Aizawl, June 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) All the government and private schools in Mizoram remained closed on Monday due to heavy rains that triggered landslides, rockfalls, and waterlogging in different parts of the mountainous state, officials said. A senior official of the School Education Department said that Deputy Commissioners of all 11 districts issued separate notifications closing the schools on Monday as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the students. After the beginning of the...Read More
Chennai, June 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan launched a scathing attack on the DMK following its general council meeting in Madurai, accusing the party of engaging in dynastic theatrics and diversionary tactics to mask its failures. Calling the meeting a "coronation event", Murugan alleged that the DMK had convened it primarily to reaffirm that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's son would inherit party leadership. The DM...Read More
Alipurduar, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the critical role of West Bengal in India's journey toward becoming a 'Viksit Rashtra', asserting that the dream of a 'Viksit Bharat' cannot be realised without the progress of the state. He made the remarks while addressing a large public gathering here, where he also laid the foundation stone for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts. Highlighting Bengal's strategic ...Read More
Alipurduar: Slamming the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the state's potential has been "stifled" by TMC's "misgovernance".The PM was addressing the public during a BJP rally in the state where he laid the foundation stone of City Gas Distribution project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts in Alipurduar. The Prime Minister is on a multi-state visit today and tomorrow, during which he is scheduled to travel to West Bengal, Bih...Read More
Alipurduar (West Bengal) [India], May 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid foundation stone of City Gas Distribution project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts in West Bengal on Thursday. The project, worth over Rs 1010 crore, aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to more than 2.5 Lakh households, over 100 commercial establishments, and industries, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to vehicular traffic by establishing around 19 CNG stations in line with the Minimum Work...Read More
Mumbai: The Pune teen student, arrested for her social media post criticizing the Indian government over Operation Sindoor and later released on bail, has appeared for her semester examination under requisite security, her lawyer told the Bombay High Court on Thursday. The high court had on Tuesday slammed the Maharashtra government for its "absolutely shocking" and "radical" reaction to the engineering student's post and for arresting her. The court ordered immediate release of the 19-year-ol...Read More
Gulmarg (JK), May 28 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the April 22 Pahalgam attack has not stalled the conversation around restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and that he had raised the issue at the recent meeting of NITI Aayog governing council. "No, not at all. If you were to take out the formal speech that circulated in the NITI Aayog meeting, you will find a categorical mention for return of statehood in that ... which was given to the Honourable Prime Minister...Read More
Haryana: In the latest turn of events, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, has proclaimed her innocence while in police custody. The 33-year-old content creator was recently moved to Central Jail No 2 in Hisar, Haryana, where she received a visit from her father, Harish Malhotra, on the first day of her 14-day remand. Direct Contacts with Pakistani Operatives, Say Police Authorities allege that Malhotra maintained deliberate and sustained contact with at least...Read More
Guwahati, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, citing recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids as "evidence of illegal coal mining operations" in the state, and also issued a clarification on his 'links' in Pakistan. Speaking to the media in Delhi for the first time after becoming the Assam unit chief of Congress, Gogoi pointed to the April 24 raids conducted across Assam and Meghalaya, where the E...Read More
New Delhi: With 104 active cases of Covid-19 reported in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened a meeting at Raj Niwas on Tuesday to chalk out plans to combat the threat. According to the Covid-19 dashboard of the central government, Delhi is in third place in the country in new Coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government instructed hospitals and Covid-19 sample collection centres to go for genome sequencing of all cases....Read More
Bengaluru, May 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following rumours that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has sought for relocation of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the premier defence manufacturing industry run by the Centre and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said on Monday there is nothing wrong in setting up a HAL unit in Andhra, but the relocation of the existing HAL facility is not acceptable. Minister Patil said that he would s...Read More
Leh/Jammu, May 26 (PTI) India's highest altitude Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Nyoma, located around 13,000 feet above see level in the Union Territory of Ladakh, will become part of a nationwide campaign aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and tools for the Kharif crop season. The campaign, 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', will be launched on May 29 from 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in coordination with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). "KVK Nyoma, the highest altitude ...Read More
Nagpur, May 26 (PTI) Union Minister Amit Shah on Monday said India's health infrastructure got a massive boost under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, while previous Congress governments neglected the sector. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of ''Swasti Niwas'', a residential facility for cancer patients and caregivers at the National Cancer Institute in Nagpur, he also lauded the private sector for assisting in government efforts to give a boost to healthcare. ...Read More
Hyderabad: With the early onset of pre-monsoon showers, farmers across Telangana have started their agricultural activities ahead of schedule. However, the agriculture department is facing strong criticism for failing to provide adequate fertilizers and seeds necessary for the current season. According to officials, there is a significant shortfall in the availability of essential inputs like urea and cotton seeds, which may negatively impact crop planning and productivity across the state. Al...Read More
India Afghan visa 2025: India has opened its visa doors to Afghan citizens again after five years. If you're from Afghanistan and need to visit India for medical help, education, family, or urgent reasons, this update is for you. Find out how the new simple online process works and who can apply right now. Indian visa for Afghan students: India has restarted visa services for Afghan citizens after five years This is a big step for people in Afghanistan who want to visit India for medical educat...Read More
