cancer cases in the state to ensure availability of reliable and timely data for public health action. As per the order, all cases of cancer inc ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, and Tehran indicated its willingness to reopen the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible easing of tensions, Shia leaders on Wednesday claimed that global powers like the United States and Israel have been forced to step back. Speaking to IANS, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board, Maulana Yasoob Abbas, said, "Today ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Rajeev Khandelwal is all set to mark his return to the television space with his upcoming show Tum Ho Naa. The actor who has always chosen quality over quantity in terms of content, explained that he has picked projects that he felt were meaningful. "Over the years, I have been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I have always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuinely feels me ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Women professionals from various fields across the country, on Tuesday, welcomed the Women's Reservation Bill that proposes 33 per cent reservation for women leaders in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. Notably, after the Parliament's Budget Session reconvenes on April 16, the primary agenda will be to discuss and debate proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam), officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Indian auto retail industry delivered an all-time high of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26 with a broad-based 13.30 per cent growth (year-on-year), that saw five of six vehicle categories set new annual records, data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday. This represents the domestic auto industry approaching the 3-crore mark in a financial year, a milestone that would have seemed distant just two years ago. "What makes this ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed strong confidence in the United Democratic Front's (UDF) prospects in the Kerala elections, projecting a clear victory for the alliance while downplaying the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) impact in the state. In an extensive interaction with IANS, he also shared his views on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign, governance issues, key national policy debates, and India's diplomatic approach to globa ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid an ongoing political controversy where Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife was accused of allegedly possessing foreign passports by Congress leader Pawan Khera, the latter has found support from his party with leaders of the grand old party accusing CM Sarma of "narrow-mindedness" and "corruption". The charge made by Khera has been strongly denied by the Chief Minister and his family. Speaking to IANS, Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh G ...Read More >
Bhopal, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant political development on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Hemant Khandelwal met senior party leader and former State Home Minister Narottam Mishra. State BJP President Khandelwal reached Mishra's official residence located in Char Imli area in Bhopal. Subsequently, both leaders held a closed-door meeting, which lasted nearly half-an-hour. The BJP said it was a courtesy meeting between both senior party leaders; how ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Rajya Sabha Chairman, C.P. Radhakrishnan, rejected the Opposition's impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, BJP and Shiv Sena on Tuesday termed the rejection a 'strong response' to those allegedly misusing constitutional provisions for political gains. However, the Opposition said that the "democratic process had been ignored." BJP leader Rohan Gupta said that the move sends a clear message that constitutional processes cannot ...Read More >
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