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President Murmu Champions Education for Tribal Progress

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of education for tribal communities at the Aadi Gaurav Samman ceremony. She assured the community of the government's commitment to their development, reflected in initiatives like the Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana.

Oct 4, 2024

Nomination of MLAs pose new challenge after J&K assembly polls; sparks debate

Following the amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, Article 239A of the Constitution, which governs the Union Territory of Puducherry, has now been extended to apply to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well.

Oct 4, 2024

SC raises eyebrows over LG's interference with MCD Standing Committee election

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned Lt Governor V.K. Saxena's interference with the election of a member of the Standing Committee of the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi).

Oct 4, 2024

When PM Modi fulfilled last wishes of freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma, 56 years after Independence

As the nation observes the birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma, here is a story on how Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an emotional and memorable tribute to the great patriot and revolutionary.

Oct 4, 2024

SC rejects review pleas, reiterates 'Quota within Quota' permissible

The Supreme Court has rejected a batch of pleas seeking review of its Constitution Bench judgment, which had held that sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) would be permissible for providing benefits of affirmative action.

Oct 4, 2024

Maldives President Muizzu acknowledges India's 'crucial role' ahead of State Visit

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will embark on a State Visit to India from October 6 to 10 following an official invitation extended by President of India Droupadi Murmu.

Oct 4, 2024

EAM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan for SCO meeting

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Governments (CHG) meeting, scheduled be held in Islamabad on October 15-16

Oct 4, 2024

Cong, Rahul Gandhi running promise-breaking governments: BJP over 'toilet tax' row

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday hit out at the Congress and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over the alleged "toilet tax" imposed by Himachal Pradesh and said that they are running a government of breaking promises in the country.

Oct 4, 2024

50 Indian fishermen released as EAM Jaishankar meets Lankan President Dissanayake

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday, affirming the island nation's special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'SAGAR' (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.

Oct 4, 2024

CM Siddaramaiah to meet Cong high command in Oct end to discuss MUDA case

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will meet the Congress high command to brief them on developments related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, in which he has been named as accused number one by the Lokayukta and Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Oct 4, 2024

Thousands turn up to bid goodbye to Kerala soldier who died 56 years ago

Thousands of people in Elanthur in Pathanamthitta district on Friday filed passed the body of Thomas Cherian, a Malayali soldier who died in a plane crash 56 years ago.

Oct 4, 2024

Committed to make India's defence industry export-oriented: Rajnath Singh

The government is committed to making the defence industry export oriented with India as a global manufacturing hub, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, as annual defence production touched a record high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24.

Oct 4, 2024

Kejriwal vacates official residence, moves to new home on Ferozeshah Road

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal vacated his official residence on Friday and shifted to a government residence on Ferozeshah Road in Lutyens' Delhi.

Oct 4, 2024

Lokayukta expedites MUDA probe; CM Siddaramaiah prepares to put caste census report in Cabinet

The Karnataka Lokayukta has expedited the probe in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Oct 4, 2024

PM Modi to flag off, take a ride on new fully underground Mumbai Metro 3 line

In a Navratri gift of sorts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will show the green flag to the inaugural train service on the city's first fully underground Mumbai Metro-3's first phase between Bandra Kurla Complex-Aarey JVLR section on Saturday, officials said on Friday.

Oct 4, 2024