New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Sharmishtha Panoli, who was arrested last year in connection with a controversial video on Operation Sindoor, on Thursday blamed the then Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government’s “appeasement politics” for her arrest. On one year of the Operation Sindoor, Panoli described that there were two facets of her arrest.”We have seen that Trinamool leaders have been using inappropriate language against Hindu Gods and Goddesses. But that they have covered that under fre…
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Srinagar, May 7 (IANS) On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor on Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha lauded the valour of the armed forces. An official statement said that L-G Sinha has hailed the valour of Armed Forces on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor.The Lieutenant Governor said: “As we mark the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we bow in reverence to the men and women in uniform whose unwavering resolve and extraordinary courage, delivered a fitting respo…
Bengaluru, May 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor remains a defining reminder that India will never bow before terror, intimidation, or forces that seek to harm the spirit of the nation. Marking one year of Operation Sindoor, Kumaraswamy added that the operation was not merely a military exercise but a symbol of the country’s unity, courage, and determination in the face of challenges.He said it reflected the resolve …
Itanagar, May 6 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has underscored the crucial role of universities as bridges connecting academic knowledge with grassroots realities. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the ninth edition of Arunachal Panorama, the flagship cultural and youth festival of Rajiv Gandhi University, the Chief Minister on Tuesday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to transformative reforms in the education sector.Referring to the implementation of the Nati…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that in the last decade, India has transitioned from being a major importer of defence equipment to an emerging exporter, with defence production recording a 174 per cent leap to Rs 1.54 lakh crore while exports grew 34 times to Rs 23,622 crore. The Minister said a substantial contribution of around Rs 15,000 crore to total exports came from the private sector, reflecting a major shift to…
Itanagar, April 26 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Sunday paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of military veterans and honoured the supreme sacrifices made by soldiers in service to the nation, emphasising their enduring role in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and unity. Addressing a mega veterans rally, the Governor also spoke on pension-related issues, welfare schemes and lauded the wholehearted support of the civil administration in …
Shimla, April 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the INDIA bloc over the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, asserting that the proposed legislation represented not just a policy initiative but the core ideological conviction of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women-led development. Singh told the media here that since 2014, the Modi government has fundamentally shifted the paradi…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Lieutenant General Madhuri Kanitkar, a retired General Officer in the Indian Army and the third woman to achieve a Three-star rank, on Saturday mentioned reservation as “necessary from the grassroot” when it comes to civil organisations or governance. She termed it as important since according to her “equal opportunities are not provided in these sectors”.During an interaction with IANS, Kanitkar spoke about the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the …
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s ‘magician’ barb, purportedly aimed at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while countering Union government’s defence of the three contentious Bills created a political furore in the Lower House of Parliament on Friday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding apology over his crass remarks. The House saw noisy scenes, angry exchanges and demands for apology as Rahul’s magician jibe left the Treasury benches infu…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India’s leading para-armwrestler Shrimant Jha delivered a standout performance to win the gold medal at the Norway Para-Armwrestling Cup 2026, held in Eidfjord, Norway, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious international career.Competing in the PIUH -85 kg category, Jha faced a strong field of top para-armwrestlers from across the globe. Demonstrating exceptional strength, refined technique, and unwavering determination, he dominated the competition to sec…