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Goa BJP: Resignation of former CM Laxmikant Parsekar is ‘unfortunate’
Panaji, Jan 23 (UNI) Goa BJP chief Sadanand Shet Tanavade on Sunday said that resignation of former chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar from the party was 'unfortunate'. Addressing a press conference in the city, he said, ''Parsekar is a…
Attempts made to negate contributions of great leaders: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 23 (UNI) In a veiled attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that "attempts were made to negate the contributions of many great leaders" in India's struggle for independence but now "the nation…
R’Day Parade: Army to showcase evolution of uniforms and rifles
New Delhi, Jan 23 (UNI) The Republic Day marching contingents of the Indian Army on Rajpath this year will showcase different uniforms evolved over the years, starting from 1950 to 2022, Maj Gen Alok Kakkar said on Sunday. There…
Union Minister for HUAD Hardeep Puri visits Central Vista Avenue project
NEW DELHI, JAN 22 (UNI)- The Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri visited the Central Vista Avenue, in New Delhi on Saturday.
The Union Minister reviewed the progress of the mega…
Hindu Front For Justice moves SC seeking to be impleaded in hate speech case
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) National President of Hindu Front For Justice Vishnu Gupta on Saturday filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking a direction to be made a party to the hate speech petition already filed by Qurban Ali in…
PM for public-administration link for progress
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stressed the need for direct connection between the administration and the public to develop aspirational districts and said one of the important aspects for this was…
Elections will be held soon in J&K: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon, and statehood would be restored after situation becomes "normal".
He was speaking after releasing 'District Good…
Sharad Pawar backs MP-Actor Kolhe to play Nathuram Godse
Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Friday expressed solidarity with party MP and actor Amul Kolhe who is being criticized for portraying the role of Nathuram Godse in his upcoming movie.
Notably, Housing Minister and NCP leader…
Not Maharana Pratap statue, Sainik school real tribute : MP Jaleel
Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Jan 21 (UNI) Aurangabad MP Imtiaz Jaleel on Friday demanded that a Sainik School should be built instead of spending Rs 1 crore on erecting Maharana Pratap’s statue here.
The statue, supposed to come up in the…
SC seeks Centre’s reply on RTI related Sec. 4
New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Supreme Court on Friday asked Centre to file its reply on a PIL seeking effective implementation of Section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
The PIL contended that the provision is the soul of RTI Act…
Amar Jawan Jyoti to be extinguished after 50 yrs, merged with War Memorial
New Delhi, Jan 20: The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate will be extinguished and merged with the National War Memorial flame in a ceremony at 3 pm today and there will only
be one flame at the National War Memorial to honour…
Keshav Maurya: Akhilesh must ask his father as to who abolished pension
Lucknow, Jan 20: On the Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav's announcement to restore the old pension system, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Maurya said on Thursday that the decision to abolish the pension system was taken…
Digvijaya to stage dharna outside CMs house
Bhopal, Jan 20: Rajya Sabha Member Digvijaya Singh announced on Thursday that he would stage a sit-in on Friday in front of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s residence to highlight the plight of submergence-affected…
Late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat’s brother joins BJP
New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Late Chief of Defence Staff (CSD) General Bipin Rawat's brother retired Colonel Vijay Rawat joined the BJP at party headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Rawat joined the BJP in presence of Uttarakhand Chief…
Nepal’s Pashupatinath Temple shuts down due to rising Covid
Kathmandu, Jan 19 (UNI) The revered Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu has been shut down for devotees from Wednesday due to the rising Covid-19 cases.
According to the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT), the Hindu holy shrine…
Dhinsa: Kejriwal govt should not cause hindrance in release of imprisoned Sikhs
Chandigarh, Jan 19 (UNI) Strongly opposing AAP convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) President and Rajya Sabha Member Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa said on Wednesday that Kejriwal who is ignorant of…
Priyanka: Women electorate must support female candidates
Lucknow, Jan 18 (UNI) Congress national general secretary and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Priyanka Gandhi has appealed the women electorates to come forward in the support of female candidates during the UP Assembly elections.
While…
BJP leader climbs water tank, demanding change in candidate
Sambhal, Jan 17 (UNI) Demanding replacement of the party candidate from Chandausi seat in Sambhal district, an officer-bearer of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) climbed atop of an overhead water tank on Monday.
Bharatiya Janata…
Kushwaha criticizes comparison between Ashoka and Aurangzeb
Patna, Jan 17 (UNI) Senior JD(U) leader Upendra Kushwaha on Monday slammed writer Daya Prakash Sinha for drawing parallel between the great emperor Ashoka and Mughal king Aurangzeb and also asked BJP to clear their stand over it.
Within…
Thousands of Ayyappa devotees witness ‘Makara Jyothi’
Sabarimala, Jan 14 (UNI) Thousands of Ayyappa devotees witnessed 'Makara Jyothi’ here on Friday evening marking the end of two-month long pilgrim season at world famous Lord Ayyappa temple.
The Lord Ayyappa Idol was adorned with…