India will celebrate the 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25 January 2025, just a day before Republic Day. This year’s celebration is particularly significant, following the successful conduct of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the largest democratic exercise in the world. The Election Commission of India (ECI) also marks…
Month: January 2025
JD(U) Suspends Manipur Unit Chief for Unilateral Decision to Withdraw Support from BJP Government
Imphal – The Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] removed its Manipur unit president, Kshetrimayum Biren Singh, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, for withdrawing support from the BJP-led N. Biren Singh government without consulting the central leadership. The announcement was made by JD(U) general secretary Afaque Ahmed. Party spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad…
Trump Faces Legal Challenge Over Birthright Citizenship Order
Washington D.C., January 22, 2025: US President Donald Trump has sparked widespread controversy with an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a constitutional right that has existed since 1868. This move has prompted swift legal action from 22 Democratic-led states, civil rights organizations, and immigrant rights groups, who argue…
S Jaishankar Attends First Quad Meeting Under Donald Trump’s New Administration in US
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar attended the inaugural Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under the new Donald Trump administration in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The meeting marked a significant diplomatic engagement among India, the United States, Australia, and Japan. The Quad meeting was hosted by the newly appointed US Secretary…
Trump’s Return: Executive Orders Galore Mark First Day of Presidency
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump initiated a series of sweeping executive orders aimed at undoing several policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden, while fulfilling key campaign promises. The orders covered diverse areas, from immigration and energy policy to international relations and social reforms. Key Executive…
Mahakumbh 2025: Digital Exhibition by Information and Broadcasting Ministry Highlights Women Empowerment and Welfare Schemes
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has organized a cutting-edge digital exhibition at the Triveni Marg exhibition area in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh 2025. This innovative initiative showcases the government’s commitment to socio-economic development through welfare schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and transformative programs for women empowerment….
RG Kar Rape Case: Why the Convict Escaped the Death Penalty
The recent verdict in the RG Kar rape and murder case has sparked significant discussion regarding the judiciary’s interpretation of mitigating and aggravating circumstances in determining punishment. While the prosecution, led by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), pushed for the death penalty, the court ultimately sentenced the accused, Sanjoy…
KVIC Launches National Khadi Exhibition at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) inaugurated a National-level Khadi Exhibition at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Kumbh Nagri, Prayagraj. The event, held at Sector-1, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, was inaugurated by KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar on January 18, 2025. Distinguished guests included MLA (Prayagraj North) Shri Harsh Vardhan Vajpayee…
India Celebrates Parakram Diwas 2025 to Honour Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 128th Birth Anniversary
India is set to celebrate Parakram Diwas 2025 from January 23 to January 25, marking the 128th birth anniversary of the iconic freedom fighter, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. This year’s celebrations will take place in Cuttack, Odisha—Netaji’s birthplace—at the historic Barabati Fort. The event will be inaugurated on January 23…
Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy Visits DMF Exhibition at Konark Sun Temple
Union Minister for Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, visited the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Exhibition at the historic Sun Temple in Konark on January 21, 2025. The exhibition, held from January 18 to 21, was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Mines and the Government of Odisha, focusing on…