Gandhinagar, Dec 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated over 800 newly constructed EWS (Economically Weaker Section) houses, built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Ahmedabad and reiterated the Modi government’s resolve to provide free housing to the poor, enabling a dignified and respectful life for all.
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) The renovation and construction of a 5.8 km long road from Padadiha to Banshpatri in Kharagpur subdivision of West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district began recently, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Highlighting that more than 8.5 lakh youths have been provided government jobs in Uttar Pradesh in the past eight years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the BJP government has also focused on imparting skills to 12 lakh youths and making them job-ready.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The major disruption in air travel across the country has prompted a Parliamentary panel to consider summoning top officials of private airlines and senior representatives of the aviation regulator.
Patna, Dec 7 (IANS) Unrelenting in its attack on Tejashwi Yadav, the BJP on Sunday hit out at the RJD leader for blaming "invisible forces" for the Mahagathbandhan's rout in the Bihar Assembly elections and also accused him of aping Rahul Gandhi post-defeat, referring to his reported Europe trip with the family, days after the election results.
Islamabad, Dec 7 (IANS) After the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment through both houses of parliament and signed with unusual speed by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, the nation has structurally shrunk provincial autonomy and strengthened military authority over important national domains, as per a report.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) On Mahaparinirvan Diwas -- when the nation pauses to honour Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of India's Constitution -- a different spectacle unfolded in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Suspended Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir chose this solemn day of December 6 to lay the foundation stone for the 'Babri Mosque'.
Gandhinagar, Dec 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel saluted the nation's bravehearts on the Armed Forces Flag Day for their supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland and contributed for the well-being of their families.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The political battle over the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution and a towering Dalit leader, has intensified in recent months. At the heart of this contest lies a clash between the Congress party’s attempt to preserve the aura of Jawaharlal Nehru and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) effort to expose Congress’ historical neglect and even hostility towards Ambedkar.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the evolving world order and the imperative of India-Japan cooperation at the opening session of the India-Japan Forum here on Sunday.
