NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the media report about 18 girls falling ill after consuming food from a hostel in the Mem nagar area of Ahmedabad district, Gujarat

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that around 57 girls fell ill after consuming food at a hostel in the Mem nagar area of Ahmedabad district, Gujarat on 5th April 2026. They complained of abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The Commission has observed that the content of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported consumption of illicit liquor by a student mistaking it as soft drink stored in a huge quantity at the dilapidated toilet of his school in Siswa area of Begusarai district, Bihar

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that on 6th April 2026, a fourth standard student accidentally consumed illicit liquor mistaking it to be a soft drink. It was stored in a huge quantity of bottles at a dilapidated toilet of his school in Siswa area of Begusarai district of Bihar. He returned home in an intoxicated condition. The family members of the student informed ...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of one and injuries to seven others in an explosion at a private steel plant in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that one person died and seven others sustained serious injuries after an explosion at a private steel plant in the Hesla area of the Ramgarh district, Jharkhand on 6th April 2026. The incident occurred in the morning while work was in progress. The explosion reportedly occurred due to excessive furnace temperature due to a technical ...


Youth Delegation from Jammu & Kashmir Calls on Vice President

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, participating in the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, called on the Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today.Addressing the delegation, the Vice President said he was. pic.twitter.com/edsUpXFmxP A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, participating in the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme organised by the Ministry of H...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER URGES LAWMAKERS TO RISE ABOVE POLITICS AND SERVE PEOPLE WITH INTEGRITY

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: विकसित विधायिका से होगा विकसित भारत का निर्माण।#CPAIndiaZoneVII pic.twitter.com/yjfjfc6iFb गोवा में Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India R...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of his op-ed article on women's reservation in legislative bodies

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: PM @narendramodi has penned an op-ed on women's reservation in legislative bodies. He said it is not just a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of India's Nari Shakti.This thread highlights key points from the article. Society progresses when women progress. pic.twitter.com/G2AZNyknGb Strengthening the foundations of women's participation in economic and social life. pic.twitter.com/kLgYTLRzIe When women par...


Prime Minister asserts Women's Reservation in legislative bodies is the need of the hour

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reservation for women in legislative bodies is the need of the hour! This will make our democracy even more vibrant and participative. Any delay in bringing this reservation will be deeply unfortunate. Expressed my thoughts on the issue in this Op-Ed.https://t.co/vLbxa6iYli महिलाओं के लिए विधायी संस्&...


Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of inner wisdom

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: हमारी विरासत और संस्कृति हमें यही सिखाती आई है कि सच्चा ज्ञान और उसका सदुप&...


Young Legislators, the catalytic-agents of Viksit Bharat@2047

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh, delivered the plenary address at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (India Region), Zone 7 Conference in Panaji, emphasizing the critical role of young legislators in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. In his address, Shri Harivansh highlighted that India is passing through a transformative phase of "Amrit Kaal," where the next two decades...


Rajya Sabha Chairman, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan administers oath to Shri Parth Ajit Pawar

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan today administered oath in the Parliament House to the newly elected member Shri Parth Ajit Pawar, representing the state of Maharashtra. Shri Pawar took the oath in English language. Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Leader of the House, Rajya Sabha and Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Chemicals and Fertilizers; Smt. Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra;...