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February 21, 2025 10:53 AM

Indian Railways gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela rush

Indian Railways is strengthening crowd management and safety measures to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the final week of the Maha Kumbh Mela. To prevent overcrowding and ensure passenger safety, in the wake of the recent stampede inci...

On the eve of the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, while interacting with the delegates, emphasized the significance of a country’s cultural wealth, with language being its most authentic pillar. He noted that India's vast cultural heritage is unparalleled, stating, "A country is defined by its cultural wealth, its cultural ethos. Bharat, home to one-sixth of humanity, is unique. No country in the world can compare to us, with thousands of years of civilizational ethos." Acknowledging the efforts behind organizing such a significant literary event, he expressed gratitude to the organizers, saying, "It is our bounden duty and, in a sense, a constitutional ordainment from our founding fathers to nurture our culture and languages. This can only be achieved by supporting those who work tirelessly to preserve, disseminate, and expand our literature. I am so happy and delighted that this organization is organizing such a programme; all those associated with it deserve our gratitude." Reflecting on the importance of linguistic freedom in a democratic society, Dhankhar said, "Freedom to think and nurture in our own language is a freedom deeply integrated into our democratic system. I can say with confidence, even from a global perspective, that this is invaluable." He further highlighted Maharashtra’s rich cultural legacy, stating, "Maharashtra is known for its great personalities. If pride is to be defined, it is Maratha pride. If chivalry is to be defined, it is symbolized by Shivaji Maharaj and Rana Pratap." The Vice President also underscored the profound role of language, adding, "Language is not just about literature; it transcends it. Literature reflects the contemporaneous scenario, the challenges of the time, and encapsulates knowledge and wisdom."

February 21, 2025 11:25 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan on February 21 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The prestigious literary gathering, returning to the national capital after 71 years, will celebrate Marat...

February 21, 2025 10:29 AM

Jaishankar meets Lavrov in Johannesburg, discusses Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Johannesburg, where they discussed bilateral cooperation and the Ukraine conflict. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers�...

February 21, 2025 9:33 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate SOUL Leadership Conclave in Delhi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay will also participate in the event. PM Modi shared his enthusiasm in a...

February 21, 2025 12:04 AM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chairs first Cabinet meeting, implements Ayushman Bharat scheme, moves to table 14 pending CAG reports

Hours after taking the oath as Delhi’s Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta chaired her first cabinet meeting, announcing key decisions that set the tone for her government. Among the first orders of business was the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat sc...

February 20, 2025 11:42 PM

India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in Champions Trophy

India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out ridi...

February 20, 2025 9:49 PM

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Ethiopian counterpart, engages with global leaders at G20 summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday, congratulating him on his appointment and reaffirming their commitment to stre...

February 20, 2025 9:42 PM

India and Saudi Arabia forge New Media Partnership as Waves 2025 Summit approaches

A high-level Indian delegation has concluded a landmark series of strategic meetings in Saudi Arabia, strengthening bilateral media partnerships and generating momentum for India's upcoming World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025). ...

February 20, 2025 9:12 PM

Rekha Gupta begins tenure as Delhi CM with Yamuna Aarti, Cabinet members join ceremony

On her first day as Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, along with her newly inducted cabinet members and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, attended the evening aarti at Vasudev Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna. Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar ...

February 20, 2025 7:12 PM

Questioning the Election Matrix of the CEC and Election Commissioners

“It is no use blaming the looking glass if your face is awry." - Nikolai Gogol The Election Commission of India is the apex constitutional body for conducting elections for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President, Vice President, and state legislatu...

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