President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 in New Delhi on Wednesday, stressing the need for active public participation in maintaining cleanliness. Addressing the gathering, she said cleanliness was not just about keeping public spaces attractive but also reflected public health, social awareness and administrative accountability. She called upon citizens, particularly youth, women, Read More…
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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches Over 35.84 Crore People
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached more than 35.84 crore people across India since its launch in August 2020, according to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. As of November 10, 2026, the campaign has reached over 14.33 crore youth and 11.32 crore women. The number of people seeking treatment and counselling under Read More…
Kharge Slams Modi Government Over Rising Air Pollution in Delhi
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticised the BJP-led Central government over worsening air pollution in the national capital, questioning why Delhi was emerging as a ‘Vishwaguru’ in pollution levels. Amid the deteriorating air quality following Diwali celebrations, Kharge asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi whether he would provide the country with an account of the Read More…
Chhattisgarh Man Arrested for Killing Four-Year-Old Boy in Attempt to Sell Organs Online
A 27-year-old man in Chhattisgarh has been arrested for allegedly murdering his four-year-old cousin’s son and removing his kidneys, lungs and eyes in an attempt to sell the organs online. Police said the accused was influenced by content on social media. The accused, identified as Basudev, alias Tangnu, was arrested on Sunday after the child’s Read More…
Danve Accuses Maharashtra Government of Insensitivity in Handling Drought Crisis
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Friday criticised the Maharashtra government over its response to the drought situation, accusing it of lacking both administrative efficiency and sensitivity towards people affected by the crisis. In a post on X, Danve, a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), said the state was facing not only Read More…
PM Modi Shares Prataprao Jadhav’s Article Highlighting Importance of Preventive Healthcare on Dhanteras
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article written by Union Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav on the occasion of Dhanteras, highlighting the importance of Ayurveda and preventive healthcare in maintaining good health. The article emphasises the need to prioritise health through preventive measures and encourages families to adopt healthier lifestyles. It recommends mindful Read More…
Wangchuk accuses Ladakh administration of ‘witch-hunt’ over notice to HIAL school
Educationist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday accused the Ladakh administration of targeting institutions and individuals who question its decisions, alleging that the action against the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL), was aimed at suppressing dissent in the region. Wangchuk’s criticism followed a notice issued to HIAL directing it to stop activities associated with the Desert Read More…
Rahul Gandhi fulfils promise, arranges eye treatment for Madhya Pradesh student
Indore: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has fulfilled a promise he made to a student from Madhya Pradesh by arranging treatment for her eye condition in Delhi, the party said. The Congress shared a video on Tuesday showing the student, Priyanka Sengar, returning home after recovering from her eye problem. In the video, she is seen Read More…
Delhi’s air quality hits worst level in 287 days, AQI rises to 350
Delhi witnessed its worst air quality in 287 days on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 350, placing the city in the very poor category. According to monitoring data, 10 of the city’s 57 air quality stations recorded severe pollution levels, while 35 reported very poor and the remaining 12 registered poor air Read More…
Kerala High Court Orders Probe into Illegal Health Cards at Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court has expressed serious concern over alleged irregularities in the issuance of health cards to employees working at various establishments in Sabarimala and has directed that a police complaint be filed in the matter. The court also instructed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to accept only health certificates issued by government medical Read More…