New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday addressed the Lok Sabha during discussion on the Women’s Reservation Bill, clarifying the Union government’s stance on the long-pending Census and the inclusion of caste-based enumeration in the upcoming exercise.Responding to concerns raised by several members over the delay in conducting the Census, Union Home Minister Shah said the exercise, originally scheduled for 2021, had to be postponed due to the unprecedented outbreak o…
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Bhuj, April 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said Kutch district had emerged as a thriving region after the 2001 earthquake, attributing the transformation to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the sustained efforts of local residents, while addressing campaign meetings ahead of the local self-government elections. Speaking at ‘Vikas Sankalp Sabha’ events organised in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates, Patel said, “After the 2…
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Governments should avoid large-scale energy subsidies and instead adopt targeted, temporary support measures as the global economy grapples with a fresh supply shock from the Middle East conflict, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned on Tuesday. Speaking during a group interview with reporters from India, Japan, the UAE, the Netherlands and Chile, IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said fiscal responses must remain measured amid rising inflation …
Patna, March 14 (IANS) The story of Siraj Ansari, hailing from Bihar’s Sheikhpura district, is a testimony to how sincere endeavour, coupled with government assistance, can turn into a life-changing experience for novice entrepreneurs. Siraj, despite being a graduate and having worked for a private firm in Delhi, was left jobless during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was forced to do menial work for a livelihood, but today his fledgling enterprise, funded by government assistance, has become …
Doha, April 8 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued an advisory urging members of the Indian community to remain vigilant and closely follow instructions from local authorities in view of the prevailing situation in the region. In its update released on Tuesday, the Embassy said: “The Ministry of Interior has urged everyone to obtain information from official sources and to refrain from circulating or publishing rumours or unreliable information on various platforms to avoid legal acco…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said that escalating tensions in West Asia are disrupting global energy flows, putting pressure on oil and gas supplies and triggering sharp price volatility.In his address at the 19th CII Corporate Governance Summit, he cautioned that the ongoing conflict could have far-reaching implications for the global economy.Pandey said the current crisis adds to a series of shocks that busine…
Raipur, April 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday urged the graduating class of IIM Raipur to embrace their role in building a developed India, even as the world grapples with unprecedented challenges such as pandemics, conflicts, and climate change.Addressing the 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony as chief guest, Jaishankar congratulated the Class of 2026, describing the occasion as both a celebration of personal achievement and a moment for deeper reflection on the broad…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) How does it feel to sit steady while everything around you seems to be on fire? It is an unsettling image, but it aptly captures India’s position in today’s world.At a time when much of the globe is grappling with the cascading effects of a conflict-triggered energy crisis, India appears relatively stable. The ongoing tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran have sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Countries across continents are scrambling to respond to …
Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore on Saturday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, accusing him of being disconnected from reality and attempting to mislead the public. Rathore said Gehlot’s statements on Intezaar Shastra are far removed from Haqeeqat Shastra (ground reality), adding that his remarks are an attempt to hide past failures.Targeting Gehlot over dynastic politics, Rathore a…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Music composer Himesh Reshammiya has shared that he has captured the ache of distance between two lovers with the song ‘Chand Dekh Lena’ from the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’. The video of the song features Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh, and brings forth an emotional narrative that reflects the film’s deeper themes of love, separation, and longing. The visuals show Chitrangada Singh’s character waiting with quiet resili…