Kerala Minister writes to Rajnath Singh on alleged politicisation of Sainik schools

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty has written to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressing concern about the alleged politicisation of Sainik Schools. According to a statement issued by Sivankutty’s office on Friday, the minister in his letter has said that handing over running Sainik Schools to organisations with political affiliations will erode the…

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Congress Manifesto promises to ‘restore freedom and liberties’ in India

New Delhi: The manifesto of the Indian National Congress vows to prioritize the protection and restoration of fundamental freedoms and liberties, emphasizing the defense of the Constitution and the eradication of fear. It laments the erosion of democratic institutions and personal freedoms in recent years and pledges to rejuvenate India’s democratic ethos. Central to the…

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Free healthcare, equal pay for women, minimum daily wage: Key promises from Congress manifesto

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday unveiled its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, featuring proposals such as establishing a right to apprenticeship, providing a legal assurance for Minimum Support Price (MSP), and advocating for a constitutional amendment to elevate the 50 percent cap on reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs, among other pledges….

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India’s relations with neighbours much better than earlier, says Jaishankar

Thiruvanthapuram: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India’s ties with all neighbours, except China and Pakistan, have improved significantly compared to previous times. Speaking during a media interaction here to underscore India’s diplomatic strides in the region, Jaishankar said India’s relationship with China was “challenging,” but the country was “confident” and capable…

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