New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted India’s outstanding medal winners from the Commonwealth Games 2026 at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg and interacted with the athletes about their experiences at the Games. The Prime Minister praised the athletes for their exceptional performances, saying their achievements are a matter of immense pride for the Read More…
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Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan Launches ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
Sri Vijaya Puram: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ by hoisting the National Flag at Flag Point in Sri Vijaya Puram on the occasion of August Kranti Diwas. The event commemorated the historic Quit India Movement of 1942, which marked a significant milestone in India’s struggle for independence. The Read More…
Vetiver: Kerala’s Natural Shield Against Soil Erosion
M. A SUDHEER BABU, PATTAMBI, DISTRICT SOIL SURVEY OFFICER, KOZHIKODE oil is one of the most important natural resources, and vetiver, locally known as Ramacham, can play a crucial role in preventing soil degradation and controlling erosion. Known as vetiver in English and khus in Hindi and Bengali, the aromatic grass is also valued as Read More…
PM Modi Remembers Freedom Fighters of Quit India Movement
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement and paid tribute to their courage and determination in India’s freedom struggle. The Prime Minister said that inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the clarion call of the Quit India Movement infused new energy into Read More…
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Visits Cellular Jail, Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighters
Port Blair: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday visited the historic Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and paid tribute to freedom fighters who endured immense hardships during India’s struggle for independence. During his visit, the Vice-President laid a wreath at the Martyr’s Column and paid homage at the cell where freedom fighter Read More…
Telangana Congress Leader Booked Over Alleged Animal Sacrifice
Hyderabad: An FIR has been registered against a ruling Congress leader in Telangana’s Sangareddy district for allegedly organising an animal sacrifice, police said on Saturday. The case was registered on August 7 under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to mischief by killing or maiming an animal. Police said the FIR was Read More…
President Murmu Confers National Handloom Award on Two J-K Kani Weavers
Srinagar: President Droupadi Murmu has conferred the National Handloom Award on two master weavers from Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir in recognition of their contribution to the traditional art of Kani weaving. Kani weaving is an ancient and highly intricate handloom tapestry technique from Kashmir. Artisans use small wooden spools, known as kanis, to Read More…
Congress Will Ensure No Eligible Voter Is Excluded During SIR in Haryana: Rao Narender Singh
Sonipat: Haryana Congress president Rao Narender Singh on Saturday said the party would work to ensure that every eligible citizen is included in the electoral rolls and that no genuine voter is left out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He made the remarks while addressing a one-day state-level workshop on SIR Read More…
Tharoor Says Remarks on Rahul Gandhi’s Youth Outreach Were Not an Attack on Congress
New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday clarified his recent remarks on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme, saying they were not intended as an attack on the party or its leadership. Tharoor said the media had interpreted his comments as criticism of his own party and its leadership, which was not what he Read More…
PM Modi Attends IIT Delhi Convocation, Urges Graduates to Dream Big and Contribute to Viksit Bharat
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared glimpses from the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, describing his physical presence at the campus as a special and emotionally significant experience. Recalling his earlier virtual participation in an IIT Delhi convocation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi said he was Read More…