Savitribai Phule Jayanti: A 'feminist' who became India’s first female teacher

Savitribai Phule was a social reformer, notable educationalist and a poet from Maharashtra. Her legacy rings the true tones of feminism because she not only uplifted herself through education, but also established India's first school for girls to make education inclusive. Savitribai was married when she was only 9 years old and her husband Jyotirao Phule was 12 years old. Read on to know how Savitribai became the first female teacher of India. 

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BR Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi had visited 'shakha', claims RSS

As per the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS') communication wing, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar had visited a 'shakha' in 1940 in Maharashtra's Satara. He felt a sense of 'empathy' towards the Sangh. The media wing of Sangh in its statement also mentioned that in 1934, Mahatma Gandhi also visited a shakha. The Vidarbha prant of the Vishwa Samvad Kendra (VSK), the communication wing of the RSS, on Thursday issued a statement with these claims. The RSS has entered its centenary year. 

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to Atishi, alleges AAP govt is blocking central schemes for farmers

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday wrote a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi expressing his concern over the condition of farmers in Delhi. Chouhan claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi is extremely indifferent towards farmers and that it has no sympathy for them. He alleged that both Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi have never taken any appropriate decisions in the interest of the farmers. 

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra cites Nehru's quote to attack Modi govt, highlights these economic issues

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday slammed the Modi government, highlighting economic issues. Vadra quoted first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's remark to attack the government. 

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OPINION | Modi’s New Year gift to farmers

On New Year’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special gift for farmers by extending subsidy of DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate) fertilizers from January 1 till further orders. Farmers will continue to get a 50 kg DAP bag for Rs 1350, and the extra cost will be borne by the Centre. The government will give Rs 3,850 crore subsidy to companies that manufacture and supply DAP fertilizers.

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MHA amends rules of Model Prison Manual to address caste-based discrimination in jails

Ministry of Home Affairs amended the Model Prison Manual, 2016 and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023 to address caste-based discrimination within prisons across states and Union Territories, and to replace the existing definition of 'Habitual Offender'. 

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OPINION | Maha Kumbh: World's Biggest Event Ever

On January 13 this year, the world will witness the beginning of the world's biggest event ever  at the holy Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where more than 40 crore devotees are expected to take a holy dip at the confluence of two rivers, Ganga and Yamuna.

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Center declares Wayanad landslide as 'Disaster of Severe Nature', Priyanka Gandhi says, 'Glad Amit Shah ji...'

Wayanad MP and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday lauded the Home Ministry for declaring the Wayanad landslide tragedy as a 'Disaster of Severe nature'. Calling it a step in the right direction, she said that it would greatly help those who faced ramifications and need rehabilitation. 

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