New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led dispensation, the central government on Tuesday released a series of booklets showcasing its various key achievements and initiatives. One such publication, titled “From Empowerment to Prosperity,” spotlights efforts undertaken to empower women, youth, farmers and marginalised communities, identifying them as the four foundational pillars of a developed India. GYAN frameworkAccording to the booklet, Prime Minister Modi’s vision f…
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Bengaluru, June 9 (IANS) Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Tuesday stated that PM Narendra Modi becoming the longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister after surpassing the record of Jawaharlal Nehru reflects both the strength and evolution of Indian democracy, while crediting his leadership for what he described as uncompromising protection of national interest and sustained public support.In a detailed reflection in an article in ‘The Times of India’, Deve Gowda …
Chennai, June 9 (IANS) PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss is set to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday to press for a caste-based census in the state, a move the party says is essential to safeguard Tamil Nadu’s 69 per cent reservation policy. The meeting follows an all-party and community leaders’ conference organised by the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) in Chennai’s T. Nagar on June 5. The conference adopted a resolution urging the state government to conduct a caste ce…
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over the ongoing internal differences and dissatisfaction within the Karnataka government regarding Cabinet portfolios.Reacting to recent political developments, Ashoka referred to alleged instances of discontent among Congress leaders and questioned the stability of the ruling party. He also commented on the resignation and public expressions of dissatisfaction by some…
Dehradun, June 3 (IANS) The Enforcement directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet before the Special Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the major scholarship scam at the DAV Postgraduate (PG) College here, central probe officials said on Wednesday. The complaint was submitted on May 29, 2026, against Piyush Chandra Bhatnagar and Ranjana Rawat for alleged money laundering offences, officials added. The case stems from an First Information Report (FIR) reg…
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday announced a significant increase in reservation for students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in technical and professional educational courses, including engineering and medicine, effective from the 2026-27 academic session. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a statement that a formal memorandum was issued by the Department of Scheduled Tribe and …
Gandhinagar, June 2 (IANS) Gujarat’s Hastkala Setu Yojana (HSY), launched to strengthen traditional arts and crafts and improve market access for artisans, has recorded cumulative sales of Rs 102.08 crore and generated more than 50,000 employment opportunities since its inception, according to figures released by the state government. The scheme, introduced in 2020 under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was designed to support artisans through training, market linkages, and en…
Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) The nomination process for the Rajya Sabha elections in Rajasthan began on Monday, but the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are yet to announce their candidates for the three seats falling vacant from the state. No nomination papers were filed on the opening day. Candidates can submit their nominations until June 8, while scrutiny of papers will be conducted on June 9.The last date for withdrawal of nominations is June 11, and polling will be held on June 18. A…
Mysuru, May 27 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that the administration had failed on the development front and that the government itself appeared unlikely to complete its five-year term. Addressing reporters in Mysuru, Narayanaswamy said the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government had achieved “zero” in terms of development …
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Congress party on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that the ruling party’s larger agenda is to implement the UCC across the country in a phased manner. The remarks came after Assam Minister Arup Bora on Monday tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Assam, 2026 Bill in the state Assembly. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a common civil legal framework governing matters such as marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in …