Articles by Abhya Adlakha
President Murmu, PM Modi pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on death anniversary
Another X handle, which shares anecdotes and narrates the Prime Minister’s life through archival records, shared pictures from his personal diary carrying quotes from Gandhi
Published on Jan 30, 2024 12:56 PM IST
Tableaux by states and UTs put heritage and women empowerment at the forefront
28 tableaux — including depictions of Ram Lalla, cherry blossoms in Meghalaya & women empowerment — showcased India's diverse culture at Republic Day parade.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 01:42 AM IST
Abhya Adlakha, New Delhi
‘Assam cops found wanting’: Kharge writes to Amit Shah on Rahul’s security issues
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge listed five instances in which he said, the Assam Police did not provide adequate security to Gandhi
Published on Jan 24, 2024 02:11 PM IST
Over 750 districts hold events to mark National Youth Festival
More than 750 districts across the country held various programmes to mark the 27th National Youth Festival on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event in Nashik on Friday.
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Abhya Adlakha, New Delhi
Former Odisha CM Giridhar Gamang returns to Congress with wife, son in Delhi
Seniorr Congress leader and treasurer Ajay Maken said the four leaders have played a crucial role in development of Odisha
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 06:37 PM IST
Pongal reflects spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’: PM Modi
PM took part in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union minister of state L Murugan in New Delhi and said that this feeling of unity is the biggest force to build a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047
Published on Jan 14, 2024 04:05 PM IST
Congress accuses BJP of ‘politicising’ Ram temple consecration ceremony
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary have declined the invitation to attend the Ram temple consecration ceremony
Published on Jan 12, 2024 03:56 PM IST
India, USAID/India MoU to achieve ‘net-zero carbon’ in railways gets Cabinet nod
The MoU was signed in June last year by Naveen Gulati, Railway Board member and Isabel Coleman, deputy administrator, USAID
Published on Jan 05, 2024 08:26 PM IST
Congress Foundation Day: Kharge pledges commitment to protecting Constitution
Top Congress leaders gathered for a flag-hoisting ceremony before flying to Nagpur for a rally to kick-start the 2024 national poll campaign
Published on Dec 28, 2023 02:56 PM IST
Press freedom, safety of journalists is govt’s priority: Anurag Thakur
Thakur said that the central government attaches the “highest importance” to the safety and security of all citizens of the country, including the journalists and urged West Bengal and other states to take steps to ensure the safety of journalists in their states
Published on Dec 21, 2023 07:05 PM IST
31% increase in number of girl students since 2014-15: Education minister
In India, there are more than 300 million students– 260 million in grades from 0-12th and 40 million in higher education institutions and there is only a microscopic minority that goes out to study, Pradhan said during the question hour
Updated on Dec 20, 2023 08:12 PM IST
Govt blocked over 1.32L mobile phones for financial fraud, cybercrime: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw said that more than 5.5 million illegal mobile connections “obtained on fake documents” have also been blocked as part of initiatives taken by the Union government to combat mobile fraud
Published on Dec 17, 2023 10:25 AM IST
Government spent ₹416 crore on G20 Summit: MEA tells Parliament
According to Muraleedharan, the expenditure has mainly been spent on organising over 200 meetings at 60 locations across the country, including the Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on 9–10 September 2023
Published on Dec 14, 2023 06:38 PM IST
Cong MP demands steps to stop caste-based discrimination in higher edu institutes
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Venugopal referred to the worrying statistics revealed by Congress MP K Suresh a day earlier in the Lok Sabha, according to which around 13,500 students belonging to the SC, ST, and OBC communities have dropped out of central universities
Published on Dec 08, 2023 02:41 PM IST
Terror incidents in J&K declined in last 6 years: Govt
Terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir have declined over the last six years, with 2023 recording the least number of such cases till November 15, the Union government informed Parliament on Wednesday.
