NC, PDP and BJP spar over Kashmir holiday row Srinagar, Jan 01: The exclusion of holidays on December 5 and July 13 has generated a debate as different views are emerging from the political parties on the issue following the issuance of a government calendar of holidays. The debate has emerged days after the J&K Government issued a calendar of holidays for the year 2025 in which the holiday on December 5 and July 13 was omitted. The move took everybody by surprise as the J&K NC led government had earlier…
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India may rename itself to Bharat, reflecting Ancient Roots
In recent reports, there is a growing contemplation within the Indian government regarding a potential name change for the nation, from “India” to “Bharat.” The term “Bharat” has deep historical roots and is still widely used across many Indian languages. Although there has been no official declaration from the government concerning this potential change, public reactions have been varied. Some view it as an opportunity to reconnect with our ancient heritage, while others see it as an unnecessary and potentially confusing alteration. It remains too early to definitively predict whether…
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