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Chandigarh, Oct 3 (PTI) Chandigarh has become the country's first slum-free city after the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector-38, which was the last remaining slum in the Union territory, officials said. The demolition drive was carried out on September 30, the officials said, adding that the Shahpur Colony was spread over 4-4.5 acres of land valued at Rs 250 crore. The settlement comprised around 300 huts and tenements, housing nearly 1,000 residents. With the removal of all the unauthor ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (PTI) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary. A commemorative ceremony was held at Punjab Raj Bhavan on the occasion, an official statement said. After offering floral tributes to both the great leaders, Governor Kataria said, "Mahatma Gandhi was not just a saint, social reformer, politician, and visionary, but truly a world-transformi ...Read More >
Nagpur, Oct 2 (PTI) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the world is eagerly looking for solutions rooted in Bharatiya philosophy, while intellectuals in India are exploring development models drawn from the country's worldview rather than following prevailing global templates. Addressing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's annual Vijayadashmi rally at Reshimbagh here, he said that scientific progress and greater interconnectedness between countries due to communication and global trade pres ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Senior IPS official Praveer Ranjan on Tuesday assumed charge as director-general of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). He aims to "prepare the force for future challenges through modernisation in operations, welfare with compassion and transparency in administration."The 1993 batch IPS official from AGMUT Cadre, Ranjan has been on central deputation since last April and was CISF's special DG heading its sensitive airport security sector. In a career spanning 32 years, he has he ...Read More >
New Delhi: Higher spending and lower net tax collection widened the Centre's fiscal deficit up to August in this financial year to 38.1% of the annual target, compared with 27% a year before, showed the official data released on Tuesday. In absolute terms, the fiscal gap stood at ₹5.98 lakh crore until August, against ₹4.35 lakh crore a year before, the data showed. The Centre front-loaded its spending this fiscal, especially on capital projects, to support economic growth, unlike in the initi ...Read More >
Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights the need for governance and communication skills among scientists and academicians. Addressing the IIPA's executive council, he calls for integration with emerging technologies and responsible social media use. Singh emphasizes expanding collaborations to ensure a future-ready governance ecosystem. Union Minister Jitendra Singh stressed the importance of equipping scientists and academicians with essential governance and communication skills at the 327th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Praveer Ranjan assumed charge as Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday, an official said. In his address, the new DG underlined his commitment "to prepare the force for future challenges through modernisation in operations, welfare with compassion and transparency in administration". During an in-house ceremony at CISF lawns, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at CISF Headquarters ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Senior IPS official Praveer Ranjan on Tuesday assumed charge as director-general of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). He aims to "prepare the force for future challenges through modernisation in operations, welfare with compassion and transparency in administration."The 1993 batch IPS official from AGMUT Cadre, Ranjan has been on central deputation since last April and was CISF's special DG heading its sensitive airport security sector. In a career spanning 32 years, he has he ...Read More >
Rajeev Verma has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi (File) Senior IAS officer Rajeev Verma has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi, a move cleared by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. A 1992-batch officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, Rajeev Verma will take charge on October 1, succeeding Dharmendra, who retires at the end of September. From IIT to Top Bureaucrat of Delhi Originally from Uttar Pradesh, Rajeev Verma's acade ...Read More >
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said that legislative drafting is not merely a technical exercise, but a powerful means to strengthen democracy. He said that clear and well-framed laws are the true strength of any democratic system. While drafting legislation, it is equally important to keep in mind future challenges and technological advancements. Saini was speaking at a two-day training workshop on legislative drafting organised by Haryana Vidhan Sabha. The workshop was inaugurated by ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 24: Senior Kannada litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee S. L. Bhyrappa passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru. The 94-year-old Bhyrappa was admitted to Rashtrotthana Hospital in RR Nagar for age-related ailments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise, stating that the nation has lost a towering stalwart. Prime Minister Modi stated, "In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and delved deep in ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Kannada litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee S. L. Bhyrappa passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru. The 94-year-old Bhyrappa was admitted to Rashtrotthana Hospital in RR Nagar for age-related ailments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise, stating that the nation has lost a towering stalwart. Prime Minister Modi stated, "In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and de ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The robust GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1 FY26), at 7.8 per cent which was well above the estimate of 6.6 per cent, was led by a sharp growth in the manufacturing sector and strong momentum in the services sector, a report said on Tuesday. "All three heads within the services - Trade, Hotels, Transport, and Commerce and Broadcasting Services (8.6 per cent as compared to the estimated 6 per cent), Financial, Real Estate, and Professional Services (9.5 per cent in Q1FY26 as compar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The robust GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1 FY26), at 7.8 per cent which was well above the estimate of 6.6 per cent, was led by a sharp growth in the manufacturing sector and strong momentum in the services sector, a report said on Tuesday. "All three heads within the services - Trade, Hotels, Transport, and Commerce and Broadcasting Services (8.6 per cent as compared to the estimated 6 per cent), Financial, Real Estate, and Professional Services (9.5 per ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government has introduced a new initiative aimed at bringing young minds closer to the functioning of governance. