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New Delhi, Dec 11 (VOICE) About 8.6 lakh candidates have enrolled in IndiaAI 'Future Skills' initiative of the government, developed in collaboration with industry partners to provide training aligned with the latest requirements, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.In his reply to a Parliament question on the number of people who have got enrolled in the 'Future Skills' initiative, the minister highlighted the government's focus on decen ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 11 (VOICE) Criticising the offer of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the Kerala government to build 100 houses in landslide ravaged Wayanad, the BJP on Wednesday chided his concern as a sign of slavery.Priyanka Gandhi represents the Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency which was hit by major landslides this year in which over 200 people lost their lives as two villages were swept away. BJP MLC and former National General Secretary, C.T. Ravi stated that the Karnataka government ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 11 (VOICE) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday got the revolutionary iBooster green propulsion system.Designed specifically for 100-500 kg satellites, the iBooster system was developed by the Mumbai-based deep-tech startup Manastu Space Technologies. It facilitates critical operations such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and deorbiting. The system's proprietary hydrogen peroxide-based fuel ensures enhanced performance, safety, and sustainability ...Read More >
Parbhani (Maharashtra), Dec 11 (VOICE) Large-scale mob violence, stray arson, stone-pelting, and vandalising public or private properties were witnessed during a shutdown call here to protest the desecration of a statue of B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of Indian Constitution, officials said here on Wednesday. On Tuesday, some unknown miscreants had damaged a replica of the Constitution held aloft by the figurine outside the Parbhani railway station, triggering loud protests and violence t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (VOICE) A day ahead of the crucial hearing in the Supreme Court on pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the Committee of Management of Mathura's Shahi Masjid Eidgah, on Wednesday, filed an intervention application, saying that the law was enacted by Parliament in the interest of the country's progress, which has stood the test of time for more than 33 years.The application said that the validity of the law, prohibiting the alteration of religious p ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 11 (VOICE) Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a special afternoon and said that the iconic leader's warmth, attention and support in celebrating the legacy of late star Raj Kapoor means the world to her. Kareena took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures of the "Kapoor" family posing with the PM. In one image, the iconic leader even shared a signed note for her sons Taimur and Jeh. A few images also had the leader speaking to ...Read More >
Bhopal, Dec 11 (VOICE) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will launch 'Jan Kalyan Parv' on Wednesday on the completion of one year of his government. The BJP government in the state will organise a fortnight-long programme called 'Jan Kalyan Parv' to highlight the development works undertaken in the past year. Chief Minister Yadav has directed district administration to organise camps in blocks and gram panchayats to highlight the government's achievements. "The officers will meet peop ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 11 (VOICE) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rains for the next four days in Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.The Weather Department has issued an orange alert for Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Pudukkottai districts, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall. Similarly, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram, Tiruchy, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, and Villupuram d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (VOICE) There is a potential $40 billion investment opportunity for the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and ancillary industries in India over the next 5-6 years, a report showed on Wednesday.About two-thirds of the planned investments can potentially materialise in the lithium-ion battery segment alone, said the report by Colliers, a professional services and investment management company. The deployment of these funds will rely upon successful implementation of govern ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 11 (VOICE) Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor revealed that one dish that reminds of her home includes Sindhi delicacies. Sonam, whose mother Sunita is a Sindhi, took to Instagram stories, where she shared a reel about "one dish that always reminds of home" is "Sindhi koki with dahi and papad." She also shared a video of "masala bread." The actress in her stories also shared that she is on her way back to home in London after her stay in Dubai. Sonam shared a picture of a Christmas ...Read More >
Hathras, Dec 10 (VOICE) At least seven people lost their lives in a major road accident near Jaitpur village on the Bareilly-Mathura road in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday. A collision between a container truck and a passenger vehicle, commonly referred to as a 'Magic,' resulted in the fatalities. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals, officials said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the loss of lives and extended condolences to t ...Read More >
Agartala, Dec 10 (VOICE) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight northeastern states will attend the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala next week.Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, after reviewing the preparedness of the two-day event, said that on December 20, an official-level meeting would be held and on the next day, the main session would be held at P ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka), Dec 10 (VOICE) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, who is also a close relative of late S.M. Krishna who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93, stated that the final rites of the former chief minister would be performed as per Vokkaliga customs.Speaking to reporters in Maddur after overseeing the preparations for the final rites, Shivakumar stated, "S.M. Krishna's final rites will be held after 3 P.M. on Wednesday. The cremation wi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 10 (VOICE) The 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' has emerged as a major success across Maharashtra, with women beneficiaries expressing their heartfelt appreciation for the scheme and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Launched by the BJP-led MahaYuti government in July this year, the initiative is making a significant impact by empowering women and giving them the freedom to use financial assistance according to their needs. The scheme deposits ₹1,500 directly into the bank accoun ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 10 (VOICE) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday expressed condolences for the death of veteran politician S.M. Krishna and said that he shared a close bond with them. S.M. Krishna, 93, a former Union External Affairs Minister, passed away on Tuesday in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. RSS' Mangalore Vibagh Sanghachalak P. Vaman Shenoy and RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale issued a statement in this regard: "The news of the passing away of former Karnataka ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 10 (VOICE) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in collaboration with Punjab National Bank (PNB) and ICICI Bank, has started restitution of properties linked to the Mehul Choksi bank fraud case, as part of its efforts to ensure that seized and attached assets are returned to rightful owners and victims of money laundering while enabling financial institutions to monetise these assets.The Special PMLA Court in Mumbai has approved the "monetisation of properties" amounting to Rs 2,565. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 10 (VOICE) Delhi residents have criticised AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the BJP released a video of his former official residence, what the party refers to as 'Sheesh Mahal'. The controversy surrounding the luxurious renovations of 'Sheesh Mahal', has intensified after Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva released a video showcasing the extravagant upgrades. Sachdeva posted the video on social media platform X, accusing Kejriwal of ...Read More >
