Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who currently hosts the reality game show ‘Wheel of Fortune India’, has shared the core idea behind Mumbai Clean League. The actor shared that the league drew its core idea from the Indian Premier League. It blends the elements of a highly commercial sports and entertainment league with the civic responsibilities.The actor said, “As we see IPL, Indian Premier League, an idea came to my mind from there, so I told Amit Satham ji and s…
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Bengaluru, March 12 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday told the Legislative Council that all the crest gates of the Tungabhadra dam would be replaced by May this year.Replying to JD(S) MLC T.A. Sharavana, who raised the issue of crest gate replacement at the Tungabhadra dam in the Legislative Council during Zero Hour, the Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the Irrigation portfolio, said: “We are replacing all the gates of the Tungabhadra dam. It requires abou…
Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) The Gujarat Assembly on Thursday passed budgetary demands of Rs 3,725.11 crore for the state’s Rural Development Department for the financial year 2026–27.The government has proposed to extend rural employment from 100 to 125 days under a new mission and increase housing assistance for beneficiaries.Presenting the provisions during the discussion in the Assembly, Rural Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said the budget aims to expand employment opportunities …
Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Sunday that women are the backbone of society, and their empowerment leads to the progress and development of the nation. Calling for greater awareness regarding women’s rights, respect and equal opportunities on International Women’s Day, he emphasised the importance of education, health and self-reliance of half the population.The Chief Minister was addressing the state-level International Women’s Day programme org…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The International Women’s Day (IWD) is being observed worldwide on Sunday to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.As 2026 IWD theme calls for a ‘Give to Gain’ global campaign to promote teamwork and cohesion for building a just and supportive society for women and girls, this reflects and resonates in India’s own story of women empowerment, as over the years, Nari Shakti has become the cornerstone of ‘Viksit Bharat’.In the past few y…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as India progresses further, the aspirations and contributions of women will continue to guide India’s collective journey towards a strong and prosperous nation. He also shared how women are now breaking away from the stereotypes by entering a profession that was considered “not for women”.”The achievements of India’s Nari Shakti are a source of pride and a powerful reminder of the transformative role in nation-building. …
Bhopal, Feb 20 (IANS) The recent water contamination deaths incident in Indore’s Bhagirathpura took centre stage in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Friday on the fifth day of the budget session, sparking a fiery exchange between ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Opposition Congress members during an adjournment motion moved by the Congress members during the ongoing Budget session. The Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar said that despite the matter being sub-judice and the usual practice…
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Sunday strongly defended the Union government’s development record in the state, asserting that Tamil Nadu’s growth trajectory has been largely powered by enhanced central funding and flagship schemes introduced under the NDA governments led by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Responding to the DMK-led alliance’s call for statewide protests on February 12 against the Union Budget, change…
Alwar, Jan 26 (IANS) The announcement of the prestigious Padma Shri award for renowned Bhapang player Gafruddin Mewati Jogi from Alwar has brought a wave of joy to his family and local community.Following the government’s announcement of the Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day, congratulatory messages and visitors began pouring into his residence and continued late into the night.Originally from Kaithwada village in Bharatpur district, now part of Deeg, Gafruddin moved to Alwar in 1978.He sa…
Gandhinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) At a time when women across Gujarat are steadily redefining their economic and social roles, Rajiben Vankar from Kutch district has emerged as a powerful symbol of self-reliance, resilience and environmental responsibility.By transforming traditional weaving skills into a sustainable livelihood and converting waste plastic into useful products, Rajiben has not only secured her own future but has also generated employment for dozens of rural women.Over the years, sustai…