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Vande Mataram row: Religion always comes after nation, says BJP on Owaisi's remarks
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (490+ words) New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Political leaders across parties reacted sharply on Friday after AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi remarked that "Vande Mataram" cannot be treated on par with the national anthem, triggering a fresh political debate over nationalism, religion, and constitutional…...
Aurat March crackdown in Pakistan labelled as 'disgraceful assault' on democratic freedom
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (447+ words) Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) The handling of the Aurat March by Pakistan's Sindh government this week has been criticised as a "disgraceful assault" on democratic freedoms. The events outside the Karachi Press Club could not be law enforcement, but the "suppression…...
NDA Legislature Party to elect leader on May 10, Assam swearing-in ceremony on May 12: CM Sarma
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (351+ words) Guwahati, May 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that the process for formation of new NDA government in the state will formally begin on May 10 with the election of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party…...
Nishant Kumar assumes charge as Bihar health minister; promises focus on public welfare, healthcare facilities
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (398+ words) After formally assuming office as Health Minister, Nishant Kumar stated that his primary objective would be to strengthen healthcare services across Bihar while addressing the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens. Expressing gratitude to the people of Bihar, he said the…...
Like Haryana, BJP has stolen elections in Bengal and Assam too, claims Rahul Gandhi
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (435+ words) Gurugram, May 8 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday repeated his allegation that the BJP had "stolen" elections in Haryana and also manipulated Assembly polls in West Bengal and Assam, while calling upon young Congress…...
Terror group JNIM's expansion in Mali sparks bigger fears: Report
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (192+ words) Bamako, May 8 (IANS) As terror group Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), closely linked to Al-Qaeda (AQ), rapidly tightens its grip over Mali, experts reckon that the threat is no longer limited to Africa and similar patterns are appearing in…...
M R Bharathi: 'Cycle Gap' is a relationship drama in which music forms the emotional bridge between the characters
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (259+ words) Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Director M R Bharathi, who is best known for having directed 'Azhiyadha Kolangal 2', has now disclosed that his upcoming film, 'Cycle Gap', will be a musical triangle love story in which music will form the emotional bridge…...
Working 18 hours every day for Telangana's development, says CM Revanth Reddy
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (386+ words) Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Friday that he has been working for at least 18 hours every day for the development of the state. Addressing a public meeting after laying foundation stones for Sri Venkateswara Swamy…...
Sidhique's character in Antony Varghese's 'Kattalan' revealed
17+ hour ago (487+ words) Chennai, May 7 (IANS) The makers of director Paul George's pan-Indian Malayalam film 'Kattalan', featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, have now revealed the character actor Sidhique plays in the film, much to the delight of fans and film…...
Govt launches JANANI platform to strengthen maternal, child healthcare
17+ hour, 35+ min ago (302+ words) New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform to track maternal and child health services, an official statement said on Thursday." According to the government, the…...