China objects to 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam' mention in G20 papersChina argued that the G20 documents could not use the term 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' in the official text as it is in Sanskrit, which is not ...
08 Aug, 2023, 08.25 AM IST
Indian-origin MP, Gaurav Sharma, in New Zealand takes oath in SanskritIndia's High Commissioner to New Zealand and Samoa, Muktesh Pardeshi said on Twitter that Sharma took oath first in "New Zealand's indigeno...
25 Nov, 2020, 04.35 PM IST
Shouldn’t minorities, Dalits talk about Indian culture: Kanimozhi asks CentreThe RSS-BJP combine has been eager to showcase ancient Indian history as one of victory of the Hindus over others, and of a united Hindu so...
16 Sep, 2020, 08.05 AM IST
Parliament nod for three central Sanskrit universitiesby voice vote in Rajya Sabha.Earlier the bill was passed by.
16 Mar, 2020, 05.23 PM IST
Union Cabinet clears Personal Data Protection Bill. Major takeaways from Cabinet meetInformation and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said the Bill will be introduced in Parliament during the current Winter Session. T...
04 Dec, 2019, 01.35 PM IST
Economic Survey a blue print for growth and jobs over next 5 years: EAC-PM Chairman Bibek DebroyDebroy further said the EAC-PM welcomes the emphasis of the Survey on fiscal consolidation, fiscal discipline and investments.
04 Jul, 2019, 04.22 PM IST
After Hindi push, plans afoot for Sanskrit central varsities nowThe case was especially made for Delhi’s Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan which has expanded hugely and over 60 institutions are affiliated with...
11 Jun, 2019, 07.11 AM IST
What media portrays isn't always true: Sumitra Mahajan on women safetyShe appealed to the media to introspect on what needs to be served to society and what is the aim of the news they're publishing.
07 Dec, 2018, 04.54 PM IST
Government plans Sanskrit push ahead of Lok Sabha electionsThe government has made a strong pitch for Sanskrit in the education system since 2014 when it took charge.
24 Oct, 2018, 08.53 AM IST
Amit Shah, Smriti Irani take oath as Rajya Sabha MPsThey were accompanied by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad am...
26 Aug, 2017, 01.48 AM IST
Modi's five poetic jibes at CongressPM Modi's verses would resonate with the masses in the poll-bound Uttar Pradesh which has a large audience for Sanskrit and Hindi poetry
07 Feb, 2017, 03.44 PM IST
Prakash Javadekar honours MPs in education field on 'Guru Poornima'The event was held at the Parliament House complex and those felicitated were given a 'Tulsi' plant and a CD containing Gandhiji's works.
19 Jul, 2016, 05.41 PM IST
Smriti Irani rejects demand for waiving off punishment to studentsSmriti Irani today rejected a demand for waiving off rustication and other punishments meted out to students in universities, terming it a ...
06 May, 2016, 07.32 PM IST
UK speaker lauds Indian Diaspora's contribution to BritainJohn Bercow has asked the Indian community to build on its successes and achieve better representation in parliament by engaging more with ...
24 Apr, 2016, 07.58 PM IST
Narendra Modi not conducting himself like Prime Minister when abroad: CPICPI said PM Modi was making "condemnable and shameful" statements and announcing policy decisions abroad without consulting Parliament.
28 Sep, 2015, 04.49 PM IST
Sanskrit to be taught in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas tooThe move would require approval of the executive committee—the highest decision-making body of the NVS headed by HRD Minister Smriti Irani.
08 Dec, 2014, 05.13 AM IST
Language row: Government showing unnecessary haste, say expertsMore than 65,000 KVS children will now have to take a new Indian language and be appraised on that in the remaining academic session.
29 Nov, 2014, 01.37 PM IST