Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that the legislation would now be sent to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya for approval before being forwarded to President Droupadi Murmu for assent. Speaking to reporters after the Bill was passed in the Assembly, Sarma described the legislation as a “historic” step and thanked members of the House for supporting its adoption.“Today, the Assam …
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New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri on 66 distinguished personalities at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony for 2026 held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring achievers from public affairs, arts, literature, medicine, business, social service and grassroots cultural traditions.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other Ministers were present during the Civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhaw…
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 24 (IANS) Assuring tribals that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will not infringe upon their rights, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the government is committed to protecting forests, which are like fortresses that guard tribals’ culture and livelihood. Speaking at the “Janjati Sanskritik Samagam” (Tribal Cultural Conclave) at the historic Red Fort grounds, HM Shah described the Modi government as a tribal-friendly dispensation and asked people to guard agains…
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…
Ahmedabad, May 23 (IANS) More than 2,000 athletes from 27 states are expected to participate in the fourth National Armwrestling and Para Armwrestling Championship 2026 at Gujarat’s Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), making it the largest edition of the national event so far, officials said. Officials on Friday added that this is the first time the championship will be hosted on the university’s campus at Lavad in Gandhinagar.The championship will be organised jointly by the People’s Armwrestlin…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, during their meeting in New Delhi. The talks between both leaders covered areas of trade and investment, defence and security, maritime and financial connectivity, technology and innovation, mobility, education, culture and India–European Union (EU) engagement.”Buildi…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday shared a light moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by taking a selfie ahead of the talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Before the meeting at the Hyderabad House, President Christodoulides and PM Modi warmly greeted each other. Christodoulides then took a selfie with his mobile phone with PM Modi.Earlier, several other world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Friday. The talks are expected to focus on further strengthening bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest including trade, investment, technology, education, culture, mobility, defence and security, AI, FinTech, innovation and research. They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance including cooperati…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in New Delhi on Friday, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and regional issues. Christodoulides arrived in the national capital on Thursday and was received at the airport by Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta.”Warm welcome to President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus as he arrives i…