New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark as per latest trends of Delhi Assembly election results. Trends till 12:45 PM showed that the BJP secured 48 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stood at 22 seats. These developments have ignited a veritable meme fest on social … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of initiatives for the poor and marginalised sections including the gig workers. Her blueprint for ‘Viksit Bharat’ includes a social security plan for gig workers and a major thrust on addressing the educational gaps in government-run schools. … Read more
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, will inaugurate a memorial honouring 21 social justice activists who lost their lives in the police firing during the Vanniyar reservation struggle in September 1987. The memorial, constructed at Vazhudhareddi in Villupuram at a cost of ₹5.70 crore, will be a tribute to these activists. … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Senior journalist and social worker Dr. Bhim Singh Bhavesh from Arrah, Bihar, has been selected for the prestigious Padma Shri Award for his remarkable contribution to the upliftment of the ‘Musahar’ community, one of the most marginalised groups in India. His efforts in education and social empowerment have transformed many … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday engaged in a vibrant and informal interaction with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, tribal guests, and tableaux artists who are set to participate in the upcoming Republic Day parade. The meeting took place at his residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, and was followed by colourful cultural … Read more
Imphal, Jan 24 (IANS) Manipur Police and their intelligence wing will soon launch a hunt to identify the people who are making “false, fabricated posts, motivated comments, provocative narratives” on various social media platforms, and will take appropriate legal actions against them, officials said on Friday. A senior Home Department official said that police have … Read more
