Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala have recorded a significant increase once again. The price of 22-carat gold has risen by ₹130 per gram to ₹14,240, while the price of one sovereign has gone up by ₹1,040 to ₹1,13,920, according to the Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association. On the previous day, the price of a Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his best wishes to people on the occasion of Poila Boishakh, marking the Bengali New Year. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister greeted citizens, saying, “Shubho Noboborsho! Best wishes on Poila Boishakh.” Poila Boishakh is widely celebrated in West Bengal and by Bengali Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Vishu. In a brief message shared on X, the Prime Minister wished everyone a joyful celebration, saying, “Have a wonderful Vishu!” Vishu, celebrated mainly in Kerala, marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year and is observed Read More…
New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said southern states are set to benefit from the proposed increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha to a maximum of 850 seats. He stated that the number of constituencies would be increased proportionately across states as part of the delimitation process, ensuring balanced representation. Rijiju’s Read More…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday alleged that B. R. Ambedkar was neglected and ignored by previous non-NDA governments. Addressing a state-level function marking Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, Majhi claimed that the recognition and respect for the Constitution’s principal architect were restored only after Narendra Modi assumed office. He made the remarks while Read More…
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government of attempting to “bulldoze” a “deeply flawed, unconstitutional and anti-federal” delimitation exercise, amid discussions on implementing the women’s reservation law. The opposition party claimed that the proposed move, linked to increasing the strength of the Lok Sabha, is being advanced under the pretext of ensuring Read More…
New Delhi: The Union government is considering a proposal to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from the current 543 seats to around 850, aiming to reflect population growth and improve representation. The proposal, which has been informally shared with Members of Parliament, is linked to the long-pending delimitation exercise expected after the next Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Traffic restrictions will be imposed in the state capital on Wednesday in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for election campaigning in Tamil Nadu. Modi is scheduled to arrive at the Thiruvananthapuram airport before proceeding to Nagercoil for campaigning in support of the AIADMK-NDA alliance. Police said traffic curbs will be in place Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, reviewing progress in bilateral relations and discussing key global issues. The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the progress achieved in cooperation across multiple sectors and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan highlighting the significance of Puthandu and India’s rich cultural traditions. The article extends greetings to people on the occasion of Puthandu and emphasises the festival’s role in bringing together tradition, family, spirituality, and a disciplined way of life. It Read More…