Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to revolutionary freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, on his birth anniversary, describing him as a “true son of Mother India” whose unshakable courage and sacrifices continue to inspire the vision of a … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea seeking inclusion of the name of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the schedule to the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 – a law enacted by the Parliament to prevent the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Imphal, May 25 (IANS) Top Army officers during an interactive meeting with 300 ex-servicemen, including ‘Veer Naaris’ (war widows) and families in Manipur, have reiterated the authorities’ commitment in supporting its veterans and ensuring their well-being. A Defence Spokesman said on Saturday that Lieutenant General Abhijit S. Pendharkar, General Officer … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) In a bid to honour the legacy of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, Maharashtra’s Minister of Cultural Affairs and Information Technology Ashish Shelar on Friday proposed the establishment of a grand national memorial at the historic Cellular Jail in Andaman. The proposal was formally discussed on Friday … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday castigated Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks on freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. In November 2022, Rahul Gandhi, during his Bharat Jodo Yatra, made defamatory comments on Savarkar at a rally in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, March 29 (IANS) The police arrested an accused for vandalising the idol of folk deity Veer Tejaji Maharaj at the temple, located in Pratap Nagar Sector-3 of the Sanganer police station area in Jaipur. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, was allegedly carried out by anti-social elements. Officials … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, March 29 (IANS) Tension brewed in Jaipur on Saturday after folk deity Veer Tejaji Maharaj’s statue was vandalised in Pratap Nagar, Sector-3. Some anti-social elements damaged the statue inside the Tejaji temple on Friday night, sparking massive outrage among Hindu organisations and residents. On Saturday, hundreds of devotees, along … Read more
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