Bhopal, Dec 10 (VOICE) In a shocking incident, a retired Army jawan allegedly shot his wife dead before ending his own life in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred during early hours in Vikram Nagar town in Morena. The police team reached the spot and initiated an investigation into the murder and suicide case, which created panic in the locality. The deceased have been identified as Devendra Singh Gurjar (45) and his wife Madhuri Gurjar (43). Devend ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 10 (VOICE) The Indian stock market closed on a muted note on Tuesday after range-bound trading during the session. At closing, Sensex was up 1.59 points at 81,510.05, and Nifty was down 8.95 points at 24,610.05. Meanwhile, the broader market closed on a positive note. On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), 2,025 stocks closed in the green, 1,938 stocks settled in the red, and 130 without change. During the session, midcap and smallcap stocks outperformed largecap. Nifty midcap 100 ind ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 6 (VOICE) The discovery of wads of currency in Rajya Sabha, from seat no. 222 belonging to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, sparked verbal exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches on Friday.A host of BJP lawmakers, led by Leader of House J.P. Nadda termed it a 'blow and blemish' on the House's integrity and called for a detailed investigation. Congress members were visibly livid over the revelation of its MP's name and questioned the intentions of the government. Ab ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 6 (VOICE) More than 3 lakh homes worth Rs 510,000 crore across 485 million square feet are expected to be sold by the end of this year, according to a new report.Housing sales remained healthy and hit a new nine months (January-September) peak in 2024, with close to 230,000 homes across the top 7 cities worth Rs 380,000 crore sold during this period. This translates into 363.2 million sq ft of space sold during January-September 2024, according to the JLL report. The surge represen ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 6 (VOICE) Hundreds of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th Combined Preliminary Examination candidates took to the streets of Patna on Friday, protesting against concerns over the possible implementation of the normalisation process in the upcoming tests. However, Secretary of the BPSC, clarified that the commission has not announced any plan for normalisation.Supported by student leaders, the candidates demanded that the exam be conducted without normalisation, as has traditio ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 6 (VOICE) The RBI on Friday increased the interest rate ceilings on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits or FCNR (B) deposits which will enable NRIs to earn more on their savings.The move is aimed at attracting more foreign capital at a time when the Indian rupee has come under pressure as foreign investors have been pulling money out of the Indian stock markets resulting in hot money outflows. FCNR(B) deposits are accounts where Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can hold their ear ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 6 (VOICE) Alleging a conspiracy involving the Election Commission of India and the BJP, AAP National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed large-scale deletion of names of his party's supporters from electoral rolls ahead of Assembly polls. Addressing a press conference, the former CM threatened to take legal recourse, give representation to the ECI to restore the basic voting rights of people and foil the BJP's alleged nefarious designs. "We ...Read More >
Kochi, Dec 6 (VOICE) The Vijayan government on Friday moved the Kerala High Court opposing a CBI probe into the Kannur Additional District Magistrate suicide case. On November 27, the court accepted the petition of K. Manjusha for a CBI probe into the death of her husband Naveen Babu, who was found hanging at his official residence. After a preliminary hearing, the court had directed that notices be served to the Kerala government and the CBI. On Friday, while the state government opposed the C ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 5 (VOICE) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday launched a special mobile app to select beneficiaries under the Indiramma housing scheme of the state government.The beneficiaries under the scheme will be selected from Friday. Officials will visit villages to verify the applications and select beneficiaries. Under the first phase of the scheme, the government will provide assistance to the poor for the construction of 4.5 lakh houses. The government will sanction R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (VOICE) The Assam government's decision to impose a complete ban on the consumption of beef in public places, including hotels and restaurants, has garnered positive reactions from other BJP leaders. In Chhattisgarh, Cabinet Minister Tankaram Verma welcomed the move, stating, "In our country, cows are revered as Gau Mata. From birth to death, their importance in our lives is unparalleled, even during final rites where cow urine is used. I wholeheartedly support this decision by ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (VOICE) Kalinga Lancers have appointed Valentin Altenburg as head coach for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season. Altenburg, 43, is a highly respected name in international hockey, known for his tactical skills, leadership, and years of experience with the German national team. Altenburg has been a key figure in German hockey for more than a decade. As the youngest senior man's coach in the German Hockey Association's (DHB) history, he led the German men's team to a ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 5 (VOICE) Arpita Mukherjee, a prime accused in the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal and a close associate of former state Education Minister and Trinamool Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee, was hospitalised at a private hospital in Kolkata on Thursday.Mukherjee was released on bail last month after a special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) approved that. Her bail was granted when she was already out on a five-day parole because of the demise ...Read More >
Ranchi, Dec 5 (VOICE) Six days after Hemant Soren took oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister for a record fourth time, he expanded his cabinet on Thursday with 11 ministers taking the oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan at 12.50 p.m., where Governor Santosh Gangwar administered the oath of office. The newly sworn-in ministers include Deepak Birua, Ramdas Soren, Hafizul Hasan, Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Yogendra Mahato, and Chamra Linda from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), ...Read More >
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