The Union government on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that it has not conducted a caste-based census except for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) since independence. Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, said that the government's plan to conduct Census 2021 was notified on March 28, 2019 in the Gazette of India Rai informed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the census and related activities have been postponed till further orders. He said as per the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, specifically notified castes and tribes are counted as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the census. All these orders are amended from time to time. Rai...
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Soldiers React After Centre Merges Amar Jawan Jyoti With Burning Flame At National War Memorial
The Amar Jawan Jyoti, which has been burning for the last 50 years at the India Gate in the country's capital New Delhi, has been merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial (NWM) on Friday. The memorial is located 400 metres from the India Gate. Integrated Defence Chief Air Marshal B.R. Krishna presided over the function. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at India Gate on his 125th birth anniversary, as a symbol of the country's 'indebtedness' to him. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was established in the memory of the Indian fighters who were martyred in the Indo-Pak war in 1971 and other wars as well. It was inaugurated on 26 January 1972 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Nation War Memorial h...
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government is committed to making Manipur a sports superpower in the country. Along with this, PM Modi has described Manipur as a powerhouse of sports talent. Speaking on the 50th Foundation Day of Manipur, PM Modi paid tribute to the sacrifices and efforts of every person who contributed to the glorious journey of the state. "The government is committed to making Manipur the sports powerhouse of the country. Sons and daughters of Manipur have brought laurels in the sports field and in the light of their passion and potential India's first sports university was established in the state," said PM Modi. PM Modi has termed the resilience and unity of the people as his real strength amidst the ups and downs in the history of Manipur. On thi...
Read MoreGoa Liberation Day: “Goa Has Not Forgotten Its Indian Roots Even After The Upheaval Of Time and Power”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Goa on Sunday. On the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, he inaugurated the revamped Fort Aguada Prison Museum, Super Specialty Block at Goa Medical College, New South Goa District Hospital, Aviation Skill Development Center at Mopa Airport and Gas Insulated Sub Center at Davorlim-Navelim, Margao. He said that the land of Goa, the sea of Goa has got a wonderful gift of nature. Today, this enthusiasm of all the people of Goa is adding to the pride of liberation in the winds of Goa. I am as happy as you to see the pride of Goa's glorious history on your faces today. I am in joy I was told that this place became too small, so two pandals were built next to it and other people are sitting there. Today Goa is not only celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of it...
Read MoreBig News On Cryptocurrency: Bill Will Not Come In This Session Of Parliament! Know What Is The Reason
Cryptocurrency remains the hottest issue of the present time. Seeing the interest of investors towards this, a bill was prepared by the Central Government in a hurry to manage this. It was being said that it would be introduced and passed in this winter session. But, a recent report has raised the possibility that the cryptocurrency bill may be difficult to pass in the ongoing winter session of Parliament. A big news is coming on the cryptocurrency bill. A senior government official has informed that the government is considering a proposed framework for cryptocurrencies. It is understood that this bill will probably not be introduced in this winter session of Parliament. The report quoted sources as saying that the much-awaited cryptocurrency law will not be introduced in Parliamen...
Read MorePetition Filed Against PM’s Picture On Vaccination Certificate, Court Asked, “Why Are You Ashamed Of Your Prime Minister?”
The Kerala High Court on Monday examined the maintainability of a petition seeking removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph from the coronavirus vaccination certificate. The High Court asked the petitioner whether you are ashamed of the Prime Minister. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan said that the prime minister has been selected by the people of the country, what is wrong in having his photograph on the certificate. Petitioner's advocate Peter Myliprampil told the court when it was not happening in other countries, the judge said he would not be proud of his prime ministers, but we are. He asked the petitioner, 'Why do you feel ashamed of the Prime Minister? He has come to power with the support of the people… Our political views may be different, but he is still our prime minist...
Read MorePrashant Kishor Attacked Rahul: “Can’t Defeat BJP By Tweet And Candle March!” Said This Big Thing About PM Modi
Prashant Kishor, known as an election strategist in India, has once again praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Along with this, he has targeted former Congress President and MP Rahul Gandhi. Taking a dig at Congress, Prashant Kishor said that it is possible to build a strong opposition in the country even without Congress. Along with this, he also said that if the Congress has to be saved, then make any leader of the party the president except the Gandhi family. Prashant Kishor said that there is no democracy in Congress. If the party is to be saved, then democratically elect a leader from outside the Gandhi family as the President. Prashant Kishor backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's denial of the UPA statement in Mumbai in early December, saying that an anti-BJP front ca...
Read MoreThe Agricultural Laws Repeal Bill, 2021, was approved by the Union Cabinet in a recent meeting after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on November 19, 2021, that the three unpopular farm laws will be repealed. Many were surprised by the Prime Minister's declaration, especially many in the governing dispensation who had previously opposed the farmers' demonstrations tooth and claw, resorting to abhorrent name-calling at times. However, the retreat is a good step after long demonstrations that saw more than 700 farmers die and many more endure severe pain and risk from an antagonistic administration, bad weather, and a pandemic. According to the letter sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the three laws would not be abolished in Parliament un...
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