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PM Modi honors education pioneer Savitribai Phule

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Savitribai Phule, India's first female teacher and a social reformer. Modi highlighted Phule's contributions to women's empowerment and education on social media.

Jan 3, 2025

Dalit family faces social boycott in Siddaramaiah's Assembly constituency

A Dalit family in Mysuru's Srinivasapura village, which falls under Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Varuna Assembly constituency, has been boycotted by village heads for violating a diktat of the panchayat.

Jan 3, 2025

Prez Murmu in K'taka for NIMHANS golden jubilee; CM Siddaramaiah extends warm welcome

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bengaluru on Friday to participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

Jan 3, 2025

Maharashtra secures Rs 1,13,236 cr FDI in April-Sep, retains top spot among states

Maharashtra has once again demonstrated its dominance as a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), securing Rs 1,13,236 crore in the first six months (April–September) of fiscal 2024-25. This achievement reaffirms the state's pre-eminence position over competitors such as Karnataka, Gujarat, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Telangana, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and West Bengal.

Jan 3, 2025

High-level probe ordered by Bengal CM for TMC councillor's murder in Malda: Minister

Firhad Hakim, the West Bengal Minister in charge of the Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Department and Kolkata Mayor, said on Thursday that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered the highest level of enquiry in the brutal murder of Trinamool Congress councillor from the English Bazar municipality in Malda district, Dulal Sarkar alias Babla, in broad daylight.

Jan 3, 2025

Punjab govt dismisses DSP Gursher Sandhu for role in Lawrence Bishnoi's interview in custody

The Punjab government has dismissed Gursher Singh Sandhu, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), for "denting the image of the police department" by facilitating a video-interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi during his custody at the Central Investigation Agency (CIA), Kharar, in March 2023.

Jan 3, 2025

UP govt announces transfers of 46 IAS officers; Sanjay Prasad returns as Principal Secy in Home Dept

On the second day of the new year, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government announced the transfer of 46 IAS officers, including several high-ranking officials across key departments. The reshuffle announced on Thursday marks a strategic move to enhance governance and streamline administrative functions in the state.

Jan 3, 2025

"Restoration of statehood biggest challenge": J&K CM Omar Abdullah reminds Centre of its promise

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the restoration of statehood as the biggest challenge for his government while reiterating that the current Union Territory status is a temporary phase.

Jan 3, 2025

Strongly condemn cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly condemned the horrifying New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans that has left at least 15 dead and about three dozen injured.

Jan 2, 2025

Never directed to end Dallewal's hunger strike: SC on farmers' protest

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it has never directed to end the hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto death, but is only concerned with his health.

Jan 2, 2025

Rejection of ISKCON priest's bail plea by B'desh court an attempt to silence minorities: Rights body

A New Delhi-based rights body -- Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) – on Thursday strongly criticised the denial of bail by a Bangladeshi court to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Jan 2, 2025

Mild quake rocks Manipur, no damage or casualties reported

A mild intensity earthquake, measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale, jolted southern Manipur's Churachandpur district

Jan 2, 2025

South Korea: Jeju Air to reduce flight operations in response to safety concerns

Jeju Air Co. on Thursday said it plans to reduce flight operations as early as next week in response to growing concerns over the safety of flights operated by the leading low-cost carrier in the wake of this week's fatal crash.

Jan 2, 2025

Tamil Nadu: Samba paddy farmers in Thanjavur seek more water from Mettur dam

Samba paddy farmers in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, regarded as the rice bowl of the state, have demanded an increase in water release from the Mettur Dam which recorded full reservoir level (FRL) of 120 feet.

Jan 2, 2025

Bharat Jodo Yatra to public outreach initiatives: Rahul's newsletter sums up his 2024 exploits

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released a newsletter, in an apparent attempt to maximise his reach to the people and impress upon them with his exploits in 2024.

Jan 2, 2025