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January 3, 2025 1:29 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, celebrates her legacy in education and empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to Savitribai Phule, a pioneer in the field of education and social reform, on her birth anniversary on Friday and remarked that 'Bharatbhumi' has always been proud of its exceptional daughters. ...

January 3, 2025 11:48 AM

With chants of Mahadev and spiritual fervour, Akharas reach Prayagraj for Mahakumbh Mela

The Mahakumbh Mela is set to kick off in Prayagraj with a grand spiritual display, as akharas, or groups of ascetics, arrive at the holy site. The air is filled with chants of “Mahadev” as sadhus draped in saffron and covered in ashes make their...

January 3, 2025 9:32 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of multiple development projects in Delhi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit newly constructed flats for the dwellers of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters under the In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project at Swabhiman Apartments, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, at around 12:10 PM, on Friday (January 3). At a...

January 2, 2025 9:39 PM

After ending terror, we will reclaim what has been lost: HM Amit Shah

Calling Kashmir an inseparable part of India and its soul, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has not only eliminated the ecosystem of terrorism from the Kashmir Valley but is determined to recl...

January 2, 2025 9:04 PM

Blinkit introduces quick ambulance service in Gurugram

Blinkit has launched a new initiative to provide ambulance services within 10 minutes, expanding its range of services beyond daily essentials, food, and personal care products. The service began in Gurugram with five ambulances and was announced by ...

January 2, 2025 8:10 PM

Telecom services strengthened for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is working closely with telecom service providers to enhance communication infrastructure for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Preparations are aimed at ensuring uninterrupted c...

January 2, 2025 7:39 PM

India’s job creation accelerates with 4.67 crore jobs in 2023-24

The Indian economy added an impressive 4.67 crore jobs in the financial year ending March 2024, and the pace of job creation has continued into 2024-25, with growth observed in both formal and informal sectors, according to official data. The ...

January 2, 2025 7:21 PM

Sitharaman engages stakeholders in pre-budget consultations for 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met key stakeholders from the financial sector and capital markets on Thursday as part of her pre-budget consultations for the Union Budget 2025-26. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including the Finan...

January 2, 2025 5:53 PM

Suicide rate drops by 40% in CISF, falls below national average for first time in 5 years

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has made significant progress in reducing its suicide rate among its personnel, achieving a 40% drop in 2024. The rate decreased to 9.87 suicides per lakh, compared to 16.98 per lakh in 2023. This marks t...

January 2, 2025 5:23 PM

Govt unveils Rs 1 lakh crore plan to transform Delhi’s infrastructure, reduce pollution: Gadkari

The Union government is set to implement infrastructure projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore to transform Delhi, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday. Gadkari said, "I promise you that works worth Rs 1 lakh cr...

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