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Yogi govt to set up luxury tent city for Mahakumbh 2025 in UP

Maha Kumbh 2025: Free eye checkups, treatment for pilgrims in Prayagraj

In a remarkable initiative for the devotees attending the grand Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a special camp named 'Netra Mahakumbh' has been set up to provide free eye checkups, spectacles, and medicines.

Jan 27, 2025

RG Kar tragedy: CBI to interrogate videographer recording autopsy of victim

RG Kar verdict: Calcutta HC to hear pleas by CBI, Bengal govt today

Two parallel and crucial hearings are scheduled at a division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, on similar pleas filed by two different parties challenging the order by the special court in Kolkata last week sentencing civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the rape and murder of a woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Jan 27, 2025

Ambedkar statue vandalism: Dalit outfits call for Amritsar shutdown

Ambedkar statue vandalism in Amritsar: Dalit outfits call for bandh

Members of Dalit bodies have given a call for Amritsar shutdown on Monday to protest the vandalising of the iconic statue of B.R. Ambedkar on Heritage Street near the Golden Temple complex on the evening of Republic Day.

Jan 27, 2025

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code today

Uttarakhand is set to create history on Monday as it becomes the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Jan 27, 2025

Padma Shri awarded to Accel's founding partner Prashanth Prakash

Prashanth Prakash, a founding partner of a US-based venture capital firm, has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. Upon receiving the award, Prakash said, "I am honoured to have been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.".

Jan 27, 2025

Deputy Chief Minister's outreach to Aga Mehdi signals reconciliation efforts

As the Budgam assembly by-elections draw near, the ruling National Conference has initiated steps to address internal discord. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor Nasir Aslam Wani met with Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi to discuss pressing political and developmental issues.

Jan 26, 2025

'Duty of all to respect, protect Constitution', Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka greet nation on R-Day

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day and said it is the duty of all to respect and protect the Constitution as it guarantees justice, freedom, equality and human dignity to every citizen.

Jan 26, 2025

PM Modi pays tribute to fallen heroes on Republic Day at National War Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 76th Republic Day by paying homage to India's fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.

Jan 26, 2025

BSF unfurls Tricolour at Attari-Wagah border on 76th Republic Day

On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday held the customary national flag hoisting ceremony at the Attari-Wagah Border in Amritsar, Punjab.

Jan 26, 2025

President Murmu unfurls national flag at Kartavya Path

President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day.

Jan 26, 2025

Republic Day celebrations: TN Governor unfurls national flag at Marina Beach

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi unfurled the national flag at Marina Beach near the Labour Statue during the state's Republic Day celebrations on Sunday.

Jan 26, 2025

Celebrate 75 glorious years of being a Republic, bow to all great women and men: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day.

Jan 26, 2025

Kuwait's yoga practitioners & Maha's impaired homoeopathy doctor conferred with Padma Shri

Kuwaiti yoga practitioner, visually impaired doc among 30 unsung heroes honoured with Padma Shri

The prestigious Padma awards announced on Saturday honoured at least 30 "unsung heroes" as their efforts towards bringing positive and productive changes to society and impacting the lives of the community were acknowledged and recognised.

Jan 25, 2025

Osamu Suzuki, Maruti Suzuki Ex-Chairman, conferred Padma Vibhushan posthumously

Osamu Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corp's patriarch and long-time chairman who has been conferred Padma Vibhushan posthumously, headed the company for more than 40 years and revolutionised India's car market with the introduction of the popular Maruti 800 small car.

Jan 25, 2025

J&K Scripts History: Stunning Win Over Star-Studded Mumbai in Ranji Trophy

In a historic achievement, Jammu and Kashmir's cricket team defeated star-studded Mumbai by five wickets in the Ranji Trophy match, chasing a target of 205 runs in 49 overs.

Jan 25, 2025