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft during the ongoing Operation Sindoor, calling his statements careless and damaging to the morale of the armed forces. Addressing a news conference, Bhatia said, "When Operation Sindoor is going on, Rahul Gandhi is giving careless statements. He is asking how many IAF jets are down. On May 11, during a press b...Read More
NEW DELHI: Despite the setback in the IMF, where India failed to stop the multilateral agency from extending a loan of $2.4 billion to Pakistan, the Indian government would continue to oppose access of funding from these agencies. The Indian government is going to oppose the World Bank's decision to fund Pakistan's development programme when the matter comes up for discussion next month, a top government source told TNIE. The World Bank is likely to discuss a $20 billion lending package for Paki...Read More
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Criticising the BJP-led NDA government, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that India's foreign policy has collapsed. In a post on X, Gandhi raised three questions to the central government. "Will JJ explain, Why India has been hyphenated with Pakistan? Why didn't a single country back us in condemning Pakistan? Who asked Trump to "mediate" between India & Pakistan?" the LoP said. Reposting a video of S Jaishankar's intervie...Read More
RS Bharathi further alleged that ED has become a "blackmailing organisation," and referred to instances of the agency's officials arrested by the state police of Tamil Nadu and Kerala over bribery allegations The Supreme Court staying the ED probe against state-run TASMAC in Tamil Nadu is a "big blow" to the BJP's efforts to malign the party-led government in the state and the central probe agency was a "blackmailing organisation," senior DMK leader R S Bharathi said on Thursday. Responding to...Read More
Odisha reports a new COVID-19 case after two and a half years. The patient is stable but has other health issues. The Health Department is monitoring the situation. The government awaits guidance from the central authorities. Sporadic cases with mild strains are appearing across India. Officials state that the situation is under control. Treatment is underway at a private hospital.A fresh COVID-19 case has been detected in Odisha after a gap of two-and-a-half years, and the condition of the pati...Read More
Bhubaneswar: In the cool spring breeze of the French Riviera, on the cobbled streets of Cannes, as the spotlight lit up the Bharat Pavilion at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, a quiet, proud moment unfolded for every Odia around the world. The first look of Baghuni (Dance Like a Tiger) -- a pathbreaking Odia film -- was unveiled, etching a historic moment for the language and culture that has so far remained underrepresented in global cinema. But behind this cinematic milestone lies the inspiring...Read More
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 22 (ANI): Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the current TDP-led government in the State, accusing Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of failing to deliver on pre-election promises and engaging in financial mismanagement. The former chief minister also took aim at what he called the "yellow media" for biased reporting in favour of the ruling party. "I am not only fighting...Read More
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala is expected to announce the Plus Two Result 2025 in the last week of May 2025. Lakhs of students who appeared for the Class 12 examinations under the Kerala board are eagerly awaiting their results. DHSE Kerala Plus Two Result 2025: How & Where to Check Kerala Class 12th Result Online, Via SMS & DigiLocker? The Kerala Plus Two exams were conducted in March 2025, and the evaluation process is now in its final stages. Once released, s...Read More
Mumbai, May 21: The 8th Pay Commission has been officially announced by the Indian government, with no doubt a significant activity for some 1 crore central government employees and pensioners for the consideration of the revisions of salaries and pensions. The primary role of this commission will be to identify the fitment factor, the multiplier used to increase basic pay, and review minimum wages and keep them relevant to the current economic situation. A prominent recommendation from the Sta...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 21 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said that he will attend NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting on May 24 and will demand "fair financial rights" for his State. The Chief Minister also asked why All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami was pained by this, adding that he will keep on fighting to get a fair financial share from the Centre to his State. Also Read | 'Fake News': PIB Fact ...Read More
Srinagar, May 21: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday hit out at External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement that India had informed Pakistan beforehand about the missile strikes on terror infrastructure in the neighbouring country. "Our external affairs minister says that we informed Pakistan that we are going to strike at terror training centres. Are wars fought like this? Do you give advance notice?" Karra said, while addressi...Read More
Srinagar, May 21 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday hit out at External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement that India had informed Pakistan beforehand about the missile strikes on terror infrastructure in the neighbouring country. "Our external affairs minister says that we informed Pakistan that we are going to strike at terror training centres. Are wars fought like this? Do you give advance notice?" Karra said, while add...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 21 (ANI): Echoing a united stance against terrorism, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday asserted that the members of all party delegations are representing India, not any political party, during their visit to foreign countries as part of a outreach against Pakistan's support for terrorism on the global stage. Addressing a press conference, Sule, who is a member of one of the all-party delegations visiting various countries to showcase India's continued fight...Read More
Hyderabad, May 21 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to the statue of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in front of the Secretariat on Wednesday, marking the 34th anniversary of his death. Speaking to the media on the occasion, Chief Minister hailed Rajiv Gandhi as a great leader who brought international recognition to India during his tenure as Prime Minister. He credited Rajiv Gandhi for initiating economic liberalisation that laid the foun...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh is set to start a new Smart Public Distribution System (PDS) from June 1 onwards. This new digital system will make ration distribution more transparent, fair, and easy to track. Atleast 80% of ration card holders in the state have completed their electronic KYC (e-KYC) process, which is necessary to join the new system. The government has set May 31 as the final deadline for the remaining card holders to complete their e-KYC. Without it, they may not be ...Read More