Lokesh confirms use of Red Book
VIJAYAWADA: In what could become a sensational revelation, Andhra Pradesh minister for education, IT and electronics Nara Lokesh confirmed the use of Red Book, in which he reportedly noted down the names of officials and YSRC leaders who allegedly had harassed the TDP cadre and people. On the last day of Assembly sessions here on Friday, talking to reporters in the Assembly lobby, Lokesh said he had the Red Book with him and recalled talking about it in more than 90 public meetings. He said that he would abide by his statement that the names of all the wrongdoers would be included in the Red Book and they would be punished according to the law. Minister Lokesh claimed even before the opening of the Red Book, the YSRC leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had gone to Delhi and made a fuss. He said recently his Red Book has become popular in the national media. Lokesh said that YSRC won 11 seats as Jagan Mohan Reddy held two media conferences in the last five years, and interestingly he held five media conferences in one month. He said if Jagan Mohan Reddy comes to the assembly, they will treat him with respect and explain the facts in a way that makes sense. Minister Lokesh said the alliance leaders would not use foul words or disrespect the family members of the YSRC leader. The five-day session of the AP Assembly concluded here on Friday. AP Legislative Assembly Speaker Ch. Ayyanna Patrudu declared sine die (adjournment until next time) for the assembly. Similarly, in the AP Legislative Council, Chairman K. Moshen Raju declared sine die of the Council.
CM Stalin attacks Centre, calls Union Budget a 'revenge' against country
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday launched a sharp attack against the ruling BJP at the Centre over the 2024-25 Union Budget, calling it a 'revenge' taken by the saffron party against the country and warned it will face more electoral defeats since it was committing mistake after mistake. Explaining his decision to boycott the Niti Aayog meeting scheduled in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Stalin said he was 'compelled' to speak in the people's forum, seeking justice due to the discriminatory attitude towards Tamil Nadu reflected in the budget. The state's pleas for disaster relief to the tune of Rs 37,000 crore and Chennai Metro Rail's second phase were not heeded to, he said in a statement. Further, the BJP runs he government with political motive. The budget presented on July 23 is evidence of this. In the recently held parliamentary elections, the people of various states defeated the anti-people BJP. The Budg
Up in the clouds: A conversation with Chandan Sen
In the first half of the film the only two signs of life in Manik Babu are his listening to the Shayma Sangeet at a tea shop, and he pottering around his ailing father, adjusting the tape-recorder on his lap and giving him the morning paper. His father, the only relationship he has with another human being, is not a vegetable - he needs to believe this. But with his falling in love with a cloud, Manikbabur Megh (The Cloud & the Man, 2021), a Bengali film with English subtitles that has been making waves in the festival circuit, and which has been released in major cities of India this month, begins to take a fabulist turn. Manik Babu, whom the world had dismissed as a loner is, now the world realises, a man with flesh, heart, and emotions; nevertheless, he is still a figure of ridicule. The film makes us aware of how human beings behave when they encounter difference, or that which they do not understand. Directed by Abhinandan Banerjee and produced by Bauddhayan and Monalisa Mukherji, the film has been screened in 38 film festivals and has received 14 awards and nominations. Chandan Sen, in his breakthrough role of Manik Babu, he has so far mainly played a bad guy or a petty gangster in Tollywood, is a veteran Bengali film, television and stage actor. He is a student of actors and theatre doyens Utpal Dutt and Ramaprasad Banik. Sen, a cancer survivor, won the Best Male Actor award at the IFF Pacific Meridian at Vladivostok, Russia, in 2022. Excerpts from a conversation: A world that is transactional, and looks for success and exceptionalism, has no time for a man like Manik Babu. How did you look for Manik Babus world within yourself before you set out to become him on screen? All through my life, I have seen a few Manik Babus, people who do not have any contact with others, they can be seen on the streets, you realise they exist when they leave and return to their homes. Throughout the film, Manik Babu seems not to be able to countenance life head-on, his eyes wear a certain expression - life is too much for him, he can only bear it with side glances. The film in my mind moves around three topics - a mans isolation, his relationship to nature and how he reacts to rejection by others. Every man at some time or the other feels this. I internalised them, then just did it my own way. The film has a relationship with life and death. Is that why in your portrayal of Manik Babu, you seem like a dead man who is looking after a man, his father, who is about to die? Manik Babu is not dead, he has desires, emotions. There is a scene in which he picks up a mongolghot (an auspicious pitcher-like vessel that brides hold in their hands during weddings) when he goes to a dump to dispose of his fathers belongings. He also picks up a flower from the spot, and when at home, he keeps it on his bed and sleeps. I didnt want to overplay all this in the scene, I just caressed the flowers. The citys billboards that catch his eye [such as the ride like a beast bikes or the real estate ad for a high-rise], are also instances that point to his inner life. The trees in the film have also been used in a particular way. There is the wild foliage on the top of their terrace which he cares for. He also waters a certain dead tree in his neighbourhood. It is after caressing the trees that he moves towards the final scene on the terrace. Since the time when he falls in love with the cloud, he also wears a grass ring. The director has shown love and nature and love of nature in this way. That Manik Babu can find love is also shown in a poignant way. Its when his friend Kali Babu takes him to the doctor. It is the doctor (played by actor-playwright and West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu) who first articulates Manik Babus latent desires. On hearing that a cloud has been following him, a cloud only visible to him, the doctor ribs him: Megh na Meye (A cloud or a girl)? Manik Babu begins to chase the cloud all over the city. As he lies on the grass, he looks towards the sky and addresses the cloud, offering, as it were, the best version of himself in a suit; he asks the cloud whether like everybody else, will she, too, think he is mad Utpal Dutt and Ramaprosad Banik have been major influences on your work. I knew Utpal Dutt first through my father. I come from a Communist family background. My father was the political secretary of Jyoti Basu [a former West Bengal Chief Minister], my mother was an IPTA actor. Utpalda created my pragya and magoj (the way I understand things and the way I think), Ramaprosad Banik told me how to work on my body for theatre. What are you working on next? What would you recommend fans watch to see some of your best work? Anjan Dutts Madly Bangalee, my serials Ichche Nodee, Ishti Kutum. Right now I have no work. These things happen.
