Immigration Bill passed in LS: HM Amit Shah asserts India is not a ‘Dharamshala’, security is top priority

IANS | March 27, 2025 10:15 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the House during the debate, made it clear that while India welcomes those wishing to come for tourism, education, healthcare, or business, the government will take strict action against anyone posing a threat to national security.

Rahul skipped Kumbh to avoid VIP disruptions, we don’t believe in show-offs: Vadra (IANS Exclusive) (Lead)

IANS | March 27, 2025 8:20 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Robert Vadra, husband of Congress General Secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi, defended Rahul Gandhi’s absence at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, stating that their family does not believe in public displays of religion. Participating in such events would cause disruption and inconvenience to pilgrims due to VIP arrangements, Vadra explained.

'Saugat-e-Modi' brings happiness to the faces of Muslims in Patna, recipients thank govt

IANS | March 27, 2025 5:58 PM

Patna, March 27 (IANS) In Patna, the 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign has begun distributing the gift kits to poor Muslims with the BJP State Minority Front launching the drive for impoverished families living in slums near the High Court Mazar. As Eid approaches, many of these families, who couldn't afford new clothes, are now receiving gifts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and are expressing their gratitude.

Gujarat set to become second state to implement UCC

IANS | March 26, 2025 8:29 PM

Gandhinagar, March 26 (IANS) Law Minister Rushikesh Patel said on Wednesday that Gujarat is all set to become the second state in the country, after Uttarakhand, to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Sahitya Akademi launches book on Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life and teachings

IANS | March 23, 2025 11:25 PM

Ahmedabad, March 23 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad witnessed a literary and spiritual event on Sunday as India’s national literary institution, Sahitya Akademi, officially launched the much-anticipated book ‘Santvibhuti Pramukh Swami Maharaj’ at the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Auditorium, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Shahibaug.