New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday announced the appointment of six National Coordinators for the All India Adivasi Congress, signalling a fresh push to empower and organise tribal communities nationwide.The decision, approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, comes on the same day as state-level appointments, indicating a comprehensive reorganisation of the party’s tribal outreach wing.In an official press release issued by AICC General Secreta…
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New Delhi, Jul 11 (IANS) In a significant move to bolster its engagement with tribal communities across the country, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday announced the appointment of new State Chairpersons for the All India Adivasi Congress. The decision, approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, aims to invigorate the party’s grassroots presence in key tribal-dominated regions. According to a press statement issued by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, the appointmen…
Jaipur, July 11 (IANS) Rajasthan has achieved a record in women’s participation in higher education, with 127 girls enrolling for every 100 boys in colleges this academic session. However, the achievement comes at a time when the state is witnessing a second consecutive decline in overall college admissions, with government colleges reporting the sharpest fall.According to data released by the State Higher Education Department, 12,55,809 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate course…
Jaipur, July 10 (IANS) A statewide digital survey of Other Backward Class families began across Rajasthan on Friday, marking a crucial step towards determining OBC reservation for the upcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections. Conducted through the Rajdhara Survey Mobile App, the exercise aims to gather authentic data that will form the basis for legally compliant reservation of seats in local bodies.The Rajasthan State Other Backward Classes (Political Representation) Commission has lau…
Chandigarh, July 3 (IANS) Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack last year, saying “Blood and water can’t flow together”.His response came after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reminded Pakistan that the IWT will remain in abeyance until it stops backing cross-border terrorism.”India’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty is consistent. IWT stand…
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed authorities to increase the conviction rate in cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He gave these instructions during a meeting of the State-Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, constituted to oversee the implementation of the Atrocities Act. Fadnavis also directed that the performance of government prosecutors in securing convictions under such s…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The National SC‑ST Hub scheme is helping entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes overcome barriers to markets, finance and technology and unlock access to larger opportunities, particularly in government procurement, an official statement said on Friday.The statement from the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises said the NSSH is creating opportunities for long-term growth, resilience and greater visibility, enabling SC or ST entrepreneurs …
Bhopal, July 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday congratulated state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal on completing one year in office, praising his leadership and contribution to strengthening the party organisation. In a message, the Chief Minister said Khandelwal’s simplicity, dedication to the organisation and efficient working style had inspired party workers.“Under your leadership, the organisation has scaled new heights over the past year, and our ideology has …
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday urged every eligible voter in the state to fill and submit the Enumeration Form during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls beginning June 30, warning that failure to do so could result in the loss of voting rights. The Chief Minister also announced that the government would establish 49,320 assistance centres across the state to help citizens complete the enrolment process.Addressing a press conferen…
Chennai, June 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will hold his first joint conference with District Collectors and senior police officers on Monday since assuming office, launching a two-day review of governance, law and order, and development priorities ahead of the presentation of the revised Budget for 2026-27. The June 29-30 conference will bring together District Collectors and senior police officials from across the state to deliberate on 43 key governance issues covering …