UCC, One Nation One Election part of BJP’s reform agenda: PM Modi

April 6, 2026 3:38 PM

UCC, One Nation One Election part of BJP’s reform agenda: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed party workers on the 47th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party, outlining the party’s governance approach and future priorities, including discussions on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and One Nation One Election (ONOE). Speaking via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said the party has focused on a service-oriented model of politics, guided by the principle of “Nation First.” He highlighted a series of measures undertaken over th...

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement Uniform Civil Code

January 27, 2025 12:44 PM

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement Uniform Civil Code

In a historic move, Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), effective from Monday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the implementation of the UCC aims to bring uniformity in personal civil matters that have, in the past, discriminated based on caste, religion, gender, and other factors. He assured that all necessary preparations have been completed, including the approval of the Act's rules and the training of relevant official...

Bhopal gas tragedy: Four decades of struggle and unresolved pain

December 3, 2024 4:36 PM

Bhopal gas tragedy: Four decades of struggle and unresolved pain

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world's worst industrial disasters, occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, when toxic methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) plant in Bhopal. The gas, used for making pesticides, claimed thousands of lives, left many permanently sick or disabled, and caused widespread environmental devastation. The leak affected a quarter of Bhopal's population. While official death tolls range between 4,000 and 5,000, independent estima...