India

PM Modi gifts his shawl to young singer during Pongal celebrations

15 Jan 2024 08:10 AM IST

In an overwhelming gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gifted his shawl to a young girl who performed during the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister of State L Murugan in the national capital. A young singer performed at the event and later touched PM Modi’s feet

“Tukde-Tukde” Gang ‘ACTING’ to unite nation: BJP

14 Jan 2024 16:46 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh made a statement over the Nyay yatra led by Rahul Gandhi today. He said that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is an ideological battle mounted against the politics of polarization and social, economic, and political injustice. In counter to this Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reacted and

Sudarshan Pattnaik to create sand art during ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony

14 Jan 2024 16:37 PM IST

Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik has been invited by the Culture Department of Uttar Pradesh to participate in the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Pattnaik, known for his Lord Ram-themed sand sculptures, expressed his gratitude for the invitation, considering

Hema Malini to present dance drama based on ‘Ramayana’ in Ayodhya Dham

14 Jan 2024 16:06 PM IST

BJP Member of Parliament Hema Malini is set to present a dance drama based on the Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’ in Ayodhya ahead of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for January 22, 2024, and will witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several VVIP guests

Makar Sankranti’s significance: From joyous harvest feasts to soaring kites

14 Jan 2024 15:08 PM IST

The harvest festival of Makar Sankranti, dedicated to the sun god, is observed nationwide to commemorate the arrival of spring and a significant juncture in the astronomical and agricultural cycles. Part of the festivities include kite flying, making traditional sweets, and taking holy dips in rivers. On this day, kite

Ram Temple: Yogi flags off 100 e-buses for tourists

14 Jan 2024 14:57 PM IST

The nation is gearing up for the upcoming historic ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony in UP’s Ayodhya. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Aadityanath today (Sunday) gave the green signal to 100 electric buses for the tourists in the city. The buses will start its operation from Jan 15 onwards from

Armed Forces Veterans’ Day: Rajnath Singh acknowledges nation’s unwavering respect for soldiers

14 Jan 2024 14:19 PM IST

During Armed Forces Veterans’ Day celebrations in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the nation’s ex-servicemen and acknowledged the affection of the people towards soldiers. “Today is Veteran’s Day. Even today when I am present among you all, I feel the gratitude that the

DA Hiked by 4% for employees & pensioners, Check update

14 Jan 2024 12:54 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Finance Department has issued orders to hike Dearness Allowance (DA) by 4% to the state employees and pensioners. This decision comes after the approval of the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami. So the DA now has increased from 42 to 46% in the state. Redirecting to the

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore rail line, flags off MEMU train service

14 Jan 2024 12:44 PM IST

The Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore passenger railway line was officially opened on Saturday by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. He also announced the launch of a recently launched MEMU train service. Three pairs of MEMU trains will travel this route every day, according to an official statement. Starting on Sunday, all MEMU trains

Vivekananda Kendra inaugurated at Agartala school

14 Jan 2024 11:14 AM IST

In celebration of the 161st birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a momentous event unfolded as Vivekananda Kendra-Agartala was inaugurated at a distinguished school in Agartala. The ceremony brought together prominent figures from various fields, offering a poignant tribute to the revered spiritual leader. The proceedings commenced with the ceremonial lighting

Telangana CM Reddy participates in Cong meet ahead of ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’

14 Jan 2024 10:38 AM IST

Revanth Reddy, the chief minister of Telangana, took part in the “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” planning meeting on Saturday at Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge’s Delhi home. The Yatra is scheduled to begin from Manipur on Saturday. CM Reddy is currently in the nation’s capital for a visit. Party leaders

BREAKUP: Milind Deora quits Congress after ’55-years of relationship’

14 Jan 2024 10:30 AM IST

Veteran Congress leader, Milind Deora announced to quit the Indian National Congress and is expected to join the Shiv Sena party, led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde later today. Deaora eventually ended up in a 55-year-old relationship with INC (Indian National Congress). Updating on X (Twitter), Deora quoted, “Today