Johannesburg, June 2 (IANS) President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to rally behind the country’s national team as it prepares for its first FIFA World Cup appearance since 2010, with an opening match against Mexico on June 11.In his weekly newsletter published on Monday, Ramaphosa said Bafana Bafana, the nickname of the country’s men’s football team, carries the hopes and aspirations of more than 62 million South Africans as it heads to the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Mexi…
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Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said on Tuesday that the formation of the state stands as a symbol of the sacrifices made by martyrs and the democratic struggles waged over several decades.On the occasion of Telangana State Formation Day, the Governor unfurled the National Flag at the Lok Bhavan. Subsequently, he received the Guard of Honour from the police forces.He paid rich tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives during the Telangana movement.On this o…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led INDIA Bloc in the Rajya Sabha, accusing it of having no commitment to democratic principles, parliamentary decorum, or meaningful debate.Speaking during proceedings in the Upper House, Nadda said it was “with great sadness” that he had to point out that the Opposition bloc has “no interest in democracy, nor in upholding parliamentary decorum, nor in speaking or engaging in debates …
Sonipat, Feb 25 (IANS) The Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) hosted the four-day prestigious Law Schools Global League (LSGL) Deans’ Meeting and Academic Conference recently. The 2026 conference was organised around the theme — Law and the Digital Future: Reimagining Global Legal Education, reflecting the profound and accelerating impact of artificial intelligence and digital technologies on legal systems, legal practice, and the foundations of legal pedag…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the newly constructed ‘Seva Teerth’, the new Prime Minister’s Office, will continuously advance the sacred duty-yajna of national service and serve as a centre of citizen empowerment rather than a display of power.In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said that on the auspicious occasion of Yugabda 5127, Vikram Samvat 2082, Phalguna Shukla Ashtami, the first meeting of the Union Cabinet was held a…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday criticised the reported release of a sequel to the film The Kerala Story, alleging that it was part of a deliberate attempt to spread hatred against the state and undermine its secular fabric. In a statement, Vijayan said the first part of the film contained “blatant falsehoods, communal propaganda and anti-Kerala narratives,” and claimed that it had been rejected by the people of the state.He alleged that …
Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need for respecting differing viewpoints and criticism with dignity in legislatures, underscoring technology’s role in enhancing transparency in legislative and democratic processes.In a message to participants of the three-day 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC), which began in Lucknow, PM Modi said that this Conference provides an effective platform to the Presiding Officers of our Parliament and the…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The BJP on Monday came out in support of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks describing India as a “Hindu Rashtra” and his comments flagging what he termed “Islamic extremism” in West Bengal, triggering sharp political reactions across parties.Addressing a gathering on Sunday, Bhagwat had asserted that India is a “Hindu nation” and said no constitutional sanction is required for it, as it is a “truth”.He also raised questions over suspended Tr…