New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tribute to Veer Savarkar during visit to France has triggered strong reactions back home, with Shiv Sena (UBT) welcoming the recognition to noted freedom fighter and Congress denouncing the move. During his visit to Marseille, PM Modi also acknowledged the city’s role in Savarkar’s daring escape … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11 (IANS) The Kerala CPI-M after resisting private institutions of higher education for several years has now greenlighted setting up of private universities in the state and the move is being welcomed by those who were advocating for this for decades. At a special Cabinet meeting held on Monday night the Pinarayi Vijayan … Read more
Imphal, Feb 7 (IANS) Manipur’s opposition Congress would move a no-confidence motion against the N. Biren Singh government in the ensuing Assembly session beginning from February 10, party state President Keisham Meghachandra Singh said on Friday. The Budget session of the Manipur Assembly would start on Monday (February 10) with the customary speech of Governor … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) In a historic and bold move, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the formation of a five-member committee to draft a state-level Union Civil Code (UCC). This momentous decision, touted by the state’s leadership as one that will embody the “spirit of the constitution,” seeks to bring about equality … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Uttarakhand is set to create history on Monday as it becomes the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across its territory and for its residents living outside the state, however, the move has drawn sharp criticism from senior Congress leaders, who accused the BJP of … Read more