PMK urges TN govt to clarify stand on 125-day rural employment scheme
Chennai, June 28 (IANS) Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately announce whether it will implement the Centre’s new 125-day rural employment scheme, warning that the continued…
Madras HC to decide Nadigar Sangam tenure dispute on July 1
Chennai, June 28 (IANS) The Madras High Court has reserved, until July 1, its orders on a plea seeking the rejection of a civil suit challenging the continuation of actors Nasser, Vishal Krishna, and Karthi as President, General Secretary, and Treasurer,…
Came here to understand hardships, Himachal CM tells Bara Bhangal villagers
Kangra, June 28 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday told villagers, mainly shepherds of Bara Bhangal, one of the remotest hamlets in Kangra district, that he came here to assess the damage caused by recent natural…
One in every fifty people in Seychelles has undergone training in India: PM Modi
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that one in every fifty people in Seychelles has undergone some training in India. “The future of Seychelles will be shaped by its youth. We are proud that students,…
India script history with first-ever AVC men’s cup bronze after beating Bahrain
Ahmedabad, June 28 (IANS) The Indian men’s volleyball team created history on Sunday by clinching their first-ever medal at the AVC Men’s Cup, defeating defending champions Bahrain 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-21, 25-17) in the bronze medal play-off…
‘Every rupee reaches the poor now’: HM Amit Shah contrasts PM Modi era with earlier govts
Gandhinagar, June 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that reforms introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government had eliminated leakages in welfare delivery through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), asserting that every…
Seychelles not small island state but large ocean country, says PM Modi
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the importance of Seychelles in the maritime domain. “Your maritime domain extends across nearly 1.4 million square kilometres. This makes Seychelles not a small island…
Women’s T20 WC: ‘We want to carry momentum into the semis,’ says Carey ahead of India clash
London, June 28 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Nicola Carey said her side is determined to maintain its winning momentum heading into the semi-finals as the defending champions take on India in their final Group stage match of the ICC Women’s T20…
‘Politics of appeasement completely over’, BJP on likely tabling of UCC bill in Bengal Assembly
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Amidst all likelihood of the newly elected Suvendu Adhikari government tabling the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in West Bengal Assembly next week, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday welcomed the move, calling it a death…
Chandrababu Naidu calls for revival of Indian joint family system
Amaravati, June 28 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday called for the revival of the traditional Indian joint family system. Stating that the joint family system is one of the greatest strengths of India, he said…