Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday paid tributes to Shyam Saran Negi, the first voter of Independent India who passed away today and said that the real tribute to Shyam Saran Negi will be when each one casts their vote.
Negi had cast his first vote in independent India on October 23, 1951, in the Kalpa polling station, becoming the first voter in the country, and he cast his vote for the 34th time on November 2 this year which became his last, a feat that was acknowledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Highlighting on the evolving technologies and changing employment dynamics, President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday called upon educational institutes to become adaptable to the future.
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 15 (ANI): The 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu on August 15, 2022. The celebration was part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' which is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate 75 years of progressive India and remarkable achievements by Indians in all spheres of human endeavour.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 9 (ANI): With Monday marking the 79th anniversary of the Quit India movement, Telangana Chief Minister paid tributes to the freedom fighters and commemorated the milestone.
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): As the monsoon session of the Parliament began on Monday, Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said 57 per cent of the sittings of the Upper House witnessed disruptions either fully or partly during the last 13 sessions of his tenure.
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): More than 50,000 visitors visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in two months since the inauguration from across India and the world. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya which was opened to the public on April 21, 2022 has received an overwhelming response.
New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Centre over the recent alleged bank fraud incidents that came to the fore, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that such "frauds" have never taken place with people's money in the history of Independent India.
New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is like an extreme fascist in her state, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Anirban Ganguly said on Thursday, days after West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar claimed that appointments of vice-chancellors of 24 universities in the State were made without his approval or in defiance of orders.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], November 3 (ANI): The Cochin Shipyard Limited observed the Vigilance Awareness Week from October 26 -November 1. Its theme was "Independent India @75: Self Reliance with Integrity".