Hyderabad, Oct 16 (IANS) The Telangana government on Thursday decided to scrap the two-child norm for contesting local body elections in the state.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that nations which contribute valiant women and men to the noble cause of UN-led peace-keeping should collectively strive for frameworks that encourage a stronger voice for troop-contributing countries.
Varanasi/Prayagraj, Oct 16 (IANS) As the festival of lights draws near, a strong wave of nationalism and support for indigenous products is sweeping across India - particularly in the spiritual city of Varanasi and the holy town of Prayagraj.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s geopolitics seem to have reached a full circle with the continuous terror of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The family of late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who was the Pilot-in-Command of the Air India aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of a judicially monitored independent committee, led by a retired apex court judge, to investigate the incident, which claimed over 260 lives.
Varanasi, Oct 16 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing for the world-famous Dev Deepawali in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. This year, the banks of the Ganges will be illuminated with approximately one million lamps on the ghats of Varanasi. In a beautiful example of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, Muslim women of Varanasi are playing an important role in this sacred festival.
Dhamtari, Oct 16 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisaging a nation where all youth are economically empowered and self-reliant, with access to meaningful employment, the Central government is implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).
Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) The Surat Municipal Corporation's Rs 200 crore green municipal bond was listed at the city's National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, officials said.
Varanasi, Oct 16 (IANS) The slogans “Adopt Swadeshi” and “Make in India” have brought smiles to the faces of potters in Varanasi this Diwali. Amid declining demand for Chinese decorative items, the rising sales of traditional clay lamps has given a significant boost to their businesses.
Patna, Oct 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, known for his fiery speeches, officially entered the Bihar Assembly election campaign on Thursday and launched a sharp attack against Congress and the RJD.
