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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 >
BASTAR: India on Monday declared the country free of the Maoist insurgency, fulfilling a long-standing deadline to defeat the decades-long rebellion. Home Minister Amit Shah told parliament India was "free" of the rebels, known as Naxals. "I can say it openly, that we have become Naxal-free -- there is no hesitation in saying this," Shah told parliament, adding that "once the entire operation is completed, I will also inform the country." India in the last two years stepped up its campaign agai ...Read More >
Jaipur, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani emphasised that legislative assemblies must not become arenas of noise and disruption, but should function as temples of serious, dignified, and constructive deliberation -- institutions that guide public welfare and strengthen democracy. He was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day conference of young legislators held at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Bhopal. The event was also attende ...Read More >
Jodhpur, Mar 30 (PTI) In a significant ruling on affirmative action for transgender persons, the Rajasthan High Court's Jodhpur bench has held that the state's policy of including them under the OBC category offers no meaningful benefit, and granted interim relief by directing 3 per cent additional marks weightage in recruitment and admissions. A Division Bench of Justices Arun Monga and Yogendra Kumar Purohit passed the order while disposing of a writ petition filed by Ganga Kumari, who had ch ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Indian Administrative Service officers inducted from the State Civil Services and attending the 128th Induction Training Programme at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. According to the President's Secretariat, addressing the officers, the President said that their role is crucial to the nation-building process. "They now carry responsibilities that ...Read More >
Abdullah represents the Ganderbal constituency in the assembly. The projects, spanning multiple departments, were inaugurated and e-launched at different locations, underscoring the government's commitment to balanced and inclusive development. "From healthcare and sanitation to roads, schools and drinking water, these projects reflect our resolve to ensure comprehensive development of Ganderbal. Our focus is not merely on announcements but on timely execution and quality outcomes," he said. ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 23 (ANI): The Kamarajar Educational Trust, with support from the under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, distributed 10 electric "Pink Autos" to economically disadvantaged fisherwomen at Thoothukudi on Monday. The vehicles were formally handed over by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighting the government's focus on sustainable transport and women's economic empowerment in coastal regions. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) High Commissioner of India to Nigeria Abhishek Singh said the India-AI Impact Summit would reshape global AI discourse, will deepen relations with Nigeria and benefit Africa as well as the Global South, a new report has said. The report from Nigeria-based NAN news cited the envoy saying the summit would help ensure artificial intelligence becomes a tool for inclusive development rather than a driver of global inequality, benefiting Nigeria, Africa and the wide ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Global South's rise is not aimed against anyone and envisions a world with access to technology, respect for sovereignty, shared prosperity and a global governance structure that reflects contemporary reality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday while addressing a joint session of Ethiopia's Parliament. The speech was the final engagement in Modi's two-day visit to the African country, the second leg of a three-nation tour, and came against the backdrop of India's effo ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu has emphasised the need for both power of technology as well as strength of values as the country moves towards the vision of a Developed India by 2047. Speaking after inaugurating the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Mandya district on December 16, Ms. Murmu noted that spiritual guidance was essential for nurturing social harmony, ethical leadership, youth empowerment, and inner resilience in an ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], December 16: India must urgently recognise prosthetic care as a core pillar of public health, social inclusion, and national productivity, according to a new policy paper titled "Fixing the Mobility Divide: A Policy Roadmap for Accessible Prosthetic Care in India." The paper has been prepared by Parashar Industries, in collaboration with the Kailash Kher Foundation, and was launched today for policymakers, government institutions, and key stakeholders. The policy ro ...Read More >
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the people of North East are vibrant, industrious, and full of potential adding that they deserve greater opportunities to realise their abilities. Birla inaugurated the 22nd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III in Nagaland's capital Kohima. Speaking at the 22nd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III in Nagaland's capital Kohima, Birla lauded the CPA Zone III comprising of Nagalan ...Read More >
Leh, Nov 7 (PTI) Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to building a self-reliant and economically empowered Union Territory, where every citizen has access to opportunities for growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He said the vision of 'Atmanirbhar' Ladakh can only be achieved through inclusive development, where women, youth, artisans, and marginalised sections are active partners in progress. "Economic empowerment is the key to self-reli ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu attended the second convocation of the University of Patanjali in Haridwar. She praised the institution for advancing yoga, Ayurveda, and ancient Vedic knowledge to build a healthy and developed India. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, today, as per an official release from President's Secretariat. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred SourcePraise for advancing ancient ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday that representatives of more than 120 countries took part in the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (ISA) in New Delhi. "President Droupadi Murmu successfully inaugurated the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly, and I'm very happy to share with you that more than 120 countries have participated in this, and their representatives are physically ...Read More >
