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8 States, Ladakh Rename Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan

Following an MHA directive, eight Indian states and Ladakh UT have renamed the Governor's house from 'Raj Bhavan' to 'Lok Bhavan' to move away from colonial-era nomenclature. Read the full story.

Nagpur Raj Bhavan Renaming to Lok Bhavan Delayed

The proposed renaming of Nagpur Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' is delayed, pending formal approval from Governor Acharya Devvrat. The move is part of a national effort to replace colonial-era terms.

Bihar Raj Bhavan renamed 'Lok Bhavan'

Patna's historic Raj Bhavan is now Bihar Lok Bhavan, following a central directive to replace colonial-era names. The 1916 building's new identity sparks debate on symbolism vs. substance.

Assam, Tripura rename Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan

Assam and Tripura officially change governor houses' name from Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan, following a 2024 conference recommendation. The move signifies a break from colonial past.

Uttarakhand Raj Bhavan Now Lok Bhavan

Uttarakhand renames Governor's residences in Dehradun & Nainital to Lok Bhavan, following a central advisory to drop colonial-era titles. Read about the symbolic shift.

Army Cantonment Excision Process Stalled in Himachal

The Ministry of Defence has halted the excision of civilian areas from British-era army cantonments in Himachal Pradesh, leaving residents frustrated after years of protests demanding freedom from military control.

PM Modi's Ayodhya Speech on Civilisational Pride

PM Modi's powerful speech at Ram temple ceremony emphasizes civilisational pride, critiques colonial mindset, and outlines vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Read the full analysis.

Bopanna's New Book on Kodava Religion Released

Author P T Bopanna's 11th book 'Kodava Religion at Crossroads' released in Bengaluru examines Hindutva influence on Kodava traditions and urges preservation of indigenous practices.

Colonial Mindset in India: Tavleen Singh Analysis

Tavleen Singh argues colonial mindset persists in Indian governance and education despite political changes. Read her critique of continuing British-era practices under current leadership.

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