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In a communication addressed to the Additional Director General, Public Information Bureau, Director of Census Operations and Chief Principal Census Officer Ramachandran R requested him to create awareness among the general public through media. He appealed to the officials to encourage active participation of the general public in the Census of India 2027 and the Self-Enumeration process. He emphasised on the importance of providing correct and complete information to the enumerators during t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took part in the first self-enumeration exercise in India's census history, which began in the national capital and seven other states and UTs giving an option to citizens to submit their information through a special web portal. The first citizen of the country self-enumerated on the SE portal(se.census.gov.in) where she filled all her details in Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Home Secretary Go ...Read More >
DELHI, India -- More than three million officials have begun India's latest national census, a yearlong exercise expected to influence welfare policies and political representation in the world's most populous country. The census, launched on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, will run until March 31 next year. It marks the first such nationwide count in more than a decade, following delays caused in part by the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities said the enumeration will take place in two phases. In the f ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Poonam Pandey has clarified that her recent pregnancy claim was not real, revealing it to be an April Fool's prank that quickly grabbed attention online. It was on March 31, when Poonam took to Instagram, where she shared a picture flaunting her baby bump with her T-shirt rolled up. However, a source close to IANS had shared that it was a April Fool's prank. Now, Poonam has shared a video of herself, where she is heard saying: "Guys, thank you so much for your lovely wishes. Bu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 1 (Xinhua) -- India on Wednesday began a nationwide census after years of delay, officials said. The census is being conducted digitally for the first time. India's federal home ministry's office of the registrar general and census commissioner rolled out online self-enumeration for many states, including the national capital territory of Delhi, to allow citizens to provide their household information online before an enumerator visits. The online portal will remain open until ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- India has begun the world's largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nation. The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges. Here's how India's census works and why it is significant: T ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Poonam Pandey has clarified that her recent pregnancy claim was not real, revealing it to be an April Fool's prank that quickly grabbed attention online. It was on March 31, when Poonam took to Instagram, where she shared a picture flaunting her baby bump with her T-shirt rolled up. However, a source close to IANS had shared that it was a April Fool's prank. Now, Poonam has shared a video of herself, where she is heard saying: "Guys, thank you so much for your lovely wishes. But I'm no ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in a fraud case involving promises of overseas employment, following an investigation triggered by a complaint during the COVID-19 pandemic. In connection with the case, a chargesheet was filed against Farhat Abbas Malik, a resident of Tendala in District Doda, before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, according to the release. Also Read | Gas Cylind ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in a fraud case involving promises of overseas employment, following an investigation triggered by a complaint during the COVID-19 pandemic. In connection with the case, a chargesheet was filed against Farhat Abbas Malik, a resident of Tendala in District Doda, before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, according to the release. Malik has been booked ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Crime Branch Kashmir's Special Crime Wing on Wednesday said it has chargesheeted a Doda man for allegedly duping a job seeker on the pretext of arranging overseas employment, taking money and documents but failing to deliver the job. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Special Crime Wing, Srinagar of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 02/2025 under Sections 420 and 201 IPC against Farhat Abbas Malik S/o Din Mohammad Malik R/o Tendala, Tehsil Chilipingal, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - India has begun the world´s largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nation. The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges. Here´s how India´s census works and why it is significant: Th ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 1: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has exposed an overseas job fraud, filing a chargesheet against an accused who allegedly duped a job-seeker on the pretext of arranging employment abroad. The Special Crime Wing, Srinagar of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 02/2025 under Sections 420 and 201 IPC against Farhat Abbas Malik S/o Din Mohammad Malik R/o Tendala, Tehsil Chilipingal, District Doda, before the Hon'ble Chief Judicial Magist ...Read More >
NEW DELHI(AP) -- India has begun the world's largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nation. The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges. Here's how India's census works and why it is significant: Th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The first phase of the next national Census -- an exercise last conducted in 2011 -- will begin on Wednesday, marking the start of the world's largest enumeration drive.The exercise will be the country's 16th Census and the eighth since Independence. It was originally scheduled for 2021 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Here are 10 things to know about Census 2027:(With ANI inputs) ...Read More >
Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said global crises in recent years have led to disruptions in supply chains, emphasising the need for secure and resilient systems in critical sectors such as semiconductors, energy and minerals. Addressing the gathering after Kaynes Semicon's OSAT facility inauguration in Sanand, the Prime Minister said the 21st century has brought multiple challenges, including the pandemic and ongoing conflicts, which have impacted the flow of goods and raw mat ...Read More >
Ram Mohan Naidu further said that the government plans to develop 50 airports in the next five years. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday said India's aviation sector is facing a bottleneck in procurement of new aircraft, citing that while 1,700 new planes are on order, supply chain disruptions mean deliveries may take up to 15 years. Naidu, who flagged off new flights at Bhavnagar airport in Gujarat, stated that the government is emphasising domestic manufacturing of aircraft ...Read More >
