Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) As Bangladesh votes in its 13th National Parliament election, two voter blocs are increasingly being viewed as decisive forces in determining the political outcome — Generation Z and women, according to a media report. Combined, these groups form a numerical majority of the electorate and are emerging as an independent voting force capable of reshaping conventional party calculations and electoral strategies.With over 40 million voters between the ages of 18 and 29 and more…
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report citing Delhi Police data, which revealed that 807 people went missing in the national capital during the first two weeks of January this year.According to the data, the missing persons include 191 minors and 616 adults. While 235 individuals have been traced so far, 572 remain untraced. Observing that the contents of the news report, if true, “raise serious issues of violation of…
Agartala, Feb 3 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the Union Budget 2026-27 places strong emphasis on increasing the income of every family and improving the socio-economic condition of the people, while clearly reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing a press conference at the state BJP headquarters here on Monday, Chief Minister Saha added that the Prime Minister’s welfare-oriented thinking is evident throughout the budget presen…
Tharad (Gujarat), Feb 2 (IANS) Congress MP Geniben Thakor on Monday criticised the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27, stating that it has failed to address the concerns of farmers, women, youth and the general public.Reacting to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, Thakor said farmers had been left disappointed due to the absence of clear and effective measures.“There is no concrete relief for farmers in this Budget. Issues such as minimu…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 1 (IANS) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget for the 2026–27 financial year, presented in Parliament, describing it as ‘anti-people’ and ‘directionless’. Speaking to media persons, Das also alleged that the Union Budget tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman primarily benefits a “handful of industrialists” while neglecting the needs of farmers, women, youth, the poo…
Agartala, Feb 1 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a forward-looking and people-centric roadmap that prioritises last-mile development, infrastructure expansion and focused growth of the Northeastern region. The Budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, has received widespread public acceptance and reflects the Centre’s commitment to inclusive development, the Chief Minister told the media.Calling the Budget…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the seasonal blooms and curated landscapes at the gardens.According to a press release issued by the President’s Secretariat, the Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31. Visitors will be able to access the garden six days a week between 10 a.m. an…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reacting to the raging controversy over the new UGC regulations on Tuesday, said that nobody will be allowed to “discriminate or harass” under the guise of new guidelines and assured that the education body and government will ensure that these are implemented on the ground in all fairness. The Union Minister, speaking to newsmen today, said, “I assure everyone that there won’t be any discrimination or harassment in th…
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New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) With the Union Budget 2026–27 set to be presented on February 1, expectations are rising across sectors, including real estate, capital markets, MSMEs, women, and senior citizens, experts said on Wednesday. They said that the upcoming budget should address ground-level challenges and ensure that its benefits reach ordinary citizens.Speaking to IANS, Eastern Bihar Industries Association president Govind Agrawal said real estate is a sector that directly affects the comm…