Vijayawada: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday paid floral tributes to former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The tribute ceremony was held on October 15, marking the birth anniversary of the renowned scientist and former President, widely remembered for his contributions to India’s scientific and technological Read More…
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Mizoram Minister Urges College Students to Shun Drugs Amid Rising Cannabis Use
Aizawl: Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar on Thursday called on college students to stay away from drugs, raising concerns over the growing use of cannabis among young people. Speaking at a drug abuse prevention awareness campaign held at a government college in Champhai, the minister identified the rising demand for and consumption of Read More…
Delhi Police Urges Public to Avoid CJP’s Tiranga March, Offers Limited Participation
New Delhi: Delhi Police has appealed to the public to stay away from the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march at Connaught Place on Friday, while indicating that a limited group of people may be permitted to participate in a symbolic display of patriotism. In a statement issued on Thursday, police said Read More…
Kerala cannot exit PM-SHRI scheme unilaterally, says Education Minister
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala cannot withdraw unilaterally from the Centre’s PM-SHRI scheme, as the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the previous LDF government does not contain a provision permitting such an exit, General Education Minister N Samsudheen informed the state Assembly on Thursday. The minister said the government would take a decision on the next course Read More…
Supreme Court to Hear Rahul Gandhi’s Plea on SIR Voter Roll Revision on October 15
The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other opposition leaders alleging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. According to the court’s cause list, the matter will be heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Read More…
‘Anarchy Has Crossed All Limits’: Naveen Patnaik After Alleged Vandalism at BJD Leader’s Office
Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday criticised the alleged vandalism of Satyabadi block chairperson Sunil Kumar Panda’s office by BJP workers, saying that “anarchy has crossed all limits”. The incident reportedly took place on the premises of the Satyabadi Block Development Officer’s office in Puri district, where Panda, a BJD Read More…
PM Modi to Interact with Asian Games 2026 Medal Winners on October 15
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the 2026 Asian Games at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on October 15 at around 4.30 pm. He will also address the gathering. India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, Read More…
Supreme Court Procedure: Rules, Benches and Judgments
The Supreme Court of India has the authority to frame rules regulating its general practice and procedure, subject to the approval of the President. Constitutional cases and references made by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution are heard by benches comprising at least five judges. Other cases are decided by single-judge benches or Read More…
Ladakh to Get Better Road Connectivity, Expanded Leh Airport
New Delhi: Ladakh is set for a major infrastructure boost, with development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore to be inaugurated or dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 15. The projects include a new passenger terminal at Leh airport, designed to handle 35 lakh passengers annually, and the 298-km Nimmu–Padum–Darcha Road, Read More…
PM Modi to Inaugurate 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26, as India prepares to host the three-day multilateral event later this month. According to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, the inaugural ceremony will take place at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, the former Parliament building. The forum will begin Read More…