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the Viksit Bharat Chief Minister Internship Program, designed to give students and aspiring leaders an opportunity to work directly with the government. A total of 87 students pursuing graduation and post-graduation have been selected for the first batch. Over the next three months, these interns will engage with gove ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 15 (ANI): Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has reached flood-affected Punjab, arriving at Amritsar on Monday. During his visit, he is set to visit the flood-affected areas of the state. Earlier Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring had described the ongoing floods in the state as a man-made disaster. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, September 15, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winnin ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 15 (ANI): Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has reached flood-affected Punjab, arriving at Amritsar on Monday. During his visit, he is set to visit the flood-affected areas of the state. Earlier Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring had described the ongoing floods in the state as a man-made disaster. Warring said ,"It is a man-made disaster in Punjab... When Shivraj Chouhan came here ...Read More >
The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with divisional commissioner Jammu and divisional commissioner Kashmir for building 1,500 "smart houses" damaged during Operation Sindoor and recent floods in Jammu Kashmir. The lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha presided over the MoU signing ceremony at Raj Bhawan and lauded the endeavour of the HRDS India. HRDS India will build 1,500 free houses across the UT. These 3-bedroom houses will be de ...Read More >
The Indian Sports Ministry is set to establish the National Sports Board by December, a key component of the National Sports Governance Act. This board will regulate sports federations' affiliations and finances. The eagerly-anticipated National Sports Board, which will have paramount authority to grant or suspend affiliation to federations and monitor their financial conduct as part of the National Sports Governance Act, will be constituted by December end. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13: The eagerly-anticipated National Sports Board, which will have paramount authority to grant or suspend affiliation to federations and monitor their financial conduct as part of the National Sports Governance Act, will be constituted by December end. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has promised full implementation of the Act by end of January next year and the constitution of the NSB would be the most significant milestone of that process. "The National Sports Board will be ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 13 (PTI) Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday paid a courtesy call to Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at the Raj Bhavan, here. During the meeting, both of them held detailed discussions on the recent flood situation in Punjab and the ongoing relief and rehabilitation operations, said an official release. They reviewed immediate measures being undertaken to support the affected families and restore normalcy in the flood-hit areas. The deliberations also covered the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam's state visit to India has further strengthened bilateral relations, as New Delhi announced a $680 million special economic package aimed at enhancing healthcare, infrastructure, energy and maritime security in Mauritius, a report has said. The multifaceted outcomes reinforce the strategic partnership in regional security, socio-economic development, education, science, and culture, as bilateral ties between two ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 12 (ANI): The Mauritius delegation, led by Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, is currently on an official visit to India, which includes a stop at the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. During the visit, Kevin C Lukeeram, a member of the Mauritius delegation, expressed his gratitude, stating, "We thank everyone. We feel a sense of belonging coming to India, especially to Varanasi. We look forward to coming back again. We are so grateful t ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (PTI) Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Friday flagged off nine trucks of relief material for flood-affected people on behalf of the state's Red Cross Society. All these nine trucks carrying relief material are being sent to Ferozepur, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ropar, Ludhiana, Malerkotla and Jalandhar. They will be delivered to the needy flood-affected people through Red Cross units of the respective districts, an official statement said. The ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday flagged off nine loads of trucks of relief material for flood-affected people on behalf of the Red Cross Society Punjab. All these nine trucks carrying relief material are being sent to Ferozepur, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ropar, Ludhiana, Malerkotla and Jalandhar. This relief material will be delivered to the needy flood-affected people through the Red Cro ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 18: Relentless rainfall pounded Mumbai on Monday, throwing the city into disarray with widespread waterlogging, traffic gridlocks, and public service disruptions even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city, warning of extremely heavy rain over the next 48 hours. The downpour brought several key areas of Mumbai to a standstill, including the Western Express Highway near Vile Parle and the Gandhi Market area in Sion, where waterlogging disru ...Read More >
India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Khan, who is also accredited to Yemen, met with Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC). Accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Shri Abu Mathen and First Secretary Shri Rishi Tripathi, Ambassador Khan discussed bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, emphasizing India's ongoing engagement with Yemen despite the country's persistent challenges. Ambassador Khan stated, "We share an age-old relationship ...Read More >
Lucknow: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh has been appointed as the vice-chief of the Army Staff.A resident of Lucknow's Mahanagar area, he is an alumnus of La Martiniere College and Lucknow University.Prior to this role, he served as the director general, operational, logistics & strategic movement at Army Headquarters.Commissioned into the elite 4th Battalion of The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) in Dec 1987, Lt Gen Singh's academic journey began at La Martiniere College, followed by h ...Read More >
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BE ...Read More >
Former PM HD Deve Gowda criticised US President Trump for calling India's economy "dead," labeling him volatile and irresponsible. Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Friday lashed out at US President Donald Trump over his recent comments describing India's economy as "dead", saying that the latter is the most "volatile, uncivil, and irresponsible" head of state in modern history. In a statement, the JD(S) stalwart said that he was "surprised" by Trump's "baseless and ill-tempered remarks" ...Read More >
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