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Before Rashtrapti, he was 'Rashtra Ratna': PM Modi pays homage to Abdul Kalam

Before Rashtrapti, he was 'Rashtra Ratna': PM Modi pays homage to Abdul Kalam

Kalam, born into a poor Tamil Muslim family in Rameswaram, sold newspapers as a boy to help support his family. He went on to become an Indian aerospace scientist and the 11th President of India. Known as the "Missile Man of India", he played a leading role in the development of India's missile and nuclear weapons programmes. 21 days ago
J&K: Sajad Lone voices concern over steep hike in electricity bills

Sajad Lone's boycott from polls a boost for BJP in J&K Rajya Sabha elections

Sajad Gani Lone has announced his decision to abstain from voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections — a move that, according to political observers, could benefit the BJP candidate. While Lone accused CM Omar Abdullah of denying Congress a seat at the behest of the BJP, his boycott is expected to weaken the opposition's prospects. 21 days ago
India to resume postal services to USA from Oct 15

India to resume postal services to USA from Oct 15

Postal services from India to the USA were earlier suspended through Office Memorandum dated August 22, 2025, following Executive Order 14324 issued by the U.S. Administration, which suspended the "de minimis" treatment for all postal shipments. 22 days ago
In a society steeped in caste hierarchy, progress is impossible: Karnataka CM

In a society steeped in caste hierarchy, progress is impossible: Karnataka CM

Referring to history, he noted that Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, belonged to the Beedar caste, while Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, came from the Besta community. This illustrates that education and talent do not belong to any particular group -- what is needed are opportunities. By cultivating rational and scientific thinking, both individual and societal progress is possible. He called on science students to lead society in this direction. 22 days ago
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