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Countering the points raised by Vijayan's letter to him earlier in the day, Revanth Reddy dashed off a reply, raising questions over Kerala's claims on poverty eradication and governance. "You tweeted that by late 2025, Kerala is set to become the first state to completely eradicate extreme poverty. We are in April 2026. In your letter, you speak of 64,006 families still receiving micro-plans. I ask plainly: has extreme poverty been eradicated? Was the November 1, 2025 declaration independently ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 7 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday responded to Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's remarks on his earlier "dark era" comment about Keralam, intensifying the political exchange between the two leaders. In a six-page letter, Reddy criticised Vijayan for relying on data from the 2023-24 NITI Aayog SDG Index, stating that the figures predate the current Congress government in Telangana and do not reflect its recent progress. "A qu ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 6 (PTI) The political standoff between Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan escalated on Monday with the former rebutting Vijayan's criticism over development and welfare. In a "point-by-point" response to Vijayan's criticism against his remarks during the election campaign in Kerala, Reddy said virtually every statistic cited by the Kerala CM is from the NITI Aayog SDG Index 2023-24, which makes the data already outdated. "Owing t ...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 >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other VIPs on Wednesday greeted the people of Odisha on the state's 90th foundation day. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, leader of the opposition, Naveen Patnaik, also greeted people on 'Utkal Dibasa'. On this day in 1936, Odisha became a separate province on the basis of language by carving out parts of the erstwhile Bihar, Bengal and Madras. Odisha was the first st ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other VIPs Wednesday greeted the people of Odisha on the state's 90th foundation day. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, also greeted people on 'Utkal Dibasa'. On this day in 1936, Odisha became a separate province based on language by carving out parts of the erstwhile Bihar, Bengal and Madras. Odisha was the first state in the country to ...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 >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 30 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday emphasised the importance of cultural unity, stating that embracing diverse traditions strengthens the nation's collective identity. The remarks were made while addressing the commemoration of Rajasthan Foundation Day held at New Abhisek Hall on the premises of Lok Bhavan. Odisha's First Lady, Jayashree Kambhampati, was also present on the occasion. Extending warm greetings to people from Rajasthan re ...Read More >
Hyderabad: On the death anniversary of India's first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on Monday, Telangana State unit BJP President N Ramchander Rao paid floral tributes to Patel by garlanding his portrait at the party's state office. Speaking to the media, Rao hailed Patel as the architect of modern India, who unified over 560 princely states. He recalled Patel's decisive role in integrating Hyderabad State--comprising present-day Telangana, parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka--into the ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 15 (UNI) Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that despite all the adverse circumstances back in the day, Patel unified the fragmented country into a strong shape of one nation after independence. Paying rich tributes to the veteran leader, who was also independent India's first Home Minister, Shah said that he made the security of India, internal stability and establishment of peace, his life's goal. Th ...Read More >
'Most Indians know very little about Patel which is a great shame.' IMAGE: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel being sworn in as a Cabinet minister by President Rajendra Prasad, January 30, 1950. Photograph: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi unveiled the Statue of Unity dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the tallest statue in the world, on October 31, the 143rd birth anniversary of Free India's first home minister. Modi often reiterates that Sardar Patel ...Read More >
New Delhi/Srinagar, Dec 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, remembering his unparalleled contribution to India's unity and nation-building. In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "My respectful salutations to the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th Punyatithi. He devoted his life to uniting the cou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): On the occasion of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's 108th birth anniversary, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday remembered her grandmother, crediting her with making India a nuclear power. "Patriotism, compassion, strength, courage, dedication, and sacrifice - a steely personality forged from all these sentiments, which made the world acknowledge India's might. Made the country a nuclear power. Strengthened the infrastructure to fortify Ind ...Read More >
India on Thursday marked the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day. Across the country, Patel's legacy is reflected in statues, roads, public buildings, and institutions named in his honour. From an iconic bronze statue unveiled by then president S Radhakrishnan at a street square near Parliament building in Delhi in 1963 to a police museum in Kerala showcasing the history of Indian law enforcement, the legacy of Sardar Val ...Read More >
