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Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu stated today that the NDA government is committed to upholding the ideals of social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. On the occasion of Phule's birth anniversary, the minister paid floral tributes to his statue in the town of Srikakulam. He said...

Amaravati, April 11 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said social reformer Jyotirao Phule, who fought against casteism and other social evils, remains a lasting inspiration.The CM paid tribute to Phule on the occasion of his 199th birth anniversary.Phule was born...

New Delhi, April 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to social reformer Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary and said his life was dedicated to the ideals of equality, justice, and education.Modi also paid homage to Phule at his statue in the Parliament House complex and said his...

New Delhi, April 10 Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien on Friday attempted to draw parallels between incidents in Germany in the 1930s and contemporary India in a blog post, but added a "disclaimer" stating that he does not intend to defame or portray anyone negatively, advising...

Nagpur, April 8 The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh does not want its name to be prominently featured in history, and instead wishes to give full credit to society for its work over the last 100 years, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Wednesday.The entire work of the RSS is the result of the hard...

London, April 7 Chess, often called the "game of kings", proved to be a great equalizer during the medieval era by celebrating intellectual ability regardless of race, according to a study by the University of Cambridge.In "Chess and Race in the Global Middle Ages," historian Dr. Krisztina...

New Delhi, April 3 – Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra expressed confidence on Friday that the country would "eliminate urban Naxalism," similar to how the central government announced its near-eradication of Naxalism.Speaking to reporters during the Indraprastha Culture Festival, Mishra praised...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the anniversary of his death. In a social media post, Mr. Shah stated that Shivaji Maharaj united the people to protect dharma and culture and established Hindavi Swarajya. Mr. Shah said that Shivaji's life serves as an...

New Delhi, April 1 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan said on Wednesday that democratic practices in India have been continuous, inclusive, and deeply rooted in society as part of a broader civilisational ethos that values dialogue, consensus, and respect for diverse opinions.In his address at...

New Delhi, April 1 President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings on Odisha Day and said that the state's talented and hardworking people are playing a significant role in the 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) journey.Odisha's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and...

Lucknow, April 1 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the state's formation day."With the unwavering energy akin to the ocean's waves, the brilliance like the Sun of Konark, and illuminated by the boundless grace of Lord Shri...

March 31, New Delhi – On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar.The museum is dedicated to Jain history and the life of Samrat Samprati, his rule, and the message of non-violence.Named after the...

Gandhinagar, March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that previous governments had neglected India’s manuscript heritage due to a “colonial mindset,” as he inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.Addressing the...

Gandhinagar, March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, and toured its galleries, viewing rare artifacts and historical collections documenting the evolution of Jainism.Located within the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on the anniversary of his death today. In a social media post, the Prime Minister stated, "Shyamji Krishna Varma instilled a new sense of purpose in the freedom movement with his revolutionary ideas." Mr. Modi...

Dhar, March 28 Two judges of the Madhya Pradesh High Court inspected the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar on Saturday ahead of a hearing on April 2 related to the disputed 11th-century structure.Hindus consider it to be a temple of Vagadevi (Saraswati), while the Muslim...

Dhaka, March 26 – As Bangladesh marks its Independence Day on Thursday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged that anti-independence forces – supported by "domestic and foreign conspiracies" – are attempting to undermine the ideals of the country's 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan...

Mumbai, March 26 Renowned historian Jaisingrao Pawar passed away in Kolhapur, western Maharashtra, on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 85 years old.Pawar had been suffering from lung-related issues for a month, according to family sources.He played a significant role in bringing...

Los Angeles, March 23 – The legendary Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that he reconciled with John Lennon, and their shared love of baking was the catalyst for their friendship.The pair's relationship became strained around the time of The Beatles' split in 1970, but Paul has now spoken about...

Kolkata, March 22 West Bengal Governor R N Ravi on Sunday observed Bihar Day at Lok Bhavan here and said the creation of states was aimed at ensuring better administration and governance.Ravi also highlighted the historical context of the formation of Bihar, which was carved out of the Bengal...