The incident triggered a protest in Kathua, with locals demanding strict action against those responsible. Congress leader Yashpal Kundal called the incident 'an assault on the self-respect of marginalised communities'. The Jammu and Kashmir Police detained three men for questioning after the alleged desecration of the statue of B R Ambedkar in Kathua district's Bani area. The statue, set up in a public park in Bani, was found damaged on Sunday morning. As the news spread, locals, including me ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu is set to witness another round of intense standoff between BJP and DMK, as chief minister M K Stalin said on Sunday that he would challenge special intensive revision (SIR) through legal means and people's protest.As Election Commission of India is gearing up to begin SIR in the state in the coming days, Stalin said BJP and its ally AIADMK were 'plotting' to remove the names of voters from marginalized sections from the electoral rolls through the exercise. "BJP and its ally ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) Author and lawyer Berjis Desais' book Modi's Mission has shown the life and journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the work he has done in the public space, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Director General and CEO of the NSE, said on Friday. Speaking to IANS at the launch event, the NSE Managing Director and CEO said that Prime Minister Modi had dedicated his entire life for the welfare of the public, especially when he was the head of the government for almost 25 yea ...Read More >
The 2025 edition will focus on "Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact", reflecting India's determination to harness AI for inclusive growth and digital empowerment. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted a Curtain Raiser event on October 23, 2025, to kick off preparations for the upcoming Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025. The event sought to build momentum around India's growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), digi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government partnered with SOS Children's Villages India to provide care and protection to 350 children without parental care for five years on Wednesday. The Delhi Women and Child Development (WCD) department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NGO in this regard, as per the statement issued by the latter. Under the agreement, 350 children across the capital will be supported through SOS India's Kinship Care Programme, with regular caregiver training sessio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The Government of Uttarakhand, in collaboration with the India AI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is organising the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 on October 17 in Dehradun. The event is a pre-summit to the India - AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to take place on February 19 - 20, 2026, in New Delhi. The event will be attended by Jitin Prasada, Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technolo ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a proud moment for Assam, Golaghat district has been nationally recognised as one of the top-performing districts in the country for tribal well-being and inclusive development.The honour was conferred during the prestigious Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 2025 national conclave held in New Delhi on Friday, under the aegis of the ministry of tribal affairs.The recognition comes as part of the ongoing observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, a year-long celebration dedicated to the contributions ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a proud moment for Assam, Golaghat district has been nationally recognised as one of the top-performing districts in the country for tribal well-being and inclusive development.The honour was conferred during the prestigious Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 2025 national conclave held in New Delhi on Friday, under the aegis of the ministry of tribal affairs. The recognition comes as part of the ongoing observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, a year-long celebration dedicated to the contributions ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday called upon citizens to actively participate in the P-4 initiative, a flagship programme the state government aimed at eradicating poverty and uplifting underprivileged communities across Andhra Pradesh. The P4 initiative in Andhra Pradesh stands for Public-Private-People Partnership aimed at achieving "Zero Poverty" in the state by 2029. The program encourages 10% of affluent individuals, identified as 'Margdarshaks', to mentor and as ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: It was 11 years ago that Supreme Court recognised transgender people as the 'third gender' and upheld their fundamental right to equality and dignity.Observing that discrimination still continued, however, the court on Friday appointed a committee headed by a retired Delhi HC judge to frame a comprehensive equal opportunity policy for the community in the arenas of employment and education. It also directed setting up of a transgender protection cell and a dedicated nationwide toll-fr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said that the Rights of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and Rights of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020, have been brutishly reduced to dead letters. The apex court emphasised that the Centre and states have exhibited a grossly apathetic attitude towards the transgender community, by defacing the lived realities of this community with their inaction. A bench comprising justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, in a 1 ...Read More >
Sharing the progress in social media, Khandu said that the state has recorded a 251 per cent increase in rural roads and built 3,750 km of national highways, reflecting the government's strong focus on inclusive growth through better connectivity. "Arunachal Pradesh is scripting a new chapter in connectivity. With relentless efforts and visionary planning, we have expanded road infrastructure to even the remotest corners of the state," the chief minister wrote in a post on X. He said the Centr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, setting the stage for one of the country's most politically significant state polls. Voting will be conducted in two phases: on November 6 and November 11, while the counting of votes is scheduled for November 14. Alongside the main election, bypolls for eight assembly seats will also be held on November 11, the Commission said. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduc ...Read More >
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