New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Centre said on Friday that it remains committed to ensuring justice for students and strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their future.Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on X that he and J P Nadda held a detailed discussion with Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.”Along with Union Minister for Health Sh @JPNadda Ji, met Shri Sonam Wangchuk Ji at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, and held a detailed discussion on students’ concerns. Assured…
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Central government and Members of Parliament across political parties that the issue of accountability in the country’s examination system would be taken up in Parliament. Announcing the decision on its official X handle on Friday, Wangchuk’s team said the fast was called off following commitments from the government regarding key demands raised during the pro…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Between 2009 and 2014, as the Trinamool Congress grew in numbers in the Lok Sabha, its leaders, spurred by supremo Mamata Banerjee, sought prominence in Parliament, including a party office of its own.For a party that grew from single digits to 19 seats in the 2009 Lok Sabha election and 34 in 2014, the demand could be considered justified. But it chose to link it with the Left Front’s successive decline in numbers in the Lower House of Parliament, especially that of …
Rome, May 20 (IANS) The members of the Indian diaspora and several artists who performed to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rome on Wednesday expressed joy and admiration and said they were proud to witness India’s growing global stature. Speaking to IANS, several members of the Indian community in Italy said they were proud to meet the Prime Minister and witness India’s growing global stature.One member of the Indian diaspora said, “Today, I felt as if I had met God. This is the s…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) When the results of the women’s reservation bill were announced in the Lok Sabha on the evening of April 17, the reaction was immediate — desks were thumped, slogans filled the air, and the 230 opposition members were on their feet, celebrating. It felt strange, almost uncomfortable to watch. This was a bill many believed could mark a real shift in India’s political landscape, yet its defeat was being greeted with applause rather than disappointment. There was somethi…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, on Friday backed the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, asserting that the country’s women are closely watching the House proceedings and expecting a historic decision.”The half of country’s population is looking at the House today, and they are watching that in Indian politics, a major change will reach its conclusion.”She noted that while political consensus had emerged earlier, the le…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that as the West Asia conflict continues to escalate, it is essential that a “united voice of peace and dialogue” emanates from the Indian Parliament to the entire world. He said that India’s aim is to restore peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the ongoing West Asia conflict, PM Modi said, “We all are aware of the West Asia conflict… This conflict has been ongoing for over thr…
Jammu, Feb 26 (IANS) In a major step towards nurturing informed, responsible and visionary youth leadership, MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), on Thursday, organised a district round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament at the Government PG College in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. The event focused on providing a vibrant democratic platform where young minds could articulate ideas, debate critical issues, and reflect on India’s constitutional journey.The participants passionately spoke on the theme …
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Actor Nikhil Siddhartha, who plays the lead in director Bharat Krishnamachari’s upcoming period film ‘Swayambhu’, has now shed light on the powerful historical and cultural foundation that forms the backbone of the film’s narrative. Nikhil has disclosed that the film ‘Swayambhu’ draws inspiration from the Sengol, an ancient emblem that represents righteous governance, justice, and moral authority.Speaking about the core idea of the film, Nikhil said, “Swayambhu is a …
Bengaluru, Feb 10 (IANS) Responding to the charge by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that Prime Minister Narendra Modi evaded the discussion on the motion of thanks to the speech of the President in the Lok Sabha, BJP state President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said that the culture of evading responsibility originated from the roots of the Congress party. “First find Rahul Gandhi, who is missing, to resolve the leadership tussle in Karnataka,” he mocked. In his statement addressed to CM Sidda…