Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Friday embarked on a four-nation visit. The countries are Cuba, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Bolivia and the tour is expected to conclude on January 20.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel paid respects to Bahadur Kalar of Kalar samaj and hinted at the formation of the Mahua Board on Sunday while speaking to the press. He also spoke about allocating funds to the Sarpanch in Balod.
Panchamasali Lingayat seer Jaya Mrityunjaya Swamiji continued a protest, along with other members of the community, in Bengaluru over the demand for a 2A reservation for the community.
Magh Bihu falls in the local month of 'Magh' during mid-January. It is also called 'Bhogali Bihu' as it is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest takes place.
Notably, India last year took over the UK to become the fifth largest economy in the world and is aiming to be the third largest economy in the world by 2037, while Pakistan's economy is running on financial assistance from the global community.
This week, the Express Tribune newspaper reported that a historic worship place of the Ahmadi community in Wazirabad was allegedly desecrated by the district administration.
The Chief Minister was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Raitha Samavesh and Hara Jathra 2023 organised by Panchamasali Jagadguru Peeta, at Harihar.
"The protest dharna will continue till the government provides reservation under 2A," said Panchamsali pontiff of Kudalasangama Mutt Jaya Mruthyunjaya Swamiji.
Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader KM Shaji on Saturday sparked a controversy by calling the LGBTQ community a "shame" and the "worst kind of people".
Pakistan Consulate tweet referred to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs being thankful to China for support to flood victims and then mentioned concerns regarding the Uyghur community. Islamabad said account was hacked.