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Uttar Pradesh's Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, launched by CM Yogi Adityanath, led to over 2,500 FIRs and nearly 3,900 arrests for anti-social behaviour. Aimed at women's empowerment and safety, the statewide drive intensified police surveillance in public spaces, with Anti-Romeo Squads active. Over 3 lakh people received warnings, and extensive public outreach was conducted, ensuring safety during festive gatherings. More than 2,500 FIRs were registered and nearly 3,900 people arrested across Ut ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Srinagar: Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, has said that dialogue remains the sole viable path to address the multifaceted issues confronting the landlocked Himalayan region and its people. "Dialogue is the only bridge to understanding and resolving the challenges of our landlocked region, fostering peace and progress for the people of Ladakh," he said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Union Territory administration rejected allegations of a "witch-hunt" or "smoke-screen" operation targ ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 30 (IANS): As the India-European Free Trade Association (EEFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) comes into effect from October 1, the India-EFTA Desk has been inaugurated as a single-window platform to facilitate EFTA investments in renewable energy, life sciences, engineering, and digital transformation, while fostering joint ventures, SME collaborations, and technology partnerships, the government said on Tuesday. The TEPA establishes India's first FTA wit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, participated in the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT 2025), held in Barcelona, Spain. The event held on September 29, 2025, convened by UNESCO, brought together Ministers and cultural leaders from across the world to shape the future of global cultural policy. During the Plenary Session, which included the adoption of the Rules of Procedure and Agenda along w ...Read More >
Chandigarh: A large-scale drive of mandatory biometric update (MBU) across schools in the UT has been undertaken by UIDAI's regional office here. The mission-mode campaign ensures that students, both in urban and rural schools of Chandigarh, can update their biometrics easily without it affecting their academic schedules.This biometric update is vital for children in the 0-5 and 15-17 age brackets. Updated biometrics keep Aadhaar accurate, ensuring smooth participation in exams like JEE, Neet, U ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 700 policy makers, startups and industry leaders came together for the 'Aadhaar Samvaad' here on Monday to share ideas to further enhance service delivery using the unique digital ID, an official said. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) had conducted the day-long stakeholders conference with ecosystem partners, the official said. Addressing the stakeholders, S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Mei ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Yogi government has extended the "Samarth Uttar Pradesh - Developed Uttar Pradesh 2047" campaign until October 30, 2025, following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions to enable wider public participation in shaping the state's development vision. So far, the campaign has received nearly 1.4 million suggestions, with 1.1 million from rural areas and 300,000 from urban areas. Young people are the most active participants: over 600,000 suggestions came from those under 31, a ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The campus of Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM), Ahmedabad, came alive today as Hon'ble Governor of Gujarat Shri Acharya Devvrat addressed its students with a message of grit, values and hope. Welcomed by Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, and Mrs Shilin Adani, Trustee, the Governor was greeted with a Guard of Honour and traditional ceremony by the students. In a stirring address, the Governor told the young learners: "When children who work hard from an early age, remain fr ...Read More >
BUDGAM: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA), organised an awareness programme on drug abuse and solid waste management (SWM) in collaboration with TLSC Chadoora at Sogam Chadoora. The programme was conducted under the supervision of O.P. Bhagat, Chairman, DLSA Budgam, and the active guidance of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary, DLSA Budgam. The awareness programme was aimed at sensitising the public about two criti ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Addressing the scholarship distribution ceremony at the IGP on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that the economic progress of any nation or state begins with education, and it is the government responsibility to provide students with better educational opportunities. He added, Nearly 500,000 students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were unable to receive scholarships due to institutions failing to upl ...Read More >
Highlighting the success of India's fintech revolution, the PM stressed that United Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the way financial transactions are done in the country. Minutes after inaugurating the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show-2025 (UPITS-2025) at Greater Noida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the robustness of India's economic framework and said that self-reliance is not an option for India but it is a concept that will aid India attain its rightful place going ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced that the Telangana government will launch the 'Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme' for schoolchildren in government schools starting from the 2026-27 academic year, drawing inspiration from Tamil Nadu's pioneering initiative. While attending an event organised by the Tamil Nadu government to showcase its achievements in education, nutrition, and welfare, which was attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Revanth Reddy pra ...Read More >
