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New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) A series of programmes, including a 'Bhim Jyoti Utsav' and a Constitution-themed festival, will be organised in the national capital from April 10 to 14 to mark the 136th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, Delhi minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Singh said the events would be held at multiple locations across the city, with a major highlight being the 'Bhim Jyoti Utsav' near India Gate, where a special ...Read More >
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday (April 6, 2026) reaffirmed his 'One Northeast' mission to build a common political platform for the indigenous communities across the region. Campaigning for the candidate of the National People's Party (NPP) contesting the Boko-Chaygaon constituency in south-western Assam, Mr. Sangma said the NPP had been expanding across the northeast gradually. He said the NPP's broader objective of having elected representatives across the region was to p ...Read More >
Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong, accompanied by Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) representatives, called on Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on Wednesday, to discuss concerns regarding the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill.The delegation, led by CBCI president Anthony Cardinal Poola and secretary general Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, highlighted the 'vital role' played by foreign-funded institutions in ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 8 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday met union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to express concerns over key provisions of the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. Sangma, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home Prestone Tynsong, members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), the apex body of the Catholic Church in the country, and other stakeholders, met Rijiju in New Delhi. "We have conveye ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, along with Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, today called on Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi to discuss concerns regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) and other stakeholders. The delegation comprised of President CBCI, His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Poola, Secretary General, Most Rev Anil Jos ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 8 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to flag concerns over provisions in the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) affecting charitable institutions in the state. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was also attended by representatives of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India and other stakeholders, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office here said. ...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, 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 >
HYDERABAD: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday inaugurated Nivrutti, a de‑addiction centre (DAC) at Cherlapalli Central Prison. He emphasised that substance abuse was a critical social and public health issue that required sustained and structured intervention. He recalled that in his political career he had gone to jail several times, which gave him deep insight into the challenges faced by inmates as well as prison staff. The Governor stated that during his tenure as jails minister, he und ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Police has arrested two individuals for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 4 lakh from a complainant by using a letter purportedly carrying the forged signature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said on Monday. The accused were produced before the Esplanade Court, which remanded them to three days of police custody for further investigation. The arrested individuals have been identified as Tausif Hussain Ismail Pate ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Police has arrested two individuals for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 4 lakh from a complainant by using a letter purportedly carrying the forged signature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said on Monday, April 6. The accused were produced before the Esplanade Court, which remanded them to three days of police custody for further investigation. The arrested individuals have been identified as Tausif Hussain Ismail Patel (44), an adver ...Read More >
Motihari, 4 April (UNI) Highlighting Bihar's rich intellectual and spiritual heritage, the Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan today said that in this sacred land Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment, where the ancient Nalanda University stood as a beacon of global learning, and where great thinkers like Chanakya emerged. Addressing the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University at Motihari in East Champaran Radhakrishnan said that Champaran holds a special place in India's h ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 4 (UNI) In a startling escalation of the internal turmoil within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), former Haryana state president Naveen Jaihind has leveled grave allegations against the party's central leadership. In a video statement released recently, Jaihind claimed that Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha was subjected to physical assault at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence, often referred to by critics as the 'Sheesh Mahal.' The former leader alleged that Chadha was ...Read More >
Pune: The pre-Special Intensive Revision (pre-SIR) exercise currently underway has thrown up various challenges for the government staff as well as the citizens. The exercise is the first step ahead of the formal voter list revision process, when officials visit households to verify existing voter details. Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi said the current phase, which began in the first week of March, involves preliminary verification by government staff, after which Booth Level Officers ( ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30: A rising Scottish social media influencer, Ellie Crampsie, is facing a possible prison sentence after admitting her role in attempting to smuggle cannabis worth up to 150,000 pounds through Edinburgh Airport. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to being involved in the supply of a controlled substance, putting her online career and business at serious risk. The court was told that Crampsie was stopped by Border Force officers on April 16 last year after a ...Read More >
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) [India], October 28 (ANI): During his one-day visit to the Munsyari block, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami received a welcome upon his arrival at the Munsyari helipad (Government Girls Inter College - G.G.I.C.). District Magistrate Ashish Kumar Bhatgain greeted him with a bouquet and extended a heartfelt welcome, a release said. The Chief Minister was also presented with a Guard of Honour by the police contingent. Also Read | Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: BJP Call ...Read More >
