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NEW DELHI (AP) -- The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the state's health minister said Sunday, as medics treated at least 124 injured in hospitals. Ma Subramanian told The Associated Press that 36 victims were dead by the time they were taken to a hospital on Saturday night and four more died later. He said the injured were largely stable. The dead included nine children, Subram ...Read More >
PM Modi paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, describing him as a guiding force in the journey toward 'Viksit Bharat'. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916-1968), a prominent political thinker, economist, and leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, is remembered for his philosophy of Integral Humanism (Ekatma Manav Darshan). His vision highlig ...Read More >
Manmohan Singh was an eminent economist and served as Reserve Bank of India Governor from 1982 to 1985. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to the nation during his years in public life. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life." ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister, late Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long years of service and contributions to the nation. The Congress, too, paid tributes to its departed leader. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: "Tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life." The former Prime Minister ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 26 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha paid a tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and said that he was a keen politician and patriot who always thought about the culture, tradition, and development of the people of India, a press release by the CMO said. Addressing a program organised on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyaya at Muktadhara Auditorium, Agartala, CM Saha said that the country and the state are moving forward in th ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 26 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha paid a tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and said that he was a keen politician and patriot who always thought about the culture, tradition, and development of the people of India, a press release by the CMO said. Addressing a program organised on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyaya at Muktadhara Auditorium, Agartala, CM Saha said that the country and the state are moving forward in th ...Read More >
Rohtak: The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) staged a massive "Samman Diwas" rally in Rohtak to mark the 112th birth anniversary of former deputy Prime Minister Chaudhary Devi Lal. Party president Abhay Singh Chautala paid floral tributes to Devi Lal and used the occasion to launch a scathing attack on both the BJP and Congress, vowing to oust them in the 2029 elections and install what he called a "farmers and workers" govt.Addressing the rally at the grain market here, Chautala reminded the gath ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid tribute to erstwhile Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh on his 130th birth anniversary. The L-G said on his X, "Tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji on his Janm-Jayanti. A statesman of excellence & harbinger of change, he introduced landmark reforms to ensure welfare of common man. His legacy of inclusive governance, progressive vision & contributions to motherland continues to inspire us." After the abrogation of ...Read More >
Lucknow: BJP has assigned Keshav Prasad Maurya as the Co-In-Charge for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, reflecting the party's trust in his organizational skills. Maurya, a seasoned politician with strong experience in managing party affairs, will assist in strategizing and coordinating election preparations across the state. Alongside him, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been appointed Bihar's election in-charge, while C.R. Patil will serve as another co-in-charge. Maurya ...Read More >
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may be honest but his cabinet ministers and officers are looting crores from the people of the state, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has told NDTV. The former poll strategist's remarks as he launched a series of attacks on leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in recent days ahead of the impending assembly elections. "I don't believe in the politics of targeting any ind ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Veteran actor and politician Nafisa Ali Sodhi on Tuesday shared a new update in her cancer battle, saying that she is resuming chemotherapy after undergoing a PET scan. Sodhi has been battling stage-three peritoneal and ovarian cancer since 2018. After the scan, doctors have ruled out surgery as an option. Sodhi shared a quote in her Instagram post which read, "'Who will we turn to when you're gone?' I told them, 'Turn to each other. That is my greatest gift- siblings w ...Read More >
This image was shared on Instagram Former Union Minister Smriti Irani has set the record straight on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal life. The veteran actress dispelled the myth regarding his close relationships, claiming that he is close to nobody in his alleged inner circle. She noted that the people who actually do know him well are rarely in the limelight or featured by the media. During her appearance on Soha Ali Khan's YouTube podcast, Smriti said, "Let me break the biggest myth. ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Sep 15: Meghalaya on Monday bid an emotional farewell to one of its tallest political figures, former Chief Minister Donwa Dethwelson Lapang, who was laid to rest with full state honours. Leaders cutting across party lines, along with hundreds of mourners, gathered at Students' Field, Jaiaw, to pay their final respects during the state funeral. The solemn ceremony included the national anthem and a gun salute, after which the mortal remains were taken to the Jaiaw Presbyterian Church ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India celebrated National Engineers' Day on Monday, industry leaders praised engineers for their role in nation-building, technological innovation, and countering cyber threats. They also emphasised the increasing significance of reskilling professionals and preparing young talent in the current age of artificial intelligence and automation. Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO, Salesforce South Asia said, "Engineers have always been at the heart of I ...Read More >
