Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi celebrates northeastern India’s vibrant textile sector, tourism opportunities and traditional craftsmanship, citing an article written by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on the subject.
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AAP govt failed on all fronts: BJP slams Kejriwal over inaction in Delhi’s garbage crisis
Former Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and senior BJP leader Vijay Goel, accompanied by BJP workers on Sunday staged a protest in Ghazipur against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of failing to address Delhi’s pressing issues including garbage crisis over the past decade, adding that the AAP government has failed on all fronts.
India, Norway to hold discussions on $100 billion investment opportunity
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, is slated to hold a meeting with a Norwegian industry delegation, led by Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener, here on Sunday, eyeing a $100 billion investment opportunity for both nations.
India to be among top 10 maritime nations by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal
India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping building and repairs ecosystem, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday.
Yogi Adityanath engages with akharas, saints' representatives ahead of Mahakumbh
“The blessings of saints are the foundation of everything good in Mahakumbh. This time too, we look forward to their guidance for the fair administration,” the Chief Minister said during an interaction with saints in the Maha Kumbh Mela area.
Citizens real force behind march towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged citizens to become the force behind the country’s march towards the target of “Viksit Bharat 2047” and announced that next month a “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue” would be held to give the youth a platform to exchange ideas.
Mamata Banerjee's leadership bid in INDIA bloc: An exit plan in the making?
Since the formation of the opposition ‘INDIA’ bloc, tensions began to surface among its constituent parties. Just as the alliance started to take shape, JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distanced himself and aligned with the NDA ahead of the 2024 general elections.
'Another ISKCON temple burned in Bangladesh'
Another temple of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has been burned down in neighbouring Bangladesh in Dhaka, said the vice-president and spokesman of ISKCON-Kolkata Radharaman Das on Saturday.
B’desh removes ‘barriers’ for Pakistani goods & nationals, rings alarm bells for subcontinent
Bangladesh government under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is drawing global flak for failing miserably in stopping the genocide of Hindu minorities, reining in the Islamist forces and controlling the country’s consistent slide into the abyss.
CCI urges SC to consolidate cases against Amazon, Flipkart to expedite antitrust probe
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has urged the Supreme Court to consolidate all the cases against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart in the country to expedite the antitrust probe.
Maha Assembly poll toll: Samajwadi Party rolls out of MVA circle
On anticipated lines, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has quit the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) opposition alliance in Maharashtra, barely a fortnight after the state Assembly election results were declared, here on Saturday.
Wave of mosque surveys a cause of concern: Robert Vadra
Expressing concern over surveys being conducted at various mosques, Robert Vadra, husband of Wayanad Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi and son-in-law of Sonia Gandhi, on Saturday underscored the need for having a secular government and remaining together for progress.
Hospitals have become death traps: Union Minister on 327 maternal deaths in K'taka
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed shock over the death of 327 women following delivery this year alone in Karnataka, underlining that the Congress government cannot escape from its consequences.
Allu Arjun announces Rs 25 lakh for family of woman who died in stampede
Two days after a woman died and her son was critically injured at a theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, actor Allu Arjun said on Friday that he is ‘deeply heartbroken’ and announced an assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the family.
Recognised startups create over 16.6 lakh direct jobs: Centre
The highest number of direct jobs were created in the IT sector (2,04,119), followed by healthcare and life sciences (1,47,639), and professional and commercial services (94,060), Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.
Golden spire to adorn Ram Mandir as construction gathers momentum
The construction of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is gaining momentum, with significant updates marking the journey toward its completion. The 161-foot pinnacle of the temple, a key architectural highlight, will be partially adorned with gold.
PM Modi leads nation in paying tributes to Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, on his death anniversary at the Parliament House Lawns.
Bhagavad Gita is a scripture for humanity's welfare: Kerala Guv Arif Mohammed Khan
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has said that the Bhagavad Gita, a cornerstone of India's cultural heritage, is a scripture for the welfare of humanity.
Tripura govt sanctions Rs 100 crore to set up a Bhavan in Mumbai
An official in Agartala said that during his visit, Saha, accompanied by Tripura and Mumbai government officials, inspected the land and reviewed the progress of the work of the new Tripura Bhavan.
Firing exchanges between security forces & terrorists in J&K's Srinagar
Firing exchanges started on Monday evening between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)'s Srinagar district, officials said.
Yogi govt to set up luxury tent city for Mahakumbh 2025 in UP
After declaring the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district, the Uttar Pradesh government is setting up a luxury tent city with more than 2,000 swiss cottage-style tents in Sector 20 (Arail) of the Mahakumbh Mela area to accommodate crores of devotees expected for the Mahakumbh 2025.
Advocate defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das attacked in B'desh: ISKCON
ISKCON on Monday claimed that Advocate Ramen Roy, who had defended Bangladesh's Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in a legal case there, was brutally attacked in the neighbouring country and is now fighting for his life in a hospital.
India steps up security at Bangladesh missions after protests grow
India on Monday stepped up security arrangements for the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and its Deputy and Assistant High Commissions in the country following a rising number of protests being held against the atrocities being committed on the Hindu community in the neighbouring nation.
MahaYuti meeting on govt formation cancelled amid Shinde's illness; Ajit Pawar to meet Amit Shah
The meeting slated for Monday between the MahaYuti alliance partners -- the BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP -- to discuss issues related to the government formation in Maharashtra has been called off after Caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde cancelled his day's programmes as doctors advised him to take rest due to illness.
Akal Takht sentences Sukhbir Badal; orders ex-Dy CM to clean utensils, shoes in Golden Temple
Five high priests headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday pronounced religious punishment, also known as “tankhah” for Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was earlier declared guilty of religious misconduct. The former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister has been ordered to clean utensils and shoes in the Golden Temple.