Vijay Kumar Malhotra, a 93-year-old veteran leader, passed away, leaving a legacy of relentless hard work, determination, and service. He embodied the core ethos of RSS, Jan Sangh, and BJP through his extensive political career, social work, institution-building, and significant contributions to Indian archery. His life serves as an enduring role model for public servants. On September 30, we lost one of our senior-most leaders, Vijay Kumar Malhotra. At 93, he lived a long and accomplished life ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader VK Malhotra terming him as a tireless karyakarta and instituion builder whose life was dedicated to relentless hard work, determination and service. Malhotra who passed away in New Delhi on September 30 at the age of 93 was the first president of Delhi State BJP. A few days ago, we lost one of our senior-most leaders, Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra Ji. He lived a long and accomplish ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) In a step to enhance the efficiency of administration in the land and revenue department of Delhi, a two-day training program for the Tehsildars and Sub-Registrars has commenced today. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that the training is an opportunity to imbibe modern thinking, transparency, and administrative values that are connected to the real needs of the people. According to the CM, the objective of the initiative is to create such an environment in government ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Wednesday strongly condemned the Delhi government's decision to introduce lessons on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in government schools, calling it an attempt to mislead students and spread a "hateful ideology." In an official statement, the Congress-backed student body said the move "distorts history, hides anti-national activities, and fills children's minds with hate," demanding that if schools teach about the RSS ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, V C Sajjanar, participated in a free wheelchair distribution programme for persons with disabilities at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), Banjara Hills, on Wednesday. The programme was jointly organised by Vikalaangula Network, Freedom Association, Triple R Foundation and NAMC Trust. As chief guest, Commissioner Sajjanar personally distributed wheelchairs to beneficiaries. Speaking on the occasion, Sajjanar said ...Read More >
New Delhi: Students of Delhi government schools will soon be taught about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), featuring lessons on freedom fighters including Veer Savarkar, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Tuesday. "The chapter on RSS is being added under this programme to inculcate civic and social consciousness among students and to bring Fundamental Duties into focus," Sood said. A new chapter under the educational programme tit ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu treported the most murders of senior citizens in 2023 with 201, show statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Besides, 211 other deaths of elderly people were reported under various crime categories during 2023.Tamil Nadu also reported the second most number of cases of culpable homicide not amounting to murder with 11 cases -- behind Uttar Pradesh, which reported 15 such killings.Overall, Tamil Nadu reported 2,104 cases of crimes against senior citize ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The 21st Annual Convocation of KIIT DU concluded on Sunday, with the conferment of degrees to as many as 9,464 students, including 7,235 Bachelor's, 2,034 Master's, and 195 Ph.D. degrees. The event was held over three days for the first time in the University's history to accommodate the large number of graduating students and their families. The convocation was graced by distinguished personalities, including Prof. Mohan Munasinghe, Nobel Laureate from Sri Lanka; H.E. Ouided Bouch ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday assured help to farmers who have been affected due to flooding in the Marathwada and other regions of the state, owing to heavy downpour. Shinde stated that the Mahayuti government has begun providing financial assistance of Rs 10,000 in cash, along with rice and wheat, to those in need of essential items in the flood-affected regions. Reiterating the state government stance to support ...Read More >
The Adani Foundation is currently operating in 7,071 villages across 22 states. Ahmedabad: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday urged students at the Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM) here to embrace hard work, discipline and freedom from vices as the true path to success and called on them to live with simplicity and responsibility. The Governor, who addressed the students at the AVM campus with a message of grit, values and hope, was welcomed by Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundat ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): The campus of Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM), Ahmedabad, came alive on Sunday as Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat addressed its students with a message of grit, values and hope. Welcomed by Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, and Shilin Adani, Trustee, the Governor was greeted with a Guard of Honour and traditional ceremony by the students, a release said. In a stirring address, the Governor told the young learners, "When children who ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The campus of Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM), Ahmedabad, came alive today as Hon'ble Governor of Gujarat Shri Acharya Devvrat addressed its students with a message of grit, values and hope. Welcomed by Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, and Mrs Shilin Adani, Trustee, the Governor was greeted with a Guard of Honour and traditional ceremony by the students. In a stirring address, the Governor told the young learners: "When children who work hard from an early age, remain fr ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday urged students at the Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM) here to embrace hard work, discipline and freedom from vices as the true path to success and called on them to live with simplicity and responsibility. The Governor, who addressed the students at the AVM campus with a message of grit, values and hope, was welcomed by Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, and Shilin Adani, Trustee. "When children who work h ...Read More >
Nagpur: In a heart-pounding tale of courage, a 17-year-old tribal boy from a remote village in Chhindwada, Madhya Pradesh, turned the tables on human traffickers, saving 37 bonded labourers, including his mother and nine minors, from a grim fate. On Sunday, city police rescued the labourers, registered offences against the traffickers, and ensured the safe return of the victims to their homes.The teenager, a first-year Bachelor of Social Work student, driven to labour by poverty, used his quick ...Read More >
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