New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to those affected by the Partition of India, recalling the immense suffering endured by families who were uprooted, lost loved ones and were forced to rebuild their lives amid adversity. Marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Modi said the day is an occasion to remember the Read More…
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India, Kenya Discuss Stronger Parliamentary and Digital Cooperation
New Delhi: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan met Kenyan National Assembly Speaker Moses M. Wetang’ula and a parliamentary delegation visiting India. Radhakrishnan highlighted the close parliamentary ties between the two countries and offered India’s expertise in digital technology and paperless Parliament initiatives. He also discussed India’s development assistance to Kenya, including Read More…
Textbook Shortage, Application-Based Exams Creating Academic Stress Among Students: Parliamentary Panel
New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has flagged a significant gap between curriculum design and its implementation for students in Classes 9 to 12, stating that the non-availability of textbooks and application-based Board examination patterns are causing academic stress and confusion among students, particularly those appearing for Classes 10 and 12 examinations. The observations are part Read More…
Parliamentary Panel Flags Nearly 73% Student Dropout Before Higher Secondary
New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has flagged a “drastic decline” in the number of schools and students as the level of education rises, noting that nearly 73 per cent of students drop out before completing higher secondary education. The observation was made in the Tenth Report of the Committee on Estimates (2026-27) on “Budget and Read More…
PCIM&H, IPC renew MoU for ‘One Herb, One Standard’ initiative
New Delhi: The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H), Ministry of Ayush, and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Wednesday renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the ‘One Herb, One Standard’ initiative. The renewed three-year agreement aims to develop uniform, scientifically robust quality standards for Read More…
PM Modi highlights Ram Nath Kovind’s journey in autobiography
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the inspiring journey and contributions of former President Ram Nath Kovind during the release of his autobiography, ‘Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles’. Modi said the book presents Kovind’s struggles, his contributions in various roles and his deep commitment to public service. He Read More…
Vice-President flags off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally in New Delhi
New Delhi: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday flagged off the Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, along with Members of Parliament and other public representatives. The rally was organised as part of commemorative programmes marking 150 years of the National Song, Vande Mataram. The event witnessed the participation of Read More…
PM Modi highlights India’s role in Asian elephant conservation on World Elephant Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the importance of elephants to India’s ecological heritage and said the country is home to more than 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants on the occasion of World Elephant Day. Modi said India has 33 Elephant Reserves that provide habitats for elephants and Read More…
TN CM Vijay to pilot Assembly resolution urging Centre to retain Lok Sabha strength at 543
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will pilot a resolution in the state Assembly on Wednesday urging the Centre to permanently maintain the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543, official sources said. The move comes days after Vijay held a meeting with all parties supporting the state government, including the Congress and Read More…
Government steps up sustainable farming measures; foodgrain output rises to record 357.73 MT
New Delhi: The government is promoting sustainable agriculture through schemes focusing on balanced nutrient management, efficient water use, conservation farming, agroforestry, natural and organic farming, and climate-resilient technologies, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Under the Soil Health and Read More…