When science is the muse: Akhila Ramnarayan's tribute to Oliver Sack
As scholar and musician Akhila Ramnarayan finished reading Oliver Sacks third essay, My Periodic Table, an idea to write a song around the same, sprung up in her mind. Intertwined in thoughts about the acclaimed late author and neurologist, the periodic element of bismuth (a chemical element that is the subject of focus in the essay) and more, Akhila, part of the musical duo Starcracker, which also features musician Doug Carraway, has co-written a song titled Bismuth with Doug, as an ode to Oliver and his literary piece. Ahead of the singles release, along with the release of a subsequent podcast episode exploring the song and its subject, we chat with Akhila about the song, what it means to her, the musical treatment that theyve gone for, and more. Excerpts from a conversation: Tell us about the lyrics of the song. How do the extracts from Oliver Sacks essay tie into it? I wrote the lyrics for Bismuth in May 2023, the day I read four essays by Oliver Sacks written after his cancer diagnosis. The lyrics of the song are inspired in particular by the third essay, My Periodic Table, in which Oliver writes about the element bismuth - which is often overlooked, he says, by metal lovers. To Oliver, the periodic table represented permanence in the face of lifes transience, as did the night sky powdered with stars (John Miltons phrase, as he tells us). I was struck by the beauty of his mind and imagination, the deeply felt love that flowed from his pen (he wrote by hand) towards all animate and inanimate things at a time when he knew his days were numbered. It felt vital and urgent to commemorate 83, bismuths atomic number, and the year Sacks never lived to see. I felt like I was interleaving many voices in the writing - that of Sacks, his loved ones, bismuth, the universe - as much as I was singing in my own. It was transformative. Poster of the album How does Bismuth reflect the themes of the album Day is Night? Bismuth explores the life of the mind and heart, the power of a roving imagination providing respite from lifes repeated blows, drudgery, and the things that divide us on a fractured, wounded planet. It grapples with the inevitability of old age, disease, and death, but reminds us of everything is interconnected. I think youll find these sentiments expressed in different ways throughout the album, though it traverses a range of genres alt-pop, indie rock, and folk. Can you describe the sonic treatment for this song? Bismuth is a standout single, and Doug knew it the moment he heard the initial draft I sent him. Where melody goes, Im never sure which part of my brain (Carnatic or rock) leads in the act of writing. I knew I wanted the singing to be pristine, as close as I could get to MS Subbulakshmis voice when she held a plain note. From a production standpoint, this song is eerily minimalist compared to the other tracks on the record, but still took a lot of work. Doug decided to eschew the usual bass-drums-guitar and go for a vocal and ethereal elements treatment. Doug Carraway
Amit Shah greets CRPF personnel on raising day
NEW DELHI, July 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday greeted CRPF personnel and their families on the occasion of the forces raising day, saying its brave soldiers exerted all their might for national security without ever caring for their lives and emerged victorious every time. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the countrys premier central police force, entrusted with maintaining internal security. It was originally established as the Crown Representatives Police on July 27, 1939. Greetings to [] The post Amit Shah greets CRPF personnel on raising day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Class 11 student dies by suicide on school premises in Delhi
NEW DELHI: A 16-year-old boy, upset over not being able to take up science stream at school, allegedly died by suicide at his schools dormitory in Dwarka area, an official said on Friday. The deceased was a student of Class 11. Sharing details, DCP (Dwarka) Ankit Singh said information regarding the alleged suicide by a student of Class 11 was received on July 25 after which the police reached the school, where they found the deceased student at a dormitory. His classmate reported that Kunal was upset as his friends had left school and had taken science stream elsewhere as the stream was not available in this school, the DCP said. His father had counselled him to continue in the arts stream but the child was feeling upset. The officer said On July 25, around 6 am, he died by suicide, The body was shifted to hospital and later handed over to his parents after autopsy. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
FDCI Couture Week: Malaika dazzles in Siddartha Tytlers black & golden lehenga
FDCI Couture Week: Malaika dazzles in Siddartha Tytlers black & golden lehenga New Delhi: Model-actress Malaika Arora on Friday turned muse for fashion designer Siddartha Tytler as she walked the ramp for his collection at the FDCI India Couture Week. Malaika upped the hotness quotient in a black and golden glittering lehenga. For makeup, the [] The post FDCI Couture Week: Malaika dazzles in Siddartha Tytlers black & golden lehenga appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mother seeks SC nod to adopt son with new husband, alleges ex deserted her during pregnancy
India's 1st agri-export unit to come up at Mumbai's Jawaharlal Nehru Port
India will establish its first integrated agri-export facility at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai. The Rs 284 crore PPP project aims to revolutionize agricultural logistics, reduce wastage, and extend shelf life. Expected benefits include better prices for agricultural goods, job creation, and rural development. The facility will support exporters and significantly increase storage capacity for various agri-products.
