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CHENNAI: Eulogizing 'Dravidam,' an idea and an identity that has come under severe criticism recently from the DMK's political opponents, Chief Minister M K Stalin said that it was Dravidam (Dravidian) that christened the motherland as Tamil Nadu, earned reservation for various marginalized communities, fought for women's rights and facilitated the opening of so many schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and libraries in the State. Speaking at an event organized in Villupuram on Tuesday to ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in Uttarakhand starting January 2025. "All preparations for this have been completed. Once implemented, Uttarakhand will become the first state to implement such a law post-independence," said Dhami. He stated that in accordance with its commitment, the state govt completed groundwork for implementing the UCC. He mentioned that after the formation of the new govt in March 2 ...Read More >
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Monday that Reliance Industries will dispatch a team to evaluate investment opportunities in the northeastern state. Speaking at a party program in Khumulwng, Sepahijala district, the CM shared that he recently met Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai to discuss potential areas for investment in Tripura. "I invited him to join the state's journey for development. In Tripura, there is a possibility of tourism. Besides, the northeast ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, issued a stern warning about the misuse of the cruelty law in marital dispute cases, emphasizing the need to prevent its exploitation as a weapon of harassment. The observation comes against the backdrop of public outrage over the tragic suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, allegedly driven by harassment from his wife and in-laws. The court's warning highlights growing concerns over the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Cod ...Read More >
The award was announced by the international jury of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, chaired by former Foreign Secretary and National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon. "The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024 is awarded to Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet for being an exemplary and inspirational figure to women and men around the world. She has steadfastly strived for peace, gender equality, human rights, democracy, and development under various circumstance ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), in collaboration with O.P. Jindal Global University and EXL, launched a media toolkit titled 'A Guide to Reporting Disability' on Tuesday. This initiative aims to provide journalists with comprehensive guidelines on respectful language, best practices, and strategies to engage with disability issues thoughtfully, ensuring accurate and sensitive representation in media. Arman Ali, Executive Director of NCPED ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Central Railway will run 12 additional suburban special trains between Parel- Kalyan and Kurla- Panvel stations on Thursday-Friday mid-night on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024, a press release said on Tuesday. According to the release, these suburban special trains will run stopping at all stations. The Railway Administration has also appealed to the travelling public to travel with proper tickets to avoid i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Central Railway will run 12 additional suburban special trains between Parel- Kalyan and Kurla- Panvel stations on Thursday-Friday mid-night on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024, a press release said on Tuesday. According to the release, these suburban special trains will run stopping at all stations. The Railway Administration has also appealed to the travelling public to travel with proper tickets to avoid i ...Read More >
The United Nations reports that the Taliban has detained journalists in Afghanistan 256 times since their takeover in 2021. The Taliban denies the figures and insists arrests are lawful. The UN calls for journalist safety, emphasizing the significance of women in media under challenging conditions. The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has accused the Taliban of detaining journalists 256 times since their rise to power three years ago. The UN urges the Taliban to protect media freedoms, alt ...Read More >
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