August 26, 2026
  • August 26, 2026

‘Not about crass songs’: Ravi Kishan introduces bill for official status to Bhojpuri

by on July 28, 2024 0

Ravi Kishan, Bhojpuri superstar and BJP MP, introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to include Bhojpuri in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. Kishan emphasized Bhojpuri’s rich cultural heritage, literature, and its significant global speaker base. The bill also acknowledged contributions from eminent Bhojpuri writers and the language’s influence on Hindi literature.

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‘Narrative based on falsehood’: Sitharaman calls Mamata’s ‘mic off’ claim ‘unfortunate’

by on July 28, 2024 0

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s claim that her microphone was muted during a Niti Aayog meeting in the national capital on Saturday. Rebuffing the TMC leader’s allegation that her “microphone was switched off after five minutes,” the Union minister labeled the charge as “completely false.” Sitharaman criticised the...

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UN concerned over ‘arbitrary arrest’ of minorities, journalists in India

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The United Nations Human Rights Body expressed concern over the arbitrary arrest and prosecution of minorities and journalists in India. It highlighted misuse of counter-terrorism laws against dissenting views, rising lynching cases by ‘cow vigilantes’, and discriminatory practices against Muslims through the Citizenship Amendment Act. The body urged India to address discrimination and protect...

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Ex-NZ cricketer agrees with India’s call to not make Hardik captain

by on July 28, 2024 0

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said Ajit Agarkar’s decision not to appoint Hardik Pandya as India’s captain was wise due to concerns about Pandya’s frequent injuries and workload. Styris emphasized the importance of Pandya focusing on his all-rounder skills and fitness, rather than taking on the additional responsibilities of captaincy.

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