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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, 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 >
Priyanka is in Hyderabad to shoot for Varanasi. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the film also stars Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas gave a peek into her morning routine as she headed to work in Hyderabad. Priyanka took to Instagram stories, where she shared a video of herself where she is seen prepping her skin with a hydrating face mask and a wand. The actress was heard saying in the clip: "Goodmorning. On my way to work. Skin prep. Its a beautiful day for ...Read More >
Puri: Marking World Health Day, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Tuesday created a striking sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha, saluting frontline workers and spreading the message, 'Together for Health, Stand with Science'. The elaborate sculpture, standing approximately six feet tall, was crafted using several tonnes of sand and showcased Pattnaik's signature style of blending art with social messaging. Assisted by students from his sand art institute, the ...Read More >
* Eminent cardiologist Dr Mani Chhetri died at 106 after a recent head injury * He was bedridden following a fall but showed signs of recovery before decline * Born in 1920, Dr Chhetri earned his MBBS in 1944 and studied abroad thereafter Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Eminent cardiologist and Padma Shri award recipient Dr Mani Chhetri has died at his residence here at the age of 106. Family sources said the renowned doctor had suffered a head injury after a fal ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 6: Renowned doctor and Padma Shri awardee Mani Chhetri has passed away, his family members said on Monday. He was suffering from old age-related ailments. The Padma Shri awardee doctor breathed his last at 10:15 PM on Sunday at his home in Ballygunge Place. He was 105 years old. According to the family, he had suffered a head injury fifteen days ago. After this, the eminent cardiologist's physical condition deteriorated rapidly. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to social media ...Read More >
Bengaluru : KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Mahadevapura, announced the launch of the Institute of Neurosciences and Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation, marking a significant step in advancing specialized neurological care in the region. The state-of-the-art facility aims to provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for a wide range of neurological disorders under one roof. This newly launched center is designed to address the needs of patients ...Read More >
Lucknow: Describing theatre as the true mirror of society, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that performing art plays an important role in giving direction to the society."A space where emotions turn into words, which in turn become performance. Powerful theatre dramas have the capability to transform public opinion and create awareness among the community about an issue or subject," the CM said while presiding over the golden jubilee celebrations of Bhartendu Natya Academy in Luckn ...Read More >
Khumulwng (Tripura) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled their poll manifesto for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections 2026 on Sunday. Following the release of the ADC Manifesto, Chief Minister Manik Saha affirmed that the manifesto reflects the voice of the hearts of the tribal communities. Also Read | 'Mamata Banerjee Losing, Frustrated': Ravi Shankar Prasad Attacks CM Over EVM Row, Says 'You Won Through EVMs'. "Today we have relea ...Read More >
"The BJP is the only party which could usher in development in the tribal areas of the state. If you vote for us, we will ensure speedy development", he said. Accusing the TMP of siphoning off funds meant for development, the CM said the state has sanctioned 28 projects amounting to Rs 200 crore for the tribal council over the past three years, apart from the budgetary outlay. "Out of Rs 200 crore, Rs 112 crore has already been released to the TMP-controlled tribal council, but no utilisation ...Read More >
Khumulwng (Tripura) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled their poll manifesto for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections 2026 on Sunday. Following the release of the ADC Manifesto, Chief Minister Manik Saha affirmed that the manifesto reflects the voice of the hearts of the tribal communities. "Today we have released the BJP's manifesto for the ADC (Autonomous District Council) elections 2026. It reflects the voice of the hearts of the ...Read More >
Leander Paes recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, a move seen as important ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. Indian tennis legend Leander Paes slammed Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government's handling of Lionel Messi's 2025 December visit to Bengal, calling it "sad". He said Messi was not managed properly during the event. "If Dada Sourav Ganguly had handled it, he would have protected him," Paes said. He added that if someone from the sports world had organis ...Read More >
Singers join in tribute to S.P. Balasubrahmanyam in Palakkad on Tuesday night. Palakkad turned into a hub of nostalgia on Tuesday (April 1, 2026) evening as leading South Indian singers united to honour the enduring legacy of S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) with a grand musical tribute. The tribute began at the V.T. Bhattathiripad Cultural Complex at Yakkara, where a 10-foot statue of the maestro, sculpted by Unni Kanayi, was unveiled jointly by Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani and SPB Charan ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) election is not merely an election but a day to create history, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win every seat with a huge margin, the party receiving massive support from the Janajati people. Saha said this while addressing an election rally in the Kathalia-Mirza-Rajapur constituency. He said that under these circumstances, the ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) election is not merely an election but a day to create history, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win every seat with a huge margin, the party receiving massive support from the Janajati people. Saha said this while addressing an election rally in the Kathalia-Mirza-Rajapur constituency. He said that under these circumstances, the ...Read More >
Agartala, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday asserted that the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) would mark a historic turning point, expressing confidence that the BJP would secure victory in all 28 seats with a massive margin, backed by growing support from the Janajati (tribal) community. Addressing an election rally in the Kathalia-Mirza-Rajapur constituency in Sepahijala district, Saha said the TTAADC elect ...Read More >
