Chennai- Farmers in the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu have begun cultivating summer paddy as a short-term interim crop, utilising groundwater drawn through energised borewells. Traditionally, the Delta region, which includes districts like Thanjavur and is often referred to as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, cultivates paddy in two major seasons: samba and thaladi.However,…
New Delhi : Delhi became the 35th State and Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) after the National Health Authority (NHA) of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) ) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi government on Saturday. The agreement…
Bengaluru- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asserted that there should be no doubt about internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes, which his government will surely implement in the state “without injustice to anyone”. “Even if you (people) object, we will ensure its implementation. We will strictly follow the Supreme Court’s directions,” Siddaramaiah said at…
New Delhi- As the US reciprocal tariffs begin to shake up the world economy, India must consider how to approach this matter in a best possible way while safeguarding its national interest, Pervinder Singh Chandhok, who has been associated with the India-Iran and Middle East Chamber of Commerce in the UAE, said on Saturday. In…
New Delhi- As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan’, the country’s highest civilian honour for Heads of State and Government, senior BJP leaders hailed it as a proud moment and a testament to India’s rising global stature. The prestigious honour was presented by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
New Delhi : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at her residence on Saturday. Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa was also present during the meeting. CM Yadav shared a post on his official ‘X’ handle, providing details of the meeting. “Today, during my visit to New Delhi, I…
Chennai : Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday called the Pamban Bridge one of the most significant bridges in the history of the Indian railways. Speaking to the media, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “The Pamban Bridge is one of the most significant bridges in the history of the railways. It will be the first…
New Delhi- In a major development for Delhi’s healthcare sector, the much-awaited Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is all set to be launched in the national Capital on Saturday. Minister Parvesh Verma, speaking to IANS, expressed his enthusiasm over the initiative, saying, “It’s a big piece of good news for Delhi. An…
Panipat : Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday welcomed the passage of the much-debated Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament, saying that proposed amendments would resolve previous grievances related to land encroachment and disputes. He said that the unamended Waqf Act of 1995 was “one-sided” since it was “misused” by a few people. Khattar…
New Delhi : After Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi moved to the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said that if the government is doing something with the intention of “division and hatred”, then the opposition will stage protests. “We are the opposition. If we…