Agriculture minister Chouhan, Opposition spar over legal guarantee to MSP
NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Friday with the Opposition demanding a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) and Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accusing the Congress of doing politics in the name of farmers. The trouble began during the Question Hour, when Chouhan listed steps taken by the government for the welfare of farmers and spoke about the committee looking into strengthening the MSP system but did not mention a legal guarantee for MSP. Congress MPs, including Randeep Surjewala and Jairam Ramesh, protested after the ministers remark, saying his reply was incomplete. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar tried to diffuse the situation, saying the minister had given a detailed reply and if the members were not satisfied, they should use available avenues to seek answers. He also threatened to name members for disrupting the House. Opposition members, however, refused to relent and continued to shout slogans, disrupting the proceedings. Earlier, in his reply during supplementaries, Chouhan said the government has set up a panel on MSP and would consider the recommendations once the report is submitted. I would like to state that serving farmers for us is like worshipping God, he said. When Opposition members didnt allow the minister to speak, he accused them of doing politics in the name of farmers. The Swaminathan Committee recommended a support price giving 50% profit on costs, but the UPA government rejected it. The present government is doing a lot for farmers and has taken important decisions in farmers interest, Chouhan said. He said the NDA government has increased the MSP on 23 crops. Since July 22, 2022, the committee has met six times. Whenever the panel submits its report, the government will examine it, Chouhan said. On the question of whether the government wants to give a legal guarantee of MSP to farmers or not, the minister said it is continuously working towards farmers welfare. We have given twice the MSP rates as compared to when (Randeep) Surjewalas government was in power, he said. The House also witnessed a noisy scene after Congress MP Neeraj Dangi said that in 1993, the Congress government under then Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao made provision of 27 per cent reservation for socially and educationally backward through office memorandum, which was later challenged in the Supreme Court. Treasury benches raised slogans against Congress and amid the uproar, he continued his speech demanding a caste-based census and removing the 50% reservation limit.
India's 1st agri-export unit to come up at Mumbai's JNPT
Uproar in Lower House during debate on Budget
NEW DELHI: The faceoff between the government and Opposition continued in the Lok Sabha on Friday over the alleged discrimination against non-BJP states in the Union Budget. The House was adjourned briefly after TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee raised the issue of division of West Bengal. While Speaker Om Birla did not heed to Banerjees demand, TMC MPs entered the well in protest. The Speaker adjourned the House amid sloganeering by treasury benches against the corruption charges against the Karnataka government. Referring to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijijus remarks that the Opposition disrespected peoples mandate, Congress MP KC Venugopal said it is the responsibility of the minister to coordinate with both parties. SP MP Harendra Singh Malik demanded the legal guarantee of MSP and an extension of Agniveer services from four to 20 or 25 years. Haryana Congress MP Jai Parkash accused the Centre of neglecting Haryana in the Budget. Since Congress won five seats in Haryana, ED raids began in the state, he said. JDU MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh said the Opposition criticises the Budget because they cannot digest that Modi is in power for the third time. Focus on Haryana Responding to Rajiv Ranjan Singhs criticism that Opposition is focusing more on Haryana, Congress MP Deepender Hooda said, If you forget Haryana, people will teach you a lesson.
Priyanka visits Type VIII bungalow offered to Rahul on Sunehri Bagh Road
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi may soon be allotted bungalow no 5 on Sunehri Bagh Road. The House Committee has reportedly offered him the property. However, the Congress leader is yet to accept the accommodation. Congress general secretary and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the house on Friday. Since he became a member of the Lok Sabha, Rahul had been staying at property number 12 in Tughlaq Lane till his disqualification from the House last year. The former Congress president had to vacate the house following his conviction in a defamation case. Subsequently, he shifted to 10, Janpath, which is the residence of his mother Sonia Gandhi for years. Rahul has continued to live there even after his disqualification was stayed by the Supreme Court. With Rahul now becoming the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, he is entitled to a Type-VIII bungalow as he holds a Cabinet ministers rank. Recently, a few cabinet ministers were allotted Type-VIII bungalows as per the rules. Manohar Lal Khattar, former Haryana chief minister who is now Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, has been given 3, Krishna Menon Marg. Previously, it used to be the official residence of former agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar. TDP leader and Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has got 22, Akbar Road, while LJP(RV) leader and Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan was allotted bungalow no 1 on Sunehri Bagh Road. Heavy Industries minister HD Kumaraswamy was given 6, Kushak Road, and 7B, Janpath is home to MSME minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. Last month, the Directorate of Estates had sent notices to ex-ministers and MPs, who have either lost or not contested elections, to vacate their official residences.
Congress chief Kharge takes on PM Modi over claims on Agnipath, seeks review of scheme
NEW DELHI: A political slugfest erupted on Friday over Prime Minister Narendra Modis remarks on the Agniveer scheme as the Opposition parties launched a broadside against him. It is unfortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing petty politics even on occasions like paying tribute to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas. No Prime Minister has ever done this before, Kharge said. Modi, in his speech, lashed out at the Opposition for politicising the Agnipath Scheme and misleading the youth. He said the scheme was an example of necessary reforms undertaken by the Army. Modi ji is saying that his government implemented the Agnipath scheme at the behest of the Army. This is a blatant lie and an unforgivable insult to our valiant armed forces. Modi ji, it is you who are spreading lies! Kharge posted on X. Asserting that many retired officers had strongly criticised the scheme, Kharge said the Agnipath scheme was endangering national security and the aspirations of rural youth. All this is on record, he said, and demanded that the scheme be completely scrapped. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP Mahua Maji said the scheme needs to be reviewed as it does not provide any social security to the Agniveers. There should be a review of the Agniveer scheme. We should think about the soldiers on whom the whole nation of 140 crore people relies. What would happen to them after four years when they become unemployed? she asked. TMC MP Dola Sen said, The Army has always been young, perhaps the PM does not know... They get voluntary retirement while they are young. They serve the nation, we respect them, she said. Old system Countering PM Modis claims, Samajwadi Party leader Dharmendra Yadav said the old recruitment system was better as it secured the future of the soldiers and their families.
