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Madhya Pradesh to observe 2026 as ‘Year of Agriculture’, focus on farmer welfare: Governor

Madhya Pradesh to observe 2026 as ‘Year of Agriculture’, focus on farmer welfare: Governor

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Madhya Pradesh will observe 2026 as the ‘year of agriculture’, Governor Mangu Bhai Patel said on Monday (January 26, 2026), citing that the budget for the sector has been increased to ₹27,000 crore over the years. Mr. Patel was addressing a function to mark the 77th Republic Day in the State capital. “India’s economy is based on agriculture, and the state government is making multifaceted efforts for the welfare of farmers. 2026 will be celebrated as the ‘year of agriculture in Madhya Pradesh, and preparations are already underway,” the Governor said. He said that the budget for agriculture and allied sectors has increased from ₹600 crore in 2002-03 to over ₹27,000 crore in 2024-25. “Under the goal of ‘prosperous farmers – prosperous state’, a multifaceted model of agricultural development has been adopted, encompassing 10 activities, including technology transfer, income enhancement, natural farming, marketing and export, innovation, and digital transparency, and these will soon be implemented across the State,” he said. He said that the e-Mandi scheme has been implemented in 259 markets in the State, …

Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings

Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings

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New Delhi, Constitution Day would be observed by the nearly 2.63 lakh Panchayats across the country on November 26, and the Preamble of the Constitution would be read in local languages, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on Monday. Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings In a statement issued here, the ministry said Constitution Day would be marked with the reading of the Preamble, led by Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj in the presence of senior officers and staff. “The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is coordinating the nationwide observance of Constitution Day on 26 November 2025 across all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies ,” the Ministry said in a statement. “Panchayats across the country will hold mass readings of the Preamble in local languages, along with discussions, seminars and quizzes on constitutional values,” the Ministry said. “A nationwide Constitution Connect – Preamble Reading Relay will run from 10:00 am to 6:45 pm, with each State and UT joining for a 15-minute segment. The programme will be streamed live …

Foreign diplomats on two-day visit to Bihar to observe democratic process

Foreign diplomats on two-day visit to Bihar to observe democratic process

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With the high-voltage assembly election in Bihar just a few days away, a delegation of foreign diplomats from embassies of Japan, Indonesia, Denmark, Australia, the UK, Bhutan, and South Africa began their two-day visit to the state on Sunday, news agency PTI reported. The foreign delegation is in Bihar to observe the BJP`s election campaign and India`s democratic process. Vijay Chauthaiwale, BJP`s foreign affairs department in-charge, while highlighting the foreign delegation`s visit to India, said, “The visit under the `Know BJP` initiative, launched by party president J. P. Nadda, is to familiarise the diplomats with the functioning, outreach and organisational strength of the BJP, as well as to provide an on-ground understanding of India`s electoral engagement at the grassroots level.”  “The delegation will interact with senior party leaders, observe campaign activities and visit key constituencies,” he added.  Earlier, similar delegations had visited Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan during the assembly elections in those states to experience the BJP`s election management and campaign practices.  The BJP-led NDA bloc is in a bid to retain power in …

Shah Rukh Khan’s King look INSPIRED by Brad Pitt’s F1? Netizens observe…

Shah Rukh Khan’s King look INSPIRED by Brad Pitt’s F1? Netizens observe…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s King look INSPIRED by Brad Pitt’s F1? Netizens observe… Home News and Gossip Shah Rukh Khan’s King look INSPIRED by Brad Pitt’s F1? Netizens observe… On the occasion of Shah Rukh Khan’s 60th birthday, director Siddharth Anand dropped the title video of King, giving fans a glimpse of SRK in a fierce action-packed avatar. Interestingly, one of his looks in the video reminds fans of Brad Pitt’s iconic style from F1. On the day of Shah Rukh Khan’s birth, the director Siddharth Anand let out the much-awaited title video of the film King. The video that showed the actor’s tough guy action scenes turned the social media upside down. The film is an action-drama that is Siddharth Anand’s and Shah Rukh Khan’s first collaboration. Siddharth has previously given one of the biggest hits Pathan. One moment of the video shows Shah Rukh as a convict coming out of jail. He has on a mustard-colored suede jacket, …

Haryana to observe 15-minute blackout across 22 districts during civil defence mock drill on Thursday

Haryana to observe 15-minute blackout across 22 districts during civil defence mock drill on Thursday

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Haryana will conduct a 15-minute blackout on May 29, 2025, from 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm as part of the civil defence exercise Operation Shield. The drill will be held across all 22 districts of the state and will simulate wartime scenarios like air raids and drone strikes. Chandigarh: In a major statewide emergency preparedness initiative, the Haryana government will conduct a civil defence mock drill — Operation Shield — across all 22 districts on Thursday, May 29. The exercise, supervised by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, will simulate critical wartime scenarios such as air raids and drone strikes, and test the state’s civil response mechanisms. The drill, scheduled between 5 pm and 9 pm, is part of a larger national push to strengthen civil defence capabilities amid rising tensions with Pakistan following India’s recent counter-terror exercise — Operation Sindoor. Haryana will also observe a 15-minute statewide blackout across all 22 districts on May 29 (Thursday). The blackout, scheduled from 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm, is aimed at testing emergency preparedness protocols amid rising …

