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Increasing work on individual land under MGNREGA a boon to rural income?

In total, around 6.41 million works under individual land has been undertaken in 2021-22 financial year, of which Bihar leads the pack.

After Gandhi, Modi only leader who understood people's aspirations: Rajnath

"He (Modi) has made the BJP a 'poll-winning machine' with his innovations, without compromising on ideology," Singh added

After Gandhi, it's Modi who understood people's sentiments: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the only leader after Mahatma Gandhi who understood the sentiments of the masses, asserting he directly connects with people who in turn trust him. Speaking at the release of the book, The Architect of the New BJP: How Narendra Modi Transformed the Party, Singh heaped praise on the prime minister's governance and organisational capabilities and said he has no parallel in contemporary politics. He has made the BJP a "poll-winning machine" with his innovations, without compromising on ideology, Singh said. The BJP's ideology and political events may have contributed to the party's "invincible" journey in the last eight years but Modi's strategy in taking this concept to people and winning their trust is without a parallel, he said. Whatever work he was assigned by the RSS and the BJP, Modi carried it out and delivered more than expectations, he said, adding that there has been no other leader like him

White House, New York City Mayor condemn vandalism of Gandhi statue

The White House and New York City Mayor on Wednesday strongly condemned recent cases of vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi statues in the country, with the latest one being in New York. "Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, has an enduring message of truth and nonviolence, serves as an inspiration. As you said, the President has spoken to this directly and specifically. Any act of vandalism should be condemned in the strongest terms," White House Press Secretary Karen Jean-Pierre told reporters at her daily news conference. She was responding to questions on the recent increase in instances of vandalism of statues of Mahatma Gandhi in various parts of the country, with two of them being in New York itself. The New York Police Department is investigating at least one of them as a hate crime. "I'll refer you to the local law enforcement for more on any investigation or actions that may be taken from that from their point of view," she said when asked about the investigations in this regard. "The ..

Jaishankar unveils Gandhi's bust in Paraguay, calls it solidarity statement

EAM Jaishankar, on his first ever official visit to South America, unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Paraguay and appreciated the Municipality's decision to locate it at the prominent waterfront

Gandhi statue in NY smashed by 6 men amid wave of continued attacks

The statue had been vandalised earlier on August 3 and knocked over, according to the Queens Daily Eagle

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Nehru to 'Gandhi': The history of the iconic Ashok Hotel in New Delhi

A brainchild of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, The Ashoka, as it was then called, was among the most iconic hotels in the country

World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence

President Biden recalled Mahatma Gandhi's "enduring message of truth and non-violence" to honour 75 years of India's democratic journey.

30-feet tall mural statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Andhra's Vijaywada

The Andhra Pradesh Governor unveiled a mural statue of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on Sunday

Telangana's Mahatma Gandhi temple sees increase in number of 'devotees'

As patriotic fervour grips the country on the eve of its 75th year of independence, there has been a marked increase in the footfalls to a temple for Mahatma Gandhi in a village in Telangana

India at 75: How did India adopt the Tricolour as its national flag?

Tricolour has evolved over several decades. The Indian flag is said to have been designed for the first time by Sister Nivedita; however, its present form was designed by Pingali Venkayya

India at 75: How was August 15 chosen as India's Independence Day?

From 1930 till 1947, India celebrated January 26 as its Independence Day. It was changed to August 15 in 1947. Here is why

BJP brought Gandhi's dream of Gram Swaraj to fruition: J P Nadda

BJP president JP Nadda asserted that it was his party which brought Gandhi's dream of Gram Swaraj to fruition" and charged the Congress, with having shown a superficial understanding of India

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised at public park in Punjab's Bathinda

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised by some unidentified people at a public park in Ramman Mandi here, said police on Saturday. The incident took place on the intervening night between Thursday and Friday, they said. Locals strongly condemned the incident when they came to know about the vandalism. Station House Officer (Sadar) Harjot Singh Mann said they are investigating the matter, and have registered a case at Ramman Mandi Police Station. Ashok Kumar Singla, president of District Urban Congress, demanded immediate arrest of those who were behind the incident. Police assured that the culprits would be nabbed soon. They said CCTV footages of the area are being examined to trace the culprits.

No plan to replace Mahatma Gandhi on Indian currency notes, clarifies RBI

There were reports that the RBI might be considering using the images of Rabindranath Tagore and A P J Abdul Kalam on new-series currency notes

PM Modi addresses Rotary Convention, calls India land of Buddha, Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is the land of Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi who showed in action what living for others is all about.

World Bicycle Day: PM asks people to take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi

The United Nations General Assembly in 2018 had declared June 3 as the World Bicycle Day to promote this simple and healthy mode of transport, which is also considered environment-friendly

Winston Churchill as villain

Mr Ali's occasional colourful language might thrill a section of readers; but he sometimes trivialises his otherwise competitive position on a number of issues

Tales from the hills

The man from Landour who has written short stories, poems, novels, essays, and memoirs, turns 88 next week