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 07:34 AM IST
Abhya Adlakha, New Delhi
DMK MP withdraws controversial remark on Hindi states, BJP targets INDIA bloc
DMK MP S Senthilkumar regretted his ‘gaumutra states’ remark and requested it to be expunged from the Parliament records
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 03:28 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
Centre looking into Nanded airport matter on priority: Jyotiradtiya Scindia
Scindia said that many routes that had been wiped off India’s civil aviation map have been brought back due to efforts by PM Modi
Published on Dec 04, 2023 03:38 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
Rahul Gandhi in Kerala pushes for more women leaders in Congress
Rahul Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to Kerala, inaugurated ‘Utsaah,’– a Kerala Mahila Congress Convention in Ernakulam and said there are numerous women leaders in the Congress who possess the qualities necessary to become chief ministers
Published on Dec 01, 2023 04:46 PM IST
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Rahul Gandhi promises Gig Workers Act in Telangana if Congress voted to power
Rahul Gandhi also promised to give ₹12,000 to each auto driver and to consider reducing pending challans to 50 per cent and implementing a single-permit policy once the Congress was elected in Telangana
Published on Nov 28, 2023 04:49 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
KCR and his family have only looted Telangana: Anurag Thakur
Union minister Anurag Thakur said that the BJP government will give Rs.2,500 to all the farmers to buy seeds and fertilisers and fix the minimum selling price (MSP) of paddy to Rs.3,100, if elected to power
Published on Nov 27, 2023 08:22 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
Refrain from sensationalising tunnel rescue mission: MIB to media
The government advised media to be cautious and sensitive while reporting on the matter due to the sensitive nature of the operation
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 04:05 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
Drugs, cash, liquor worth ₹1,760 crore seized across 5 states amid polls: EC
While voting in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh is over, polls in Rajasthan and Telangana are slated to be held on November 25 and 30, respectively.
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 04:43 AM IST
Abhya Adlakha, New Delhi
Seized contraband, cash worth ₹1,760 crore in 5 states ahead of polls: ECI
Telangana, which is due to vote on November 30, reported the highest seizures worth ₹659.2 crore, followed closely by Rajasthan ( ₹650.7 crore), which will vote on November 25
Published on Nov 20, 2023 05:32 PM IST
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54th International Film Festival of India to kickstart in Goa on Monday
The festival will have 13 World Premieres, 18 International Premieres, 62 Asia premieres, and 89 India Premieres
Published on Nov 19, 2023 08:54 PM IST
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Masood Azhar’s associate among 2 men charged by NIA for recruiting terrorists
NIA said Dilawar Iqbal incited Kashmiri men to pursue jihad by sharing with them inflammatory audio clips and videos
Published on Nov 15, 2023 08:24 PM IST
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Moitra created ruckus to avoid investigation: Ethics panel chief Vinod Sonkar
TMC MP Mahua Moitra is facing ‘Cash-for-Query’ charges made by Dubey, who alleged that the TMC MP had taken bribes from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani to raise questions in Parliament targeting Adani Group and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Published on Nov 03, 2023 04:54 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
Ex-TN DGP Braj Kishore Ravi joins Congress
The 1989 batch IPS officer hails from Saharsa district in Bihar and is the second seniormost DGP ranking official from the TN cadre
Published on Nov 02, 2023 08:57 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
NHRC issues advisory regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material on internet
The NHRC has asked all concerned authorities of the Union/State Government(s)/ UT Administration(s) to implement the recommendations contained in the advisory and send an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two months for information of the Commission
Published on Oct 28, 2023 11:36 AM IST
Abhya Adlakha
Mahua Moitra seeks fresh dates from Ethics panel, says summon Hiranandani too
TMC MP Mahua Moitra said any enquiry without Darshan Hiranandani’s oral evidence “will be incomplete, unfair and akin to holding a proverbial ‘kangaroo court’”
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 06:10 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
Telangana Congress demands release of welfare scheme funds before Nov 2
Reddy, along with several party members, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) and demanded that the cash benefits should be transferred immediately before November as chief sinister K Chandrashekhar Rao may try to delay the release of the money
Published on Oct 26, 2023 05:29 PM IST
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