Month: January 2024

Ayodhya: How to celebrate Ram Mandir’s inauguration at home? Know here

Manish Kumar

The long-awaited dream of every Hindu has finally come true as the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is going to be performed on January 22, 2024. This auspicious occasion marks the beginning of a new era, a new chapter in the history of India. The entire nation is rejoicing and celebrating this momentous event with fervour and enthusiasm. However, many devotees won’t be a part of this historical moment. But that doesn’t mean they can’t celebrate the inauguration of Ram Mandir at home. The recommended auspicious time for the…

Mapping The March To A Hindu Rashtra

Manish Kumar

What does a Hindu Rashtra look like? How far are we from it? Or how deep are we already into the Hindu Rashtra, now that the Ram temple is being inaugurated on that once-disputed Ayodhya land with full state patronage? Such questions have plagued many minds, as reflected in various social media posts, in recent months. In June 2012, about a dozen functionaries of various organi­sations affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the parent organisation of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), attended a conference in Goa to discuss…

Jewels Of Odisha’ Book Launch And Felicitation Ceremony At VARINDIA OITF 2024

Manish Kumar

Bhubaneswar : In a celebration of the vibrant culture of Odisha and extraordinary contributions of 50 eminent personalities to the state, the 15th edition of the Odisha Information and Technology Fair (OITF) 2024 organised by VARINDIA witnessed the grand unveiling of the coffee table book ‘Jewels of Odisha.’ This exceptional publication pays homage to individuals who have left an indelible mark on the state and society at large. ‘Jewels of Odisha’ goes beyond being a mere book; it is a heartfelt tribute to those who have shaped the diverse tapestry…

Country To Be Free From Menace Of Naxalism In Three Years: Amit Shah

Manish Kumar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that the country will be free from the menace of Naxalism in the next three years. Shah, while addressing the Sashastra Seema Bal’s 60th Raising Day at Salonibari near here, also said among all the central armed police forces, SSB plays “a unique role in minutely integrating culture, history, topography and language” of the border villages, and bringing people in those areas closer to rest of the country. Besides guarding the borders, the SSB along with other CAPFs have performed their duties…

Microsoft And Uttar Pradesh Government Forge Partnership To Establish AI Hub

Manish Kumar

Microsoft has taken a significant step by teaming up with the Uttar Pradesh government to establish an AI hub in the state. The partnership was discussed in a meeting between Mr. Ranveer Chandra, Managing Director, Agri Food & CTO of Microsoft, and the Uttar Pradesh Delegation led by Manoj Kumar Singh, the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner, according to media reports. As part of this collaboration, Microsoft aims to make Uttar Pradesh a hub for artificial intelligence in the country. The company plans to set up an AI hub and…

Ram Mandir Inauguration: Political Churn For 2024 Elections Starts In Western Uttar Pradesh

Manish Kumar

The road to Delhi passes through Uttar Pradesh and West UP often stands as a gatekeeper in that journey. While the politics in the regions of Purvanchal in the east, Awadh in central UP, and Bundelkhand in the south is primarily caste-based, the picture is much more complex in West UP where the blend of caste, religion, and farm politics challenges conventional wisdom. Around two years ago, Western Uttar Pradesh was one of the two bases of the yearlong agitation against the Narendra Modi government’s three now-repealed farm laws —…

UP Police Arrests 3 Men With Alleged Khalistan Links Ahead Of Ayodhya Ram Temple Inauguration

Manish Kumar

Ahead of Ayodhya Ram Temple mega inauguration on January 22, the Uttar Pradesh has arrested three men in the city with alleged Khalistan links. The three men were arrested on Thursday. Reportedly, the suspicion on the trio grew after a recorded voice message by Khalistan leaders was circulated on some people’s mobile phones in Lucknow. It is said the recorded message was of a man posing as Khalistan terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. In the audio message, the reports said the man posing as Panun in his address to UP CM…

Jharkhand CM To Distribute First Installment Of Abua Awas Yojna To Beneficiaries On Jan 23

Manish Kumar

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will hand over the first installment of the government’s flagship Abua Awas (housing) scheme to selected beneficiaries on January 23, an official said on Friday. The CM had launched the scheme on November 15 to provide houses to those who were deprived of the benefit under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Rural development secretary Chandra Sekhar told reporters that the first installment of the scheme will be given by the chief minister during a programme in Khunti district on January 23. “Around 8,000 beneficiaries…

Republic Day 2024: Delhi Police prohibits flying aerial objects till February 15

Manish Kumar

As the country is gearing up for the 75th Republic Day, the Delhi Police on Friday (January 19) prohibited flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms, including paragliders, paramotors, hang gliders, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the national capital. The prohibition has been implemented for 29 days- from January 18 to February 15- unless withdrawn earlier. “It has been reported that certain criminal or anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries, and vital installations by the…

Shri Pradhan inaugurates second edition of IInvenTiv at IIT Hyderabad

Manish Kumar

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship said that ancient India was the land for innovations and today, modern India, acting as Vishwa Mitra, is leveraging technology to bridge the gaps and reach new heights.  Destined to be Viksit Bharat by 2047, India aims to make research, innovation and entrepreneurship the key drivers of its transformation. The Minister stated this while delivering his keynote address at the inauguration of the second edition IInvenTiv, R &D Innovation Fair of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) at IIT Hyderabad today. Speaking…