Urban Development Minister accuses JDS, BJP leaders of favourable MUDA site allotments
BENGALURU: BJP and JDS MPs from Karnataka on Friday protested in front of the Parliament House in New Delhi, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities at the ST Corporation and allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Former chief minister and Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who claims to be an honest politician, has been exposed. He accused Siddaramaiah of closing a case related to alleged irregularities in the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) by forming a commission. He said when the scandal broke out in Mandya Urban Development Authority, it was handed over to the CBI, but when it occurred in MUDA, it was referred for judicial inquiry. The judicial commission has been formed to cover up the MUDA scandal, Bommai added. The BJP leaders accused the Congress government of diverting funds meant for the welfare of SC/STs, not only from the Valmiki Corporation but also SCP/TSP funds. Around Rs 25,000 crore from SCP/TSP funds has been transferred for the guarantee schemes, the BJP alleged. Bommai said next week, they will request the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to allow for a detailed discussion on these cases. BJP-JDS MPs, including Govind Karjol, Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Dr CN Manjunath, PC Gaddigoudar, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, BY Raghavendra, Jaggesh, and Narayansa Bhandage participated in the protest. Mahadayi Bommai and Karjol appealed to Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil to give necessary approvals for the much-delayed Kalasa-Banduri Nala Mahadayi Diversion Project. The MPs met Patil in New Delhi to discuss the project under which 3.9 tmcft of water has been approved for use for drinking water projects in the twin-cities of Hubballi-Dharwad and surrounding villages.
Kanwar curbs: Two lanes shut in Kalindi Kunj, no cars on Delhi-Meerut Expressway from today
Noida and Ghaziabad faced major traffic disruptions starting Saturday due to the kanwar yatra. Key roads, including a two-lane stretch exiting Delhi at Kalindi Kunj and the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, experienced closures and diversions, impacting travel especially during rush hours. These measures continued until August 5 to facilitate the movement of pilgrims. tnn
After SC order, revised NEET-UG results out: No of toppers down to 17 from 61
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday released the final results for the NEET-UG, following a Supreme Court directive. Seventeen candidates share the top rank, down from 61 in the revised results. Forty-four of the 67 candidates, who were initially declared toppers, had scored full marks due to the marks awarded for a specific physics question. The number of toppers was later reduced to 61 after the agency withdrew grace marks given to six candidates to compensate for lost time at a few centres. As per the result, the top scorers achieved a perfect 720 marks with a 99.9992714 percentile. With the Supreme Courts decision to accept only one accurate answer for each question, the revised results reflected the changes. Consequently, the 44 students who had previously scored 715 out of 720 were ranked after those who scored 720 and the 70 students who received 716 marks out of 720. The NEET-UG examination, initially conducted on May 5, spanned 4,750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations. This massive logistical operation is aimed to ensure a smooth and fair assessment process for every candidate. However, a re-examination on June 23, 2024, was necessitated for 1,563 candidates who faced time constraints during the original test date. As the results pave the way for the next phase, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will spearhead the counselling for 15 per cent All India Quota seats, along with seats in deemed universities, central universities, and other specific institutions. Candidates are advised to stay informed through the official Medical Counselling Committee website for detailed counseling schedules and procedures.
5, Sunehri Bagh likely to be Rahul Gandhi's new residence
Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP, is expected to move into a top-tier bungalow in Sunehri Bagh, Delhi. Following his Lok Sabha disqualification and reinstatement, he was reallotted his old residence but chose to stay with Sonia Gandhi. Now as LoP, he gets a higher category bungalow. Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Rajiv Ranjan Singh were also assigned new residences.
Paris Olympics: PM Modi extends his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Games commence
Paris Olympics: PM Modi extends his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Games commence New Delhi: As Achanta Sharath Kamal and P.V Sindhu led the Indian contingent at the Opening Ceremony of the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian athletes and hoped they [] The post Paris Olympics: PM Modi extends his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Games commence appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
VIJAYAWADA: YSRC president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday alleged that the TDP-led NDA government was not presenting the full Budget even after 52 days of forming government as Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was not in a position to fulfil his poll promises. On a day when the Chief Minister presented a white paper on finances of the State in the Assembly, Jagan held a marathon press meet where he spoke for nearly two-and-a-half hours about the white papers released by the government. Terming the white papers introduced by Naidu completely false and a part of diversion politics, Jagan opined, Whenever a new government takes charge, it introduces a budget for the remaining months. However, Naidu did not table the Budget as he would have had to show allocations for the promises announced before the elections. Instead, he opted to extend the vote-on-account Budget because he is not in a position to fulfil those promises. On State debts, he said Naidu had initially claimed before the elections that the debt was Rs 14 lakh crore, but later revised it to Rs 10 lakh crore in the Governors speech. However, as of June this year, the actual government debt stands at Rs 5,18,708 crore. When Naidu left office (in 2019), the debt was Rs 2,71,798 crore. It was Rs 1,18,051 crore at the time of the States bifurcation, he pointed out. Sand is being sold at higher rates now: Ex-CM Referring to government guarantees, the former chief minister noted that the debt when Naidu left office was Rs 50,000 crore and increased to Rs 1,06,000 crore under the YSRC regime. Total State liabilities were Rs 1,53,347 crore when Naidu took office in 2014, which increased to Rs 4,08,710 crore by the time he left, recording a 21.63% surge. On the other hand, debts under YSRC government increased to Rs 7,48,000 crore, which is a 12.90% spike. Therefore, it is evident whose tenure saw a higher increase in debt, Jagan said. Praising the Central Economic Surveys positive assessment of APs financial situation during his tenure, the YSRC chief made a mention of the details presented in Rajya Sabha in response to a question which said the State debt stood at Rs 4,85,491 crore for 2023-24. Jagan recalled that when his government assumed power, there was only Rs 100 crore in the treasury, yet they successfully introduced a regular Budget and announced a calendar for each