New Delhi [India]April 1 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former tennis star Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi just a day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi, in an article on On Tuesday, Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, marking his entry into the political arena ahead of the upcoming election season. Tennis legend Leander Paes has already ...Read More >
Senior human rights lawyer Harvinder Singh Phoolka, who has been fighting a long legal battle for victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. Phoolka, a Jat Sikh from Bhadaur town of Sangrur, was earlier with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and was a former legislator in the Punjab Assembly. After joining the BJP on Wednesday, Phoolka recalled how he and his wife, who was then expecting, had escaped the rioters in 1984 after his landlord's family hid th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former Tennis star Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi just a day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi on Wednesday. PM Modi, in a post on X, said, "Had a great meeting with Leander Paes. India is very proud of his accomplishments in tennis. We discussed a wide range of issues. His passion towards sports and nation-building is truly admirable." Also Read | Who is Prince Yadav? All You Need To Know About Luc ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Senior Supreme Court advocate and former AAP leader H S Phoolka - best known for representing 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims in their fight for justice - joined BJP in Delhi on Wednesday. Phoolka's joining is seen as a boost for the saffron party in Punjab in the run up to the 2027 assembly elections. With joining BJP, the anti-Sikh riots crusader Phoolka also ended his hiatus from active politics. He joined the party in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi minist ...Read More >
Olympic tennis medallist Leander Paes joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday, launching a new innings in politics just days before the West Bengal elections. The tennis legend, born in West Bengal, said he was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and aims to prioritise sports to empower the youth. "I want to focus on sports and on the youth. Ours is a young nation; 74.5 million people are under the age of 26. The focus in the next 20-25 years should be on sports education, s ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Senior Supreme Court lawyer and former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Harvinder Singh Phoolka, who has long fought for justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His move is being seen as a boost for the saffron party ahead of the state assembly elections scheduled early next year. After joining the BJP, Phoolka, a Padma Shri awardee in 2019, spoke about his decades-long legal battle on behalf of the victims. He recalled how he an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of census operation involving self-enumeration process began in Odisha on Wednesday. Considered a major step towards India's first digital population count, the process is slated to continue till the midnight of April 15, during which people can submit their details online. In Odisha,. the process was formally launched with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati initiating the self-enumeration phase. For the first time, the census is being carried out in a digital format. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Senior advocate HS Phoolka on Wednesday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing Punjab's worsening law and order situation, drug menace and environmental concerns as key reasons for his political return. Phoolka, renowned for his tireless legal advocacy for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims, had previously been associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from 2014 to 2017. Speaking to ANI after joining the BJP, Phoolka said, "I have been fighting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Senior Advocate and human rights activist HS Phoolka formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital on Wednesday. The event saw the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, BJP's National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, and several other senior party leaders. Also Read | Kota University Professor Harassment: Former Councillor Om Gunjal Booked for Stalking and Harassing, Trying To Enter Woman' ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Senior Advocate and human rights activist HS Phoolka formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital on Wednesday. The event saw the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, BJP's National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, and several other senior party leaders. Phoolka, a former prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, joined the party in January 2014 and contested the Ludhiana ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Senior advocate HS Phoolka is expected to formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday afternoon at the party headquarters. Phoolka, a former prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, joined the party in January 2014 and contested the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, losing to Congress's Ravneet Singh Bittu by 19,709 votes. Also Read | New Income Tax Act: Know How Your Take-Home Salary Changes in FY 2026-27. In 2017, he won the Dakha con ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Senior advocate HS Phoolka is expected to formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday afternoon at the party headquarters. Phoolka, a former prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, joined the party in January 2014 and contested the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, losing to Congress's Ravneet Singh Bittu by 19,709 votes. In 2017, he won the Dakha constituency in the Punjab Assembly elections, defeating Akali leader Manpreet Singh Ayali ...Read More >
Panaji, Mar 31 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday sought the blessings of Padma Shri awardee Sadguru Brahmeshanand Swami at Tapobhoomi in North Goa. The former Delhi chief minister is in the coastal state to campaign for AAP candidate Geetesh Naik, who is contesting the Ponda assembly bypoll. Kejriwal, along with Delhi's Leader of Opposition Atishi, AAP Goa president Valmiki Naik, Geetesh Naik, and others, visited Tapobhoomi at Shree Datta Padmanabh Peeth in Kundaim ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he accomplished a miracle in the Lok Sabha when he "raved and ranted for 90 minutes" without once using his favourite word of abuse. The opposition party also stressed the continuity in the anti-Naxal strategy and operations over the past two decades, and asserted that the Saranda Action Plan in the rich forest areas of Jharkhand, launched in October 2011, was a "decisive turning point The Congress' ...Read More >
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