Amaravati, May 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and leaders of various political parties on Thursday paid rich tributes to legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju on his death anniversary.Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu described Sitarama Raju as a revolutionary warrior who ignited the spirit of valour in the hearts of the Manyam people for the protection of tribal rights.The Chief Minister said Alluri was a valiant Telugu hero who mad…
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The Hague, May 5 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a second case of hantavirus infection identified on a vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, bringing the total number of confirmed cases on board to two, Dutch cruise ship operator Oceanwide Expeditions said in a statement.The newly confirmed case was a Dutch female passenger who died on April 27, the operator said.About 150 people remain on board following the deaths of a Dutch couple and a German national, as well as two crew me…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The White House state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla was as much a display of influence as it was of diplomacy, bringing together a cross-section of political power, corporate leadership and cultural figures — all set against a carefully curated menu and decor designed to underscore the US-UK “Special Relationship.”Hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, the evening’s guest list reflected the breadth of American power stru…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid humble tribute to all the immortal freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives at Jallianwala Bagh and said that the nation will forever remain grateful to them.President Murmu took to social media ‘X’ and said, “I pay my humble tribute to all the immortal freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives at Jallianwala Bagh. This event infused the people of the nation with a renewed consciousness and unwavering resolve for freedom. Th…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Indian cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Shikhar Dhawan paid heartfelt tributes to the freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas), remembering their courage and sacrifice. The day commemorates the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, who were executed by the British in 1931. Each year, people nationwide honour their bravery and contributions to India’s independence movement. In 2026, lea…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs’ Day), stating that their ideals of justice, patriotism, and fearless resistance continue to inspire countless Indians.Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru were iconic Indian revolutionaries whose execution on March 23, 1931, in Lahore jail fueled the freedom struggle. March 23 is now observed as Shaheed Diwas.Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Today…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and all the brave freedom fighters who took part in the historic march ‘Dandi Satyagraha.’ PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “The Dandi March began on this day in 1930. We respectfully remember all the great personalities involved.”Vice President C.P. Radhalkrishnan also took to social media ‘X’ and said, “The historic Dandi Satyagraha, launched on this…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday questioned the selective approach towards historical recognition, following party MP Shashi Tharoor’s welcome of the installation of C. Rajagopalachari’s statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Speaking to IANS, Udit Raj said, “I say that Edwin Lutyens designed Connaught Place, Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block. If his statue is removed, then Rajagopalachari’s statue could also be removed. The parliamentary system, the state go…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will observe ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday with the unveiling of a statue of the first Indian Governor General of Independent India, C. Rajagopalachari in the Central Courtyard of the presidential estate.Speaking during the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister recalled his call for the ‘Panch-Pran’ during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.“Du…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman once again highlighted the government’s move towards tradition and technology on Sunday by carrying the Union Budget documents on a digital tablet placed inside a red ‘bahi-khata’ style pouch. This continues the paperless Budget format introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government.FM Sitharaman first replaced the old leather briefcase, a symbol inherited from British times, with the traditional bahi-khata in 2019…