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All-women tri-services contingent led by Captain Sandhya marches down Kartavya Path

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:09:46 S O Correspondent

‘Nari Shakti’ takes centre stage in R-Day parade

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:06:06 S O Correspondent

Revert to paper ballot, people have lost faith in EVMs, says Pitroda; favours monitoring of polls by global experts

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:59:43 S O Correspondent

NHRC seeks reports on orphanage’s branches in 4 states after allegations of child abuse

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:57:25 S O Correspondent

The NHRC has called for reports on the branches of an orphanage in Jodhpur, Surat, Kolkata and Bengaluru from the state governments concerned after an FIR was registered against its Indore branch on the allegations of child atrocities.

National Voters’ Day: Cong hits out at EC for refusing to meet INDIA bloc leaders on VVPAT issue

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:24:42 S O Correspondent

The Congress on Thursday criticised the Election Commission on the National Voters’ Day for refusing to meet INDIA bloc leaders on its demand for greater use of VVPATs in polls, terming it as an “injustice” that strikes at the very foundations of democracy.

Govt, RBI actively engaged on digital currency: FM

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:20:06 S O Correspondent

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government and the Reserve Bank are actively engaged in improving the central bank digital currency (CBDC) so that it can be used for cross-border payments.

"YSR lived among people, Jagan Reddy has a dictatorial style": YS Sharmila

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:17:14 S O Correspondent

Comparing the styles of governance of her father YS Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR) and brother Jagan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila Reddy on Thursday said that YSR always believed in living among the people while the Andhra Chief Minister has a "dictatorial style".

Republic Day 2024: ECI's tableau to showcase 'India - Mother of Democracy' theme

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:15:34 S O Correspondent

The Election Commission of India will showcase the 'India - Mother of Democracy' theme in its tableau at the 75th Republic Day parade on Friday.

Every vote counts to build nation, says Mamata on National Voters’ Day

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:11:54 S O Correspondent

West Bengal Chief Minister on Thursday urged voters to exercise their franchise “to resist every idea of weakness” as well as to “respond to the call of the nation.” Taking to X on the occasion of the 14th National Voters’ Day, Banerjee emphasised that every vote counts to build the nation.

High voltage drama, accusations, attacks, FIRs mark ‘Nyay Yatra’ in Assam

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:09:20 S O Correspondent

As the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ completed its run in Assam on Thursday, the eight-day journey remained very eventful with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi locking horns with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Prez Murmu hails women sportspersons, expects stronger show at Paris Olympics

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:06:05 S O Correspondent

Lauding women athletes for their contribution in India’s impressive international performances, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said she expects the country to set new benchmarks at the Paris Olympics later this year.

Ready To Discuss All Issues As Per Rules: Minister Ahead Of Budget Session

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:00:27 S O Correspondent

Ahead of Parliament's Budget session, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday said the government was ready to discuss all issues as per rules. The Budget session of Parliament, the last of the present Lok Sabha before parliamentary elections are announced, begins on January 31 and will conclude on February 9.