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Prime minister Narendra Modi appreciated those working towards empowering the girl child on National Girl Child Day In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “On National Girl Child Day, we salute our #DeshKiBeti and the accomplishments in various fields. The Central Government has undertaken many initiatives that focus on empowering the girl child, including access to education, better healthcare and improving gender sensitivity.” On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, Prime minister Narendra Modi appreciated those working towards empowering the girl child and ensuring “Desh ki Beti” lead a life of dignity and opportunity. The Prime Minister also…

Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at the Central government over rising fuel prices saying that the government has been busy collecting tax “Modi ji has achieved tremendous growth in ‘GDP’ i.e. gas-diesel-petrol prices! The public is plagued by inflation, the Modi government is busy in tax collection,” tweeted Gandhi. Taking a jibe at the Central government over rising fuel prices, former Congress President and party MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the government has been busy collecting tax despite the prevailing high inflation. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has counted the lower production in oil-producing nations due…

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament, Sakshi Maharaj alleged that the Congress responsible for Subhas Chandra Bose death Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament (MP) from Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao, Sakshi Maharaj alleged that the Congress got Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose killed. While addressing a public rally here, BJP MP said, “My allegation is that Congress got Subhas Chandra Bose killed….neither Mahatma Gandhi nor Pandit Nehru could stand in front of his popularity.” The statement took place on the day when the nation was celebrating Bose’s 125th birth anniversary. Born to advocate Janakinath Bose in Odisha’s Cuttack on January 23, 1897,…

A Corps Commander level meeting was held between India and China in Ladakh at 9:30 AM on Sunday, Army sources informed. The meeting was held in Moldo opposite the Chushul sector in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Army officials said. Which was the ninth round of Corps Commander-level military talks to address the ongoing military standoff in Eastern Ladakh. The last round of Corps Commander-level talks between both countries was held on November 6 in Chushul in Eastern Ladakh. India and China have been locked in a bitter standoff along the LAC for more than six months. While China began amassing massive…

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is celebrating 11th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on Monday with a theme President of India Ram Nath Kovind will be the Chief Guest at the national function being organised in New Delhi by ECI. The event will be held at the Ashok Hotel, New Delhi and the President shall grace the occasion virtually from Rashtrapati Bhawan, according to an official release. Union Minister for Law and Justice, Communications and Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad will grace the function as the Guest of Honour. The theme for this year’s NVD ‘Making Our Voters…

Illegal mining is rampant in Karnataka and it is impossible to carry out without the support of Karnataka Chief Minister, says Siddaramaiah in a tweet In a thread of tweets, Yediyurappa slammed Karnataka Chief Minister saying that the government should take strict action against all those who are involved in illegal mining. “Illegal mining is rampant in the State flouting all the rules of Mines and Geology Department. It is impossible to carry out illegal mining without the support of Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa,” Siddaramaiah tweeted. “Karnataka CM has said that illegal mining can be made legal by submitting an…

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday paid a floral tribute to iconic freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary The nation doesn’t mean geographical boundaries; everything in the nation, its welfare, is nationalism said Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday while adding ours is a glorious civilization that embodies the value of sharing and caring. “The nation doesn’t mean geographical boundaries; everything in the nation, its welfare, is nationalism. Ours is a glorious civilisation that embodies the value of share and care. Our forefathers have given to us the philosophy of ‘world is one…

Mamata Banerjee reacts to ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan during the event to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee not delivering her speech during Parakram Diwas event at Victoria Memorial, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew and BJP leader CK Bose on Saturday said that ‘Jai Shri Ram’ is not a slogan to which one should react in an “allergic manner.” The event was held to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. “Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose stood for unity. He had people of all communities in Azad Hind…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to interact with healthcare workers who would receive the COVID-19 vaccine shot on January 16 At least 60 hospitals across the country including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi have been directed to prepare for video conferencing facility at their respective hospitals. “The Health Ministry has given instructions to be ready with the video conferencing facility. Around 100 healthcare beneficiaries would receive the vaccine shot against coronavirus here at AIIMS. It includes- faculty, resident doctors, nurses, and paramedics staff,” a senior doctor from AIIMS told ANI on anonymity. “We have created a…

Makar Sankranti, observed on January 14 every year, known by various names in the country such as Pongal, Bihu and Maghi With multi-coloured kites filling the sky and devotees taking a dip in holy rivers, India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, which is one of the most auspicious times in a year that marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion while devotees in Varanasi and Uttarakhand took holy dips in the Ganga river. In Bhopal, the Municipal Corporation of Smart City…

