The Assam government aims to make 30 lakh women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) as Lakhpati Didis by 2028-29 and to boost the state economy by empowering the women of the state, said an official on Wednesday.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Odisha's largest opposition party, will hold a six-hour protest in Puri on August 7 over the death of a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by unidentified miscreants in Balanga, party leader Lenin Mohanty told ANI.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that through the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise of the Election Commission, a veiled attempt is being made to disenfranchise genuine voters and implement the National Register of Citizens through the backdoor.
Doubling down on her claim of harassment of Bengali-speaking migrants in the BJP-ruled States, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) notices are being issued to legitimate Indian citizens simply because they are from her State.
The meeting came on the sidelines of Marcos Jr.'s five-day state visit to India. Calling it one of the "most productive and constructive" visits he has ever had, the Philippines President said it reflected the "enduring closeness" between the two countries.
Several homes, hotels, and shops have been destroyed, with many more damaged. Teams are working tirelessly, even during the night, to rescue people trapped in the affected areas.
The convoy of Suvendu Adhikari was allegedly attacked in Cooch Behar on Monday while he was on his way to meet the Superintendent of Police. Adhikari claimed that the attack was orchestrated because of his push for implementing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state.
A cloudburst triggered devastating flashfloods in the Harsil area of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, with at least 8-10 Indian Army personnel reported missing from a camp in the lower Harsil region. The cloudburst occurred around 1:40 pm on Tuesday, causing widespread damage in Dharali
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the BJP-led government of running away from debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, saying that people elect representatives to the Parliament and the electoral process should be discussed in Lok Sabha and Rajya
Speaking to reporters, Adhikari said, "The Court had granted permission for the LoP and five MLAs to meet the SP. During our arrival, and later in Khagarabari, my convoy was attacked under the leadership of Udayan Guha (TMC leader), a state minister, and in the presence of police. I was w
Khatana accused regional parties of Jammu and Kashmir of lying and deceiving the people, adding that the BJP's policies have been more beneficial for the region.