New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam stands out as a truly unique initiative that celebrates the living unity of India’s diverse traditions while respecting and honouring their distinct identities.
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) As voting is underway across Maharashtra for elections to 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday appealed to citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and exercise their right to vote.
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Polling in 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), commenced at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude at 5:30 p.m. While elections were originally scheduled for 2,869 seats, including 227 in the BMC, they will now be held for 2,801 seats as 68 candidates were elected unopposed.
Washington, Jan 14, (IANS) The Trump administration has ordered an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants could become a “public charge” and draw on American welfare and public benefits, according to a State Department directive and public statements from senior administration officials.
Prayagraj, Jan 14 (IANS) The Magh Mela in Prayagraj is once again drawing huge crowds as devotees throng the Sangam to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, coinciding with Shattila Ekadashi. By 8 a.m. on Wednesday, around 15 lakh devotees had already immersed themselves in the confluence, with participants ranging from young children to elderly citizens.
Mohla-Manpur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 14 (IANS) Schools in the Naxal-affected forested regions of Mohla-Manpur, in Chhattisgarh, which had remained in darkness for years, are now glowing with light, thanks to the newly installed solar power plants. This development is providing a fresh direction to education in areas long challenged by insurgency and limited infrastructure.
Malda (West Bengal), Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Malda district in West Bengal on January 17, where he will inaugurate the Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train from Malda Town Station. He will later address a public rally at Sahapur Bypass.
Nangloi (Delhi), Jan 14 (IANS) In a major boost to neighbourhood-level healthcare in West Delhi, an Ayushman Aarogya Mandir was inaugurated in Nangloi on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards improving access to quality primary medical services for residents. The facility was inaugurated by Nangloi’s Municipal Councillor Poonam Surender Saini amid the presence of a large number of residents, community members, and local leaders.
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) “If a Tamilian can become Chennai Mayor, a Gujarati can become Ahmedabad Mayor, a Telugu Hyderabad Mayor and a Punjabi as Punjabi Mayor then why in Maharashtra’s Mumbai, a Marathi can’t become its mayor,” asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, staunchly defending his pitch for Marathi-Hindu mayor in the upcoming BMC elections.
Varanasi, Jan 14 (IANS) Varanasi’s historic Manikarnika Ghat is undergoing extensive development work aimed at improving cremation management and public convenience. Amid the ongoing project, the district administration has clarified that no temples or cultural structures are being harmed and has cautioned the public against misinformation being spread through viral photos and AI-generated videos on social media.
