The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called upon people to give preference to domestic tourism and explore all parts of the country before choosing to tour abroad. Stressing the need for giving impetus to tourism in the North East, Shri Naidu said that “frequent people-to-people exchanges and interactions can strengthen the unity and integrity of our nation.” The Vice President was interacting with the participants of the expedition – ‘North East on Wheels’ organised by Amazing Namaste Foundation in which 75 bikers including 5 women from 18 states travelled…
Month: July 2022
Vice President calls for doing away with the colonial mindset and practices from all spheres of our lives
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for doing away with the colonial mindset and practices from all spheres of our lives. Emphasising the need to return to our roots, he wanted the younger generation to follow the high ethical and moral standards set by our forefathers and freedom fighters. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 75th Foundation Day celebrations of Hansraj College of Delhi University today, the Vice President referred to a number of recent initiatives by Rajya Sabha to do away with colonial practices such as…
Delhi L-G approves withdrawal of cases against migrants for violating Covid lockdown norms
Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the withdrawal of cases against migrant labourers for violating lockdown measures during the covid-19 pandemic. There were 25 cases registered against more than 164 migrants. According to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, adopting a humanitarian approach, it has been observed that these violations are very small, and were committed by helpless migrants under compulsion during the covid-19 lockdown. This decision has also been taken, keeping in mind the Supreme Court’s decision of June 9, which said that most people had lost their livelihood…
26 days in, Shinde-Fadnavis government in Maharashtra awaits rejig. Here’s why
The BJP’s central leadership has much to navigate before incorporating and subtracting ministers from the Maharashtra Cabinet. It has been nearly a month since Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis have taken over as the chief minister and the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, overthrowing the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government. However, a cabinet expansion is yet to happen. In an interview with his party’s mouthpiece Samana, Uddhav Thackeray, in an apparent jibe at the delay, said that this government is like “hum do, ek qamre me band ho…” Both Shinde and Fadnavis…
Tamil Nadu CM promises stringent action after state reports 3 student suicides in 2 weeks
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has promised stringent action after the state reported three student suicides in two weeks. In the last two weeks, three students have allegedly died by suicide in the state of Tamil Nadu. In Kallakurichi, a class 12 student allegedly jumped from the hostel building citing pressure from teachers. The death led to widespread violence in Kallakurichi. The Tiruvallur student death also created a tense situation in the district and the autopsy was done amid high security to ensure no untoward incidents took place. The…
UP govt gives big relief to cab drivers, office goers; travelling in NCR to become cheaper
An important proposal of the Transport Department was passed by the UP Cabinet on Tuesday following which school buses, cabs and office vehicles would be required to pay only one tax in Delhi NCR. An important proposal of the Transport Department was passed by the UP Cabinet on Tuesday following which school buses, cabs and office vehicles would be required to pay only one tax in Delhi NCR. As per this, only one tax will have to be paid by those operating from states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan.…
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju asks all states to set up family courts in every district
As the Family Courts Amendment Bill passed Lok Sabha, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju asked all states to ensure the setting up of family courts in every district. Emphasising that matters that are heard before family courts are “sensitive” and need “care”, Union Minister for Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju, on Tuesday informed the Parliament that he had “written to all states to ensure” that family courts are set up in each district with over 10 lakh population. The statement was made as the Lok Sabha debated the Family Courts Amendment…
Defence Ministry’s iDEX-DIO signs its 100th innovation contract
On Tuesday, iDEX signed its 100th contract in New Delhi with a firm called Pacify Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd. The defence ministry signed the 100th contract for defence innovation on Tuesday under a framework called “iDEX” that was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) is the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production and it was rolled out to encourage start-ups and other such entities engaged in defence innovation. The objective of the initiative is that it would provide the platform for…
SC stays arbitral proceedings initiated by skipper Dhoni against Amrapali Group
A Supreme Court bench has on Monday stayed the arbitral proceedings initiated by former Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, against the Amrapali group of companies for which he was the brand ambassador. The bench comprised of justices U U Lalit and Bela M Trivedi. Forensic auditors appointed by the apex court had told the bench that the real estate firm had signed ‘sham agreements’ with Rhiti Sports Management Pvt Ltd (RSMPL) which represents Dhoni to ‘illegally divert’ the home buyers’ money and made payments to RSMPL amounting a huge sum of INR 42.22 crore between…
Rahul Gandhi, senior Congress leaders detained during protest march on Day 2 of Sonia Gandhi’s ED questioning
Rahul Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders were detained while protesting against Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to party president Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other senior party leaders were detained after leading the protest march today (July 26) against Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to party president Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi reached the ED office again today for the second round of questioning in the case. As the Congress leaders protested outside Parliament,…