Chennai, July 5 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Sunday accused Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of attempting to function as a “parallel government” through his remarks inviting members of the public to approach Raj Bhavan with their grievances and sought the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu.In a statement, CPI state Secretary M. Veerapandian said the Governor’s comments, made during a book release function at Raj Bhavan on Saturday, amounted to an open chal…
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Visakhapatnam, July 4 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Saturday reiterated its accusation against the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu-led government that it has “failed” to keep its poll promises and has been exhibiting a “vindictive attitude”. Addressing the media, Leader of Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Botsa Satyanarayana, said that all the election promises of the state’s coalition government “went for a toss” and that the Rs 3 lakh crore loa…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred 105 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the defence forces, including Operation Sindoor heroes Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti and Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. During the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President honoured personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), an official statement said on Monday.These decora…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Dhanush celebrated Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s Padma Bhushan win on the sets of their forthcoming drama ‘OM’.The makers, Wunderbar Films, took to their official Instagram handle and published a couple of photos where Mammotty can be seen cutting a cake with Dhanush and other team members cheering for him.We could also see Dhanush presenting Mammootty with a bouquet. “Celebrating with the legend on the sets (Star emoji) @dhanushkraja and team #OM congratulated Megastar …
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Online applications and nominations for the National Teachers Awards 2026 will remain open till July 10, said an official of the Union Ministry of Education’s Department of School Education and Literacy on Thursday. The National Teachers Awards are conferred annually on September 5 which is observed as Teachers’ Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a distinguished philosopher and scholar.”Eligible teachers serving in schools run by the C…
Chennai, June 24 (IANS) Congratulating Malayalam Superstar Mammootty on being conferred the presitigious Padma Bhushan award, director Rajkumar Periasamy, whose upcoming film ‘Om’ features actors Dhanush and Mammootty in the lead, on Wednesday told fans that Mammootty’s entry in the Dhanush-starrer will be worth all their wait. Taking to his social media timelines to congratulate Mammootty, who received the presitigious award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, director Rajkumar…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik received the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The singer did not appear to be in the best of health in her rare public appearance during the ceremony. Later on, Alka Yagnik even took to her official Instagram handle to open up about her health condition and the challenges it continues to pose to her.Singer Shaan, who has collaborated with her for many iconic tracks, urg…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor met R Madhavan and his family just before he was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri.The ‘Animal’ actor took to his Instagram Stories and dropped a picture collage, along with a congratulatory note for Madhavan that read, “It was wonderful meeting you and your family just before this proud and historic milestone. Heartiest congratulations @actormaddy on being conferred the Padma Shri! (Folded hands emoji) (sic).” “This honour reflects not only…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Hockey India congratulated veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia for being conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Celebrating the achievement, Hockey India described Savita as a “true icon” of Indian sport and said the honour was a fitting recognition of her immense contribution to Indian hockey over more than a decade.“A Padma Shri for a true icon. Indian women’s hockey stalwart Savit…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II in New Delhi, with tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, cricketer Rohit Sharma and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and other dignitaries attended the ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan.The 65 eminent awardees representing differe…