The Union Minister of Women and Child Development and BJP MP Smriti Irani is on her three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh. There, she commented on the unpaid salaries of the retired teachers. She called the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) and scolded her for failing to pay retired teachers' salaries.
India recorded 743 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Total active cases were increased by seven, reaching 3,997, as per the Union Health Ministry data.
At least 20 railway stations in Andhra Pradesh got ISO certificates. Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager Narendra Patil handed over the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 certificates to the railway station in-charges and health inspectors of all 20 railway stations on Friday.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin today inaugurated the 'Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus' which is named after ex-Chief Minister M Karunanidhi at Kilambakkam in Chennai. There after the inauguration he also paid tribute to former CM. Ex-CM Karunanidhi is also popularly referred to as 'Kalaignar' (scholar of arts) for his literary contributions.
PM Modi will inaugurate the country's first two Amrit Bharat trains during his visit to Ayodhya today. A few of the facilities that the new superfast passenger train is outfitted with are visible in the first interior photo. The train has sliding horizontal windows, CCTV, LED lighting, floor guide fluorescent strips, and cellphone holders and chargers next to each seat.
At least 18 to 20 new MLAs are likely to take the oath as new cabinet ministers in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, the BJP government in Rajasthan, led by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, will conduct its first cabinet expansion today.
Telangana BC Welfare and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar emphasized the Congress government's commitment to prioritize women's welfare.
PM Narendra Modi arrived in Ayodhya on Saturday for his scheduled visit. He was warmly received by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel.
Dr Saveera Parkash, a first Hindu citizen of Pakistan's Buner region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, filed her nomination papers for a general seat in the country's 2024 general elections. While speaking to media she stated that her father had motivated her to enter politics. She also stated that her goal was to completely reform the country's healthcare system.
A leopard and a bear were spotted near the Tirumala Temple, situated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday night. The wild animals, a leopard and a bear, were also captured on CCTV footage by the Andahra Pradesh forest authorities.