Nalanda University’s revival symbol of commitment to re-establish its glory in modern form: Murmu
Rajgir (Bihar): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the revival of Nalanda University is a symbol of national and international commitment to re-establish its glorious heritage in a modern setting. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the university here, she said the ancient Nalanda university had been a great centre of knowledge for about eight centuries,…
BJP trying to add illegal voters from outside to Bengal electoral rolls: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was trying to include illegal voters from NDA-ruled Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in the electoral rolls of the state to turn the poll outcome in favour of the saffron party. Addressing an election rally in Paschim Medinipur’s Chandrakona, Banerjee also…
East, central and northwest India to witness more heatwave days than usual: IMD
New Delhi: Some parts of east, central, and northwest India, along with the southeast Peninsula, are likely to see more heatwave days than usual between April and June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Tuesday. During these months, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal over many…
India ramps up PNG rollout, 2.7 lakh new connections given in March
New Delhi: India added more than 3.1 lakh new piped natural gas (PNG) connections in March and another 2.7 lakh connections were issued as the government accelerated expansion of cleaner fuel networks amid supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With the war in West Asia disrupting cooking gas LPG supplies, the…
West Asia war: India managed situation effectively, says Modi; likens Cong to ‘political vultures’
Tharagad (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said while the world is grappling with war, unrest, and rising fuel prices, India has managed the situation effectively due to strong foreign policy and the unity of its people. He accused the Congress of trying to create panic so that people queue up at fuel stations…
Pakistan’s Kashmiri women’s exploitation exposed
Islamabad: A well-known Pakistani cleric claimed to have uncovered the systematic abuse of women by state-backed militants in Kashmir. A Deobandi cleric from Pakistan, Mufti Saeed Khan — also known to be a close aide of former prime minister Imran Khan — made a public admission during a lecture titled ‘Kashmir and our hypocrisy’. Khan…
Eight women killed in stampede at temple in Bihar
Bihar Sharif (Bihar): At least eight women were killed in a stampede at a temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, Police said. The incident took place due to a heavy rush of devotees at the Shitala Mata temple on Tuesday morning, a senior officer said. Bihar Sharif Assistant Superintendent of Police Noorul Haque said,…
Sabarimala gold loss: How did the accused reach Rahul’s home, asks Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi for targeting the ruling CPI(M) over the Sabarimala gold loss case during a poll campaign, questioning how the accused in the case had managed to reach the Congress leader’s home. The Marxist veteran was apparently referring to a widely circulated purported photograph…
Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi wants LDF to win Assembly elections in Kerala
Kannur (Kerala): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the ruling LDF to win the Assembly elections in Kerala. Addressing an election rally here, Gandhi reiterated his charge that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is fighting the combined forces of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the BJP….
Assam polls: BJP manifesto promises Rs 5 lakh cr investment, protection of indigenous people
Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP’s manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring…
