Health

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
Health International National
Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
Health National

Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
Health Jammu and Kashmir National
Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
header Health Jammu and Kashmir National

Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials

BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…

Business

I Am Joining BJP: Ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan

Mumbai, Feb 13: On Tuesday, Ashok Chavan, the former chief minister of Maharashtra, announced his decision to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Chavan told reporters, "Today is the beginning of a new political career of mine," following his resignation from the Congress on Monday. Son of former chief minister S B Chavan, Ashok Chavan (65), emphasised on Monday that he made the decision to leave the Congress on his own and declined to give any particular explanations for his decision. Days had passed since prominent Maharashtra Congress leader  Baba Siddique and Milind Deora left the organisation.The Marathwada region's Nanded district is home to Ashok Chavan. In addition, he led the state Congress from 2014 to 2019. In addition to serving as the previous MP for the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency, he represented the Bhokar assembly seat. [caption id="attachment_10864" align="alignnone" width="300"] I Am Joining BJP: Ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan[/caption]  

President gives assent to J&K Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act 2024
Breaking News header Jammu and Kashmir National Political

President gives assent to J&K Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act 2024

JAMMU: The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act, 2024 has received the assent of the Indian President. "The following Act of Parliament received the Assent of the President on February 12, 2024, and is hereby published for general information," according to a gazette statement released by the Ministry of Law and Justice. "An Act to further to Amendment the Constitution (J&K) Scheduled Tribes Order 1989; Be it enacted by Parliament in the 75th year of the Republic of India; this Act may be called Constitution (J&K) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act 2024." The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has already received approval from Parliament. By granting Scheduled Tribe classification, the historic bill seeks to empower the following groups: (i) Pahari Ethnic Group; (ii) Padari Tribes; (iii) Koli; and (iv) Gadda Brahmin. These communities have been requesting this for a very long time.   [caption id="attachment_10848" align="alignnone" width="300"] President gives assent to J&K Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act 2024[/caption]

Rozgar Mela: PM says his government made recruitment exercise transparent
Breaking News header National Political

Rozgar Mela: PM says his government made recruitment exercise transparent

NEW DELHI: As he distributed over a lakh appointment letters on Monday as part of the Rozgar Mela programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government had made the recruitment process transparent and completed it within a set timeframe to ensure that every youth had an equal opportunity to showcase their capabilities. According to PM Modi, his administration has shortened the period of time between the application day and the final distribution of the employment letter. "In previous administrations, it used to take a long time to receive an appointment letter after submitting an application.Bribery using the interim periods was commonplace. The employment application procedure is now transparent thanks to the efforts of our administration, and we strive to finish it on time. Every young person now has an equal chance to show off their abilities thanks to this, PM Modi stated. The 'Rozgar Mela' was introduced by Prime Minister Modi on October 22, 2022, signalling the start of the drive to create 10 lakh government jobs. "The hiring procedure is now open to the public thanks to our government. We strive to complete the hiring process in a predetermined amount of time so that each candidate has an equal chance to demonstrate his skills," he stated. He claimed that since 2014, his government has worked to integrate young people and enable them to play a role in the development of the country."Every government official plays a crucial role in the Viksit Bharat path. We shall get new vitality from the one lakh new recruits who joined us today. Your efforts will be focused on nation-building regardless of the department you join," he stated. In comparison to the previous governments, he continued, his government created 1.5 times as many job chances in ten years. The Prime Minister also dedicated Phase I of the Integrated Complex "Karmayogi Bhavan" in New Delhi on Monday. This complex will encourage cooperation and coordination amongst Mission Karmayogi's several pillars."I am confident that this will strengthen our resolve to capacity building," PM Modi stated. Regarding the recent move by his government to install one crore rooftop solar panels, he stated that the impact on a family's financial status will be multifaceted. The government claims that rooftop solarization will provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month for one crore families. "It will enable them to generate electricity for themselves as well as generate income from the surplus electricity," he stated. [caption id="attachment_10793" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rozgar Mela: PM says his government made recruitment exercise transparent[/caption]    …

UPI Payment Services Launched In Sri Lanka, Mauritius; PM Modi Describes It As ‘Special Day’

