Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Monday claimed that the defeat of a constitutional amendment bill for delimitation in the Lok Sabha, ‘which was presented under the guise of women’s reservation’, exposed the government’s “deceptive tactic”.The Thackeray camp in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, said the administration relied on its “Modi hai to mumkin hai” (Modi makes it possible) mantra, “allegedly attempting to secure votes through defection or…
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Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde has extended support to the proposed amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during the special session of Parliament on April 16, saying that this historic step will pave the way for the effective implementation of women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures, proving to be a golden chapter in the journey of Indian democracy. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, …
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) On the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the Ambedkar Memorial and paid floral tributes, describing Baba Saheb as the pillar on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said, “Baba Saheb was the pillar of India on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. He laid the foundation of our democracy, and his contributions will be remembered…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that more than 60 per cent of loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana have been availed by women.Addressing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ at the Vigyan Bhawan here, the Prime Minister noted that women in India are increasingly stepping forward to build their own identities through new businesses.”Today, our daughters are carving out their identities in new businesses. More than 60 per cent of loans under the Mudra sch…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the national-level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’, and said that the Parliament is on the verge of making a historic decision in the coming days by introducing the amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Addressing the large gathering at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan, the Prime Minister started by paying homage to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and also extended Baisakhi greetings to the countrymen. Duri…
Jaipur, March 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani emphasised that legislative assemblies must not become arenas of noise and disruption, but should function as temples of serious, dignified, and constructive deliberation — institutions that guide public welfare and strengthen democracy. He was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day conference of young legislators held at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Bhopal. The event was also attended by Mad…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Tuesday tendered an unconditional and unqualified public apology over the controversial chapter referring to corruption in the judiciary in its now-withdrawn Class 8 Social Science textbook.Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing scheduled for Wednesday, NCERT said in a press release shared on the social media platform X that the textbook titled ‘Exploring Society: India and Beyond,’ Grade 8 (Part II), inc…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) It no longer feels like politics; it feels personal — at times even eccentric — sliding into rhetoric that alienates more than it persuades. The tone carries grievance rather than governance, emotion rather than institution-building. What emerges is the impression of someone seeking power without the patience of political labour, who seems to believe leadership is inherited rather than earned — a mindset perhaps shaped by the comforts of dynasty and its insulated cote…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday termed the inauguration of the new Prime Minister’s Office ‘Seva Teerth’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a historic step towards placing public service above all at the very heart of Indian democracy.In a message on social media, the Home Minister said, “Today is historic day in placing public service at the very centre of Indian democracy, as Modi Ji inaugurated the new Prime Minister’s Office, ‘Seva Teerth’. ‘S…
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Sunday called upon citizens to actively and responsibly exercise their right to vote, asserting that democratic institutions remain strong only when voters participate with awareness and integrity. Addressing the state-level celebrations of the 16th National Voters’ Day, the Governor said the theme “My India, My Vote” reflected the foundational principle that citizens are at the heart of Indian democracy.National Voters’ Day…