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PM Modi Inaugurates and Launches ₹80,000 Crore Development Projects in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a landmark event, inaugurated and laid the foundation for multiple projects worth over ₹80,000 crore in Hazaribag, Jharkhand. These transformative initiatives aim to significantly upgrade the state’s infrastructure, including new highways, rail links, and power projects, with the goal of improving connectivity and fostering economic growth. Addressing the gathering, PM Read More…

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President Droupadi Murmu Honors Mahatma Gandhi on His 155th Birth Anniversary

On October 2, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, New Delhi, marking his 155th birth anniversary. Offering floral respects at the memorial, she reflected on Gandhi’s enduring legacy of non-violence, truth, and equality. President Murmu highlighted how Gandhi’s values continue to guide India in its journey toward justice and peace. Read More…

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PM Modi Celebrates a Decade of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A People’s Movement for a Cleaner India

On the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the transformative impact of the national cleanliness drive. Launched on October 2, 2014, in line with Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a clean India, the initiative has significantly reshaped the country’s approach to sanitation and hygiene over the last decade. PM Modi Read More…

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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on Their Birth Anniversaries

On October 2, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on the occasion of their birth anniversaries. Reflecting on the enduring influence of Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi emphasized the timeless relevance of his principles rooted in truth, harmony, and equality. He remarked that Gandhi’s life continues to Read More…

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Supreme Court stays criminal defamation proceedings against Kejriwal and Atishi

By Our Legal Correspondent New Delhi: The Honorable Supreme Court on Sept 30 said the threshold to curb freedom of speeches made in the political discourse is high while staying criminal defamation proceedings instituted against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Am Aadami party leader and former Delhi Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal by an authorized representative Read More…

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October 2024 Bank Holidays: Banks to Close for 15 Days, Public and Regional Festivals

In October 2024, banks across India will observe a total of 15 holidays, with a mix of public and region-specific festivals. Major holidays include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali, which will affect banking operations on different days depending on the state. For example, West Bengal banks will shut down for Read More…

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Maharashtra Declares Indigenous Cow as ‘Rajmata-Gaumata’ in Bold Conservation Move

Mumbai: In a significant and culturally resonant decision, the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government has granted the title of ‘Rajmata-Gaumata’ to indigenous cow breeds, aiming to halt their rapid decline across the state. This initiative seeks to protect these revered animals, which hold a special place in Indian tradition, and to encourage their breeding and conservation. Read More…

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Ninety-two per cent  of menial  workers belong to SC, ST, and OBC group

By Our  Special Correspondent New  Delhi: Ninety-two  per cent  of workers engaged  in the  hazardous  cleaning of sewers  and septic tanks  in India’s cities  and towns belonged to  Scheduled Caste (SC), scheduled Tribe(ST)  or other backward class (OBC)  communities, according to  the latest  Government data  tabled in the Parliament.                In between 2019 and 2023, at Read More…

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Standard  II Boy  killed by school owners, Principal and two teachers jointly

By Our  Special  Correspondent New  Delhi: A  Class Two student  was  killed  as part of an alleged “sacrificial ritual”  performed by the owners  of D L  Public  School in Hatharas District of Uttar Pradesh  to make it  more “prosperous” the police said.The owner of the School, Jasodhan Singh, his son and Director of the school, Dinesh Read More…

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PM Modi Honors Lata Mangeshkar on Birth Anniversary: ‘Blessed to Have Her Affection and Blessings’

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a touching tribute to the late music legend Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary, celebrating her as a cultural icon whose voice resonated with millions. In a heartfelt message on social media, PM Modi expressed his deep gratitude for the affection and blessings he received from the iconic Read More…