scheme in the manifesto. A total sum of Rs 2.70 lakh crore was deposited in the accounts of the beneficiaries through DBT under various welfare schemes as scheduled. In contrast, Naidu will introduce a vote-on-account Budget, despite having around Rs 7,000 crore in the treasury as of June 12 when he assumed power, he said. Criticising the current governments sand policy, the YSRC chief said sand was being sold at a cost of Rs 375 per tonne through a transparent system under the previous regime, generating an annual revenue of Rs 765 crore. He alleged that although Naidus government has been promoting sand as a free commodity, it is actually being supplied at higher rates than during YSRCs tenure. Jagan noted that the Mines and Geology Departments revenue increased from Rs 2,200 crore in 2018-2019 to Rs 4,000 crore by the end of YSRCs term in 2023-24. Similarly, the Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporations (APMDC) revenue surged to Rs 3,200 crore by 2023-24 from Rs 400 crore in 2018-19, he added. Questioning the government on the status of the implementation of its Super Six promises, the YSRC chief lashed out at Naidu for not implementing them yet. He pointed out that during his governments tenure, benefits under schemes like Amma Vodi and zero-interest loans for SHGs were effectively provided. Reacting to the issue pertaining to the burning of files at the RDO office in Madanapalle, Jagan charged the government with trying to implicate YSRC leaders Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy and PV Midhun Reddy in the case. The issue was raked up to divert peoples attention from the murder in Vinukonda, he alleged. Later, Jagan shot off a letter to Governor S Abdul Nazeer, stating that there were some distorted facts in his address. Naidu in touch with Cong via Revanth Asked if the YSRC was trying to get closer to INDIA bloc, Jagan said he had invited all parties to take part in his Delhi protest. Accusing Naidu of keeping in touch with Congress via TG CM Revanth Reddy, Jagan said leaders from most parties, except Congress, supported him
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Jacqueliene Fernandez turn show stoppers for Isha Jajodia at ICW
New Delhi, July 26: Actor Jacqueliene Fernandez and entrepreneur Riddhima Kapoor Sahni turned the muses for Isha Jajodias latest collection Roseroom which she showcased on the second day of the Hyundai FDCI India Couture Week here. The collection was filled with intricate designs and ranged from saris to gowns depicting miniature embroidery, rhinestones and floral []
Need to preserve art forms, traditions of Himachal Pradesh: Kangana
New Delhi, July 26: Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut on Thursday made a strong demand in Lok Sabha for preserving the art forms and building traditions of Himachal Pradesh. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Ranaut said several art forms of Himachal Pradesh are on the verge of extinction and will soon become extinct. She urged the []
Odisha CM announces 10 per cent reservation for Agniveers
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced 10 per cent reservation for Agniveers of his state. Speaking to mediapersons at Lokseva Bhawan before leaving for Delhi to attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, CM Majhi said: All the soldiers of Indian armed forces are our pride. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee attended the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi, diverging from the INDIA bloc boycott. She criticized the BJP for neglect and discrimination against her state, emphasizing budget biases against opposition-led regions.
Revised NEET rank list: Kannur native among 17 first rank holders
KANNUR: Kannur native Sreenand Sharmil became the pride of Kerala when the revised NEET UG rank list was published on the NTA website on Friday as per the Supreme Court directive. Seventeen students, including Sreenand, got the first rank in the new list. Sreenand scored 720 out of 720 to come on top of the list. Sreenand is the eldest son of doctor couple Sharmil Gopal, and Priya Sharmil. He completed SSLC from Kannur Chinmaya School, and higher secondary studies from Kuriakose Elias English Medium School, Mannanam, Kottayam. Sreenand also obtained coaching for NEET exam during his higher secondary school time. It was the first attempt for Sreenand. His father Sharmil told TNIE that Sreenands goal is to join for medicine in AIIMS, New Delhi. Sreenand also expressed happiness over his achievement. I was little bit worried as there were demands for a retest. However Im happy that my hard work paid off. It was my parents, teachers and my coaching centre that helped me achieve this feat. Im sure that I will get into Delhi AIIMS, said Sreenand. In the first list which was published on June 4, there were 4 Keralites among the 62 first rank holders.
Assams Moidams on UNESCO World Heritage list
NEW DELHI/GUWAHATI : Moidams the mound-burial system of the Ahom Dynasty from Assam have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The announcement was made on Friday during the ongoing session of the World Heritage Committee in Delhi. With Moidams entering the coveted list, India now has 43 heritage properties bearing the prestigious tag. It is the first culture site from Assam to be bestowed the inscription. Earlier, Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary were inscribed under the Natural category in 1985. The Moidams of Choraideo, which celebrate and preserve royal lineage through colossal architecture, are comparable to the pyramids of Egyptian pharaohs and royal graves in ancient China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the development as a matter of immense joy and pride for India. The Moidams at Charaideo showcase the glorious Ahom culture, which places utmost reverence to ancestors. I hope more people learn about the great Ahom rule and culture. Glad that the Moidams join the #WorldHeritage List, he posted on the microblogging site X. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee being held in Delhi will examine 27 nominations from around the world, including 19 cultural sites, four natural sites, and two mixed sites. Addressing a press conference soon after the announcement, union culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that this historic recognition brings global attention to the unique 700-year-old mound burial system of the Ahom Kings at Charaideo, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Assam and the country. As we celebrate this achievement, it is essential to encourage visitors to explore the beauty and historical significance of the Moidams. Visiting Charaideo offers a glimpse into the regions opulent history and the grandeur of the Ahom dynasty. Tourists can marvel at the architectural brilliance and the meticulous preservation efforts that have kept these structures intact, he said. Vishal V Sharma, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, had visited the site of the necropolis in March. Moidams, a royal mound burial site created by the Tai-Ahom is situated in the foothills of the Patkai Ranges in eastern Assam. These burial mounds are considered sacred by the Tai-Ahom and reflect their unique funerary practices. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, This is huge. The Moidams make it to the UNESCO World Heritage list under the category Cultural Property - a great win for Assam. He said the Moidams of Charaideo embody the deep spiritual belief, rich civilisational heritage and architectural prowess of Assams Tai-Ahom community.
