Category: Front Page Stories
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MHA announces five new districts in Ladakh, instructs to form an evaluation committee
New Delhi [India], August 26 : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh and simultaneously instructed the Union Territory (UT) administration to establish a committee for evaluating various aspects related to the new districts to ensure that all details are carefully reviewed and addressed.The…
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“Priority that people of J&K and Ladakh get their democratic rights back”: LoP Rahul Gandhi
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 22 : The Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asserted that it was his and his party’s duty to ensure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir get their democratic rights back and that statehood is restored. Addressing a press conference here today, Rahul Gandhi said that it…
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“Representation of J&K people and their statehood the most important thing,” says Rahul Gandhi in address to state cadre
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 22 : As the election commission of India announced the dates of the state assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with Congress Rajya Sabha MP Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting with the party workers of…
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Day 2: PM Modi to hold talks with counterpart Tusk, Prez Andrzej Duda of Poland; meet business leaders, Polish influencers
Warsaw [Poland], August 22 : With day one concluded on a successful note on Wednesday in Warsaw following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at a diaspora event there the second day of his Poland visit, too, has numerous lineups, as PM Modi is slated to hold talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, and President…
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Amit Shah to chair anti-Naxal review meet on 2-day visit to Chhattisgarh from August 24
New Delhi [India], August 21 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled for a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh from August 24, where he will assess anti-Naxal operations alongside the police chiefs and chief secretaries from neighbouring states affected by Naxal insurgency. The annual engagement is aimed at evaluating and enhancing strategies to tackle the…
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“Greatest threat to humanity”: V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar calls on countries to combat climate change in his inaugural address at CII India-Africa Business Conclave
New Delhi [India], August 21 : Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called on all the countries to collectively focus their efforts on combating climate change which he described as the greatest threat to humanity. Addressing the inaugural session of the 19th CII India Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi on Wednesday, V-P Dhankhar said, ” I’m…
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PM Modi embarks on key visits to Poland, Ukraine to engage with top leaders
New Delhi [India], August 21 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, embarked on a visit to Poland and Ukraine. Ahead of emplaning from New Delhi for his key visits to the two countries, Prime Minister Modi said that he looks forward to help create the foundation for stronger and more vibrant relations with the…
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“Festival symbolizing immense love between brother and sister”: PM Modi extends Raksha Bandhan greetings
New Delhi [India], August 19 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday and prayed for everyone’s happiness and prosperity. “Best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolizing the immense love between brother and sister. May this holy festival bring new sweetness…
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“Hypocrisy”, Ashwini Vaishnaw attacks opposition for taking stand against lateral entry in govt jobs
New Delhi [India], August 19 : After the Union Public Service Commission notification for lateral entry posts ignited criticism from the opposition, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) of “hypocrisy”, saying that it was the UPA government that developed the concept of lateral entry. The UPSC recently announced a notification…
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“Government has failed women of Bengal,” says Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 19 : West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday tore into the Mamata Banerjee government in the state saying that the Government had failed the women of the state. “Bengal is not a place safe for women. Bengal has failed its women. Not the society but the present government…