New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Budget allocation for women’s welfare and empowerment has more than tripled in the last decade, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday emphasising that women are considered more than equal in the country. Addressing the nation on the eve of 78th Independence Day, Murmu said, “The term ‘justice’, taken in the…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on the plea of Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to club the cases registered against him across the country over his controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar while issuing the notice to the…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed shock over the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, and said an attempt to save the accused instead of providing justice to the victim raises serious questions on the hospital and the local administration. On…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) On the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday decided to award two Shaurya Chakra and six Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel, for their acts of exceptional gallantry and courage. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane and Squadron Leader Deepak Kumar will be conferred…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in celebrating the 78th Independence Day from the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Thursday. He will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. The theme of this year’s Independence…
Reliance Digital launches the ‘Digital India Sale,’ India biggest electronics sale. During this sale, customers can enjoy amazing offers across all Reliance Digital and My Jio Stores. Shoppers can avail discounts up to 25% on all electronics and get easy financing with flexible EMI options. The sale will be on until August 18, 2024. Among…
Dhaka, Aug 14 (UNI) As part of “Resistance Week” organised by Bangladesh’s Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, a sit-in protest was proposed in Dhaka do demand speedy trial against those allegedly responsible for protesters’ killings during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule, media reports said on Wednesday. The protesters planned the march from Shahbagh to Rapa Plaza,…
Dhaka, Aug 14 (UNI) The World Bank wants to work for development and job creation in Bangladesh and support the interim government to introduce new financial reforms, media reports said. World Bank’s Country Director Abdoulaye Seck, after meeting Dr Salehuddin Ahmed Finance and Planning advisor on Tuesday, expressed World Bank’s support for economic reforms in…
Dhaka, Aug 14 (UNI) Jahangir Kabir, general secretary of the Barguna District Awami League, was detained by a police team from Dhaka on Wednesday on charges of conspiring to cause unrest following an alleged viral telephonic conversation with ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, media reports said. He was taken into custody from his residence…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) The government on Wednesday announced gallantry medals including one President’s Medal for Gallantry (PMG) for 1037 personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services on the occasion of 78th Independence day. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement said that the awards include…