Mamata, Soren to attend NITI Aayog council meeting today
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will participate in the ninth meeting of the NITI Aayog governing council on Saturday for some time if she is allowed to speak, as will her Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren, amid a boycott by other chief ministers of opposition-ruled states. The meeting will discuss a range of issues, including a Viksit Bharat@2047 document. If they allow me to record our voice, I will do so. Else, I will leave in protest. I will try to speak on behalf of our state. As far as I know, Hemant (Soren) is also going to speak for his state. On behalf of us (INDIA bloc), we will speak for everybody, Mamata said in Kolkata. Upon her arrival in Delhi, she went ballistic against the NITI Aayog, saying it should be scrapped and the Planning Commission brought back. Since the NITI Aayog came up, I have not seen a single work being done because they dont have power. Earlier, there was a Planning Commission.... At that time, I saw there was a system, she charged. As for Viksit Bharat@2047, sources said it is a vision document on making India a developed economy of $30 trillion by 2047. In 2023, NITI Aayog was entrusted with the task of consolidating the 10 sector-wise thematic visions into a combined vision for ViksitBharat @2047. The vision encompasses various aspects of development, a senior official said. The governing council includes all CMs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chairman of NITI Aayog.
CBI and FBI jointly bust global cyber fraud racket, 43 arrested
CBI arrested 43 individuals in Delhi-NCR for running a global cybercrime network. The network, operating since 2022, defrauded victims of over 20 million USD by impersonating legitimate entities. The operation received support from FBI and Interpol.
Delhi: Get 'banned' vehicle scrapped, receive rebate for next purchase
The Delhi government proposed offering MV tax rebates to encourage scrapping old vehicles and adopting cleaner ones. Owners need to submit a scrapping certificate at a registered facility and buy a new vehicle in the same category. Rebates range from 10-20%. The proposal was sent to LG VK Saxena for approval.
Kerala: Sudhakaran, Satheesan draw daggers
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the competition and one-upmanship between state Congress chief K Sudhakaran and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan breaching the limits and threatening to dampen the spirits of party workers stirred up by the Lok Sabha poll results, many senior leaders think its time for the high command to intervene and rein in the two leaders. Delimitation panels: Congress rift widens as Sudhakaran cancels Satheesans circular A day after Sudhakaran snubbed him by cancelling a circular he issued in his capacity as the Congress legislature party leader, an annoyed Satheesan boycotted the Thiruvananthapuram district executive meeting, which he was scheduled to preside on Friday. The meeting was slated as part of the Congress Mission 2025 programme. The two leaders have shared a strained relation for quite some time. A few days ago, the Sudhakaran camp had approached the party national leadership against Satheesan, alleging that the LoPs loyalists had been deliberately planting stories against the KPCC chief. On Thursday, Sudhakaran had called an online meeting of KPCC office-bearers where a few general secretaries targeted Satheesan for coming up with a circular on the strategy to be adopted for local body polls. Sudhakaran came out with a six-page circular, cancelling Satheesans dossier. Sudhakaran, who is in Delhi as the Parliament is in session, had no qualms in admitting there were certain issues with Satheesan. But they would be resolved soon through talks, he said. Satheesan denied issuing any circular. Party must identify those who leak wrong news I did not come out with a circular. The party needs to identify those leaders who leak such (wrong) news to the media. The meeting of office-bearers was held as they had to share something with the party president. It needs to be probed who is giving this news to the media, Satheesan told reporters at Palode. In fact, TNIE has the one-page circular issued by Satheesan on 18th July. This newspaper had reported on Thursday about Satheesans circular on constituting delimitation committees at the district and constituency levels as well as reporting of the Wayanad executive in lower committees. Its reliably learnt that Deepa Dasmunshi, AICC general secretary in charge of the state, had also held talks with the party office-bearers regarding Satheesans circular. A source close to the LoP said that KPCC general secretaries who feel insecure are behind the controversy. Satheesan had mentioned in his circular that a leader from the same district, but not from the same constituency/local body has to be entrusted with the responsibility of forming the delimitation committees. The incumbent general secretaries are apprehensive of losing their power and are behind the controversy. Now let the Congress high command intervene and resolve the issue, said the source. At the virtual meeting of the office-bearers held on Thursday, KPCC general secretary M J Job from Alappuzha and senior Congress MP and working president Kodikunnil Suresh rallied behind Satheesan.
Tripura CM Manik Saha to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi
AGARTALA, July 26: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha will attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on July 27, an official said on Friday. The Niti Aayogs ninth governing council meeting will be held on Saturday in the national capital under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Manik Saha is set []
Weather update: Heavy rain hits Delhi-NCR; IMD issues yellow alert till July 27, check details
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the moderate category, with a reading of 109 at 4 pm, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Manipur CM to attend Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi
IMPHAL, July 26: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh is scheduled to attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Saturday. Before his departure to the national capital on Thursday, Singh said, My visit to Delhi is for the NITI Aayog meeting, which will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following this, there []
Harris tells Netanyahu it is time to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said she urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal soon with Hamas so that dozens of hostages held by the militants in Gaza since Oct. 7 can return home. Harris said she had a frank and constructive conversation with Netanyahu...
