Category: India

The issue reportedly arose after Mammootty expressed displeasure with CPM’s Wayanad district secretary K Rafeeq standing close to him during the actor’s personal visit to the township on Saturday. According to reports, Mammootty, often considered a fellow traveller of the Marxist party, asked Rafeeq why he was standing near him…

New Delhi [India], At a defining moment in India’s clean energy transition, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) launched LaBL 2.0 (Lighting a Billion Lives 2.0) at an inspiring ‘Dinner of Hope’ in New Delhi — reimagining decentralized renewable energy as a catalyst for green livelihoods, women-led entrepreneurship, and measurable…

Speaking from the central Kolkata sit-in platform, Banerjee responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism earlier in the day, in which he accused the TMC government of “insulting” a woman tribal leader and the President of the country. In reply, Banerjee displayed an enlarged photograph showing the Prime Minister seated…

Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set for debate, largely symbolic ahead of assembly polls. While unlikely to succeed, the move aims to project INDIA bloc unity and will likely see broader issues like US tariffs and Epstein files raised. The government is prepared to defend…

Speaking to reporters at the Kolkata airport, Bose told news agency PTI that he, however, would return to Bengal to cast his vote. Bose, a native of Kerala, had shifted his voting base to Bengal barely a week before tendering resignation from his office. Bose avoided a direct response when…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for allegedly mismanaging and boycotting an event attended by President Droupadi Murmu. Modi termed the actions an insult to the President, the Constitution, and democratic traditions, warning that the people of West Bengal would…

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, has formally joined the JD(U). This development follows Nitish Kumar’s decision to step down as CM, sparking speculation about his successor and potentially ushering in a new political era in Bihar. Nitish Kumar himself announced his intention to contest the Rajya Sabha…

The Centre has demanded a response from the West Bengal government by Sunday evening regarding alleged protocol violations during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to state. These alleged lapses include issues with venue arrangements, route cleanliness, and the absence of key state officials at her reception, prompting criticism from the Prime…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings on International Women’s Day, celebrating ‘Nari Shakti’s’ pivotal role in India’s progress. Both leaders lauded women’s determination, creativity, and zeal, emphasizing their empowerment as central to national development and the creation of an inclusive, prosperous society where every woman…

A political storm erupted after West Bengal’s last-minute venue change for the International Santhal Conclave, drawing public displeasure from President Murmu. She questioned the reasoning and highlighted the community’s struggle for recognition, sparking a fierce exchange between the TMC and BJP over alleged politicization of tribal issues and disrespect to…

Two women, Lt Col Randhawa (retd) and Major Jhingan (retd), shattered military barriers. Randhawa became India’s first war widow officer after her husband’s sacrifice, while Jhingan was Lady Cadet 001, paving the way for women in the armed forces. Their journeys inspire countless others to serve the nation. …

Uttar Pradesh’s voter count is approaching 13 crore. A voter roll revision exercise is nearing completion. Notices were issued and hearings held for millions of voters. Many names were removed due to migration or other reasons. Thousands of applications for corrections and updates were also processed. The final electoral roll…

Haryana’s government schools have achieved a remarkable turnaround in foundational learning, with high-performing schools surging from 7% to 53% in just three months. A statewide diagnostic assessment and targeted 45-day remediation drive, focusing on literacy and numeracy, significantly boosted student competencies across nearly 8,600 primary schools. …