Category: National News
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“Idea is to create safe, appealing environment”: CJI Chandrachud after inaugurating creche in Supreme Court
New Delhi [India], August 29 : The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on Thursday inaugurated a creche in the Supreme Court and said that it has a play area, feeding area, sleeping area and a dining area for the young children that will encourage more women lawyers to participate in the legal profession. CJI…
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12-hour Bengal Band protest: BJP leader Locket Chatterjee detained by Kolkata Police
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India] August 28 : Kolkata police have detained BJP leader Locket Chatterjee who joined the ’12-hour Bengal bandh’ protest in West Bengal, following the Nabanna Abhijan violence. Locket Chatterjee along with BJP workers were protesting at Kolkata’s Bata Chowk. “Nothing will happen, the more they detain, the more people will join the…
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BJP calls ‘Bengal Bandh’ over ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ clashes
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 28 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a ’12-hour Bengal Bandh’ on Wednesday, August 28 in protest against police crackdown on peaceful protest during ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ – march to state secretariat on Tuesday. Meanwhile, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul lashed out at the Bengal government as she took…
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“Paramount in boosting financial inclusion”: PM Modi lauds 10 years of Jan Dhan Yojana
New Delhi [India], August 28 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Jan Dhan Yojana after the scheme completed 10 years and said that it has been paramount in boosting financial inclusion and giving dignity to crores of people. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today, we mark a momentous occasion–…
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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses Wayanad rehabilitation
New Delhi [India], August 27 : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and discussed the rehabilitation of Wayanad in the meeting, as per an official release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The state government had submitted an additional, detailed memorandum also which was requested by the…
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Amit Shah to attend 54th Foundation Day celebration of BPR&D on Wednesday
New Delhi [India], August 27 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the 54th foundation day celebration of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) as the chief guest on Wednesday here in the national capital. On the occasion, the Home Minister will deliver the Anand Swaroop Gupta Memorial Lecture on “New Criminal…
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BJP to launch nationwide membership drive from September 2
New Delhi [India], August 27 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to launch a nationwide membership drive from September 2. Party sources said that Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024 will be launched in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2, in the national capital.…
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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…