Year: 2022

Ramdev apologizes for comments on women, says his ‘words are misconstrued’

Manish Kumar

After the Maharashtra State Women’s Commission sent a notice demanding clarification about his comments, Yoga guru Ramdev has apologised for his objectionable remarks against women   “The Commission had sent a notice to Baba Ramdev demanding explanation on his objectionable remarks against women. He has replied to us, apologising for the remarks,” said Women’s Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar.   Ramdev, in his apology said that he had no intention of insulting women at the programme in Thane, where he had made the comment. The programme held was about women empowerment.…

UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces development projects worth Rs 488 cr in Agra

Manish Kumar

The chief minister pointed out that his government was the first to realise the ancient identity of Agra and make efforts to establish that over the ‘forcibly imposed’ identity of a Mughal city.  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced Rs 488 crores worth of development projects in Agra that will bring the city to the forefront of development in the state. Addressing a large gathering of party supporters, the Chief Minister pointed out that his government was the first to realise the ancient identity of Agra and…

Rajnath Singh holds India-France annual defence dialogue with French defence minister

Manish Kumar

Defence minister Rajnath Singh held the India-France annual defence dialogue with French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu in New Delhi on Monday. Defence minister Rajnath Singh held the 4th India-France annual defence dialogue with Minister of Armed Forces of the French Republic Sebastien Lecornu in New Delhi on Monday. A wide range of bilateral, regional, defence and defence industrial cooperation issues were discussed in the dialogue. Defence ministers of India and France reviewed the ongoing military-to-military cooperation which has increased substantially in the recent years. They discussed means to strengthen maritime…

Another Pak drone shot down by BSF in Amritsar as crackdown on terror activities continue

Manish Kumar

BSF troops shot down a Pakistani drone after they noticed it sneaking into Indian territory in Punjab’s Amritsar. One hexacopter in a partial damaged condition along with a suspected item was also recovered from the spot. Continuing its crackdown on terror activities, the Border Security Force (BSF) has shot down another drone that entered from Pakistan in Punjab’s Amritsar district, just two days after a similar incident was reported in the region. The troops fired at the drone after they noticed it sneaking into the Indian territory near Chaharpur village, the officials…

Vice President confers Shilp Guru and National Awards at Vigyan Bhawan today

Manish Kumar

The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that our handicrafts are our living heritage and appealed to all consumers of handicraft to appreciate local and be vocal about it. Stressing the need to promote organised marketing and branding of Indian handicraft products, he said that interior designers must focus on this rich mine. Addressing a gathering after presenting Shilp Guru and National Awards (2017, 2018, 2019) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today, the Vice President said that the unique talent of our master craftsmen is representative of Bharat.…

President of India to visit Haryana from November 29 to 30

Manish Kumar

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Haryana from November 29 to 30, 2022. On November 29, 2022, the President will grace the International Gita Seminar in Kurukshetra. On the occasion, she will also virtually launch the Mukhyamantri Swasthya Sarvekshan Yojana; and Haryana e-ticketing projects for all public road transport facilities as well as lay the foundation stone for a Medical College in Sirsa. On the same day, the President will grace and address the 18th convocation of NIT Kurukshetra. In the evening, at Haryana Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh,…

Delegates of The National Workshop on ‘Janjatiya Anusandhan – Asmita, Astitva Evam Vikas’ Call on The President

Manish Kumar

The delegates of a National Workshop on ‘Janjatiya Anusandhan – Asmita, Astitva evam Vikas’ called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today (November 28, 2022). President also received the first copy of the book ‘Swatantrata Sangram me Janjati Nayakon ka Yodgan’ from Shri Harsh Chouhan, Chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. Addressing the gathering, the President said that blending of technology and traditions, modernity and culture is the need of the hour. We must be ready to lead the world with the power of…

Promise of marriage to a married woman does not amount to rape: Kerala HC

Manish Kumar

Acquitting a man facing rape charges, the Kerala High Court on Thursday said that a man’s promise to marry an already married woman and subsequent physical relations between them will not attract provisions of rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The single bench of justice Kausar Edappagath quashed a rape case filed by police in Kollam district in 2018 and observed that if a married woman had voluntarily had sex with the man knowing well that she cannot enter into a lawful marriage with him, it…

AAP campaign in Gujarat: Nukkad sabhas, large projectors, door-to-door meetings

Manish Kumar

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders are carrying out nukkad sabhas, door-to-door meetings and projecting its operational reports on big projectors to educate citizens in Gujarat about its developmental goals in the state. The political party has roped in workers, from Punjab and Delhi, to reach out to people across Gujarat AAP leaders state that strategy successful in Delhi and Punjab is being adopted in Gujarat As a part of its campaign, the political party claimed to replicate the Delhi development model By Dev Ankur Waddhawan: The latest entrant in…

India’s investment in water sector to be highest in world by 2024: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Manish Kumar

India’s estimated investment in the water sector from 2019 to 2024 at $210 billion is the highest in the world, said Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Jal Shakti Minister, as he addressed the third day of the 11th edition of Isha Leadership Academy’s flagship programme – ‘Isha Insight: The DNA of Success’. Shekhawat attended the event at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. In conversation with Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation, Shekhawat expanded on the ambitious goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide safe and…