Electricity Restored In Chandigarh, Residents Asked To Observe ‘Voluntary Blackout’

Electricity Restored In Chandigarh, Residents Asked To Observe ‘Voluntary Blackout’

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Last Updated:May 09, 2025, 00:46 IST Power was also restored to Chandigarh’s neighbouring areas like Mohali and Zirakpur in Punjab as well as Panchkula in Haryana View of a blackout enforced in the city, amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan, in Amritsar on May 8. (Image: PTI/Shiva Sharma) After 1.5 hours of blackout, the Chandigarh administration restored electricity on Thursday night but asked residents to observe “voluntary blackout”. Power was also restored to neighbouring Mohali and Zirakpur in Punjab as well as Panchkula in Haryana. The blackout was enforced after as Pakistan attempted to attack military targets in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan. “Alert: Lights are being switched on from the Grid in a short while. However citizens are advised to observe voluntary blackout,” said the official X handle of the Chandigarh UT SSP. Alert:Lights are being switched on from the Grid in a short while. However citizens are advised to observe voluntary blackout.#WeCareForYou — SSP UT Chandigarh (@ssputchandigarh) May 8, 2025 According to officials, a blackout was also enforced in several districts …

All-party meeting on Pahalgam terror attack underway at Parliament, leaders observe two-minute silence

All-party meeting on Pahalgam terror attack underway at Parliament, leaders observe two-minute silence

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The Central government has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack. Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar called on President Droupadi Murmu to brief her about the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. New Delhi: An all-party meeting called by the Central Government is underway at the Parliament Annexe building. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM Dr S Jaishankar are present in the meeting.  A two-minute silence was observed during the all-party meeting called by the Central Government to honour the innocent lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack. Others attending the meeting include Congress President and Rajya Sabha opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, and other prominent leaders. The Central government has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack. Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan …

Pahalgam terror attack | Telangana CM and Ministers observe two-minute silence

Pahalgam terror attack | Telangana CM and Ministers observe two-minute silence

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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, their cabinet colleagues and others observe two minutes of silence on Thursday (April 24, 2025) | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Praying for peace to the souls of those who died in the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, two minutes of silence was observed by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, their cabinet colleagues, MPs, All India Congress Committee (AICC) incharge for Telangana Meenakshi Natarajan and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud on Thursday (April 24, 2025). In the evening, the Chief Minister would lead a candlelight vigil from People’s Plaza to Indira Gandhi Statue, near the State Secretariat in Hyderabad. Published – April 24, 2025 01:05 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Pope Francis dies: India to observe three-day state mourning as mark of respect

Pope Francis dies: India to observe three-day state mourning as mark of respect

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Pope Francis dies: Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. He had celebrated Easter a day ago and given his customary Easter address in the Vatican Square. New Delhi: ​India has announced a three-day state mourning to honor the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. The first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, passed away at the age of 88. India to observe three-day state mourning The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced a three-day State Mourning in India to pay respects to the late Pope Francis. “Two days’ State Mourning on Tuesday, the 22nd April, 2025 and Wednesday, the 23rd April, 2025. One day’s State Mourning on the day of the funeral,” the MHA said in a statement.  The mourning will be observed as follows: The  National Flag will be flown at half-mast across India No official entertainment during the mourning period State Mourning will be observed on April 22-23, and on …

Scientists Observe Rare Plastic Ice, A Hybrid Form of Ice and Water, Under Extreme Pressure and Heat

Scientists Observe Rare Plastic Ice, A Hybrid Form of Ice and Water, Under Extreme Pressure and Heat

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A rare phase of ice, believed to exist deep within icy exoplanets and moons, has been observed in laboratory conditions for the first time. Scientists have identified a hybrid form of water called plastic ice, which exhibits characteristics of both solid ice and liquid water under extreme pressure and temperature. The discovery is expected to provide new insights into the internal composition of celestial bodies such as Neptune and Jupiter’s moon Europa, potentially influencing studies on planetary habitability. Properties of Plastic Ice Identified Under Extreme Conditions According to a study published in Nature, plastic ice forms when ice is subjected to temperatures above 177 degree Celsius and pressures exceeding 30,000 bars. This phase retains a cubic crystal lattice, similar to Ice VII, but allows water molecules to rotate while remaining fixed in position. Livia Bove, a physicist at Sapienza University of Rome, explained to Science News that the material exhibits plasticity, meaning it can be deformed while maintaining its structure. Experiments were conducted at the Institut Laue-Langevin in France, where a neutron beam was used …