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Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Central Government over the forcible hospitalisation of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the violent lathi-charge on protesting students. Taking to X, Thackeray condemned the government’s heavy-handed response, remarking, “This government itself has become mentally ill and needs to be admitted to a hospital.”Expressing displeasure over the action against peaceful demo…

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday released the book “RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice”, authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi, praising the organisation’s emphasis on character-building and leadership development through its daily shakhas. Referring to the chapter “A Swayamsevak as PM: The Modi Era”, the Vice-President said the book traces Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey from a Swayamsevak to Pradhan Sevak.He observed that …

Patna, July 5 (IANS) The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was observing its 30th foundation day on Sunday, commemorating three decades since its formation by Lalu Prasad Yadav on July 5, 1997. Although the party formally celebrated its foundation day on July 1 this year, Lalu Prasad issued a special message to the people of Bihar on the occasion, recalling the party’s journey and outlining its political vision.In a message shared on social media, Lalu Prasad Yadav said that July 5 holds special sign…

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The Delhi BJP, led by Harsh Malhotra, on Friday organised a seminar to remember the Emergency imposed by the then Congress government in 1975 and to honour 115 Loktantra Senanis (democracy warriors) who faced hardships during the dark phase. Speaking at the event, organised at the NDMC Convention Centre under the chairmanship of Delhi Malhotra, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ is very important in Indian history.She said that every year w…

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday expressed condolences on the demise of Naresh Chaudhary Chahal, father of Rohit Chahal, National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, and elder brother of NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.Nabin visited the residence of Naresh Chaudhary Chahal and offered his condolences to the bereaved family.Paying tribute to the departed soul, he said that Naresh Chaudhary Chahal had earned…

Patna, June 25 (IANS) Union Minister and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jagat Prakash Nadda launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while addressing a programme organised in Patna on the occasion of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day) on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, Nadda criticised the Congress leadership and alleged that those who speak about protecting the Constitution today should first acknowledge the eve…

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In the turbulent mid-1970s India, a particular house on Patna’s Jagat Narayan Road used to bustle with activity. Political leaders of many hues, but opposed to the then Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi’s autocratic rule of the time, would make a beeline, even as crowds of youth activists would fill the premises at all times.There, in a room, would sit Jayaprakash Narayan – or “JP” — receiving guests, holding meetings, giving directions, listening intently to suggest…

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday said that for decades, attempts were made to erase the dark chapter of the Emergency from the nation’s collective memory. He further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, justice had been done to history by deciding to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’. Taking to social media platform X with the hashtag #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas, Nabin said the observance serves as a reminder of the events …

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) On the 51st anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values during what he described as one of the darkest chapters in India’s history. He said the Emergency was a direct assault on the Constitution and democratic institutions. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Today, we pay homage to all those who steadfastly defended democratic value…

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Nearly five decades after the Emergency was declared in India, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has incorporated the subject into a Class 9 Social Science textbook for the first time. The newly introduced textbook, ‘Understanding Society: India and Beyond’, presents the Emergency period as a significant challenge faced by India’s democratic system.The topic has been included in a chapter examining both the achievements and challenges of …