Govt asks all departments to maintain e-service book of employees
New Delhi: All central government departments have been asked to maintain digital service books of employees and phase out the physical ones, the Personnel Ministry has said. The service book of a government servant is a document to record all the events in his/her entire service period and career recording each and every administrative action […]
Terror OGW detected in face recognition system in Anantnag, nabbed
Srinagar: An overground worker of terrorists was apprehended after he was flagged by the facial recognition system installed ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Anantnag district, police said on Thursday. “Anantnag Police, using newly installed Facial Recognition System at Langanbal Naka, apprehended a suspected OGW flagged by the system,” they said in a post […]
India decides to evacuate its nationals from Israel
New Delhi: India has decided to evacuate its nationals from Israel who wish to leave in view of the unfolding security situation in that country over the ongoing conflict with Iran. New Delhi’s decision to evacuate its citizens came hours after an Iranian missile struck a hospital in Beersheba area of Israel. “In view of […]
New Delhi will never accept mediation: Modi tells Trump
Calls out US Prez’s narrative on India-Pak conflict KANANASKIS (CANADA): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told President Donald Trump that India and Pakistan halted their military actions last month following direct talks between their militaries without any mediation by the US, calling out the American leader’s narrative that he brokered the ceasefire. In a nearly […]
CM chairs high-level meeting to finalize Muharram arrangements
Says our responsibility doesn’t end on 10th day, commitment continues for 2 months and 8 days SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming holy month of Muharram. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakeena […]
India lashes out at Pak’s attempt at mischaracterisation of Op Sindoor at UN
Geneva: India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan’s attempt to “mischaracterise” Operation Sindoor and said when a state harbours terrorists who massacre innocents, defensive action is not just a right, but a solemn duty. India launched Operation Sindoor following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. “The world sees through Pakistan’s theatre of deception,” […]
Don’t turn blind eye towards challenge of terrorism: PM Modi to G7 leaders
Kananaskis (Canada): India’s neighbourhood has become a breeding ground for terrorism and turning a blind eye towards the challenge would be a “betrayal of humanity”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told G7 leaders, seeking action against Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorist activities. In an address at a G7 outreach session here, Modi said the […]
Govt to shortly notify rules for mandatory use of IST: Union Minister
New Delhi: The government has decided to make mandatory the use of Indian Standard Time for all legal, commercial, digital and administrative activities, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. This initiative will translate into more secure digital transactions, accurate billing in utilities, reduced cybercrime risks and synchronized timekeeping in transportation and […]
Govt to roll out Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for private cars from Aug 15
New Delhi: In a bid to ease toll payments on National Highways, the government will from August 15 bring a Rs 3,000 FASTag-based annual pass that would allow up to 200 trips on the highways in one year on a single charge. The annual pass will be applicable only for non-commercial private vehicles such as […]
Govt still open to lateral entry: Union minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the government is still open to lateral entry recruitment and that the plan has not been abandoned yet. The lateral entry is referred to as the appointment of specialists, including those from the private sector, in the government departments. “We are still open to it (lateral […]
