Lucknow, Aug 23 (IANS) In a bid to integrate the 'Vimukt Jati' community, which has faced historical marginalisation, into the mainstream, the Uttar Pradesh government will celebrate 'Vimukt Jati Diwas' on August 31 in Lucknow, according to an official statement.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said on Saturday that the National Space Day is significant for motivating the entire nation for space exploration.
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, speaking at Shakti Samvad in Mumbai on Saturday, said that for women’s rights and empowerment, challenges are inevitable, but each challenge brings an opportunity.
Bhopal, Aug 23 (IANS) In a humanitarian gesture coinciding with the celebration of “Shri Krishna Janmashtami,” which occurred on August 16, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced a 60-day remission for thousands of convicted prisoners across the state.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) on Friday organised a seminar in the national capital in the wake of monsoon-related disasters in some parts of the country, an official said, adding the objective of the meeting was to ensure seamless integration with the Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs) of all states and union territories.
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated three major metro routes in Kolkata, significantly expanding the city’s urban transit network. The new routes include the much-anticipated under-river metro line and a direct connection to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its earlier sweeping directions on stray dog management in the Delhi-NCR region, observing that a complete prohibition on releasing treated and vaccinated dogs appeared "too harsh".
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s modified directions on the management of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region, calling it a "practical step" compared to the earlier order, which had mandated the capture and relocation of all stray dogs.
Gaya, Aug 22 (IANS) Passengers on board the newly-launched Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and New Delhi on Friday expressed their excitement and gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who flagged off the train. Many described the journey as comfortable and highlighted the new facilities, including CCTV cameras, clean washrooms, and better seating arrangements.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Senior Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s modified order on stray dogs, describing it as "progressive and rooted in scientific reasoning."
