The Indian Army had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is commemorated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to remember the pride and courage of Indian armed forces. India is celebrating the 23th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Tuesday. On this day in 1999, the Kargil War, also known as the Kargil conflict, formally came to an end, with Indian soldiers successfully recapturing mountain heights that had been seized by Pakistani intruders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence…
Month: July 2022
Smriti Irani sends legal notice to Congress leaders on alleged bar row
Union Minister Smriti Irani sent a legal notice to three Congress leaders and their party for alleging that her 18-year-old daughter was running an “illegal bar” in Goa. Opposition party’s Pawan Khera, Jairam Ramesh and Netta D’ Souza have been sent the legal notice. The Union Minister has sought a written unconditional apology and withdrawal of allegations against her daughter with immediate effect from the Congress. “The false allegations were intended to hurt the reputation of our client as a minister and a person in public life, and also to…
PM wishes President Smt Droupadi Murmu a fruitful Presidential tenure
The Prime Minister has wished President, Smt Droupadi Murmu a fruitful Presidential tenure. He said that her assumption of office is a watershed moment for India especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. He also said that in her assumption speech, the President emphasised on India’s accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Prime Minister tweeted: “The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India. Her…
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Savner-Dhapewada-Gondkheri section of National Highway 547-E in Nagpur worth Rs 720 crore
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Savner-Dhapewada-Goundkhairi section of National Highway 547-E with a length of 28.88 km and a cost of Rs. 720 crore in Nagpur . Speaking on the occasion he said this highway section, which is replete with various features like greenfield bypass, big bridge, railway flyover as well as vehicular underpass, overpass, bus shelter on both sides, will eliminate the traffic problem in the area andwill prove crucial to ensure smooth and safe traffic for the citizens. The Minister informed…
Strong & confident New India is well-equipped to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye, says Raksha Mantri during ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ event in Jammu
India has become a strong & confident nation which is well-equipped to protect its people from anyone who tries to cast an evil eye,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during an event organised to commemorate ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ in Jammu on July 24, 2022. Paying glowing tributes to the freedom fighters & the Armed Forces personnel who have laid down their lives since independence in the service of the Nation, Shri Rajnath Singh stated that it was the spirit of national pride at the core of their values that…
Vice President calls for a ‘spiritual renaissance’ to promote Indian civilisational values of unity, peace and social harmony
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today said that Indian civilisation stands for the universal values of unity, peace and social harmony, and called for a ‘spiritual renaissance’ to preserve and propagate these age-old values. Addressing a gathering after releasing the book, “Sing, Dance and Pray – the inspirational story of Srila Prabhupada” at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas today, the Vice President asked youngsters to take inspiration from great saints and spiritual masters like Swami Prabhupada and imbibe qualities of discipline, hard work, patience and empathy to become better human beings.…
Farewell Address to the Nation by The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Dear fellow citizens, Namaskar! Five years ago, you had reposed immense trust in me, and chose me as the President of India through your elected representatives. As I demit my office at the end of my term, I wish to share a few ideas with you all. Let me begin by expressing my deep gratitude to all fellow citizens and elected representatives. I have been inspired and energised by my interactions with citizens during my visits across the country. Farmers and workers from small villages, teachers shaping young minds, artists…
Helped fulfill BJP’s agenda at cost of Constitution: Mehbooba Mufti slams Ram Nath Kovind
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said outgoing president Ram Nath Kovind fulfilled the BJP’s political agenda at the cost of the Indian Constitution. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said outgoing president Ram Nath Kovind fulfilled the BJP’s political agenda at the cost of the Indian Constitution. “The outgoing president leaves behind a legacy where the Indian Constitution was trampled upon umpteenth times,” said Mufti. Mufti mentioned the scrapping of Article 370, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the “unabashed targeting of minorities and…
Delhi-Meerut expressway closed for general public due to Kanwar Yatra
The administration decided to close the Delhi Meerut Expressway from Meerut to Dasna and NH-58 for the general public from 12 midnight on Sunday due to an increase in the rush of Kanwariyas. The Delhi-Meerut expressway from Meerut to Dasna and NH-58 has been closed to the general public from 12 midnight on Sunday due to an increase in the rush of Kanwariyas. However, vehicles with Kanwariyas, Dak Kanwars, and essential goods will be allowed to run. Talking to India Today, Meerut SSP, Rohit Singh Sajwan, said that this arrangement…
Even primary education was a dream: Droupadi Murmu after taking oath as India’s President
Droupadi Murmu took oath as the President of India on Monday. While talking about her life journey she said even getting a primary education felt like a dream for her. Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India on Monday. After taking oath as the president, Murmu said she started her life journey from a small tribal village in Odisha, adding that it felt like a dream to even get a primary education. Murmu further said that despite the obstacles in her life, her resolve remained strong…