PM Modi reiterates ‘Vocal for Local’commitment, extends greeting on National Handloom Day
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greeting on the tenth National Handloom Day and reiterated his government’s commitment to be ‘Vocal For Local’. Expressing pride over the rich heritage and vibrant tradition of handlooms, he also cherished the efforts of the artisans. Taking to social media platform X, PM […]
Cong MP Suresh seeks evacuation of Indians from strife-torn Bangladesh
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Congress MP K Suresh on Wednesday demanded that Indians living in strife-torn Bangladesh be evacuate from the country. “The condition of Bangladesh is very critical, the crisis is still prevailing. We are very concerned about those people who are living and studying there,” K Suresh told IANS. In a plea […]
‘Atishi to hoist Tricolour on August 15’, Delhi CM writes to L-G
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, informing him that Education Minister Atishi Marlena will hoist the flag in his place on August 15. CM Kejriwal is currently lodged in Tihar jail in connection with corruption and money laundering cases linked to the […]
Sadhguru calls for ensuring safety of Hindus in violence-hit Bangladesh
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the spiritual leaders and founder of the Isha Foundation, said on Wednesday that atrocities are being perpetrated against Hindus in violence-torn Bangladesh and called for swift action for ensuring their safety. Sharing a news report of a Bangladesh newspaper ‘Daily Star’, Sadhguru said, “What was part of […]
Kolkata Police caution netizens against sensitive posts on Bangladesh crisis
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The Kolkata Police are keeping a close watch on social media posts being made or shared by netizens in the city over the current crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh that has the potential to trigger tension. Sources in the city police said that as of now the cops are only contacting the […]
Wayanad disaster toll reaches 413, search for missing 152 continues
Wayanad, Aug 7 (IANS) The death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad has reached 413, with 152 people still missing even as the rescue operations entered the ninth day. The over 1,000-strong rescue team comprising personnel from the Defence forces, NDRF, SDRF, police, fire services and volunteers began searches early on Wednesday morning […]
Amarnath Yatra to continue through north Kashmir route
Jammu, Aug 7 (IANS) Due to unavoidable repair work undertaken on the south Kashmir Pahalgam route, authorities have decided that the Amarnath Yatra shall now take place through the north Kashmir Baltal route only till it ends on August 19. Officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) said that rains have damaged the Pahalgam-Cave shrine […]
Congress gives adjournment notice in LS to discuss caste-based census
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday gave an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss the issue of the caste-based census. “I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose […]
PM Modi’s reforms are absolutely inspirational: Phil Baty
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Acknowledging the efforts of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre for improving the quality of education in India along with establishing the country’s stature as a rising superpower on the world stage, Phil Baty, the Chief Global Affairs Officer at the Times Higher Education, has said that […]
Key bills, reports to be tabled in Parliament today
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Several key reports and bills will be tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday as per the scheduled list of business. In the Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move for consideration and the passing of the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2024 to give effect to the financial […]
