New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Debashish Samantaray, the former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Rajya Sabha member, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, at the latter’s headquarters in the national capital.He joined the BJP in the presence of various party leaders, including BJP General Secretary Arun Singh, party chief spokesperson and media in-charge Anil Baluni and other senior leaders.The development comes a day after the BJD stalwart quit Naveen Patnaik-led party and also tender…
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New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the Padma Vibhushan on legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra posthumously and renowned classical violinist Dr N. Rajam during a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Dharmendra was honoured for his exceptional contribution to Indian cinema and the arts. The award was received on his behalf by his wife and Member of Parliament Hema Malini.Dr Rajam was recognised for her pioneering work in Indian…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday expressed sorrow over the reported deaths of at least eight members of a family due to drowning in Karnataka’s Uttar Kannada district.The family was on its way to collect black clams on the Tatthehakalu beach near Bhatkal in Uttar Kannada.In a post on X, President Droupadi Murmu said: “The news of the tragic loss of lives in an accident in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka is very distressing…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, was appointed the new Chairman of the Committee on Petitions of the Upper House, as part of the exercise to reconstitute the panel by Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan, an official said on Sunday. The Committee was reconstituted on May 20.Other members of the Committee include Jebi Mather Hisham, Harsh Mahajan, Gulam Ali, Mayankkumar Nayak, Masthan Rao Yadav Beedha, Subhasish Khuntia, Rwngwra Narzary, Sandosh Kumar P….
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Speculation over a possible leadership change in the Tamil Nadu BJP intensified on Saturday after state president Nainar Nagenthran rushed to New Delhi late on Friday, shortly after attending a key state core committee meeting that reviewed the party’s disappointing Assembly election performance.His sudden visit to the national Capital has sparked fresh discussions within the party over the future of its state leadership and organisational structure.Within hours of the m…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A cultural programme was organised at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday to celebrate Sikkim Day. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended greetings to the people of the state and the nation on the occasion. The audience was enthralled by captivating performances of Sikkimese folk dances, including Singhi Chham, Khampa, Tamang Selo, and Mask Dance, said a statementThrough these performances, devotion towards nature and deities was beautifully expressed. A total of 10 artis…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday submitted a notice seeking initiation of privilege proceedings against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged “derogatory references” to parliamentary committees while speaking on the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and measures to prevent paper leaks.“I have given notice of question of privilege under Rule 187 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States against the …
Gangtok, May 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday participated in the 51st Statehood Day celebrations of Sikkim and joined the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremonies for 21 development projects worth Rs 223 crore. The celebrations were attended by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. Addressing the gathering in Nepali, Scindia…
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to embark on a significant visit to New Delhi on May 22, with a series of high-profile meetings being lined up as part of what is likely to be his first major engagement with the national leadership after assuming office earlier this month. According to sources, Vijay is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit. The meeting is expected to focus on issues concerning Tamil Nadu, including financial …
Bagdogra (West Bengal), May 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Thursday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will ensure that the path towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ passes through the state.Union Minister Scindia was on his way to Sikkim on a three-day official visit from May 14 to 16.Speaking to reporters at the airport, the Union Minister said: “A historic change has been brought into …