Kargil war reaffirmed Indias constant preparedness to defeat enemy designs: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, July 26 : Kargil war reaffirmed Indias constant preparedness to defeat enemy designs said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. Addressing the Kargil Vijay Diwas programme at Dr Ambedkar International Centre here today, the Minister said that it sent out a powerful message: whenever the integrity and boundaries of India are challenged, the entire nation rises unitedly to face and defeat its adversaries, regardless of the circumstances. This conflict highlighted Indias capacity to confront surprises and outsmart [] The post Kargil war reaffirmed Indias constant preparedness to defeat enemy designs: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt to buy all masur, urad and tur dal produced by farmers: Agriculture minister
NEW DELHI, July 26 : The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha on Friday. Through e-Samridhi platform, on which farmers have to get themselves registered, the government will make the procurement, he said. The government will procure all tur, urad and masur dal produced by farmers, Chauhan said, while replying to a supplementary question in the Rajya Sabha. The minister further said under [] The post Govt to buy all masur, urad and tur dal produced by farmers: Agriculture minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amit Shah meets Sixth Schedule Council CEMs to discuss constitutional amendments
HT Correspondent KOKRAJHAR, July 26: A joint meeting of the chief executive members (CEMs) of Sixth Schedule Councils with Union Home minister Amit Shah was held in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss amendments to the Indian Constitution. Representatives from ten Sixth Schedule Councils, including the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), participated and emphasised the implementation []
Fast-paced development in J&K during past few years: LG
Hails UT Admn for empowerment of people Excelsior Correspondent New Delhi, July 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the second edition of J&K Sambhaav Utsav, organized here today by Resident Commission Jammu Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In his address, Sinha commended the unique initiative of the J&Ks Resident Commission office, Delhi and all the associated departments to connect people of the national capital and other parts of the country with UTs ageless cultural and artistic heritage, [] The post Fast-paced development in J&K during past few years: LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Prez, DM, HM pay tribute to martyrs
NEW DELHI, July 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the Kargil Vijay Diwas is an occasion to pay tribute to the courage and extraordinary valour of the countrys armed forces. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Kargil Vijay Diwas is an occasion for a grateful nation to pay tribute to the courage and extraordinary valour of our armed forces, Murmu said in a post in Hindi on X. I pay tribute to each soldier who made the supreme [] The post Prez, DM, HM pay tribute to martyrs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
70% posts vacant, GDA may fall back on its retired staff
Gr Noida pumps in Rs 3k cr in FDs to pay salaries, maintain cowsheds
TN to rebuild Tamil Nadu House in Delhi for 257 crore
Integrate job data sources: Mandaviya
GNIDA pumps in 3k cr in FDs for salaries, cowsheds
Man loses 4.8 lakh to e-SIM fraud
Waqf asked to withdraw plea on properties
Court extends judicial custody of Sisodia, Kavitha
New DLs only from Dadri office, residents say cant travel 35km
IndiGos net profit declines 12% on higher costs in Q1
Trial begins in wrestlers case against Brij Bhushan
Parents welcome DoE notice to DPS, response submitted
Woman found dead at home, husband missing
Cipla Q1 net rises 18% to 1,178cr
20 Murders In 3 Months: Other Side Of River Runs Wild As Guns & Gangs Rule
EV scheme gets 2-mth extension
Another CBI raid, one more cop arrested
Kalindi Kunj, DME curbs kick in today, brace for traffic impact
Man shoots 7-yr-old daughter dead
15 yrs of chaos & counting: Safety no guarantee at Kishanganj underpass
1 lakh challans, but wrong-side driving a malaise it cant cure
Marble slab falls off temple roof, kills 1
4 girls among 17 NEET-UG toppers
Shame Story: Rain Logs In, Order Logs Out
3 held for 3cr cryptocurrency theft
South Africa appoints a woman as chief justice for the first time
South Africa appointed its first female chief justice on Thursday. President Cyril Ramaphosa named Mandisa Maya, the current deputy chief justice, as the countrys new most senior judge. Her term is due to start on Sept. 1, when she will replace Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the head of the...
Gambegre seat-ko chepiltaina rakbate kam kachina MPCC-ko Sonia Gandhi kupattia
NEW DELHI: Adita jarangni gisepon ongatna sienggipa Gambegre Assembly constituency-ni by-election-o cheenba Gambegre seat-ko rapiltaina manna gita Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)-ni dilgiparangko aro Congress dolna kam kaenggipa manderangko kucholsan onge kam kachina Indian National Congress (INC)-ni dilgipa Sonia Gandhi didiataha. Lok Sabha election-o jekai chena manaha apsan daken Gambegre by-election, district council election aro [] The post Gambegre seat-ko chepiltaina rakbate kam kachina MPCC-ko Sonia Gandhi kupattia appeared first on The Shillong Times .
