ECI plans brainstorming session for state poll officials on March 4, 5

IANS | February 24, 2025 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Modern election management and enhancement of social media outreach will top the agenda at a two-day conference planned by the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the Chief Electoral Officers of all states/UTs on March 4 and 5, an official said on Monday.

Inflation burden eases further for India’s farm and rural workers

IANS | February 24, 2025 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The CPI inflation rates for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) for the month of January this year declined to 4.61 per cent and 4.73 per cent, respectively, from the corresponding figures of 7.52 per cent and 7.37 per cent in January 2024, according to figures released by the Ministry of Labour on Monday.

Nitish announces Rs 1,404cr-worth development projects for Patna

IANS | February 21, 2025 11:59 PM

Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) On the last day of Pragati Yatra, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made several major announcements for Patna on Friday. With 623 projects inaugurated or launched, a total investment of ₹1404 crore has been earmarked for infrastructure development, road expansion, tourism, and civic amenities.

Feb 22 Resolution: India's unwavering commitment to national sovereignty and territorial integrity (IANS Analysis)

IANS | February 21, 2025 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The integration of Jammu and Kashmir into the national framework has been marked by a resolute determination and a strong commitment from the region's populace, despite ongoing attempts by hostile entities to disrupt its socio-political stability. In the late 1980s, Pakistan strategically redirected its militant proxies to incite turmoil in Kashmir, aiming to bolster its narrative of contesting the region's political status on the international stage.

PM Modi inaugurates 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi

IANS | February 21, 2025 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Marathi language became a proclamation of liberation from invaders during centuries of oppression. Besides, Marathi language and literature have opened the doors of social emancipation for the oppressed and deprived sections of society while highlighting the contributions of great social reformers such as Jyotiba Phule, Savitribai Phule, Maharshi Karve, and Babasaheb Ambedkar, who nurtured new age thinking in Marathi.

'Vizhinjam Port will turn Kerala into a new Singapore'

IANS | February 21, 2025 9:15 PM

Kochi, Feb 21 (IANS) On the opening day of the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) 2025, which got underway here on Friday, the fast nearing completion of Vizhinjam Port -- being built by the Adani Ports -- was the key point of discussion by the participants who pointed out that the upcoming seaport will turn Kerala into a new Singapore.