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May 2, 2025 7:08 PM May 2, 2025 7:08 PM

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BJP Criticises Himachal Govt Over Fee on Hindu Pilgrimage to Churdhar Temple

BJP has hit out at the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh over the imposition of fees on a Hindu religious pilgrimage in the state. Briefing media in New Delhi today, party spokesperson Prem Shukla blamed the state government for charging a fee from the devotees who visit Churdhar to pay obeisa...

May 2, 2025 5:36 PM May 2, 2025 5:36 PM

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India Poised to Become Global MICE Hub, Says Minister Shekhawat

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today inaugurated the 14th open seminar on India: The Land of Exponential Growth at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Shekhawat said that with the construction of the state-of-the-art exhibition and conference compl...

May 2, 2025 4:35 PM May 2, 2025 4:35 PM

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Delhi Assembly Removes Glass Barriers for Press, Moves Towards Paperless Sessions

The Delhi Legislative Assembly has removed the glass panels enclosing the Speaker's Gallery and the Press Gallery on the orders of Speaker Vijender Gupta.   In a press conference today, Mr Gupta said that the media is the fourth pillar of democracy, and this marks a pivotal step towards enhancing de...

May 2, 2025 1:21 PM May 2, 2025 1:21 PM

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Punjab Govt to convene special Vidhan Sabha session on water dispute with Haryana

The Punjab government has decided to convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on the 5th of this month to discuss the issue of releasing water to Haryana. In a statement, it said that the state government will bring a special resolution on the water issue in this special session.   Meanwhi...

May 2, 2025 11:56 AM May 2, 2025 11:56 AM

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Centre postpones May 4 meeting with farmer unions over Punjab Govt representation

The Centre has postponed the meeting with farmer unions scheduled for May 4th, saying it would be inappropriate to hold one without the representatives of the state government. Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Purna Chandra Kishan, said in a letter to the far...

May 2, 2025 9:20 AM May 2, 2025 9:20 AM

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Kedarnath Dham portals open amid Vedic chants & devotional fervor in Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand, portals of Kedarnath Dham were opened for devotees at 7 AM today in Rudraprayag district amid the echoing chants of Vedic mantras and special rituals. Thousands of pilgrims from across India and abroad gathered to witness this divine moment. The air resonated with spiritual fervour a...