Constitution empowers all without differentiating between Hindus, Muslims: Khera on Bhagwat’s remarks

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Hours after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat remarked that for “Hindus being weak is a crime, it invites oppression,” Congress leader Pawan Khera responded by saying that everyone should be strong and that the Constitution empowers all and it does not differentiate between Hindus or Muslims. “The Constitution makes everyone strong. […]
MP CM performs ‘Shastra Puja’ on Dussehra, wishes for state’s welfare

Bhopal, Oct 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday performed Shastra Puja on the occasion of Dussehra and wished for the welfare of the state. In a post on social media platform X, CM Yadav wrote: “On the occasion of Vijayadashami and the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar ji, […]
Peeved Raj Thackeray wants Maha to vote for change, MNS in Assembly polls

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) In a Dussehra Day podcast the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray on Saturday called upon the people of the state to ‘vote for change’ and spark a political revolution in the upcoming Assembly elections. Without wasting time in an overdose of festival pleasantries, Raj Thackeray sported his usual stern […]
Abduction of Sita led to Ramayana: Mohan Bhagwat says RG Kar rape case shameful (Ld)

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Addressing the Vijayadashami Utsav 2024 in Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday remarked that when someone touched Draupadi’s garments, the Mahabharata was triggered, the abduction of Sita led to the Ramayana and what happened in Kolkata at the RG Kar Hospital was a shameful incident that brought disgrace to […]
Finally, Samrat Choudhary to shift to Deputy CM’s residence today

Patna, Oct 12 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will finally move to his official residence at 5 Desh Ratna Marg on Vijaydashmi. He will shift the bungalow at the auspicious time of 2.00 p.m. on Vijaya Dashami. As Samrat Chaudhary is set to move into the bungalow, the political controversy over it seems […]
NCPCR recommends end to funding for Madrasas, calls for their closure

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recommended that all states and Union Territories discontinue funding for Madrasa Boards and eventually shut them down. In a letter addressed to Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories, NCPCR Chairman Priyank Kanoongo also advised that non-Muslim children currently enrolled […]
Enrolment for PM Internship Scheme kicks-off on Dussehra

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Enrollment for the Modi government’s PM Internship Scheme began on Saturday the day of Dussehra. The scheme is aimed at benefiting around 10 million young people over the next five years. Under the scheme, each intern will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 5,000, and after one year, a lumpsum […]
Bagmati Express accident: Arrangements made for passengers, probe will be conducted, says Railways Min

Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna on Saturday stated that a major tragedy was averted in the Bagmati Express accident and that all arrangements are made for stranded passengers to reach their destinations. Speaking to reporters, Minister Somanna stated: “Yesterday was an auspicious day, a major tragedy was averted […]
Although Bharat became stronger globally, attempts to tarnish its image based on lies visible: Bhagwat

Nagpur, Oct 12 (IANS) RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday asserted that Bharat as a nation has become stronger and more respected in the world with an enhanced credibility in the last few years but warned of some sinister conspiracies which need to be understood properly. “If we take a look at the current scenario […]
Rajnath Singh performs ‘Shastra Puja’, celebrates Vijayadashami with armed forces in Gangtok

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed ‘Shastra Puja’ and celebrated the festival of Vijayadashami with the armed forces personnel in Gangtok, Sikkim on Saturday. He applied tilak to the armed forces personnel who greeted them, saying ‘Jai Hind.’ The Union Minister also posed for a picture with the armed forces personnel. […]