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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.In the meeting, the governor apprised the President of the ongoing developmental progress in Arunachal Pradesh and the state govt's unwavering commitment to contribute meaningfully to the national vision of Viksit Bharat through its localised roadmap of Viksit Arunachal. He highlighted key initiatives and transformative efforts being undertaken across various sectors to uplift t ...Read More >
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the government's plan to provide free AI training to approximately 5.5 lakh village-level entrepreneurs (VLEs) under the IndiaAI Mission. This initiative aims to skill 10 lakh individuals, prioritizing VLEs who offer essential digital services in nearly 90% of Indian villages. The IndiaAI Mission, with a budget of ₹10,371. NEW DELHI: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Railways, and Information & Broadcasting (I&B), We ...Read More >
New Delhi: Diagnosed with thalassemia at the age of two, a 23-year-old woman depended on blood transfusions every three weeks to stay alive. But when she was hospitalised with dengue in Class VIII, doctors discovered something more alarming -- she was HIV-positive. "I wasn't recovering. After several tests, they told me I was HIV-positive. I suspect it came from a transfusion. If the blood was properly tested, maybe this wouldn't have happened," she said. Now living with both thalassemia and HIV ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 17: Rose Angelina M. Kharsyntiew, a Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) from Eastern West Khasi Hills district, was honoured at the national celebration of Digital India@10 for her outstanding contribution to grassroots digital empowerment. The event, held in New Delhi on Wednesday, recognised her as one of the changemakers transforming rural India through the Common Services Centre (CSC) scheme. Hailing from Mairang, Rose Angelina has, over the past decade, emerged as a driving fo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja on Thursday issued strict directives to all departments regarding implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.The move comes in the wake of the tragic death of a college student in Balasore. In a letter addressed to all additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, commissioner-cum-secretaries, regional development commissioners and collectors, Ahuja stressed the critical importanc ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay sala ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 : The highly anticipated Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) announced on Tuesday the onboarding ... New Delhi [India], July 15 : The highly anticipated Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) announced on Tuesday the onboarding of Indian cricket legend and golf enthusiast Yuvraj Singh as a co-owner and brand ambassador. To achieve its mission of strengthening the foundation of the sport in India, IGPL has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Golf ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Friday asked the state govt for its stand on grant of heritage status to Savarkar Sadan building at Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), where late Vinayak Damodar Savarkar resided.Chief Justice Alokh Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne heard a PIL by Abhinav Bharat Congress through its president Pankaj Phadnis. It expressed apprehension that prior to the ground-plus-4-storey building being bestowed heritage status, it is likely to be demolished. In Feb 2009, the Mumbai Heritag ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The highly anticipated Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) announced on Tuesday the onboarding of Indian cricket legend and golf enthusiast Yuvraj Singh as a co-owner and brand ambassador. To achieve its mission of strengthening the foundation of the sport in India, IGPL has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Golf Union (IGU)--the official governing body for men amateur golf in India. The landmark agreement underscores their joint com ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (Maxim News): In a dramatic escalation of the political feud between MLC Teenmaar Mallanna and BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha, Mallanna declared that Kavitha would not be allowed to tour Telangana, accusing her of orchestrating a physical attack on him and his team. The fiery remarks come a day after his office in Medipally was vandalized, allegedly by activists from Telangana Jagruthi. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking to reporters, Teenmaar Mallanna lashed out at Kavitha a ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over the last 16 years, Common Services Centres (CSCs) have become one of the world's largest digital service delivery networks, operating through more than 6.5 lakh functional centres in both rural and urban areas, according to the government. The CSC, a pioneering initiative under the 'Digital India' programme, will celebrate its 16th Establishment Day on July 16 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre here. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the event ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 10: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her four-day official visit to Meghalaya on Thursday with a series of engagements in Shillong, focusing on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and urban infrastructure development. Accompanied by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and others, Sitharaman chaired an interactive session of the North East Roundtable under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS), where she interacted with interns, industry leaders and officials fr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) will be central to India's journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat (developed nation) by 2047, but they must follow responsible and transparent lending practices, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. Addressing the NBFC Symposium 2025, organized by the department of financial services (DFS) in New Delhi, Sitharaman said interest rates must remain reasonable, rate cuts must be passed on to borrowers, and all charges must be cl ...Read More >
Gadwal: A grand rally was organized today in Aiza town, Jogulamba Gadwal district, under the leadership of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on the occasion of National Students' Day, which also marks the Foundation Day of ABVP. The rally, led by the ABVP Aiza unit, began from the Old Bus Stand and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and ABVP members. As part of the event, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Main Chowrasta by District President of ABVP, Mr. Anjaneyul ...Read More >
