INDIA
Centre splurged Rs 713.20Cr on ads in 2019-2020: RTI
The government of India spent a total of Rs713.20 crore on advertisements, with maximum share to the electronic media, during the financial year 2019-2020, an RTI reply to a Mumbai activist revealed here on Saturday.
Punjab CM launches scholarship scheme for SC students
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday formally launched the recently announced Dr B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scheduled Caste Scholarship Scheme, and also virtually laid the foundation stone of Rs 50 crore worth of projects at Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal in Amritsar to mark the Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
Even if God becomes CM, he can't give govt jobs to all: Goa CM
Even God cannot provide government jobs to all aspirants if he wished to do so, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday.
Don't play dirty politics over Pulwama attack: PM tells oppn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flayed certain opposition parties for "playing dirty politics" on last year's Pulwama terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and urged all political parties "not to play in the hands of anti-national forces" trying to break the country.
Maharshi Valmiki's ideals will continue to inspire countrymen: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. He said the ideals of the saint, which were based on social harmony, equality and justice, will continue to inspire the countrymen.
Valmiki Jayanti is being celebrated across India on the birth anniversary of the famous sage Maharishi Valmiki, who composed the epic, Ramayana in Sanskrit. On this day, followers of the Valmiki sect carry out Shobha Yatras or processions and sing devotional songs and bhajan.
Rahul Gandhi 'holidaying' in Shimla
After hectic electioneering in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is apparently in a holiday mood. He is reported to be taking a few days off and 'holidaying' alone here in the Himachal Pradesh capital.
PM pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anniversary.
LJP a headache for NDA in Bihar Assembly elections
Earlier this month, the LJP had announced that it will contest the Bihar Assembly polls independently, severing ties with its once ally in the state, the NDA.
PM Modi inaugurates nutrition park in Gujarat
Prime Minister Modi also took a ride in the 'Nutri Train' in Kevadia, which is close to the iconic Statue of Unity. He was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Sanjay Raut feels Munger Police targeting Hindutva
"At least one person was killed in the police firing after violence erupted during the Goddess Durga immersion...This is a direct assault on 'Hindutva' in Bihar But what is the state government doing in the matter?" asked Raut, who is the Sena chief Spokesperson.
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