PUNE: The Maharashtra government has retained the ready reckoner (RR) rates for the upcoming financial year; joint inspector general of registration (IGR) Rajendra Muthe said on Tuesday. This, despite the state's IGR department marginally missing its revenue target for 2025-26, collecting ₹60,568.94 crore -- about 95.38% of its target of ₹63,500 crore. Officials said that the RR rates have been retained after consultations with builders, citizens and NGOs owing to inflationary pressures and glob ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Flagging disruptions in global supply chains amid geopolitical conflicts, PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it is "extremely important" for a democratic nation like India to take the lead in ensuring global development, as the country steps up efforts to build a robust semiconductor ecosystem. The PM emphasized the govt is laying a strong foundation for technology and energy security in the coming decades.The PM inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon's outsourced semiconductor assembly and tes ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra on Tuesday likened the Congress to "political vultures" and accused the Opposition party of attempting to trigger panic among the people over the West Asia war to reap political dividends. Modi asserted that India has managed to effectively contain the impact of the ongoing conflict on domestic fuel prices due to "strong foreign policy and the unity of its people". Addressing a gathering in Gujarat's Vav Tharad district after laying the foundation stone and ina ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a significant relief to the real estate sector, the Maharashtra government has decided to keep Ready Reckoner (RR) rates unchanged for the financial year 2026-27. The rates, effective from April 1, 2026, will remain at the same level as 2025-26, the Office of the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps announced. Decision Taken Amid Speculation of Hike The decision was taken by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule following directions from Chief Minister Deve ...Read More >
March 31 (Reuters) - More than 3 million Indian officials are to spend a year counting every single person in the world's most populous nation, a mammoth task delayed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. The once-in-a-decade population survey, originally due in 2021, will start on April 1 with a short window for citizens who wish to register themselves online, the government said on Monday. There will then be two phases of physical door-to-door surveys. The first will list houses and housing con ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called the inauguration of a second semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, as a "day of pride" for the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor facility in Sanand on Tuesday. Also Read | Leander Paes, Indian Tennis Great, Joins BJP Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, Says 'Big Opportunity To Serve Youth' (Watch Videos). "Today is a day of pride for India. Today, th ...Read More >
Banaskantha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress party during a rally in Vav-Tharad on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of delaying critical national security projects and spreading fear among citizens for political gain. His speech combined national security, foreign policy and economic stability with a strong political message ahead of upcoming elections. Opening his address with a hard-hitting tone, the Prime Minister highlighted the strategic importance of t ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called the inauguration of a second semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, as a "day of pride" for the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor facility in Sanand on Tuesday. "Today is a day of pride for India. Today, the second semiconductor plant has been inaugurated here in Sanand. Last month, on February 28, the first plant was inaugurated, and today, the second plant has ...Read More >
The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) proudly celebrated the 77th Rajasthan Diwas and Holi Sneh Milan at the Consulate General of India in New York, bringing together members of the Rajasthani diaspora, community leaders, and distinguished guests. RANA President Prem Bhandari announced, on behalf of RANA Founder K.K. Chandra Mehta, an initial contribution of USD 5 million plus from the Mehta Family Trust toward the development of the Indo-US Friendship Center, an initiative conceptu ...Read More >
Vav Tharad (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India's stability amid global energy and geopolitical challenges, particularly in West Asia, while sharply criticising the Congress for "undermining" national unity and "spreading rumours". Speaking after launching projects worth over Rs 19,800 crore in Vav-Tharad, the Prime Minister referred to the turbulence in West Asia and its impact on energy supplies worldwide. "We can see how many countries are facing uncertainty ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31: Dalal Street investors have lost a whopping Rs 51 lakh crore from their wealth since the West Asia conflict began late last month, with the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbling over 11 per cent during this time, as investors fled riskier assets due to the cascading effect of the war on crude oil prices and markets globally. Markets also faced the blow of foreign fund exodus from domestic equities. Sharp fall in Sensex and market capitalisation Since the West Asia conflict started o ...Read More >
New Delhi, India - Over three million Indian officials will spend about a year collecting data on the country's population - the largest in the world - in a massive door-to-door survey. This round of census was meant to take place in 2021 but was delayed party due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last census was conducted between 2010-11. The survey's data is crucial to the democracy which forms policy and social interventions based on the results. The once-in-a-decade exercise will begin on Apri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) on Tuesday appointed William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Pieter Elbers, months after mass flight cancellations left tens of thousands of passengers stranded in India and drew regulatory scrutiny. During December 2025, a massive wave of cancellations by IndiGo impacted air travel across India, with hundreds of flights cancelled, resulting in passengers suffering. Also Read | BA.3.2 'Cicada' ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of production at the facility. The Prime Minister underscored the momentum of India's semiconductor journey, noting that he was present in Sanand on February 28 for the start of production at the Micron plant and has returned exactly a month later for the Kaynes milestone. Also Read | Vasai Horror: Man Brutally Atta ...Read More >
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