REGIONAL PRIDE
Centre likely to invest Rs 1,000 cr for new IIM's construction in Assam, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Centre is set to invest Rs. 1,000 Crore for the construction of a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Assam. The proposed site for the IIM is located in the Marabhita and Dighalkuchi localities in Kamrup district, marking the second IIM in the Northeastern region after IIM Shillong in Meghalaya.
PM Modi criticises INDIA bloc, alleges corruption and neglect of heritage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the INDIA bloc, accusing its leaders of corruption, promoting the Congress' "royal family" (Gandhis), and neglecting cultural heritage and regional pride. He made these remarks during BJP election rallies in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, as well as a dialogue with women workers in Varanasi. Modi highlighted instances of mismanagement during the Kumbh mela under SP and Congress governments and referenced the elimination of a local mafia figure under the BJP's rule.
Northeast region of our country has transformed into the driving force of our nation’s development, says Finance Minister Sitharaman
Sitharaman participated in Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati Viksit Bharat Ambassador Dialogue held at the institute. The developmental dialogue centered around the topic of the Prime Minister of India’s 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goal, aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, marking 100 years of independence. Delving into India's ambition to achieve developed nation status by 2047.
Northeast region is India’s pride and jewel: Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly
The former BCCI President said that for the development of Tripura cricket if the state government sought any kind of help he is ready to extend the help as much as possible and added that northeast athletes have special talents. Ganguly asserted that organising an important cricket tournament in Tripura would be feasible if the state invested more funds for the development of necessary infrastructure, particularly construction of stadium.
Can China carry out Pearl Harbor-style strike to end US supremacy? Know in detail
If media reports are to be believed, China can carry out a massive 'bolt-from-the-blue attack' that could wipe out most of the military assets in the Indo-Pacific region. This could forever mark the end of the US as a superpower. Know all about it on the 82nd National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
In 'Amritkaal' of India's independence, country has come out of mentality of slavery: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Mirabai Janmotsav' to celebrate the 525th birth anniversary of poet and Lord Krishna devotee Mirabai in Mathura. He emphasized that the country has come out of the mentality of slavery and is moving forward with pride for its heritage. Modi paid obeisance at the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura and highlighted the importance of the Braj region.
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Caste pride, freebies, women voters to decide Madhya Pradesh’s fate
The upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly election will witness a fierce battle between the BJP and Congress. Both parties are focusing on key factors to gain an advantage. The BJP is banking on the Ladli Behna Scheme to woo women voters, while Congress is playing the OBC card and promising a caste census. Regional balance is also crucial, with the Malwa-Nimar region being a key battleground. Other important regions include Gwalior-Chambal, Bundelkhand, Bhopal-Narmadapuram, Mahakaushal, and Vindhya. The outcome of these elections will have significant implications for the political landscape of Madhya Pradesh.
Region reacts as Hamas attack on Israel spirals
The early morning Hamas offensive by air, land and sea was met by Israeli air strikes on the blockaded coastal enclave, in the bloodiest escalation since May 2021. "We are at war," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, promising that "the enemy will pay an unprecedented price".
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal calls for Integrated Ayush Departments in leading state hospitals of North eastern region
Union Minister for Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal has asked all the states of northeast India to explore the possibility of setting up an Integrated Ayush Department in the leading state hospitals, in line with setting up of similar departments in all 19 AIIMS. The Regional Review Meeting of Northeastern states of India was ceremonially inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma along with Sonowal in Guwahati.
Pride not only for India but for world: Indian diaspora in US erupts in joy as Chandrayaan-3 reaches lunar South Pole
Members of the Indian diaspora were seen dancing to drum rolls and immersing in unbridled joy as the country became the first in the world to land on the uncharted lunar south face.
Target Q2 Results: Sales fall on inflation, Pride month shopper backlash. It cuts profit outlook for 2023
Target is among the first major U.S. retailers to report quarterly financial results and the impact of rising prices and elevated interest on its customers will get a lot of attention ahead of a raft of quarterly reports from companies like Walmart other retailers.
MLS final four compete for 2023 US Open Cup final spot, National Amateur Cup Finals to decide 2024 contenders
The 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Semifinals are set for August 23, featuring the intense clash of the Final Four MLS clubs competing for a spot in the highly coveted September 27 final.
Viral auto image sparks outrage over language and regional pride: Karnataka grapples with xenophobia concerns
The auto's message emphatically insists that everyone within Karnataka's borders must be proficient in Kannada, the state's native language. Regrettably, the text also contained derogatory language, inciting controversy and sparking accusations of "xenophobia of the highest order."
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Amitabh Bachchan beams with pride as Mumbai earns 'Tree City of the World' title
Mumbai has been awarded the prestigious title for the second consecutive year.
