New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) A slew of promises including filling of vacant government positions, ending contractual hiring and holding a caste survey were among the salient features of the Congress manifesto for the Delhi Assembly polls released on Wednesday. The grand old party also pledged a 33 percent job reservation to women and Rs…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Union Government to explore enacting a comprehensive law to safeguard the rights and dignity of domestic workers. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan instructed the Ministry of Labour & Employment, in collaboration with related ministries, to establish an expert…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) The Supreme Court directed the Centre to file its response to a plea by a Muslim woman seeking the right to be governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925, instead of Shariat law. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice K.V. Viswanathan on…
Bengaluru, Jan 25 (UNI) When the President of India announced the Padma Shri Award for 2025 on the eve of Republic Day, one name stood out among the distinguished recipients: Dr Ricky Kej. A three-time Grammy Award winner and a musician whose artistry defies borders, Kej’s recognition is not just a personal milestone but a…
Prayagraj, Jan 29 (UNI) At least 30 devotees died and 60 others injured in a stampede after barricades collapsed on the Sangam bank at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj early on Wednesday, a senior police officer said here. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Kumbh) Vaibhav Krishna said that the incident took place between 1 am…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) The 76th Republic Day celebrations concluded with the iconic Vijay Chowk immersed in the melodies of Indian tunes during the Beating Retreat ceremony here on Wednesday. The bands of the Army, Navy, Indian Air Force and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) played 30 foot-tapping Indian tunes before a distinguished…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday approved Rs 3027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects for various states. The committee, comprising of Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister and Vice Chairman NITI Aayog as members considered proposals of mitigation project on lightning safety to…
Lucknow, Jan 29 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday termed the deaths of devotees in stampede during Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj as unfortunate and heart-wrenching and announced that a judicial inquiry will be conducted to probe the incident. While talking to reporters, the CM also announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday challenged Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal to announce that he will conduct caste census and remove the 50 percent cap on reservations. Addressing a public meeting in support of the party candidates in Bawana, he alleged that both…
Prayagraj, Jan 29 (UNI) A major accident was quickly contained due to the swift action by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, official sources said here. Sources said that over 50 ambulances, using a Green Corridor, reached Sangam Nose within minutes, making over 100 trips…