After the SC stayed the implementation of the new farm laws, Shiv Sena said, the government does not want to just end the farmers’ protest but also want to paint it as “anti-national”. The editorial in Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ said that the farmers are adamant about continuing their protest despite the Supreme Court ruling.”Now it will be said on behalf of the government that these farmers do not even listen to the Supreme Court. The question is not about the dignity of the Supreme Court, but about the agricultural policy of the country. Farmers are demanding that farm laws…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people on the festivals of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu “Many congratulations to the countrymen on Makar Sankranti. My wish is that Uttarayan Suryadev infuse new energy and enthusiasm in everyone’s life. Makar Sankranti greetings to everyone,” PM Narendra Modi tweeted.The Prime Minister, while sending out Pongal greetings, said the festival showcases the best of Tamil culture. “Pongal greetings to all, especially my Tamil sisters and brothers. This special festival showcases the best of Tamil culture. May we be blessed with good health and success. May this festival also inspire us…

On the auspicious occasion of Pongal, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday extended greetings to the Tamil diaspora in the country and around the world. “To our fantastic British Tamil community, and to Tamils around the world, I wish you a very happy Thai Pongal. And as you gather together with your family and friends, I believe there is so much to celebrate and to look forward to,” Johnson said in a video message on Twitter. “Not least the delicious rice pudding — Pongal — which I hope all of you will be enjoying very shortly. Of course, traditionally…

A Delhi Court on Wednesday summons BJP Lok Sabha member and singer Hans Raj Hans for allegedly providing ambiguous information in election affidavit. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Dharmender Singh, after taking cognisance of the Delhi Police charge sheet filed under section 125 (A) Representation of People Act, issued the summon. Delhi Police has charge-sheeted Hans Raj Hans for allegedly providing ambiguous information concerning his educational qualification and tax liabilities of his and his family, after a criminal case wathe 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The court also issued notice to Investigating Officer to file a report regarding the progress of…

Snapchat decides to ban Donald Trump’s account over his role in inciting the Capitol violence “In the interest of public safety, and based on his attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech, and incite violence, which are clear violations of our guidelines, we have made the decision to permanently terminate his account,” the spokesperson added. Snapchat has decided to permanently ban US President Donald Trump’s account over his role in inciting the Capitol violence, a week after Twitter, Facebook and Instagram imposed bans on his personal account on their respective platforms. CNN quoted a Snapchat spokesperson as saying, “Last week we…

The first consignment of Covid-19 vaccine reaches to Manipur before the first phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh received the consignment of Covid-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’ at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal on Wednesday. The first phase of the coronavirus vaccination will begin in the state on January 16, along with the rest of the country.Addressing media persons, the Chief Minister said, “We have got 54,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine which will be distributed to all district headquarters with one private hospital. Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for timely distributing vaccine across the…

The outgoing President Donald Trump has been blocked on all major social networks for inciting US Capitol riot. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed the impeachment making Trump the first US president to be impeached twice. Congress voted 232 to 197 on the single article of impeachment charging Trump with “incitement of insurrection”. The US House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached President Donald Trump for “inciting” last week’s deadly violence at Capitol Hill.Trump now faces a trial in the Senate. According to Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, the trial is unlikely to be held before January 20, the inauguration of incoming…

Farmers should suspend their agitation, said the Bar Council of India after Supreme Court stay on Farm laws’ implementation Terming the Supreme Court’s order staying the implementation of the three farm laws as “a historic step,” the Bar Council Of India (BCI) has said that 90 per cent of “peaceful farmers” are not in favour of continuing the agitation.”Everybody knows that 90 per cent of the peace-loving farmers are not in favour of the continuance of agitation after the stay order of Supreme Court but persons with vested interests are trying to fulfil their own political ambition even at the…

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While India walks towards becoming Vocal For Local, people have started exploring the local fashion brands and to be ‘Swadeshi.’ As Manish Malhotra once said, “What works for our Indian crafts is the mix of craftsmanship, culture and a touch of modernity.” Fashion helps us to tell a story, to express our divine art, in creating our own identity, and to represent our society. It is important in our society since it has the potential to bring different people and cultures together to celebrate its unique individuality. Bringing people from various states together, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and so on…