‘Rahul Gandhi turned foreign policy critique into cheap political theatre’
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks at the Rachnatmak Congress convention have sparked criticism over the increasingly ‘personal and coarse’ nature of political discourse. While attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, LoP Gandhi mocked the Prime Minister’s public embraces with foreign leaders and staged a hug with Congress leader Sandeep […]
UP govt to set up ‘Vande Mataram Vatika’ across all districts on I-Day
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) In a notable move to instil the spirit of patriotism and environmental protection, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up ‘Vande Mataram Vatika’ in each district of the state to mark the Independence Day celebrations. The Forest Department, entrusted with the momentous task of carving out ‘special forest zones’, […]
Assam-Bengal bond strengthens as WB govt extends Rs 10 crore flood aid
Guwahati, Aug 13 (IANS) The deep historical and cultural ties between Assam and West Bengal have come to the fore once again, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari extending Rs 10 crore in assistance to Assam amid the state’s continuing flood crisis. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed gratitude to the […]
President Murmu to address nation on eve of 80th I-Day
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu will address the nation, August 14, on the eve of the country’s 80th Independence Day. According to an official communication issued late on Thursday, the President’s address will be broadcast at 1900 hrs across the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast on all Doordarshan […]
India advancing to global leadership: Maha CM
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) India is steadily advancing towards global leadership, while Maharashtra is on track to become a trillion‑dollar economy, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday during an official reception organised on the eve of Independence Day. Addressing diplomats, consuls general, international representatives and dignitaries, CM Fadnavis highlighted India’s rapid development, Maharashtra’s economic […]
K’taka cabinet clears Premises Regulation Bill, Sandhya Kiran healthcare scheme
Bengaluru, Aug 13 (IANS) The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved the Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026, aimed at regulating the use of government premises and public property by private individuals, organisations, associations, societies and other entities. Speaking about the Cabinet decision, Home Minister Priyank Kharge said the proposed […]
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat questions Rahul Gandhi’s prospects of becoming PM
Jaipur, Aug 13 (IANS) Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday questioned the prospects of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister, asserting that the country’s highest office is not a family legacy but a position earned through public trust and electoral legitimacy. Taking a direct […]
CM Fadnavis announces river linking projects to make Maha drought‑free
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the Government of Maharashtra will implement ambitious river‑linking projects to make all regions of the state drought‑free through integrated water management. Speaking at the 21st anniversary event of the Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA), he announced that actual work on these projects will […]
Kenyan Speaker visits India, calls on VP Radhakrishnan
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Moses Wetang’ula, is visiting India to strengthen parliamentary exchanges between India and Kenya, including the recently constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups, the Indian Embassy in Kenya said on Thursday. “Kenya and India share a longstanding cordial friendship with strong legislative exchanges among the two […]
Revanth seeks Army training centres to prepare TG youth for recruitment
Hyderabad, Aug.12 (RAHNUMA): Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has affirmed that the State government is ready to collaborate with Indian Army to encourage the state’s youth to participate in various Indian Army recruitment drives. The Chief Minister appealed to the Indian Army authorities to organise training programmes in some identified district headquarters to create awareness […]
