Tiruchi, Aug 30 — VCK president and MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Sunday questioned whether there was an ulterior motive behind the omission of references to B.R. Ambedkar and ‘Periyar’ E.V. Ramasamy from the Tamil Nadu government’s policy note on Backward Classes welfare. Speaking to reporters at…
Chicago, Aug 30 — The year 2047 is the target year set for achieving 'Viksit Bharat' which is hardly 20 years from now, so the speed and scale with which the reforms are happening require a lot more support, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.Addressing the vibrant Indian diaspora here,…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted women-led innovation in India while also lauding the 'Mission ShaktiSAT' initiative, under which girls from over 100 nations are getting an opportunity to learn space technology and advance in the field of innovation. Mission…
Bengaluru, Aug 30 — A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) here has convicted Syed Fasiur Rehaman, a key accused in a terror conspiracy case linked to the proscribed ISIS terrorist organisation, and sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs…
Kolkata, Aug 30 — West Bengal Police on Sunday said the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Bangladeshi national involved in a cross-border kidney smuggling racket in Kolkata.The Bangladeshi national, identified as Russel Ahmed, was arrested late Saturday night from the Baguihati area, said…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted several inspiring examples of individuals and communities who have turned their interests, local resources and innovative farming practices into new opportunities for livelihood and economic growth. Speaking during the 137th…
Bengaluru, Aug 30 — Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited Art of Living's Bengaluru ashram and greeted its founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the organisation's 45th anniversary.In a post on X, the spiritual leader said: "The Honorable…
Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 — The Odisha government has decided to directly deduct court-ordered maintenance grant or alimony from the salaries of male government employees who fail to pay their wives or children despite judicial directions.According to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister's…
Kolkata, Aug 30 — At least one person was injured in a firing incident in the North Port Police Station area in north Kolkata, said the police on Sunday. The incident took place after midnight, the police said, adding that the victim has been identified as Santosh Chowdhury and a hunt was launched…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the importance of public participation in cleanliness drives, saying that when keeping a place clean becomes a collective commitment of the people, it can transform not only its surroundings but also the identity and character…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Sharing what he described as a "living example" of women's empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said women account for 46 per cent of the beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi Yojana, reflecting how women are using the initiative to expand their small businesses and…
Chennai, Aug 30 — The Tamil Nadu cooperative sector is preparing to sell onions at subsidised prices through ration shops after a rise in retail rates placed pressure on household budgets across the state. Onions, a staple used in kitchens, have become more expensive over the past few weeks. Large…
Nuwakot (Nepal), Aug 30 — Amid ongoing rescue and relief operations following the devastating flash floods, Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Sunday said the government was "equally committed" to ensuring the safety of foreign nationals, at par with the citizens of the Himalayan…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the spirit of patriotism shown during the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, stating that such efforts bind society together and deepen the connection with the nation.The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is a nationwide initiative that…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — A fire broke out at a garment shop operating from a three-storey building in Delhi’s Old Seelampur area on Sunday morning, prompting the deployment of four fire tenders. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, officials said. According to the Delhi Fire…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign is currently gaining momentum across the country to eradicate substance abuse and build a drug-free India by 2047. He also called on the public to participate in the campaign in…
Kolkata, Aug 30 — The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata on Sunday issued an orange alert in coastal districts of West Bengal till Monday. At the same time, the weather office predicted light to moderate rain in all southern districts of the state till Monday, with the possibility of…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared Krishna Seshadri's story and praised him for his unique historical work, highlighting a specialised website created by him. Addressing the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi recalled that sometime…
Pune, Aug 30 — In a shocking incident, a 32-year-old man stabbed his mother to death following a quarrel over his demand for money to buy liquor in the Vishrantwadi area of Maharashtra's Pune, officials said on Sunday, adding that he has been arrested.Senior Police Inspector Rajendra Panhale of…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Amid ongoing differences within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservation issue, Union Minister Jitan Ram Majhi on Sunday accused Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan of indulging in…
Kolkata, Aug 30 — Kolkata Police issued a summons to Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Derek O’Brien on Sunday in connection with FIRs filed over the removal of an illegal billboard from the roof of Abhishek Banerjee's party office on Camac Street in Central Kolkata.In the notice, the party’s…