Government Employees Celebrate Assured Pension Scheme

August 24, 2024

Government employees expressed their gratitude on Saturday for the introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which assures pensions and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his engagement on this matter. The Prime Minister’s meeting with members of the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) marked the first time the JCM had...

24 Dead, 2 Missing in Tripura Torrential Rains

August 24, 2024

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha reported on Saturday that torrential rains, which began on August 19, have resulted in at least 24 deaths and left two people missing. The severe rainfall has affected all eight districts of Tripura, causing extensive damage, including road blockages and widespread water-logging. Chief Minister Saha,...

Amit Shah Promises Timely Decadal Census Despite Delays

August 24, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a press conference in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday, addressing key issues including the delayed decadal census and the fight against Naxalism. Shah confirmed that the decadal census, initially scheduled for 2021, will be conducted at an appropriate time, with details on timing and execution...

NRI Shot in Amritsar: Suspects Include Family Members of Ex-Wife

August 24, 2024

A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) from the US was shot at by two youths after they forcibly entered his home in the Daburji area of Amritsar, according to police reports on Saturday. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. when the victim, Sukhchain Singh, was preparing to go to the gym. The...

Rajasthan CM Slams Cong-NC Alliance Ahead of J&K Assembly Elections

August 24, 2024

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma strongly criticized the Congress party for forming an alliance with the National Conference (NC) ahead of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma, addressing a press conference in Jaipur, accused Congress of betraying national unity and security for the sake of power. Sharma...

PM Modi: Unified Pension Scheme Secures Financial Future for Government Employees

August 24, 2024

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Central Government’s introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), highlighting its role in securing the financial future of government employees. Modi posted on X, expressing pride in the hard work of government employees and underscoring that the UPS ensures their dignity and...

Rajnath Singh Calls for US Defence Collaboration to Boost Make in India

August 24, 2024

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engaged with senior leaders from major US defence companies in Washington, DC, to explore co-development and co-production opportunities in India's defence sector. Singh spoke at an industry roundtable organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), where he emphasized India's commitment to the Make in...

Union Cabinet Approves ₹10,579 Cr ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Scheme for Science and Tech

August 24, 2024

On Saturday, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes, merging them into a unified central sector scheme named 'Vigyan Dhara.' The Cabinet's decision, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sets a proposed outlay of ₹10,579.84 crore for implementing 'Vigyan Dhara' over the 15th Finance Commission period, spanning...

Amit Shah: ‘We Will Eradicate Naxalism by March 2026’

August 24, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that the government aims to eradicate Naxalism from the country by March 2026. Shah made this statement during an inter-state coordination meeting with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and the Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police from Chhattisgarh and neighboring...

Union Cabinet Approves ‘BioE3’ Policy to Boost Biomanufacturing

August 24, 2024

On Saturday, the Union Cabinet approved the 'BioE3' (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy, designed to enhance high-performance biomanufacturing under the Department of Biotechnology. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined that the BioE3 policy will drive innovation by supporting research, development, and entrepreneurship across key sectors. The policy...