Scorching heat, gas shortage push Kerala’s power demand to record high
Thiruvananthapuram, April 15 (IANS) Kerala is witnessing an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption as an intense heat wave, coupled with a shortage of cooking gas, is driving households and small businesses to rely more on electric appliances. Consequent to this, the state recorded a peak power demand of 6,012 MW on Tuesday evening, the highest […]
MP: Congress questions timing of women’s quota
Bhopal, April 15 (IANS) Senior Congress MLA and former Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh, Ajay Singh, on Wednesday questioned the timing and implementation framework of the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that the BJP-led Centre is using the issue for political gains rather than ensuring immediate empowerment of women. Throwing his weight behind Sonia Gandhi, […]
Rajasthan: Sapt Shakti Command marks 22nd Raising Day in Jaipur
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) The Sapt Shakti Command celebrated its 22nd Raising Day on Wednesday at the Jaipur Military Station. Established on April 15, 2005, it is the Indian Army’s seventh and youngest Command. On this occasion, the Army Commander of the Sapt Shakti Command, Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, extended his heartfelt congratulations and best […]
Satisfying poor’s hunger is true development: Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati, April 15 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday asserted that true development is achieved only when the hunger of the poor is satisfied. He believes that no matter how much development is achieved, it is all in vain if the poor are deprived of even a square meal. For this […]
Rajasthan launches drive to reduce children’s screen time
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) The 8th National Nutrition Fortnight (Poshan Pakhwada), launched on April 9, is emerging as a comprehensive mass movement aimed at building a healthier Rajasthan, said officials from the state government on Wednesday. The fortnight-long initiative focuses on ensuring optimal brain development in children during their first six years, while encouraging […]
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam new chapter for women’s honour: Sunetra Pawar
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday termed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam a “historic and revolutionary step” in the annals of Indian democracy, saying that the legislation marks a new chapter in the honour, equality, and empowerment of women across the nation. In a […]
Sardar Patel initiated women’s reservation: MP Manju Sharma
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Jaipur Lok Sabha MP Manju Sharma stated that the vision of reserving seats for women dates back to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who initiated such a move during his tenure as President of the Ahmedabad Municipality. She emphasised that the spirit of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam reflects this very vision. […]
Chhattisgarh Cabinet clears UCC panel, announces slew of welfare and reform measures
Raipur, April 15 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday approved a series of major decisions spanning legal reforms, welfare initiatives, industrial policy and mining regulation. At the forefront of the decisions was the approval to constitute a committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. […]
India chairs BRICS health meet, pitches lifestyle, mental health focus
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to advance cooperation on public health priorities ranging from tuberculosis research to digital health architecture and […]
Govt hosts hydrogen startup exhibition to boost ecosystem; 18 firms showcase innovations
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised a one-day Hydrogen Startup Exhibition on Wednesday to promote the growing hydrogen startup ecosystem in the country. According to the government, the exhibition brought together 18 startups working across various segments of the green hydrogen value chain, including electrolyser technologies, fuel […]
