Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 10: For over two decades, Punit Asthana has worked with India's most marginalised communities--especially Dalit and backward groups--helping build schools, toilets, libraries, and livelihoods in places long left behind. This October, that journey was rec
The celebrated singer passed away in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to perform at the Northeast India Festival. His mortal remains were first flown to Delhi and later taken to Guwahati on September 21.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a four-day unique tribal art exhibition titled 'Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre' at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, on Thursday.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav remembered Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram on his death anniversary and called for strengthening marginalised communities to form the INDIA bloc's government in Uttar Pradesh.
The Telangana government's reservation bill aims to provide 42 per cent reservation to Backwards Classes in local body elections as well as in education and employment sectors, reflecting the demographic strength and longstanding demand of marginalised communities.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita attended the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence and Armed Forces Day here in the national capital on Tuesday.
"The number of crimes against Dalits, minorities, and the poor in the country has increased beyond limits. This violence disproportionately affects those who are deprived, marginalised, and lack adequate representation or participation," the party added.
Indian equity markets started Tuesday on a steady note, with both benchmark indices showing marginal gains. The Sensex opened up 147.29 points to 81,937.41 at 9.38 am. The Nifty 50 inched up by 41.70 points to 25,119.35, reclaiming the 25,000 mark.
Speaking to ANI, Ranjeet Ranjan said, "Last time, the Mahagathbandhan couldn't form a government with very marginal votes...We are addressing the main issues in Bihar: employment of youth, the education system, paper leak issues, MNREGA-related concerns, and the safety of women."
On an official three-day visit to Russia this week, Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, underlined India's intent to deepen engagement with the Russian textile industry across trade, technology, and manpower, among others.