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav felicitated engineers for their outstanding work on the occasion of Engineers' Day at a program held in Bhopal's Kushabhau Thakre International Auditorium on Monday. CM Yadav also inaugurated the Public Works Survey App and Public Project Management System and released the first edition of the departmental newsletter "Lok Nirman se Lok Kalyan" on the occasion. Additionally, the Chief Minister also announced the establishment of the Engineering ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav felicitated engineers for their outstanding work on the occasion of Engineers' Day at a program held in Bhopal's Kushabhau Thakre International Auditorium on Monday. CM Yadav also inaugurated the Public Works Survey App and Public Project Management System and released the first edition of the departmental newsletter "Lok Nirman se Lok Kalyan" on the occasion. Also Read | Hyderabad Rains: Search On f ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 15 (UNI) With the national capital turning out to be the epicentre of the internal feud in the AIADMK, heading the NDA in Tamil Nadu, its General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), is heading to meet the BJP's master poll strategist and union Home Minister Amit Shah tomorrow to sort out the issues in the wake of the rebellion led by party veteran and former Minister KA Sengottaiyan. Though EPS' trip to Delhi is trotted to be a meeting with CP Radha ...Read More >
India is marking Engineers' Day today, 15 September 2025, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Social media platforms such as X and Instagram are filled with messages recognising the contributions of engineers and paying tribute to the Bharat Ratna awardee. Visvesvaraya, a noted engineer and statesman, is remembered for his role in shaping India's infrastructure. The day is observed every year to highlight his achievements and to recognise the role of engineers in ...Read More >
Acharya Devvrat was sworn in as the governor of Maharashtra on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him after C P Radhakrishnan's resignation. Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, administered the oath at Raj Bhavan. Devvrat took the oath in Sanskrit. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, ministers, bureaucrats, and police officers attended the ceremony. Acharya Devvrat on Monday took oath as the governor of Maharashtra. President Droupadi Murmu last week appointed Gujar ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 15 (PTI) The Kerala Assembly paid rich tributes to former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, former speaker P P Thankachan, and Peerumedu MLA Vazhoor Soman, who died recently, as the 14th session of the 15th Legislative Assembly convened on Monday. Speaker A N Shamseer, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan and various party leaders recalled the contributions of the departed leaders and how they played a significant role in the socio-politica ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary, observed nationwide as Engineers' Day, and lauded his extraordinary contributions that shaped India's engineering landscape. He also acknowledged the vital role of engineers in driving innovation across diverse sectors and their efforts in building a "Viksit Bharat". In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "Today, on Engineers' Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Engineers' Day as he remembered the contributions made by Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary. PM Modi said that Visvesvaraya's brilliance left an indelible mark on India's engineering landscape. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Today, on Engineers' Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on India's engineering landscape. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary, observed nationwide as Engineers' Day, and lauded his extraordinary contributions that shaped India's engineering landscape. He also acknowledged the vital role of engineers in driving innovation across diverse sectors and their efforts in building a "Viksit Bharat". In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "Today, on Engineers' Day, I pay homage to ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay addressed a rally in Tiruchirappalli. Audio problems plagued his 20-minute speech. Supporters chanted his name amidst the unclear address. Vijay questioned the DMK government's unfulfilled promises from the 2021 election. He criticized the DMK regime regarding an illegal kidney sale racket. Vijay highlighted Tiruchirappalli's historical significance in Dravidian politics. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay's address from atop his campaign vehicle on Saturd ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Sep 14: Former Chief Minister DD Lapang will be laid to rest with full state honours on Monday. The state funeral will be held at Students' Field, Jaiaw, at 1 pm and is expected to be attended by Cabinet ministers, senior political leaders, and government officials. Thousands of people from across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, particularly Ri-Bhoi, are expected to pay their respects to one of the tallest leaders of the state and the last surviving member of the first Meghalaya Assembl ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sept 14 (PTI) The political landscape in Maharashtra is hotting up as after OBCs, SC and ST groups have also expressed concerns over a Government Resolution on Hyderabad gazette for Maratha quota, prompting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to caution against the "politics of extreme". As a row over the GR, issued earlier this month, threatened to turn into a conflict between Maratha and OBC (Other Backward Class) communities, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday accused the Mahayuti go ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sept 14 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday termed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as a "foolish" politician and "half Pakistani" over certain remarks attributed to the NCP politician on the India-Pakistan cricket match. He was responding to remarks purportedly made by Pawar, stating that the cricket tie should be viewed from the perspective of a game, and emotional politics should not be played. "He is a foolish politician. He is half Pakistani. If Ajit Pawar says this, th ...Read More >
Nashik, Sep 14 (PTI) As a row over the Government Resolution (GR) on Hyderabad gazette threatening to turn into a conflict between Maratha and OBC communities, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday accused the Mahayuti government of weakening the social fabric. Addressing a party meeting in Nashik, Pawar claimed that the government was working to widen the social divide and asked the NCP (SP) cadre to counter it. The senior leader's comments have come even as several OBC, Adivasi, and Banjara ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Sep 13: The Meghalaya government has declared three days of mourning as a mark of respect for five-time chief minister DD Lapang, who breathed his last on Friday. All official celebrations and major programmes have been cancelled for three days. A state funeral will be held at 1 pm on Monday, preceded by prayers at Lapang's residence at Lower Lachaumiere at 10 am. The NPP headquarters in Shillong was engulfed by grief on Saturday evening as party members, leaders, and well-wishers g ...Read More >
Shillong, Sep 13 (PTI) From breaking stones as a road labourer in rural Ri Bhoi to occupying the chief minister's chair four times, Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang's life was a saga of resilience and determination that continues to inspire generations in Meghalaya. Fondly called Maheh, Lapang's journey epitomised the rise of a grassroots leader. Born in 1934 to Donwas War and Elsibon Lapang at Nongpoh, he grew up in humble circumstances, helping his mother run a tea stall at Iew Mawlong and Umsnin ...Read More >
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