New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A national study that examined participation in Gram Sabhas across states and union territories found low citizen turnout and identified barriers and pathways to strengthen their grassroots engagement, an official statement said on Monday, adding that the report will be released on June 30.
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has recalled a series of incidents from the period following the first Kar Seva in Ayodhya, saying the "atmosphere of devotion, sacrifice and collective commitment had the power to transform individuals" without the need for formal instruction or persuasion.
Kanpur, June 29 (IANS) A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur after a 17-year-old girl alleged that she was abducted, illegally confined and subjected to attempts at forced religious conversion.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) As the West Asia crisis rattled global economies with surging oil and gas prices since the US-Iran war began on February 28, the defining choice of the crisis for India was to absorb the cost at the level of the State and the public sector marketing companies rather than the household, according to the government, as no comparable economy chose to shoulder a burden of this scale on behalf of its consumers.
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Investigators probing the alleged mass poisoning attempt during a Muharram procession in Mumbai have uncovered what they describe as a meticulously planned operation involving online purchases, AI-assisted research, and thousands of poison-filled capsules prepared over several days.
Washington, June 29 (IANS) A US federal judge's decision to seek a fuller explanation from the Justice Department before approving its request to dismiss criminal charges against industrialist Gautam Adani is unlikely to prevent the case from being dropped, leading American and Indian legal experts told IANS, adding that prosecutorial discretion ultimately rests with the executive branch.
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Fresh developments have surfaced in the investigation into the alleged murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal at Pune's Lohagad Fort, with police uncovering crucial digital evidence pointing towards a pre-planned conspiracy.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The controversy surrounding irregularities in Ram Mandir donations intensified on Monday after President of the All India Imam Association, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, said that the “plunder of faith” is more dangerous than looting money.
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India's rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also by its reputation as a country that follows through on its promises, Tarah Nguyen wote in Vietnam Times.
Bhopal, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 135th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' highlighted an inspiring grassroots effort from Biora of Rajgarh district, where local women have transformed plastic waste into a powerful tool for environmental conservation and urban beautification.
