‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ gives new dimension to rights, respect of daughters: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed the completion of 10 years of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it gave a new dimension to the rights, education and respect of daughters. BBBP was launched by the prime minister on January 22, 2015 at […]
PM Modi to inaugurate Odisha business conclave next week
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha on January 28 to inaugurate a business conclave in the state capital Bhubaneswar, official sources said on Wednesday. The Prime Minister will stay at the venue of ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make In Odisha Conclave 2025’ for around one and a half hours from 11 am, […]
Quad ministers oppose any unilateral actions seeking to change status quo by force: Statement
Washington: In a move sending a strong signal to China, foreign ministers from Quad countries — India, Australia, Japan and the US — in a joint statement have strongly opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion. US Secretary of State Rubio hosted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, […]
Trump demands apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people, migrants
Washington: President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the United States illegally. Referencing Trump’s belief that he was saved by […]
Trump’s immigration crackdown leaves some families weighing risk of sending kids to school
San Francisco: As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the US illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school. In many districts, educators have sought to reassure immigrant parents that schools are safe places for their kids, despite the president’s campaign pledge to carry out mass […]
China, US partners moving closer as Trump returns to White House
Beijing: China’s relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former US President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House. The change of leadership in Washington on Monday could be an opportunity for China, which has long railed against Biden’s strategy […]
Several deputations call on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to highlight public issues

JAMMU, JAN 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several deputations at Civil Secretariat Jammu, and listened to their issues, demands and grievances for immediate redressal. A deputation led by District Development Council Chairman Kishtwar, Pooja Thakur, brought development and employment issues to the notice of the Chief Minister. Representing far-flung areas of Paddar, Dachhan, […]
Sakeena Itoo chairs Cabinet Sub- Committee meet on Reservation Rules

JAMMU, JAN 22: The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Reservation Rules convened its meeting under the chairpersonship of Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo here today. Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana (member of Sub-committee); Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sanjeev Verma; Secretary […]
Centre to establish 100 new sainik schools to improve education quality: Rajnath Singh

ALAPPUZHA (KERALA), Jan 22 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the Centre’s decision to establish 100 new sainik schools across the country was part of its efforts to improve the quality of basic education in India, contributing to the overall development of the nation. After inaugurating the 47th annual day celebrations of […]
Govt flags non-compliance in employee registration on Karmayogi portal

JAMMU, Jan 22 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir government has raised concerns over the non-compliance of employees in registering on the Karmayogi portal, designed to enhance core competencies for effective public service delivery. Officials have been directed to ensure immediate registration and enrollment in the Competency Assessment Tests (CAT) available on the platform. Mission Karmayogi, implemented […]