Lucknow, June 29 (IANS) The Baba Saheb Ambedkar Mahasabha has firmly denied any speculation regarding the relocation of the Asthi Kalash of Bharat Ratna B.R. Ambedkar. In a press release issued on Monday, the Mahasabha’s General Secretary, Amarnath Prajapati, clarified that there is no proposal or process underway to shift the sacred relics from their current place of reverence.According to Prajapati, the “Asthi Kalash” was originally established at the Mahasabha premises by Savita Ambedkar, the…
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New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday paid homage to tribal freedom fighter and social reformer Birsa Munda on his death anniversary and said that his legacy will remain a source of inspiration for the generations to come. Birsa Munda is revered as one of India’s most prominent tribal leaders and freedom fighters. Born in 1875 in present-day Jharkhand, he led the historic Ulgulan, or ‘Great Tumult’, against British colonial rule and the exploitative land policies …
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…
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Karnataka Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur, considered a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday gave an emotional account of the atmosphere at the high-profile breakfast meeting where Siddaramaiah announced his decision to resign from the CM’s post.Speaking to the media after the meeting, Timmapur said the entire cabinet was overwhelmed with emotion following Siddaramaiah’s announcement.“All cabinet members turned emotional when Siddaramaiah annou…
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) In a major initiative aimed at ensuring the social, economic, educational and health empowerment of single women in Maharashtra, the state government has approved the formation of a Draft Committee for the ‘Single Women Policy’.The Minister of Women and Child Development, Aditi Tatkare, on Thursday said the proposed policy seeks to facilitate access to various government welfare schemes for single women and recommends comprehensive measures for their empowerment and overall…
Bhopal, May 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Nirmala Bhuria said on Wednesday that the holistic development of children would be the foundation for the state’s sustainable and inclusive growth. Addressing the ‘Child Budgeting in Madhya Pradesh’ workshop organised jointly by the Department of Women and Child Development and Unicef in Bhopal, the Minister added that the 2026–27 State Budget reflects the state government’s strong commitment towards children.She said t…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and state governments to constitute a judicial commission or expert committee to review the wages and service conditions of priests, sevadars and temple staff working in state-controlled temples across the country. The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through advocate-on-record Ashwani Kumar Dubey, also sought a declaration that priests and temple staff f…
Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Amid mounting political criticism over the Congress party extending support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and MLA S. Rajeshkumar on Thursday defended the decision, asserting that the move was taken solely to safeguard the secular character of Tamil Nadu and prevent communal forces from gaining influence in the state.In a detailed statement issued amid the rapidly evolving post-electi…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday termed the BJP-led NDA’s performance in the Assam Assembly elections as a “historic victory”, attributing it to the development-oriented governance under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the “double-engine” government.Speaking to reporters as counting of votes progressed, Sonowal said the scale of the mandate reflects the people’s strong and positive support for the BJP and its allies from the very beginning.He …
Bengaluru, April 24 (IANS) As a special Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is held to discuss internal reservation, the Karnataka BJP on Friday alleged that the government has created confusion instead of providing internal reservation to Dalits, thereby sowing seeds of discord and pushing communities into conflict.The BJP claimed that the people of the state will not forgive the government for this.Speaking to the media at the BJP state office, former Deputy Chief Minister a…