Kochi, July 16 (IANS) After weeks of legal wrangling and uncertainty, Union Minister of State for Tourism and BJP leader Suresh Gopi's latest film, Janaki. V vs State of Kerala, on Wednesday, has finally been cleared for release by the Kerala High Court.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for six years, beginning 2025-26, to cover 100 districts.
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Wednesday criticised Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane for his controversial remarks suggesting that Marathi should replace Urdu in madrasas and that the Islamic call to prayer (Azaan) be delivered in Marathi. They accused him of attempting to provoke communal tension and misrepresent minorities for political mileage ahead of the upcoming elections.
Patna, July 16 (IANS) The Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani on Wednesday clarified his threatening remarks of violence at the houses of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and stated that his statement has been taken out of context.
New Delhi, July 16 (IASN) Maharashtra is preparing to become the 11th state in India to introduce a law against forced religious conversions, drawing strong support from leaders across political lines.
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) The workers and leaders of opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), on Wednesday, engaged in a scuffle with the Commissionerate Police at Lower PMG Square in Odisha's Bhubaneswar while marching ahead to gherao the Lok Seva Bhavan (State Secretariat), demanding justice for Fakir Mohan Autonomous College student, who succumbed on Monday following self-immolation attempt last week over sexual harrassment by a college faculty member.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) As the Monsoon Session of Parliament gears up for a turbulent start, with the Congress set to question the Centre over the security lapses in Pahalgam and the temporary pause in 'Operation Sindoor', BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal emphasised on Wednesday that the government remains open to dialogue.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Congress party has urged the Centre to introduce legislation in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, which has remained a union territory since its reorganisation in 2019.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Ahead of Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Motihari on July 18, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh has launched a sharp attack, raising questions over the unfulfilled promises made by the Prime Minister during his previous visit to the region.
Bokaro, July 16 (IANS) Two Maoists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in the dense forests of Birhordera under the Gomia police station limits in Jharkhand's Bokaro district early Wednesday morning, police officials said.
