CBSE rejects Rahul Gandhi’s allegations over hiring of EdTech Firm
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday emphatically rejected Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of impropriety over entering into a contract with a particular education technology firm. “It is erroneous, misleading, and not based on facts,” the CBSE posted on social media platform […]
Assam: Army’s Red Shield Division holds Agniveer preparedness event
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) The Red Shield Division under the Indian Army’s Spear Corps organised an Agniveer Preparedness Program in Assam’s Charaideo district on Wednesday to motivate and mentor local youth aspiring to join the armed forces, officials said. The programme was conducted at Borhat in collaboration with the district administration and witnessed enthusiastic participation […]
HM Amit Shah assures sugar MSP hike, direct onion sourcing: CM Fadnavis
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that in a major development aimed at easing rural and agrarian distress in Maharashtra, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has assured the state government of swift and favourable interventions to address key concerns of sugarcane and onion farmers. Following a meeting […]
Gujarat surpasses water body desilting target, expands irrigation benefits for farmers
Ahmedabad, May 27 (IANS) Gujarat on Wednesday exceeded its target for desilting reservoirs, canals, rivers and other water bodies over the past three years, with more than 221 lakh cubic metres of silt removed across the state between 2022-23 and 2024-25, according to the state government. The desilting drive, carried out by the Water Resources […]
Surjewala dismisses K’taka power-sharing speculation
Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday dismissed reports of any “power-sharing” arrangement within the Congress and asserted that no decision regarding a change of Chief Minister had been officially discussed. He, however, avoided giving a direct […]
Meghalaya studying UCC provisions, tribal rights to remain top priority: CM
Shillong, May 27 (IANS) The debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified in Meghalaya on Wednesday after the Assam Assembly passed the UCC Bill, 2026, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma asserting that safeguarding tribal rights and the state’s matrilineal social structure remains the government’s foremost concern. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Sangma said […]
Maha Dy CM Shinde says key relief measures approved for onion, sugarcane farmers
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has yielded several key decisions aimed at providing major relief to onion growers, sugarcane farmers and the sugar industry in Maharashtra. These include procurement of onions through NAFED […]
Over 2.36 lakh citizens join Gujarat’s self-enumeration drive for Census 2027
Gandhinagar, May 27 (IANS) More than 2.36 lakh people across Gujarat, including Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, ministers, senior bureaucrats and citizens, have participated in the state’s ongoing self-enumeration campaign for Census 2027, officials said on Wednesday. The self-enumeration campaign, which began on May 17 and will continue until May 31, allows residents […]
Arunachal women playing vital role in social and economic development: Guv Parnaik
Itanagar, May 27 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Wednesday said that women in the state are playing an active and significant role in social, economic and community life, contributing immensely to the overall development and progress of society. While discussing with National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar at Lok […]
Arunachal CM assures long-term solutions on indigenous rights, ILP and demographic concerns
Itanagar, May 27 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday assured that the state government would work collectively with all stakeholders to arrive at concrete and long-term solutions on issues relating to indigenous tribal rights, demographic concerns, Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulation and tribal-related matters. Addressing a high-level consultative meeting at the state […]