Lucknow: BJP has assigned Keshav Prasad Maurya as the Co-In-Charge for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, reflecting the party's trust in his organizational skills. Maurya, a seasoned politician with strong experience in managing party affairs, will assist in strategizing and coordinating election preparations across the state. Alongside him, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been appointed Bihar's election in-charge, while C.R. Patil will serve as another co-in-charge. Maurya ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Srinagar- Calling the Jammu and Kashmir Police a "guardian for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir," the LG said the force is committed to providing opportunities, resources, support, and mentorship to young people, fostering civic responsibility and inclusive development. Sinha made these remarks while attending the closing ceremony of Jashn-e-Dal, a three-day water sports event organised by Jammu and Kashmir Police at Dal Lake. "Jammu and Kashmir Police's proactive engagement with communities and ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel completed four years in office on September 13, one of the most visible achievements of his tenure has been in the field of maternal and child health. Launched in February 2024, the Namo Shree Yojana has rapidly grown into one of the state's most ambitious social security initiatives for women. In just 18 months, the scheme has reached over 6.21 lakh mothers with financial assistance worth Rs 354 crore, while nearly ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the Tirupati Resolution will strengthen women empowerment, with unity and determination, which will lead India towards social and economic transformation and inclusive development. He expressed his view in the valedictory session of the first National Conference of the Committees on Empowerment of Women of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures held in Tirupati. The two-day conference, which bega ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the Tirupati Resolution will strengthen women's empowerment, with unity and determination, which will lead India towards social and economic transformation and inclusive development. He expressed his view in the valedictory session of the first National Conference of the Committees on Empowerment of Women of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures held in Tirupati. The two-day conference, which be ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 15 (ANI): After Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's return to Dehradun from his Delhi visit on Sunday, a series of back-to-back meetings by six BJP MLAs and one independent legislator with him has fueled political buzz over an impending cabinet expansion in Uttarakhand. Notably, the expansion of Chief Minister Dhami's cabinet is expected during the upcoming Navratri, and in view of this, several party legislators have intensified their lobbying for a p ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 15 (ANI): After Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's return to Dehradun from his Delhi visit on Sunday, a series of back-to-back meetings by six BJP MLAs and one independent legislator with him has fueled political buzz over an impending cabinet expansion in Uttarakhand. Notably, the expansion of Chief Minister Dhami's cabinet is expected during the upcoming Navratri, and in view of this, several party legislators have intensified their lobbying for a p ...Read More >
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sanctioned over Rs 1.35 billion for various projects, including road widening, pump schemes, and Kumbh Mela preparations. Key funds were also allocated for the Prosecution Department's office and drinking water projects. A pension for Smt. Devki Devi was approved as well. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has greenlit financial allocations amounting to more than Rs 1.35 billion targeting multiple initiatives. Notably, Rs 3.81 crore ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 14 (ANI): Several MLAs from Uttarakhand, including Sahdev Pundir, Khajan Das, Suresh Chauhan, Bharat Chaudhary, Sanjay Dobhal, Anil Nautiyal, Pritam Panwar, along with other public representatives, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister's residence on Sunday. During the meeting, the representatives apprised the Chief Minister of various development-related demands and local issues concerning their respective co ...Read More >
New Delhi. September 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the celebrations of the 100th birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at Guwahati in Assam today. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister remarked that today is a remarkable day and this moment is truly precious. He shared that the performances he witnessed, the enthusiasm, and the coordination he observed were deeply moving. He highlighted the rhythm of Bhupen Da's music that resonated throughout the event. Quoti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said India has the strength to overcome any global crisis and urged businesses to focus on swadeshi products and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Addressing the 56th EEPC India National Awards in New Delhi, Goyal said, No matter how big the problem arises in the global situation, India stands together as a nation. The country has the strength to overcome any crisis. Goyal further emphasised that businesses ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 3: The Central Government on Wednesday released a set of guidelines for the co-location of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) with primary schools, outlining the minimum infrastructure requirements and operational criteria necessary for effective implementation. India currently has over 14.02 lakh Anganwadi Centres, of which 2.9 lakh are already co-located with schools. This new initiative aims to expand co-location to ensure better utilization of resources, enhanced school readiness ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday presented the SCOPE Eminence Awards for 2022-23 in New Delhi, praising the role of public sector enterprises (PSEs) in India's growth journey and their contribution to nation-building since Independence. Addressing the gathering, the President said the awards celebrate the "significant contribution of public sector enterprises to the development of India" across social, economic, environmental, technological and ethical dimensions. She appreciated the Standing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Hyderabad : In a significant stride toward inclusive healthcare, Ashray Akruti -- an NGO dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities -- has strengthened its partnership with Optum India by launching the Ashray Akruti Mobile Hearing Clinic. This fully equipped mobile unit is designed to deliver comprehensive hearing healthcare services directly to underserved communities in Hyderabad, bringing essential care to the doorsteps of those who need it most. The initiative brings state-of-the ...Read More >
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