July 26, 2026
  • July 26, 2026

Rs 561 crore Central project to help Chennai fight floods

by on December 8, 2023 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to release the second instalment of the Centre’s contribution to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in view of the floods caused by Cyclone Michaung. The death toll from the cyclone has reached 33 across 3 states,...

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PC echoed O’Brien to woo TMC to ‘… alliance’: FM

by on December 8, 2023 0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to a discussion on India’s economic situation by highlighting how former finance minister P Chidambaram cited arguments from TMC member Derek O’Brien. Sitharaman indirectly questioned whether Chidambaram was trying to get the TMC to attend the “dot dot dot” alliance. She also addressed the issues raised by Chidambaram, stating...

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Bring law to ban live-ins, a ‘dangerous disease’: BJP MP

by on December 8, 2023 0

BJP MP opposes live-in relationships as a dangerous Western concept destroying Indian culture; seeks law against it. Cites high divorce rates in love marriages and advocates for mandatory parental consent. Refers to case of Shraddha Walkar killed by her live-in partner. Highlights India’s tradition of arranged marriages with low divorce rates. Suggests mandatory consent...

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Engrs 64% of those picked for civil services in 2017-21

by on December 8, 2023 0

Engineers dominate All India Civil Services, making up 63.6% of successful candidates from 2017 to 2021. They opt for subjects like political science, international relations, and sociology. Women constitute 24% to 28% of selected candidates. Around 76% of recommended candidates are from the science stream, while only 23.6% are from humanities. Political science and...

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In meet with Yogi, PM reviews progress of Ayodhya projects

by on December 8, 2023 0

PM Modi reviewed the progress of development projects, including the airport inauguration at Ayodhya, in a meeting with UP CM Yogi Adityanath. The projects, conceptualised by the PM, have been speeded up by the Yogi government given the approaching Ram Temple inauguration. Modi suggested additional attractions in Ayodhya to attract visiting devotees. Trust members...

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SP leader takes on DMK MP over ‘insult’ to Hinduism

by on December 8, 2023 0

Senior SP functionary IP Singh criticizes DMK MP DNV Senthilkumar’s comments on Hinduism and demands a strict law to protect the dignity of the religion. Singh also mentions Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi’s objectionable comments and his own objection to comments made by his party member Swami Prasad Maurya. He emphasizes the need...

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12.3 lakh aspirants register for JEE, Maharashtra leads pack

by on December 8, 2023 0

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2024 witnesses a record number of aspirants with a cumulative registration surpassing the previous year. The number of applicants has significantly increased compared to 2023, with Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana leading in state-wise registrations. Female representation has marginally improved, and the test also received registrations from the third gender....

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Raje meets Nadda amid reports of MLAs being herded in Jaipur

by on December 8, 2023 0

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje met with BJP president J P Nadda in Delhi. The party is finalizing the next chief minister and Raje’s views are important. Lalit Meena, a BJP MLA, was allegedly confined in a resort by other MLAs, including Dushyant Singh. Lalit Meena’s father accused Singh of keeping his son and...

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