Highlighting the contributions of Bhikhari Thakur to the Bhojpuri society, the BJP MP stated that he raised the issues of child marriage, displacement, women's respect, caste discrimination and social evils through his writings and music.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar conducted an early morning visit to the Hinjewadi area of Pune district on Saturday to review ongoing efforts to address pressing civic issues in the region. The visit was followed by a meeting with concerned officials.
After the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had ordered the blocking of 25 over-the-top (OTT) platforms including Ullu, ALTT, Big Shots App, NeonX VIP, and Desiflix among others, for allegedly publishing obscene, vulgar and, in some cases, pornographic material, film producer
Singhvi expressed concern over the selective outrage and silence on the issues surrounding these two judges, suggesting that the BJP's actions are driven more by optics than a genuine commitment to the law.
"People in the area were facing numerous difficulties. Taking cognizance of the situation, the Chief Minister had directed that weekly site visits and meetings be conducted involving all responsible authorities," he said.
Raje emphasised that they would work on issues like education and ration distribution, and conduct a review meeting to discuss ways to improve the condition of the village.
The Embassy of India in Cambodia issued a travel advisory on Saturday for Indian nationals, advising them to avoid travelling to border areas due to the ongoing clashes on the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Nearly 750,000 Afghans have returned from Iran in a month, many deported and without money. Returnees say public aid and free transport helped ease their journey. Several allege mistreatment in Iran, including loss of money, housing issues, and lack of medical care, according to Tolo News.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin in Cape Town to discuss bilateral ties and global issues. He called the meeting productive, highlighting cooperation as strategic partners and discussions on G20-related ma
A Lahore court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for PTI leader Shibli Faraz and summoned Imran Khan in a 2023 case involving threats to police outside Khan's residence. The case accuses them and others of obstructing police duty during an attempted arrest, according to Dawn.
The EU and Japan raised concerns over Afghanistan's worsening human rights situation. Afghan analysts urged dialogue, saying issues should be resolved through engagement. The Taliban has not officially responded but has previously rejected such criticism, stating it upholds rights under Isla
Misri, while addressing a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on Prime Minister's visit to Maldives said that Muizzu reiterated the importance Maldives attaches to security-related issues and expressed commitment to work together.