In a socially significant initiative, an NGO in Maharashtra’s Parbhani organised a traditional baby shower for two HIV-positive pregnant women, aiming to challenge stigma and promote awareness around HIV. The event, held last week, celebrated motherhood with dignity and compassion. Organisers said the initiative was intended to dispel common myths about HIV and highlight that, Read More…
Author: Sruthi Journalist
India, South Korea Aim to Deepen Ties; Trade Target Set at $50 Billion by 2030
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and South Korea are set to elevate their partnership to a “futuristic” level, as he welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his first visit to India in eight years. During a joint press statement, Modi highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries has Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Odisha, Launch Key Projects in Rourkela
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will visit Odisha on tomorrow, for a day-long programme focused on development and public infrastructure. During her visit to Rourkela, the President will inaugurate a Planetarium and Science Centre aimed at promoting scientific awareness and education. She will also launch the Nirmal Munda Parivesh Path at a Read More…
Kharge Accuses Modi of ‘Killing’ Women’s Quota Bill, Clarifies Opposition Stand
Cooch Behar/Siliguri: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was responsible for the failure of the Constitution amendment bill aimed at implementing women’s reservation in legislatures from 2029. Kharge asserted that while the Opposition supported women’s quota, it had opposed only the delimitation bill linked to the proposal. He accused Read More…
MP CM Likens Opposition’s Conduct on Women’s Bill to ‘Cheer Haran’
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday criticised the Opposition over its stance on the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ Bill, alleging that their actions amounted to an insult to women. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters, Yadav compared the Opposition’s behaviour to the ‘Cheer Haran’ (disrobing) of Draupadi in the Mahabharata, Read More…
Kanpur Man Accused of Killing Twin Daughters; Wife Demands Strict Action
Kanpur: A shocking incident has come to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, where a man allegedly killed his 11-year-old twin daughters, leaving the family devastated. According to reports, the accused, identified as Shashi Ranjan Mishra (48), is suspected of drugging and then slitting the throats of the two children inside their residence in Kidwai Nagar. Read More…
Modi Targets TMC Over Women’s Quota Bill, Links Bengal Polls to Identity Issues
Bankura/Purulia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stepped up his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing the party of “betraying” women by opposing the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament. Addressing a series of rallies across Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram and Medinipur, Modi sought to turn the Centre’s recent setback over the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill Read More…
Street Vendor Declines Payment as PM Modi Tries Bengal Snack
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew attention during his West Bengal visit after stopping to try the popular street snack jhalmuri. In a notable moment, the vendor serving the snack reportedly refused to accept payment from the Prime Minister, treating the interaction as an honour rather than a transaction. The brief exchange, which took place Read More…
Gold Prices Rise Again; Silver Also Edges Up
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in the state have registered a fresh increase, continuing the upward trend seen in recent days. As per the latest market update on today, the price of 22-carat (916) gold has risen to ₹14,280 per gram, while a sovereign (8 grams) is now priced at ₹1,14,240. Similarly, 18-carat gold is priced at Read More…
INS Sunayna Departs Phuket After Strengthening India–Thailand Naval Ties
Phuket: The Indian naval vessel INS Sunayna, deployed as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR mission, departed Phuket, Thailand on April 17 after completing a high-tempo three-day operational turnaround. During its port call, the ship engaged in a series of professional, strategic and cultural interactions with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), aimed at Read More…