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Varanasi: UP urban development and energy minister A K Sharma said BJP was realising Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of uniting India, while opposition was working on the agenda of dividing society on caste lines.Sharma was highlighting events finalised by BJP to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Oct 31. He reviewed preparations for Sardar Patel's anniversary celebration at a meeting with officials, at circuit house here on Saturday."BJP-led govts in Centre and st ...Read More >
New Delhi: Education minister Ashish Sood on Saturday launched the campaign 'Jal Sangam se Jan Sangam - The Festival of Unity' from the banks of the Yamuna at Sonia Vihar, marking the beginning of a nationwide celebration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary. Under the initiative, students from Delhi government schools on Saturday collected Yamuna water, termed "ekta ka jal", and will carry it to 25 culturally significant rivers across the country, symbolising India's unity. Th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A grand event is being planned by the Union Home Ministry on the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31 in Ekta Nagar in Gujarat to highlight the spirit of harmony and patriotism while celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an official said on Friday. The day underscores India's unity, integrity, and national solidarity, while paying tribute to Patel's pivotal role in uniting 562 princely states and laying the foundation of modern Ind ...Read More >
Several banks across the country will be closed from October 21 to 23 due to various festivals, including Diwali and Bhai Dooj. Bank holidays vary from state to state, with online banking and ATMs still functioning. Fourth Saturday and Sunday will also see bank closures. Chhath Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary will result in bank closures in certain regions. ...Read More >
Raj Thackeray, MNS chief, claims 96 lakh fake voters are on Maharashtra's electoral rolls. He challenges the Election Commission to clean the lists before local body polls. Thackeray alleges this is an attempt to finish regional parties and fix election outcomes. He urges party workers to verify voter lists. The State Election Commission states voter lists are managed securely. MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday alleged that 96 lakh fake voters have been added to Maharashtra's electoral rolls an ...Read More >
On October 4, Priyank Kharge wrote a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urging restrictions on RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and public spaces. The letter sparked a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the Minister of targeting the organisation for political gain. Kharge holds the portfolios of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Information Technology, and Biotechnology in the Karnataka government. His letter came two days after the RSS marked its centen ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday attacked the opposition, primarily the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of following the British 'Divide and Rule' policy to create caste, community, and religion-based divide in society.Speaking at a state-level workshop organised as part of the campaign marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Yogi said the opposition was undermining national unity and integrity for its own political goals. The workshop was att ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Fit India, the flagship mission of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will organise two cycling expeditions traversing the length and breadth of the country under the banner 'Iron Wheels of Unity', from October 31, 2025, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a release said. According to the release, the Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) cycling expedition will cover a mammoth distance of 4,480 kilometres, beginning in Srin ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the countdown to Diwali and the long weekend begins, Delhi's roads are bursting at the seams. On Thursday evening, the city glowed not just with fairy lights but also with endless rows of brake lights stretching across major corridors.Connaught Place, Mathura Road, ITO, GK, Lajpat Nagar and long stretches of the Ring Road near AIIMS and on the Outer Ring Road towards Gurgaon and Noida; all glowed red on Google Maps. Around 5.15 pm, travel time from central Delhi to Noida hovered ar ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir will organise a host of programmes, including unity marches, seminars, debates, nukkadnataks, to emphasise the values of unity, nationalism, and integrity championed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. Baldev Singh Billawaria, General Secretary, BJP Jammu & Kashmir, accompanied by Sajid Yousuf Shah, Co-Incharge BJP Media J&K, & Salinder Singh, BJP Office Secretary Kashmir, was addressing a press conference at the par ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been the loudest voice towards turning this dream into reality and Union Minister Amit Shah is overseeing India's bid to host the Olympic Games. With the Commonwealth Sport's recommendation as Ahmedabad the hosts for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) on Wednesday, the spotlight has straightaway turned towards the country's big ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been the loudest voice towards turning this dream into reality and ...Read More >
BHOPAL: Ahead of Diwali, the Madhya Pradesh government approved a series of proposals on Tuesday, targeting the soybean and millet farmers and pensioners in the state. Aiming to boost the interests of the soybean farmers in the state, which is considered the country's soybean bowl, the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, approved the implementation of the Bhavantar Yojana, price deficit payment scheme of the central government. Under the special scheme for the Khari ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that a series of statewide programmes would be held across UP to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A "run for unity" will be organized across the state on Oct 31, he said while addressing a press conference.The CM outlined the detailed plan of the state-wide celebrations. He announced that a three-day padayatra, covering 8-10km, will be held in every Lok Sabha constituency, traversing all Vidhan Sabha segment ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16 (ANI): Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday said that the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated in a grand manner across the country, following the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to ANI, Suraj said, "PM Modi has called for all of us to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in a grand manner by promoting the message of Atmanirbhar Bharat." Odisha Minister detailed that ...Read More >
