The recent outbreak of violence in Nagpur, a significant city in Maharashtra, has raised questions about communal harmony and the state’s governance. The incidents, marked by clashes between different communities, have not only resulted in the loss of peace but have also pushed the city into a spotlight of national concern. As tensions simmer, many […]
The Government of Maharashtra has announced that the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan award for this year will be conferred upon esteemed sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, the man behind the creation of the iconic Statue of Unity – the world’s tallest statue. This announcement comes as a recognition of Sutar’s immense contribution to the field of art […]
In a significant announcement that has caught the attention of various stakeholders across the nation, Law Minister P. Rajeev conveyed that the longstanding issues plaguing the anganwadi workforce, notably the problem of delayed payments, have been effectively resolved. This development followed a critical meeting with trade unions on March 14, where grievances of anganwadi workers […]
A group of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, who have been staging protests outside the Secretariat for the last 39 days, took their agitation to a new level on Thursday by initiating an indefinite hunger strike. This drastic action underscores their persistent demands for post-retirement benefits and an increased honorarium. The move has brought […]
In a recent release of data by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Kerala has been highlighted as the state facing the highest inflation rate in India at 7.3% for the month of February, even as the country’s overall inflation rate saw a decline to 3.6% from the previous month’s figures. This discrepancy marks […]
In the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has been a topic of enduring controversy and debate. Established in 1983 with the objective of eradicating the sale of illicit liquor in the state, TASMAC became the sole wholesale and retail vendor of alcoholic beverages in Tamil Nadu by 2003. […]
The linguistic landscape of India is as diverse as its cultural fabric, with 22 officially recognized languages and hundreds of dialects spoken across the country. The debate over Hindi as the ‘national language’ of India has been a contentious issue, especially in the southern states. While the anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s and 1970s marked […]
It has been over five decades since the streets of Tamil Nadu were engulfed in a series of protests that not only challenged the central government’s attempts to impose Hindi as the primary language but also marked a turning point in the state’s socio-political landscape. The anti-Hindi agitation of the 1960s, led primarily by the […]
In an ambitious move to decongest the bustling metropolis of Chennai and position Tamil Nadu on the global map of investment destinations, the state government has unveiled plans for a ‘Global City’ project near Chennai. This initiative is not only expected to provide a significant boost to the state’s economy but also to attract top-tier […]
In a disturbing incident that has caught the attention of both local authorities and international communities, a French national was allegedly sexually assaulted atop the Arunachala hill. The victim, who was in India to explore its spiritual offerings, had sought the services of a local guide to navigate the revered hill known for its meditative […]