Guarantees not freebies, are strategic investments in social concern: CM Siddaramaiah presents budget

Guarantees not freebies, are strategic investments in social concern: CM Siddaramaiah presents budget

Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday sent out a clear message to continue the guarantees despite the criticism by the opposition and a section of party leaders by announcing that the guarantees are not freebies, they are strategic investments made on economic and social concerns. The CM said this while presenting … Read more

Rajasthan: One held for online fraud, lured victims via social media ads

Rajasthan: One held for online fraud, lured victims via social media ads

Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) In a major cybercrime crackdown, the Nangal Rajawatan Police and cyber cell of Dausa district in Rajasthan arrested Vikas Saini (19), for online fraud. The accused was part of a gang that tricked victims by sharing fake advertisements of ladies’ kurtis on social media, leading them into financial scams. During the … Read more

Speaker warns AAP legislator for taking photo in Delhi Assembly for social media post

Speaker warns AAP legislator for taking photo in Delhi Assembly for social media post

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly on Monday witnessed noisy scenes after AAP legislator from Tilak Nagar Jarnail Singh used his mobile phone to take a photo and post it with a message on social media. Speaker Vijender Gupta asked Jarnail Singh to apologise for violating rule 261 (25) of the House and … Read more

‘Panch Parivartan’ is key to social transformation: RSS chief

‘Panch Parivartan’ is key to social transformation: RSS chief

Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, who is now on a five-day visit to Assam, on Sunday said that five essential transformations — social harmony, family values, environment protection, Swadeshi practices, and civic duties — are desirable for the society. Addressing an intellectual program for the Guwahati-based RSS Karyakartas, emphasised … Read more

PM Modi says ‘Naari Shakti’ will handle his social media accounts on March 8

PM Modi says 'Naari Shakti' will handle his social media accounts on March 8

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as a special initiative dedicated to women’s empowerment, he will hand over his social media accounts to a few inspiring women, ‘Naari Shakti’, from across the country on International Women’s Day. He said that this would provide the women with a platform … Read more

Allahabadia case: SC calls for regulating YouTube, social media content

Allahabadia case: SC calls for regulating YouTube, social media content

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Pulling up YouTube celebrity Ranveer Allahabadia for exhibiting “perversion”, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for regulation or maintaining decency in the content of YouTube channels and social media platforms. The apex court also offered Allahabadia a temporary shield against arrest in cases registered across the country for promoting obscenity. … Read more

PM Modi honours Acharya Satyendra Das’ lasting contributions to spiritual, social life of country

PM Modi honours Acharya Satyendra Das’ lasting contributions to spiritual, social life of country

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Wednesday and remarked that his invaluable contributions to the spiritual and social life of the country will always be remembered with reverence. Taking this to social media platform X, PM Modi … Read more

Action must be taken against those making derogatory remarks on social media platforms: Odisha Dy CM

Action must be taken against those making derogatory remarks on social media platforms: Odisha Dy CM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday said action should be taken against those who make derogatory remarks on social media platforms that hurt the sentiments of others. Parida’s statement came against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the recent vulgar comments by YouTuber Ranveer Allhabadia and others. “It is … Read more