Hyderabad, March 10 (IANS) Telangana’s newly-appointed Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla arrived here on Tuesday.Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy received him at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA).Industries and IT Minister D Sridhar Babu, Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy and other senior officials were also present to receive Shukla.President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday appointed Shukla as the Governor of Telangana.He is likely to take oath as the…
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Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Sunday that women are the backbone of society, and their empowerment leads to the progress and development of the nation. Calling for greater awareness regarding women’s rights, respect and equal opportunities on International Women’s Day, he emphasised the importance of education, health and self-reliance of half the population.The Chief Minister was addressing the state-level International Women’s Day programme org…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that empowered women play a very important role in social progress and are the greatest force needed for building the country’s future. She added that educated, self-reliant women are builders of India, which is not just a piece of land, but a living nation.President Murmu expressed these views while addressing the concluding session of the two-day national conference of women thinkers titled “Bharti — Naari Se Narayani” held at …
Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur on Sunday participated in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Parivartan Yatra in West Bengal along with Union Minister Shantanu Thakur and other party leaders.Addressing a large public gathering in the Naihati Assembly constituency of North 24 Parganas district, he alleged that while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opposes President Droupadi Murmu, she simultaneously welcomes infiltrators and mafias into the state.He clai…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government for “gravely insulting” President Droupadi Murmu, calling it a “disrespect to the Constitution” and an act that “undermines the rich tradition of democracy”. Addressing a large gathering at a DDA Ground in New Delhi’s Burari, PM Modi said, “Yesterday, the TMC government of West Bengal gravely insulted President Droupadi Murmu. Droupadi Murmu ji travelled to Bengal to participat…
Amaravati, March 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said on Sunday that he was “deeply concerned by the painful and sad remarks” of President Droupadi Murmu regarding the conduct of the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, West Bengal. “When an event celebrating the rich heritage of the Santhal community is organised, it should ensure the dignity, participation, and respect that such a culture deserves. It is regrettable that circumstances arose where members of…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Sunday that the controversy surrounding the venue change for the 9th International Santal Conference, as well as the challenges faced by the country’s first tribal President, Droupadi Murmu, is not only “unfortunate” for West Bengal but for the entire nation.In a post on X, Rijiju indirectly criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, emphasising that the office of the President transcends politi…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended best wishes to everyone on International Women’s Day and called on the countrymen to create an environment where the aspirations and achievements of women shape a more equitable future. In a post on X, President Murmu said, “Warm greetings to all on International Women’s Day! Educated and empowered women are the pillars of a progressive nation. As Nari Shakti continues to excel across diverse fields and lead with courage, it s…
Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said that women form the strongest foundation of a family, and if that foundation weakens, the entire structure of the household is shaken. She was addressing the International Women’s Day Felicitation and Awards Ceremony organised at JECRC University in Jaipur.Raje said that women’s representation in politics is still not adequate. To address this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which…
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the West Bengal government over President Droupadi Murmu’s event venue change issue, saying the upcoming Assembly polls is a direct political fight between the people of Bengal and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with central probe agencies. Using his official X account, Abhishek Banerjee said that when the entire system fights against West Beng…