The Supreme Court of India has strongly reprimanded the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) for illegally occupying a 600-year-old Muslim tomb and converting it into an office. The tomb, belonging to Shaikh Ali, a Muslim aristocrat, was altered and misused by the association, despite its historical and cultural significance. In…
Festivals
Dev Deepawali 2024: Date, History, and Significance
Dev Deepawali, also known as Dev Diwali, Tripurotsav, or Tripurari Purnima, is a cherished Hindu festival celebrated with devotion and grandeur. Falling on the full moon night of Kartik—15 days after Diwali—it is revered as a symbol of divine victory and spiritual enlightenment. Date: Dev Deepawali 2024 will be observed…
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Kartik Purnima 2024: Date, Timings, Rituals, and Significance
Kartik Purnima, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, is celebrated with great reverence. This full moon day, or Purnima, occurs in the Hindu lunar month of Kartik and is highly significant for religious observances dedicated to Lord Vishnu, as well as the celebration of Dev Diwali and Guru Nanak…
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PM to Visit Bihar on 15th November for Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Inaugurate Development Projects Worth Rs 6640 Crore
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Jamui, Bihar, on 15th November to mark Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, the beginning of the 150th Birth Anniversary Year celebrations of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a prominent tribal freedom fighter. During his visit, the Prime Minister will unveil a commemorative coin and postal stamp in…
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DoPPW and CGDA Launch Successful Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 and Sparsh Drive in Secunderabad
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has successfully launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 3.0, aimed at enhancing the digital empowerment of pensioners. This initiative, aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision for digital empowerment, is being conducted across 800 cities and towns from November 1-30, 2024,…
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Ms. Sumita Dawra Leads SDG 8 Session on “Decent Work & Economic Growth” at the 8th South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs
Today, Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, led the SDG 8 session on “Decent Work & Economic Growth” at the Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event was co-hosted by…
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India Champions Decent Work & Economic Growth at Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs
Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, chaired the SDG 8 session focused on Decent Work & Economic Growth at the Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs. The forum, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, was co-hosted by…
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India Signs $15 Billion Trade Agreement with UAE to Boost Bilateral Ties
Abu Dhabi: On 13 November 2023, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a comprehensive $15 billion trade agreement aimed at boosting economic ties between the two nations. The agreement was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Abu Dhabi, where he held discussions with UAE President…
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Digital India Pavilion Draws Crowds at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024
The Digital India Pavilion is a major highlight of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam Complex, New Delhi. Here, visitors can explore various Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) tools that enhance Ease of Living, Ease of Doing Business, and Ease of Governance. Now in its 43rd…
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‘Mann Ki Baat’ Artist from Udhampur Presented with a New Sarangi: A Tribute to Cultural Heritage
In a heartfelt tribute to the Dogra culture and its art forms, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who represents Udhampur in the Lok Sabha, presented a new Sarangi to Gorinath, a renowned traditional Dogra artist from Udhampur. Gorinath had recently been featured in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat…