Sitaram Yechury, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on September 12, 2024, due to a respiratory tract infection at AIIMS Hospital. His body was taken to the party office in Delhi, where several prominent leaders from the INDIA bloc paid their respects. In line with his wishes, Yechury’s body ...
On September 14, 2024, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed his sorrow over the passing of Zubair Khan, a senior Congress leader and MLA from Ramgarh, Alwar. Rahul Gandhi highlighted Zubair Khan’s dedication to the Congress ideology, stating that his death is a significant loss for the party. He shared heartfelt condolences on social media, emphasizing ...
 "Amit Shah renames Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram, honoring India’s freedom struggle and shedding colonial legacy.")
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the renaming of Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram to eliminate colonial influences and honor the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ significant role in India’s freedom struggle. He emphasized that this new name symbolizes victory and reflects the islands’ rich history, including events like the first unfurling of the ...
Sitaram Yechury, the leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and a notable figure in Indian politics, passed away on September 12 at the age of 72 due to a severe lung infection. His death has created a significant void, with members of his party and leaders like Rahul Gandhi expressing deep sorrow. Born ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the passing of Sitaram Yechury, a prominent Communist leader, at the age of 72. Yechury, who led the Communist Party of India (Marxist) three times, died after a prolonged illness at AIIMS in Delhi. Modi described him as a “leading light of the Left” and praised his ...
Prominent political leaders in India, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and P. Chidambaram, have shared heartfelt condolences following the passing of Sitaram Yechury, the General Secretary of the CPI-M. Yechury, a veteran figure in the Left movement and a prominent advocate for social justice and workers’ rights, died at AIIMS ...
 "Veteran leader Sitaram Yechury, a pragmatic communist, shaped left politics in India before his passing at 72, leaving a profound legacy.")
Sitaram Yechury, a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at the age of 72 after battling a severe lung infection. Known for his deep understanding of electoral politics, Yechury aimed to modernize the Left movement by fostering alliances to challenge the right-wing Sangh Parivar. A key architect of the United ...
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) criticized MP Bhartruhari Mahtab for his recent editorial about the name change of Ravenshaw University, published in a local newspaper. BJD MLA Pratap Deb called the editorial unfortunate and accused Mahtab of sycophancy, asserting that the then-Mayurbhanj king had a significant role in the formation of modern Odisha and that ...
 "Boeing’s Starliner capsule lands uncrewed amid safety concerns, jeopardizing the company’s legacy and the future of NASA’s astronaut missions.")
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft completed its uncrewed return from the International Space Station on September 6, 2024, landing safely in New Mexico. However, the mission has raised concerns as it did not carry the two astronauts it took to the station due to malfunctions in the capsule’s thrusters. While Boeing is proud of its space history, ...
 "Assam’s CM Sarma promises urgent implementation of 52 recommendations to protect indigenous rights, amid tensions over the Assam Accord’s legacy.")
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to implement 52 recommendations from the Justice Biplab Sarma committee regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, aimed at protecting the interests of indigenous people. The government aims to complete this implementation by April 15, 2024. These recommendations focus on safeguarding the cultural and linguistic identity ...
