India showcases ‘Sindoor’ valour and cultural hues at 77th R-Day celebrations
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) India ushered in its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand display of its cultural diversity, economic growth, and military prowess that included missiles, warplanes, newly-raised units and lethal weapon systems used during Operation Sindoor. President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula […]
Participate in democratic processes, being voter greatest privilege: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to take part in democratic processes, saying being a voter is not just a constitutional privilege, but an important duty that gives every citizen a voice in shaping India’s future. In a letter to MY-Bharat volunteers on National Voters’ Day, he described voters as the […]
Record recruitment, over 20 lakh stagnated promotions cleared in 11 years: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said record number of appointment letters were issued for central government jobs, and over 20 lakh pending promotions were cleared in the past 11 years. Addressing the Rozgar Mela event, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he also cited several reforms aimed at making recruitment to […]
Over 70 fugitives wanted by India located abroad during 2024-25: Govt report
New Delhi: Over 70 fugitives, wanted by India, were located abroad during 2024-25, according to an official report. As many as 203 fugitives wanted by other countries were detected/located in India during the same period. A total of 71 “wanted persons/fugitives wanted by India” were located abroad in 2024-25, according to the annual report of […]
CBSE makes mental health, career counsellors mandatory in affiliated schools
Kota: In a significant policy reform aimed at strengthening students’ mental health and providing them with career guidance, the Central Board of Secondary Education has made the appointment of socio-emotional and career counsellors mandatory in all affiliated schools. For this, the national education board amended Clause 2.4.12 of the CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws, 2018, following a […]
People vote with faith that elected representatives will raise their concerns: Om Birla
Lucknow: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said that people repose deep faith in the electoral process with the expectation that their elected representatives will take their problems, difficulties and challenges to the legislature and work towards resolving them. Addressing the concluding session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference and the 62nd […]
MPs to mark attendance in Parliament at their respective seats: LS Speaker
Lucknow: The Lok Sabha is set to introduce a new attendance system for its members from the upcoming Budget session of Parliament that will require them to punch in their presence at the seat allotted to them instead of doing so in the lobby. Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of the 86th All India […]
India set to transition to upper-middle income country by 2030: SBI Report
New Delhi: India is set to transition to ‘upper-middle income’ country in next four years in 2030, joining the ranks of China and Indonesia, and become the third largest economy even earlier in 2028, an SBI Research report said on Monday. The World Bank classifies nations as low income, lower-middle income, upper-middle income and high-income […]
PM Modi to launch NDA’s TN campaign on Jan 23, alliance suspense to end on stage: Nainar Nagenthran
Chennai, Jan 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kickstart the NDA campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Maduranthakam near here on January 23, BJP legislative party leader Nainar Nagenthran announced on Sunday. Speaking to reporters here, Nagenthran said the prime minister would address a massive public gathering in the afternoon to […]