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November 26, 2024 1:58 PM

Congress demands special discussion in Parliament to mark 75 Years of Indian Constitution

Congress has demanded special discussion in both Houses of Parliament to mark the adoption of the 75th year of Indian Constitution. Talking to media outside Parliament, Party President Mallikarjun Kharge said, he had made a request to Rajya Sabha Chairman in this regard. He said, there should be a 2...

November 26, 2024 1:56 PM

Bangladesh: NOAB expresses concern over attacks on the freedom of the media

In Bangladesh, the Newspaper Owners Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has expressed its serious concern over frequent attacks on the freedom of the media in the country. Strongly condemning incidents of sit-in, attack and vandalism in front of the offices of the Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, NOAB c...

November 26, 2024 1:51 PM

President Droupadi Murmu addresses Constitution Day event at Samvidhan Sadan

President Droupadi Murmu has urged citizens to imbibe the Constitutional ideals into their behaviour, fulfill their fundamental duties and work towards achieving the national goal of a developed India by 2047. Addressing a grand event organised at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi to ...

November 26, 2024 1:43 PM

Delhi Education Dept directs schools to switch to hybrid mode for all classes

The Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi has issued instructions to all schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode for students of all classes with immediate effect. The Commission for Air Quality Management yesterday announced relaxations under the Graded Response A...

November 26, 2024 1:39 PM

India signs Riyadh Design Law Treaty to promote inclusive growth and intellectual property protection

India has signed the final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty to reaffirm its commitment to fostering inclusive growth and ensuring equitable access to intellectual property protection. The treaty seeks to harmonise the procedural frameworks for industrial design protection, improving the efficienc...

November 26, 2024 1:34 PM

Anarchy in Dhaka’s Jatrabari and Demra over students’ violent clashes

In Bangladesh, there was total anarchy in the Jatrabari and Demra area of Dhaka on Monday over students' violent clashes. More than 50 people including students were injured during violent chases and counter chases among the students of three colleges involving Kabi Nazrul College, Suhrawardy Colleg...

November 26, 2024 1:31 PM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for action to stop violence against women and girls

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for action to end violence against women and girls. In a message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed yesterday, Mr. Guterres said, the epidemic of violence against women and girls shames humanity. �...

November 26, 2024 1:27 PM

Central govt approves ₹1,115 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity building in 15 states

The Central Government has approved over ₹1,115 crore rupees for disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for fifteen States. A High-Level Committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved this fund. The Committee approved 378 crore rupees for eight North Ea...

November 26, 2024 1:20 PM

Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM

In Mumbai, Eknath Shinde has resigned as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Governor CP Radhakrishnan has appointed Eknath Shinde as the caretaker Chief Minister. Mr. Eknath Shinde, along with his Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, met the Governor at Raj Bhavan today. The term...

November 26, 2024 1:16 PM

CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon leads National Constitution Day pledge in Kargil

In Ladakh, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, led the National Constitution Day pledge and read the Preamble at the Council Secretariat, Kargil. Joined by Executive Councilor Er. Punchok Tashi, officers, and staff, Dr. Akhoon emphasised the importance of upholding the...