Criminals ran parallel govt, youth suffered identity crisis in UP before 2017: Yogi Adityanath
"Before 2017, there was an identity crisis among the youth of Uttar Pradesh. Farmers were committing suicide, poor people were facing starvation, there were deaths due to starvation and women were not safe," Adityanath said in his address to the council on provisions of the budget, which was present in the state assembly on last month.
Gallantry award: Matter of pride for families of three Chhattisgarh policemen martyred in Maoist ambush
Another Kirti Chakra awardee Shrawan Kashyap hailed from Baniyagaon village in Nagarnar area of Bastar district. The trio was among 22 security personnel killed in the Maoist ambush between Jonaguda and Tekulgudem villages in Bijapur district on April 3, 2021. Talking to PTI, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said the honour will serve as the guiding light for thousands of brave soldiers, who are fighting against Naxalites and are committed for peace and development of the Bastar region.
Party animals check in, hotels sold out for New Year's eve
"We are seeing tremendous demand... It shows that the energy to celebrate and spend time with friends and family among people is very strong," said Kanika Hasrat, area director for Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand at Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL).
Reliance Jio 'True 5G' now in Delhi-NCR, the first operator in the region to offer it
Reliance Jio is now the only operator to provide True-5G services across the entire Delhi-NCR region, including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and other major locations, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Friday.
India to showcase arms to Africa, Indian Ocean Region nations
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is holding bilateral talks with his counterparts from several African nations including Mauritania, Gambia and the Central African Republic (CAR) at the sidelines of the show, said India's target is to achieve exports worth '35,000 crore by 2025, up from last year's Rs 13,000 crore.
BJP chief Nadda launches Gujarat 'Gaurav Yatra', says it's to establish India's pride
Nadda on Wednesday flagged off the Yatra, comprising vehicles, from Bahucharaji in Mehsana district. The temple of the Hindu goddess Bahuchara attracts a large number of devotees and is a major pilgrimage centre.
Renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad reinvigorated Maha pride: Shiv Sena
In an editorial in the party mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena on Thursday said by naming the Navi Mumbai airport after D B Patil, who worked for the rights of project affected people in Navi Mumbai, the Thackeray-led government had honoured the struggle of the sons of the soil. In decisions taken in the last Cabinet meeting headed by Thackeray, Aurangabad and Osmanabad districts were renamed as Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv respectively.
Now even chicken is getting too expensive?
There have been some shocking dislocations as a result. Malaysia this week said it would halt exports of the meat by the end of this month to ensure it had sufficient domestic supplies.
Pride Hotels to expand its footprints to 100 hotels by 2030
Once the new hotels are operational, Pride Group will have 100 properties with over 10,000 keys spread across various geographical regions, primarily in tier 1 and tier 2 markets. The company said the focus is on an asset-light model for expansion with a major slice of the portfolio to be managed directly by the company.
Covid challenge not fully over yet; priority is to vaccinate all eligible children: PM Modi
Speaking at an interaction with chief ministers on the emerging COVID-19 situation in the country, the prime minister also said the government's priority is to vaccinate all eligible children at the earliest with special campaigns needed in schools.
An art sleuth from Chennai is taking on traffickers in a $10 billion black market
With encyclopedic command of the material, Kumar hunts for distinguishing marks on antiques, matching archival photographs with offerings in glossy Christie’s catalogs. His network assists police squads, busts smugglers and scrutinizes customs records. They make little money from the work, he said, leaning on volunteers to send tips through social media and conduct “hard-core background searches.”
Mann Ki Baat: Speak mother tongue with pride, says PM Modi
Even after 75 years of Independence, there are people who have dilemma and reservations regarding their language, dress, food and drink, whereas, it is not like this anywhere else in the world, Modi said in his monthly Mann Ki Baat broadcast.
BJP government has restored West UP's pride: Amit Shah in Saharanpur
The Maa Shakumbhari University will have 264 colleges affiliated and begin functioning next year. Maa Shakumbhari, an incarnation of goddess Parvati, has a temple dedicated to her near Saharanpur. The university is expected to help students of Saharanpur and neighbouring districts of Muzaffarnagar and Shamli, who migrated to Chandigarh, Haryana and Dehradun for education. Shah also spoke of MSP dues for cane, end to sale of sugar mills, closure of illegal slaughterhouses.
'Bengali Pride' to be TMC's main poll plank to counter BJP's aggressive Hindutva
The Mamata Banerjee-led party, which has often been mocked by opponents for not having a well-defined ideological plank, seems to have finally found its calling in Bengali sub-nationalism, as a section of top party leaders feel only an "inclusive message of regionalism, which the Bengalis can identify with, will counter the aggressive nationalism and Hindutva practised by the saffron camp".
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