Pasighat: Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister P.D. Sona inaugurated "Saksham", an innovative Student Activity and Enrichment Centre for the holistic development and empowerment of young minds, at Springdale 5th IRBn Welfare School in Pasighat, on Monday. The team established the Saksham Centre on the principles of activity-based, play-based, and experiential learning, aligning it with the vision of NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework 2023 to nurture well-rounded, curious, and confid ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 5 (PTI) Five Maharashtra Navnirman Sena supporters were arrested on Saturday for the attack on investor Sushil Kedia's office in Worli here over the latter's social media post about not learning Marathi and his "kya karna hai bol" dare to Raj Thackeray. Hours after the attack, Kedia apologised for the social post claiming he had overreacted and also professed admiration for Thackeray. Kedia said he had uploaded the post in a wrong state of mind under duress and stress and wished to ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the d ...Read More >
Bihar: In the run-up to the Bihar state elections, the Congress Party has launched a distinctive initiative aimed at attracting women voters. As part of its women empowerment campaign, the party distributed five lakh sanitary pads for free across the state. However, a controversial element of the campaign has surfaced, causing a stir on social media. It is alleged that Rahul Gandhi's image is printed not only on the packaging of the sanitary pads but also on the inner layer. A video purportedly ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4: Congress party's unique women-centric initiative and public outreach via sanitary pads has sparked controversy in the poll-bound Bihar, with political parties reacting sharply to what they called 'weird' attempt to woo voters. The ruling Janata Dal (United) launched a tirade at the grand old party for politicizing issues sensitive to women and called it an example of its ideological bankruptcy. The criticism was triggered by a photograph of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi featuri ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1: Lumina Datamatics, a strategic partner to global publishers and eCommerce retailers, is delighted to announce that it has been honored with the ET Now Best Organisations to Work 2025 Award on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai. Lumina Datamatics was among the top 200 companies shortlisted for the honor out of 1,000 companies that participated, including marquee organizations such as Google India, HDFC Bank Limited, Wipro Lim ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a landmark step toward participatory governance and youth empowerment, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the Viksit Delhi CM's Internship Programme. Describing it as a visionary initiative, she said it aims to involve young citizens of Delhi directly in governance, policymaking, and service delivery. Calling it more than a learning opportunity, the CM said the internship is a "covenant between Delhi and its youth," urging them not to remain bystanders but to step up as ...Read More >
Governance 5 min read India's silent revolutions: Insights from Prime Minister Modi's 123rd Mann Ki Baat address From the spirit of yoga to the resilience of democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address paints a vivid tapestry of India's transformation through cultural rootedness, social equity, women-led development, and environmental stewardship. In the 123rd episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a panoramic view of a nation in quiet tra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Cooperation is set to organise a 'Manthan Baithak' of Cooperation Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs) on June 30 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Manthan Baithak will be chaired by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. Also Read | Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Describes Life on ISS During Video Interaction With PM Narendra Modi, Says 'From Here, We See Sunrise and Sunset 16 Times a Day' (Watch ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees of Lord Jagannath enthusiastically participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra organised by the ISKCON temple at Abids. Chanting slogans of 'Jai Jagannath', they joined the divine journey of the deities on their chariots on Friday. The city's famous ISKCON Temples took out grand processions from their respective temples, with the lanes beautifully decorated with traditional rangoli. The magnificent chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, along with Balarama and Subhadra, ...Read More >
New Delhi: In Indian politics, slogans often do the heavy lifting. 'Nari Shakti', the BJP's rallying cry for women's empowerment, has been a consistent part of its electoral pitch, development agenda, and cultural messaging. From schemes like Ujjwala Yojana to the push for the Women's Reservation Bill, the party has repeatedly projected itself as a champion of women's rights. However, despite years of promoting 'Nari Shakti' as a key electoral plank and cultural identity, the Bharatiya Janata P ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a continuing crackdown under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai on June 25 in connection with a transnational cyber extortion case, the probe agency said on Friday. CBI said that the searches led to the recovery of incriminating evidence. The main suspect behind a transnational cyber extortion syndicate was arrested on June 26 in Mumbai. Also Rea ...Read More >
Lucknow: A significant state initiative focused on empowering daughters from economically weaker sections is being enhanced for greater transparency and efficiency. The program has set an ambitious target to solemnize the marriages of over one lakh couples in 2025, with a comprehensive strategy involving strict monitoring and technological integration to reach eligible beneficiaries. Following an increase in financial assistance, authorities have directed further strengthening of the scheme's o ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27: The Social Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, observed the "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" under the United Nations theme, 'Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for All,' here at Manan Kendra yesterday. The event began with the Chief Minister flagging off 13 Mini Dumper Resource Recovery Vehicles, handed over by the Social Welfare Department to the Rural Development Department, funded under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vika ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27: Yamaha Music India has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility by supporting Manzil Mystics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing music education to underprivileged children. This initiative, part of Yamaha's broader CSR mission, underscores the company's belief in music as a transformative force for education, empowerment, and social change. Also Read | Mounjaro vs Ozempic vs Wegovy: What's the Difference? Prices, Side Effects and Other Importan ...Read More >
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