Addressing mayors and officials from across the country, CM Patel said that during his initial political career, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the president of the 'Ahmedabad Municipality' from 1924 to 1928. The CM said the city of Ahmedabad "truly exemplifies PM Modi's mantra of "Vikas bhi virasat bhi" (development along with heritage). "Sardar Patel served as the president of the Ahmedabad Municipality from 1924 to 1928, and 100 years ago, he demonstrated how an ideal city can be built ...Read More >
A Qatar Airways flight en route to Hong Kong was diverted to Ahmedabad due to mid-air technical issues. The flight, QR816, departed Doha and landed safely in Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure. A decision on resuming the journey to Hong Kong will be made after a thorough aircraft inspection. A Hong Kong-bound Qatar Airways flight, which took off from Doha on Tuesday morning, was diverted to Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure after it developed some technical issues mid-air, an official said ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
The Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat has reached its full capacity for the sixth time, with a maximum water level of 138.68 meters. The dam, essential to the region, serves millions with drinking water and generates significant electricity. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked the occasion with prayers. The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat was filled to its maximum capacity on Wednesday, according to officials. This marks the sixth time the dam, a vital lifeline for the region, ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada Project, regarded as the lifeline of Gujarat's Jal Kranti (Water Revolution) and Krushikranti (Agriculture Revolution), has reached its maximum level of 138.68 meters (455 feet). According to the Chief Minister's Statement (CMO), on the ninth day of Navratri, the CM performed Jal Poojan with Vedic chants at the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam Project in Ekta Nagar. This project supplies drinking water to over four ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The AAP hit out at the BJP government in Delhi over its plan to teach the origins of RSS under a new education programme, Rashtraneeti (state policy), and questioned whether students will be made aware of the "entire" history of the organisation. Students of Delhi government schools will soon be taught about the RSS under the new curriculum, featuring lessons on freedom fighters including Veer Savarkar, Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Reacting to the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the RSS for its role in nation-building, the Congress reminded him on Wednesday that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had said at the time that the Sangh's activities created an atmosphere that led to the killing of Mahatma Gandhi. In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "The PM has spoken much of the RSS this morning. Is he even aware of what Sardar Patel wrote to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on July 18, 1948?" He shared extract ...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 >
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 >
NEW DELHI: Delhi government schools will soon introduce lessons on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and leaders such as Veer Savarkar, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The new educational initiative, titled Rashtraneeti, was announced by Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday with the aim of familiarising students with diverse strands of India's political and freedom struggle history. Sood explained that the inclusion of a chapter on the RSS is aimed at fostering ...Read More >
Former Kerala director general of police (DGP) Jacob Thomas, who joined the BJP post-retirement and contested unsuccessfully in the 2021 Assembly elections, said on Sunday he is set to become a full-time worker of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Thomas, who retired in 2017 after a controversial 34-year police career defined by the image of a rebel cop, told local media that he was attracted to the "nationalist and community service" ideals of the RSS and wants to devote his time fully to ...Read More >
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championship was inaugurated at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, by Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. Over 900 athletes from 29 countries are participating. Patel credited PM Narendra Modi for fostering a robust sports culture in India, highlighting the transformation in India's sports infrastructure over the past decade. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for sports development during the inauguration of the 11th Asian ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 28 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship at the newly constructed Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. Minister of State for Sports Harsh Sanghavi was also present at the inauguration ceremony held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. The Chief Minister presented the winners of the 200-meter freestyle competition with their medals. While inaugurating the tournament, the Chief Minister stated that under t ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 27: Banks will be closed for more than 15 days in October 2025 as the 10th month of the 25th year of the 21st century is packed with major festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja. During October, several states will observe bank holidays due to regional festivals in addition to national holidays. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across the country will stay shut for a total of 15 days in October. The October bank holiday of 15 days excl ...Read More >
Founded in 1925 by Keshav Balram Hedgewar, the RSS is now the world's largest social organization. It aims to eliminate divisiveness, promote selfless service, and foster unity. The RSS's commitment is viewed as crucial for India's progress and its potential to become a global spiritual leader. The Navaratri celebrations have commenced. The victory of good over evil represents the success of spiritual awakening. The 1920s marked a time of significant turmoil in the Indian independence movement. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 16 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' celebrations to be organised by the Union government at Parade Grounds here on Wednesday. The event is held to celebrate the anniversary of the merger of the erstwhile Hyderabad State under Nizam rule with the Indian Union (on September 17) in 1948. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy and Union MoS (Home) Bandi Sanjay Kumar w ...Read More >
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