Varanasi launches 'Maha Kumbh Pathshala' in primary schools, awaring children with spiritual legacy

IANS | January 23, 2025 7:53 PM

Varanasi, Jan 23 (IANS) In an innovative move, the Varanasi administration has introduced the Maha Kumbh Pathshala initiative, aiming to educate young minds about the historical and religious significance of the Kumbh Melas. As part of this initiative, primary school students in Varanasi have been provided with a 10-page booklet detailing the importance of various Kumbhs held across India, including the Maha Kumbh.

Foreign soil, Indian deals: Why are MoUs being signed at Davos Summit?

IANS | January 23, 2025 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) As the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu enthusiastically signed several MoUs with Indian companies in Davos during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit, a glaring question emerges: Why are these deals being inked on foreign soil?

Chhattisgarh rolls out red carpet for investors

IANS | January 23, 2025 6:14 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishu Deo Sai said on Thursday that the state government is fully geared up to attract investments in textile, technical textile, tourism, information technology, semiconductors, data centres, infrastructure, health, education, manufacturing and services apart from the encouraging expansion in steel, mining and power generation.

TN Governor approves Bills increasing punishments for crimes against women, children

IANS | January 23, 2025 4:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has approved two landmark bills aimed at imposing stricter punishments for crimes against women and children. The Bills -- Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Criminal Laws (Tamil Nadu) amendments Bill 2025 -- will now be sent to the President for final approval.