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has reiterated that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) should be banned in the country, stating that even Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had banned the participation of government employees in RSS's activities. The ban was lifted by the BJP government in 2024; it must be reinstated, he demanded. "My personal opinion is that RSS should be banned," Kharge said at a press conference on Friday, comparing the RSS's ideology with "poison." The BJP has slammed the Congr ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 31 (UNI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge today launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that the Hindu outfit should be banned for creating "law and order problems" in the country. Speaking on the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which also coincides with the 41st death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Kharge said both the Iron Man and the Iron Lady worked for India's unity and integrity. Addres ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, built a strong and united nation by merging princely states after the nation's Independence. "Sardar Patel instilled the spirit of 'One India - Best India' in the hearts of citizens. His vision of unity in diversity continues to inspire the nation even today," he said. The Chief Minister urged the youth to always prioritise national interest and national unity, contribu ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 31 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday organised the "Run for Unity" across various parts of Himachal Pradesh to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In Shimla, the event was led by the BJP's Himachal Pradesh co-incharge Sanjay Tandon, who flagged off the run amid a large turnout of party workers, youth, and local residents. Senior BJP leader and former MP Suresh Chandel highlighted that the "Run for Unity" is b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did not receive the respect he deserved from the Congress government at the time, emphasising that India's first home minister was awarded the Bharat Ratna after a delay of 41 years. On the occasion of National Unity Day, the Union Home Minister credited PM Modi for conceptualising the Statue of Unity idea and building a grand memorial in Sardar Patel's honour. "Sardar Vallabhbha ...Read More >
Imphal, Oct 31 (PTI) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday said that National Unity Day is a reminder of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's courage and foresight in integrating more than 500 princely states into one Republic.. Addressing a gathering at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) observance held at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Bhalla said, "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's visionary leadership and unwavering statesmanship forged the foundation of a united, resolute ...Read More >
Gujarat: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's grandson Gautam Patel, on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary, celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, stated that the young generation will remember Sardar Patel through the Statue of Unity. "It was nice to see history. New generations will learn about him (Sardar Patel). Those who didn't see him will see and remember him through this (statue of unity). Very little has been written about what happened in India at that time... Gandhiji convinced everyone ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 31 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday led the 'Run for Unity' organised by the state BJP to mark 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event highlighted Patel's role in national integration and reinforced the message of unity and collective progress. The unity run began at 6:30 am from the BJP state headquarters at Vivek Vihar and concluded at Indira Gandhi Park. A large number of party workers ...Read More >
Ekta Nagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): The BSF dog squad comprising indigenous dog breeds, Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds, showcased their operational skills at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar. All India Police Dog Competition winner, Mudhol Hound "Riya", led the dog squad in the parade. Alongside, Assam Police's Motorcycle Daredevil Show enthralled the audience at the parade. The police personnel created remarkable formations on the bikes, showcasing India's firepower a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: As the sun rose over water bodies across Hyderabad on Monday, devotees from northern India gathered on their banks to perform the final rituals of the Chhath Puja, offering prayers to the rising Sun in the traditional 'Usha Arghya' ceremony. The thanksgiving rituals, marking the conclusion of the four-day festival, were observed with great devotion and enthusiasm. Before sunrise, devotees took a holy dip in the water and waited patiently for the first rays of the sun, which are belie ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will share his thoughts on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the 'Iron Man of India', and pay tribute to him on Thursday at an event in the Delhi Assembly, Speaker Vijender Gupta said. Khan will be among the Chief Guests and Key Speaker at a Symposium on the theme 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and His Valuable Contributions towards Integration of India' to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the 'Iron Man of India'. Gupta said the event is ...Read More >
Pakistan invaded Kashmir after violating the Standstill Agreement. In the turbulent months following the partition in 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir remained steadfast in his decision to keep the princely state independent. Despite mounting pressure from both India and Pakistan, he refused to accede to either side. Historians and official records recount that if the Maharaja had chosen to join India in August 1947, Pakistan may not have found the opportunity to launch its offens ...Read More >
RJD chief Lalu Prasad has accused the central government of failing to provide enough trains for passengers traveling to Bihar for Chhath Puja, forcing them into "inhumane conditions." He refuted claims of 12,000 special trains, stating Biharis are suffering due to "wrong policies" and the "pain of migration." RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Saturday accused the Centre of not running adequate Bihar-bound trains to facilitate passengers to come to their native places during the Chhath Puja in the sta ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade near Kevadia in Gujarat on October 31 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of the country. Built around the theme of 'Unity in Diversity', the event will be held at Ekta Nagar, nestled between the Satpura and Vindhyachal mountain ranges in Gujarat where Sardar Patel's Statue of Unity was inaugurated in 2018, Border Security Force Director Ge ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to join the 'Run for Unity' on October 31 to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary. He said the event celebrates Patel's vision of a united India and strengthens national unity and togetherness. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited the people to join the 'Run for Unity' on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', celebrated on October 31, to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Join the Run for Uni ...Read More >
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