‘Nari Shakti’ key to Viksit Bharat vision, says Maha CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the active participation of women, or ‘Nari Shakti’, is fundamental to realising the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). Speaking at the inauguration of the Mahalaxmi Saras Exhibition, he said the country would reach its full economic potential only when women […]
Seven-day rain alert for Tamil Nadu; IMD warns of storms, gusty winds
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, citing a low-pressure trough extending from western Rajasthan to the Comorin region at an altitude of around 0.9 km. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, the trough runs across east Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, […]
Education key to tribal empowerment: Mohan Bhagwat
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday highlighted education as the most potent tool for social and economic transformation and emphasised the need to integrate forest-dwelling communities into the mainstream while preserving their unique cultural heritage. He was speaking at a gathering of over 1,800 tribal teachers at the […]
PM Modi visit puts Vedic Clock at Kashi Vishwanath in global spotlight
Varanasi/Bhopal, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi has brought the “Vikramaditya Vedic Clock” into sharp national and international focus, with the installation recording a digital reach of over 7.8 million people across multiple platforms. PM Modi observed the Vedic Clock on April 29 after offering prayers […]
Investment in sports infra key for state’s future: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, May 2 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said that investment in youth and sports infrastructure is the “greatest investment” for the future of the state, as he inaugurated an upgraded playground and indoor sports stadium at Umlyngka. The improved playground and indoor sports stadium were inaugurated in the presence of […]
Developments in Congress indicate leadership change underway in Karnataka: State BJP chief Vijayendra
Mysuru, May 2 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President B.Y. Vijayendra said on Saturday that the developments within the Congress indicate that the leadership change is underway in the state. He made the statement while speaking to the media in Mysuru after inviting religious seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur Mutt for celebrations […]
Akhil Gogoi claims Oppn alliance will form next government in Assam
Guwahati, May 2 (IANS) Raijor Dal chief and opposition leader in Assam Akhil Gogoi on Saturday expressed confidence that the opposition alliance would form the next government in the state, claiming that anti-incumbency sentiment and post-poll assessments point towards a decisive mandate against the ruling dispensation. Speaking to IANS, Gogoi said there was “no doubt” […]
Bihar: Liquor crackdown intensifies, 200 litres of spirit recovered
Patna, May 2 (IANS) Despite a decade-long prohibition in Bihar, illegal liquor smuggling continues to pose a serious challenge. In a fresh crackdown, police in East Champaran have seized a large quantity of spirit and a vehicle allegedly being used for manufacturing illicit liquor. The action took place under the Mehsi police station limits during […]
Karnataka finances under strain, says State BJP chief Vijayendra over guarantee schemes
Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) Referring to the Union Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for April 2026, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday criticised the state government’s guarantee schemes and expressed concern over the state’s financial management. He said that due to “unscientific financial management”, more than 15 per cent […]
Mamata asks Trinamool agents to seek recount if BJP leads by 500-700 votes
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday instructed party counting agents to promptly seek a recount in booths where the BJP is ahead by a margin of 500 to 700 votes. She also advised counting agents to stay overnight near counting centres on Sunday so that […]
