Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Sports Minister of Tamil Nadu, has been appointed as the state’s new Deputy Chief Minister. This move was expected since January but faced delays due to his controversial remarks about “Sanathana Dharma” and the impact of the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which resulted in 66 deaths. The postponements were also linked to preparations ...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other key leaders in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, focusing on seat-sharing for the upcoming state assembly elections expected in November. Shinde described the discussions as “positive,” stating that decisions would be made soon and that collaboration is progressing smoothly among the ...
Atishi, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has officially taken charge as the Chief Minister of Delhi. In a symbolic move, she sat next to an empty chair that represented her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, and drew parallels to the Ramayana, stating she would serve temporarily while waiting for his return. This gesture ...
Ireland is facing a significant housing crisis, with the central bank warning that the country needs to build an additional 20,000 homes each year to meet the demands of a growing population. This translates to a need for around €6.5 billion to €7 billion in development financing. While homebuilding efforts have increased, with nearly 33,000 ...
On September 17, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Subhadra Scheme in Odisha, aiming to benefit over one crore women with a ₹50,000 financial support each over five years. This initiative aligns with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto, which helped them secure victory in the recent elections, ending a 24-year tenure of the previous ...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently highlighted the importance of Hindi and other Indian languages, stating they are allies rather than competitors. Speaking at the fourth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan on Hindi Diwas, he emphasized that promoting Hindi relies on strengthening all local languages. Shah underscored that Hindi should evolve into a common, technical, and ...
The Indian wheelchair handball team is set to compete in the 3rd IHF Four-a-Side Wheelchair Handball World Championship in Cairo, Egypt, from September 15 to 22. With a strong desire to win, the team recently received a warm send-off in Jaipur, attended by notable sports figures, including IAS Dr. Neeraj K Pawan and Olympian Shriram ...
The Odisha government, under Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, has ended the widespread rehiring of retired employees that was common in the previous Biju Janata Dal administration. A new guideline limits rehiring to just 1% of the approved staff for senior positions and requires departments to justify the need for each rehiring. This change comes after ...
During his recent visit to the United States, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with the Indian diaspora, students, and faculty in various universities. He also met with US lawmakers at the Rayburn House Office Building, an event hosted by Congressman Bradley Sherman. Notable attendees included Representatives Jonathan Jackson, Ro Khanna, and Ilhan Omar, whose presence ...
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened their energy cooperation by signing four agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Key agreements include a long-term LNG supply deal between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian Oil Corporation, along ...