25th Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemorated- Terrorism, proxy wars will be crushed with full force: PM Modi
Dras/New Delhi: India on Friday hailed the valour of its soldiers in the Kargil conflict 25 years ago with Prime Minister Narendra Modi issuing a stern message to Pakistan, saying it has been trying to stay relevant by using terrorism and proxy wars but all such terror attempts will be crushed with full force. Various []
Indian Soldiers Displayed Ultimate Valour During Kargil War: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Indian soldiers displayed the ultimate valour in the inaccessible hills of the Himalayas during the Kargil War and forced the enemy army to kneel. Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of the unwavering resolve of the valour of the brave soldiers of the Army, he []
EAM Meets Chinese Counterpart, Calls For Early LAC Resolution
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for the second time in a month. The minister emphasised the need for full respect for the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and past agreements to rebuild the ties between the two nations. Jaishankar and Wang Yi met in Laos, where the []
Tharoor introduces Bill to give 1% reservations to transgender persons in govt establishments
NEW DELHI, July 26: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday introduced a private member bill that seeks to provide one per cent reservation for transgender persons across categories in government establishments, including educational institutions. In a post on X, Tharoor said the Bill seeks to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 to [] The post Tharoor introduces Bill to give 1% reservations to transgender persons in govt establishments appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Israelis watched Netanyahus Congress speech closely. For many, it was both uplifting and depressing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus fiery speech to Congress may have been delivered in Washington, but his words appeared aimed at an audience back home. Israelis heard their leader, a gifted orator with flawless English, deliver a forceful case for Israels actions in the war in Gaza on a global...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paying homage to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 25th anniversary of Indias victory in the Kargil war in New Delhi on Friday.UNI The post Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paying homage to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 25th anniversary of Indias victory in the Kargil war in New Delhi on Friday.UNI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Manoj Sinha inaugurating second edition of J&K Sambhaav Utsav in the presence of Dr Karan Singh in New Delhi on Friday. The post LG Manoj Sinha inaugurating second edition of J&K Sambhaav Utsav in the presence of Dr Karan Singh in New Delhi on Friday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In 22-coach train, 12 are non-AC for general passengers: Railway Minister
NEW DELHI, July 26: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the existing policy on composition of mail and express trains provides for 12 non-AC general and sleeper class coaches and eight AC coaches in a train having 22 coaches. He said that of the total number of coaches presently in use, two-thirds are non-AC, []
Moravian Church Settlements spanning across 3 more countries now get UNESCO tag
NEW DELHI, July 26: The historic Moravian Church Settlements first transnational nomination from the US was on Friday inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Moravian Church Settlements include the Historic Moravian Bethlehem District in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; historic settlements of Herrnhut in Germany; and Gracehill in Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom, according []
Unprecedented Fiscal Mismanagement: Congress slams Govt over J&K Budget
New Delhi, July 26: Days after the Budget for Jammu and Kashmir was presented in Parliament, the Congress on Friday accused the government of unprecedented fiscal mismanagement and asked why Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was benevolent to Andhra Pradesh and Bihar but not to the Union territory. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam [] The post Unprecedented Fiscal Mismanagement: Congress slams Govt over J&K Budget appeared first on Northlines .
Online Part-Time Job offer deprived a man of Rs. 10.84 Lakh by Fraudsters
NEW DELHI: A man, looking for a part-time job, was duped of Rs Rs 10.84 lakh by fraudsters claiming to pay him for online tasks, police said on Friday. Two men, Rishab Patel (18) and Aditya Badotkar (22), both residents of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, were arrested for the fraud, they said. Delhi Police said [] The post Online Part-Time Job offer deprived a man of Rs. 10.84 Lakh by Fraudsters appeared first on Northlines .
Delhi govt. proposes to give tax concessions for individuals opting to scrap old vehicles
Took initiatives through whole of govt approach during Covid for effective management: Govt
NEW DELHI, July 26: The Centre took several initiatives through the whole of government approach during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure effective management and availability of sufficient healthcare infrastructure to meet the increased demand, the Lok Sabha was told on Friday. In a written reply, Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel provided details []
CM a political prisoner: AAP; insult to freedom fighters, BJP hits back
Modi govt. jailed Kejriwal, but he isnt afraid: Pathak; CM not an Emergency detainee, AAP should apologise for making such a comparison, says BJP
Unprecedented fiscal mismanagement: Cong slams govt over J&K Budget
NEW DELHI, July 26: Days after the Budget for Jammu and Kashmir was presented in Parliament, the Congress on Friday accused the government of unprecedented fiscal mismanagement and asked why Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was benevolent to Andhra Pradesh and Bihar but not to the Union territory. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam []
UT admin committed to supporting artisans, entrepreneurs: LG Sinha
Inaugurates 2nd edition of 'J&K Sambhaav Utsav' in New Delhi
New criminal laws more oppressive, aimed at controlling common citizens
New Delhi, Jul 26: Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Friday said the new criminal laws are more oppressive than those that they replaced and intended to control the citizens of the country. He said there can't be democracy in a country where the functioning of the State is based on the [] The post New criminal laws more oppressive, aimed at controlling common citizens appeared first on Northlines .
Agniveers to be given weightage in UP Police, PAC force: Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, Jul 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that the Agniveers who return after serving the country will be given weightage in UP Police and PAC force. Adityanath said this while speaking to reporters here at his official residence on Friday evening before leaving for NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi. The [] The post Agniveers to be given weightage in UP Police, PAC force: Yogi Adityanath appeared first on Northlines .
Change of name of Ramanagara district in Karnataka shows Congs hatred for Lord Ram: BJP
New Delhi, Jul 26: The BJP on Friday slammed the Karnataka government's decision to change the name of Ramanagara district, saying it exposed the anti-Ram and anti-Hindu mindset of the Congress. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that the Congress government in the state is mired in several scams, including the one linked to the [] The post Change of name of Ramanagara district in Karnataka shows Congs hatred for Lord Ram: BJP appeared first on Northlines .
Rashtrapati Bhavan to auction selected gift items presented to President, ex-presidents
New Delhi, Jul 26: The Rashtrapati Bhavan through a web portal will auction selected gifts presented to the President and former presidents on different occasions, an official statement issued on Friday said. In the first phase, around 250 exquisite gifts will be auctioned, it said. The aim of this initiative is not only to increase [] The post Rashtrapati Bhavan to auction selected gift items presented to President, ex-presidents appeared first on Northlines .
Commercialisation of education affects nations growth, says Vice Prez Dhankhar
New Delhi, Jul 26: Commercialisation of coaching and education slows down a nation's growth, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday. Addressing students at an event to mark the 77th Foundation Day of Hansraj College here, he said education should combine modern scientific knowledge with traditional Indian values. Education is the most impactful transformative mechanism [] The post Commercialisation of education affects nations growth, says Vice Prez Dhankhar appeared first on Northlines .
Gurugram student wins APJ Abdul Kalam Ignited Minds Children Creativity and Innovation Award 2023-24
