New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday announced that he has been discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after recovering from his illness after being on a hunger strike for 26 days. In a post on X, Wangchuk said he would visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to his home in Ladakh.Sharing the update, Wangchuk wrote: “AND FINALLY…I’m being discharged from the hospital. Will be going to Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and …
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, called upon citizens to go “vocal for local”, promote India’s rich handloom heritage, support local artisans and preserve the country’s traditional musical instruments, saying these represent the nation’s cultural identity and provide livelihoods to thousands of people.Highlighting the upcoming National Handloom Day, the Prime Minister said the occasion is an oppo…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 23 (IANS) Describing khadi as far more than just a fabric, Kerala Health and Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan said on Thursday that it had evolved into the very spirit and emotion of India through its association with the country’s freedom struggle. Muraleedharan said that Mahatma Gandhi transformed khadi into a symbol of national unity through the Swadeshi movement during the freedom struggle.”By encouraging the boycott of foreign textiles and promoting indigenous pro…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday wrote a letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urging him to end his 25 days of hunger strike which has spearheaded the agitation demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.In a letter addressed to Wangchuk, the outfit said: “With great respect and gratitude, we request you to please end your fast. Your sacrifice has inspired thousands of students across the country. O…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) A Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation headed by Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, demanding immediate action against those allegedly involved in the attack on a BJP legislator by Congress workers. Warning of a protest if the accused are not arrested, Ashoka said BJP MLAs and MLCs would stage a demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue near Vidhana Soudha on July 23.Address…
Skopje, July 22 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and her counterpart from North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Skopje Museum on Wednesday. “The President expressed confidence that the bust will stand as a lasting symbol of friendship between India and North Macedonia and of the common commitment of both countries to peace, tolerance and humanity,” the Indian President’s Secretariat stated in a post on X. The two leaders also visited the Mother Ter…
Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday led a rally and dharna in Kodangal to protest the detention of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and others in New Delhi during a demonstration over paper leaks and issues concerning students.The Chief Minister, who was visiting his Assembly constituency in Vikarabad district, joined party leaders and workers in a rally through Kodangal town. The march, carrying Congress flags and banners, culminated in…
Skopje, July 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that India views Southeast Europe as a dynamic theatre of growth and innovation instead of a region that is on the margins. “We meet at a critical juncture in human history. The geopolitical and economic centres of gravity are shifting. In this new era, India views Southeast Europe not as a region on the margins but as a dynamic theatre of growth and innovation,” President Murmu said during her address at the Assembly of North M…
Skopje, July 21 (IANS) Hailing India’s civilisational legacy and global stature, North Macedonia President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova on Tuesday described the country as one of the largest and most enduring civilisations in history as well as a leading force in economic growth, technological innovation and scientific achievement. She noted that India is the world’s largest democracy, one of the fastest-growing economies, and among the most influential voices on the global stage. Addressing a jo…
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday stated that the relations between India and Moldova are poised to enter a new era of closer engagement and enduring friendship following President Droupadi Murmu’s ongoing State Visit to the Eastern European country. “India-Moldova relations are poised to enter a new era of closer engagement and enduring friendship. We may also look at it from the angle of expanding India-Europe engagement.” said Sibi George, Secretary (We…