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services, which connect traditional relationships with contemporary digital technology, were launched in Mauritius and Sri Lanka on Monday. Along with Prime Minister Modi, President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka, and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth attended the virtual event launching India's RuPay card services in Mauritius. In his speech, Modi expressed his optimism that the two countries will benefit from the new fintech services and stated that the UPI is taking on "new responsibilities of uniting partners with India.""We are connecting our historical connections with contemporary digital technology today, making it a unique day for the three friendly nations of the Indian Ocean Region," he remarked. "I think the UPI system will be beneficial for Mauritius and Sri Lanka," Modi declared. According to the prime minister, India has undergone a dramatic transformation thanks to digital public infrastructure. Additionally, he emphasised India's emphasis on its "neighbourhood first policy." "India has been the first responder, and will continue to be so, whether it is a natural disaster, health-related issue, economic issue, or assistance on the international stage," the speaker declared.With New Delhi's bilateral commercial relations to Sri Lanka and Mauritius growing, Indian services were introduced in both nations. With this change, Indian nationals flying to Sri Lanka and Mauritius as well as Mauritius nationals travelling to India can now access UPI settlement services. UPI is an instantaneous real-time payment system designed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to make interbank mobile transactions easier. India's RuPay is a widely accepted global card payment network that may be found online, in stores, and at ATMs. [caption id="attachment_10783" align="alignnone" width="300"] UPI Payment Services Launched In Sri Lanka, Mauritius; PM Modi Describes It As ‘Special Day’[/caption]    …

BJP Will Win 370 Seats, NDA More Than 400 Seats In LS Polls: Shah

AHMEDABAD, Feb 12: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to win more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, according to Union Minister Amit Shah, who stated on Monday that there is no doubt in the minds of the public about the outcome. The ruling BJP is predicted to win 370 seats. In a jab at the Congress, Shah stated that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ten years in office, the first five years were spent plugging the "pit" the opposition party had dug during its time in power and the next five years were spent setting the groundwork for future growth. The senior BJP leader declared, "Make him (Modi) the prime minister for the third term and a magnificent building will come up on the foundation at a very fast pace," following the announcement of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's (AMC) Rs 1,950 crore development projects. "I toured eleven states in January, and I was in Karnataka yesterday. There is no tension in any state over the (Lok Sabha election results). People all around the nation believe that the NDA will win over 400 seats and the BJP will win 370 seats, according to Shah. He claimed that over the past ten years, Prime Minister Modi has given numerous projects momentum and direction and achieved previously unthinkable goals.According to Shah, the "Gujarat model" was the driving force behind Modi's election as the nation's prime minister in 2014. The senior BJP leader stated that after ten years of PM Modi's leadership, people are optimistic that India will top the international rankings in 2047. PM Modi outlined a plan to take the nation to new heights. He asserted that Prime Minister Modi is capable of creating a strategy and seeing it through to completion. According to him, this has caused the Indian economy to rise from its previous ranking of eleventh to the fifth largest in the world. "Without a doubt, we will emerge as the third-largest economy during the third term of the Modi administration," stated Shah. The Union minister added that PM Modi was present when the idol of Lord Ram was dedicated at the Ayodhya temple on January 22 of this year. Everybody in the nation has been waiting for the Ram temple in Ayodhya for around 550 years. We saw this on January 22, and now we have a stunning Ram Lalla temple that astounds everyone," he continued. During his speech, Shah also honoured Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj, on the occasion of his birth. In Tankara, in the Morbi region of Gujarat, the social reformer's birthplace, a major celebration has been planned to commemorate the anniversary. [caption id="attachment_10780" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP Will Win 370 Seats, NDA More Than 400 Seats In LS…

PM Narendra Modi likely to visit J&K on Feb 20

JAMMU: On February 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to travel to Jammu and Kashmir to speak at a public gathering and set the groundwork for numerous development projects. PM Modi will unveil a number of development projects in addition to speaking at a sizable public rally in Jammu. These projects include the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Vijaypur in Samba, the highest railway bridge in Reasi district that will connect Kashmir with the rest of the nation by the end of this year, the Devika Rejuvenation project at Udhampur, IIM Jammu, and Shahpur Kandi.In Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister will lay the cornerstone for a number of further development projects. Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Prime Minister's visit is anticipated to improve the BJP's chances in J&K. [caption id="attachment_10774" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Narendra Modi likely to visit J&K on Feb 20[/caption]