New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended her greetings to teachers across the country on the eve of Teachers’ Day and paid tribute to former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. In her message, Murmu recalled Radhakrishnan as a distinguished author, philosopher and an extraordinary teacher. Teachers’ Day is observed every year to commemorate his birth Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to people on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. In a series of posts on X, Modi expressed his reverence for Bhagwan Shri Krishna and shared a Subhashitam highlighting the significance of the occasion. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to everyone celebrating the Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings and best wishes to people across India and abroad on the occasion of Janmashtami, and called upon citizens to follow the ideals and teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna. In her message issued on the eve of Janmashtami, the President said the life and teachings of Bhagwan Shri Read More…
Katmandu: The death toll from the massive flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 1,243, with rescue teams continuing to search for people feared trapped in tunnels and underground power facilities along the Bhotekoshi River. Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the international community to take seriously the possible role of Read More…
Alappuzha: CPI(M) central committee member T M Thomas Isaac has attributed the party’s major defeat in the recent Assembly elections to growing arrogance within its ranks and lapses in candidate selection. Speaking at a local party programme in Alappuzha on today, Isaac said the CPI(M) needed to seriously examine the reasons behind its electoral setback Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has upheld the authority of railway officials to take action against people found in an intoxicated condition on railway premises or aboard trains. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas dismissed a petition challenging Section 145(a) of the Railways Act, 1989, ruling that the provision is not unconstitutional. The section empowers railway authorities Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY), with a focus on improving implementation across 100 identified districts and ensuring measurable benefits for farmers. The scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, improve irrigation and storage facilities, expand access to Read More…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met Netherlands Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen democratic and electoral cooperation. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in line with the vision Read More…
Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased across major cities after witnessing a decline for two consecutive months. The price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has gone up by Rs 9.50 to Rs 11.50, depending on the city. In Delhi, the price has increased by Rs 9.50, taking the cost of a 19-kg cylinder to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the nation after India recorded a 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of the financial year, describing the latest economic figures as a sign of rising confidence in the country’s growth prospects. In a video message shared with the public, Modi highlighted the strong performance Read More…