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Punjab’s draft voter list: BJP MP Raghav Chadha’s name appears as ‘Shifted’ (transferred voter) in Punjab’s draft voter list. Chadha has termed this an act of political vendetta. Meanwhile, the AAP states that preparing the voter list is a process handled by the Election Commission. New Delhi: Just imagine… you…
India’s economy recorded real GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27. But amid strong economic growth, how big are the challenges related to cities, rural India, employment, infrastructure and inclusive development? New Delhi: India’s economy recorded real GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter…
Jai Prakash Agarwal has endorsed EconReads’ accessibility petition, which has received more than 5,400 signatures, and supported its fundraising campaign for visually impaired students New Delhi: Veteran parliamentarian and five-time Member of Parliament Jai Prakash Agarwal has backed teenage social entrepreneur Advik Bansal’s mission to improve educational accessibility and financial…
War hero’s Will reflects a legacy of military service and public welfare, with provisions for young Sikh girls, soldiers, families and his regiment New Delhi: Brigadier (Retd.) His Highness Maharaja Sukhjit Singh of Kapurthala, the Maha Vir Chakra awardee and former Scinde Horse officer, has placed the Mai Bhago Armed…
The agreement paved the way for the return of thousands of prisoners of war, civilians and displaced people after the 1971 war, marking an important step toward normalising relations in South Asia New Delhi: August 28, 1973, holds an important place in the history of South Asia. On this day,…
The September 1 festival at India Habitat Centre will provide emerging artists with a prestigious platform to present their talent New Delhi: In a significant initiative to encourage emerging artistic talent and promote India’s rich cultural heritage, Kala Chaitanya Society will organise the ‘Yuva Nritya Mahotsav’ on September 1, 2026,…
10 newborns died in a single day at Malda Medical College, with around 60 deaths recorded in August. The Bengal Health Department has launched an inquiry New Delhi: The deaths of 10 newborn babies in a single day at Malda Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal have raised serious…
Uttar Pradesh approves new labour rules mandating appointment letters and employer-funded health checks, with stricter safety and welfare norms for workers New Delhi:The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Uttar Pradesh Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026. The rules make written appointment letters mandatory for workers in…
Chhavi Varshney and Mother Die in Tragic Crash; Father Among Three Injured as Car Collides with Truck on Ujjain-Garoth Highway New Delhi: Chhavi Varshney, a young YouTuber and social media influencer from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, died in a tragic road accident in Madhya Pradesh. Chhavi was travelling with her mother,…
Women’s Equality Day 2026 looks at the long U.S. struggle for women’s voting rights, the 19th Amendment, the ERA, and why legal equality remains unfinished New Delhi: The United States marks Women’s Equality Day on August 26, a date Congress designated in 1973 to commemorate the certification of the 19th…
