New Delhi, April 3 – India's former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, on Friday noted that claims that India follows the United States are "unfair" and "not reflective of reality".In an interaction with young Indian podcaster and entrepreneur, Raj Shamani, on his...
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New Delhi, April 3 – Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared President Droupadi Murmu’s views on Friday that ongoing support for tribal athletes through initiatives like the Khelo India Tribal Games is essential to cultivate a talent pool that will position India as a "global sports...
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Thane, April 3 Government employees in Maharashtra's Konkan region will receive training in areas such as AI, data analytics, blockchain, and communication skills to improve their efficiency and adaptability in governance, officials have said.The training sessions will be part of a week-long...
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New Delhi, April 2 India does not recognize the authority of any foreign entity, including the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), to "comment" on matters concerning the constitutionally protected rights of Indian citizens, the government informed the Parliament on...
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Sangrur, April 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday criticised BJP leaders for criticizing his government over the blast incident outside the party headquarters in Chandigarh, asking them to refrain from making "absurd" statements as the area falls under the jurisdiction of the...
Amaravati, April 2 – Amaravati is unstoppable, the heart of Andhra Pradesh and a future source of pride for the nation, said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu after the Rajya Sabha passed the Amaravati Bill on Thursday. He described this as a historic and defining moment for Andhra Pradesh...
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Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), Government of India, and Central Nodal Officer for PM SHRI Schools, Sushil Pal ICAS, visited the Udhampur district today and chaired a review meeting to assess the functioning and implementation of PM SHRI Schools...
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New Delhi, April 2 – Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, met with the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to enhance defence cooperation, including joint training initiatives.The two officials discussed opportunities...
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April 02, New Delhi: During the ongoing budget session of Parliament, key legislative developments occurred in both Houses.In the Rajya Sabha, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed on Thursday. The Bill aims to further amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act...
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April 02, New Delhi: The Government of India today launched Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, a national learning initiative under Mission Karmayogi, to strengthen the capabilities, commitment, and citizen-centric orientation of public servants nationwide. The Prime Minister conveyed his greetings...
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New Delhi, April 2 All central government employees have been mandated to complete competency-linked courses relevant to their role or level on a dedicated online platform annually, which will be reflected in their annual performance appraisal reports, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday...
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New Delhi, April 2 The outstanding dues of power distribution utilities or discoms were reduced to Rs 3,300 crore in March this year from Rs 1.39 lakh crore in June 2022, Parliament was informed on Thursday.The Government of India notified the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related...
New Delhi, April 2 Amid indications that the government may introduce a bill to increase seats in the Lok Sabha to implement reservations for women in the legislature, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the House would be adjourned and would...
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Jammu, April 2 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday for extending the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) timeline for the union territory until March 2027.The office of Omar Abdullah's office said on...
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New Delhi, April 1 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has helped improve the health of the Indian banking sector, Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.The Parliament passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after the Rajya Sabha...
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New Delhi, April 1 The government blocked over 1,400 URLs on digital media during Operation Sindoor to counter the spread of fake news, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.Responding to a written question, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan also said that the Fact...
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Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, while addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, stated that Meghalaya is still experiencing a slight shortage in domestic LPG supply, but the situation remains manageable. However, he pointed out that the shortage of commercial LPG is being faced across the...
New Delhi, Apr 1 President Droupadi Murmu participated in the self-enumeration initiative for the 2027 Census at Rashtrapati Bhavan, her office said.Murmu self-enumerated her household details on the portal (se.census.gov.in) in the presence of Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Registrar General...
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New Delhi, April 1 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly refuted reports circulating on Wednesday claiming that India had formally sought observer status in the so-called "Islamabad Peace Process," calling them completely false.In a post on its X handle, @MEAFactCheck, the MEA's...
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New Delhi, April 1 Members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday praised the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, calling it a long-awaited reform, while the opposition criticized it as "discriminatory" and a "threat" to institutional autonomy...