New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the proposal to conduct the Census of India 2027 at an estimated cost of Rs 11,718.24 crore, marking the country’s first fully digital census and one of the largest administrative exercises in the world.
Islamabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A new prime-time drama in Pakistan - 'Case No 9' - has dared to tackle the unspoken by highlighting the weaponisation of blasphemy accusations against religious minorities in the country.
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday discussed issues related to registration of Waqf properties with a delegation of AIMPLB in the backdrop of over 5 lakh properties being initiated for upload on the UMEED Portal till December 6.
Kingston, Dec 11 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -- marking the global recognition of one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals.
Nairobi, Dec 11 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh joined the celebrations at the historic Sri Ram Temple in Kenya to mark Diwali's inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Leaders across party lines on Wednesday welcomed the inclusion of Diwali -- one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals -- in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, calling it a "commendable" step and a moment of pride for the country.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Wednesday that people in India and around the world are thrilled that Deepawali has been added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. He said that humanity should always be guided by the principles of Lord Ram.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Former Delhi Minister and BJP legislator from Gandhi Nagar, Arvinder Singh Lovely, on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his understanding of the country’s history, sentiments and recognising the Sikh Gurus’ sacrifices.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi Barelvi on Tuesday said that the national song Vande Mataram should neither be imposed on anyone nor should any person be stopped from reciting it if they so wish, emphasising that the Constitution and the courts safeguard individual choice on such matters.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Vande Mataram, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani on Tuesday said, “We will accept death, but we will never accept 'shirk (associating anyone with God)'."
