New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on Monday over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, petitioner Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has challenged the grounds on which the ECI excluded Aadhaar and ration cards as documentary proofs, a lawyer said on Saturday.
Dehradun, July 26 (IANS) On the solemn occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced a significant increase in ex-gratia compensation for India’s most decorated war heroes. Soldiers awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honour, will now receive Rs 1.5 crore, a threefold increase from the previous Rs 50 lakh.
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A controversial statement by Congress leader Udit Raj, equating Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with B.R. Ambedkar, has triggered sharp reactions from across the political spectrum, with several leaders terming it a "crude joke" and an "insult" to the Father of the Indian Constitution.
Ramnagar, July 26 (IANS) Every year, as India marks Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, the nation salutes the bravery and sacrifice of its soldiers who repelled enemy forces from the icy heights of Kargil in 1999. Among the countless tales of valour, one that continues to inspire generations is that of Subedar Major Nawab Wasim ur Rehman, a war hero from Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, who stood his ground and kept fighting for 20 minutes even after being hit by seven bullets.
Dehradun, July 26 (IANS) On the solemn occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the people of Uttarakhand on Saturday came together in emotional remembrance and heartfelt gratitude to honour the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War.
Male, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday. He noted that the participation of leaders across the political spectrum emphasises the bipartisan support for the "strong and time-tested friendship" between the two nations.
Bhopal, July 26 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, stating that his recent apology regarding the caste census was merely a delayed realisation after years of the party undermining the welfare of Other Backwards Classes (OBCs).
Prayagraj, July 26 (IANS) As India commemorates the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, tributes are pouring in from across the nation to honour the valiant soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. In Prayagraj, Kargil war veterans on Saturday lauded the Indian Army for conducting 'Operation Sindoor' to give a befitting reply to Pakistan.
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday showered praise on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat for his recent interaction with more than 70 clerics and Muslim intellectuals of the country, saying that it was important amid attempts by “neo Hindutva” activists to create division in society under the garb of Hindutva.
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Following Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's remarks that OBCs represent the “productive power of the country”, Congress leader Udit Raj said on Saturday that he (LoP) will prove to be the “second Ambedkar for OBCs”.
