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September 5, 2024 9:02 PM September 5, 2024 9:02 PM

Date extended for submission of applications for National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship

The government has extended the deadline for submission of applications by selected meritorious students for the National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme for 2024-25 to the 30th of this month. The Union Education Ministry said that, under the scheme, scholarships are awarded to me...

September 5, 2024 7:59 PM September 5, 2024 7:59 PM

Public sector insurance companies to provide full support to flood effected people

In view of the heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the Union Finance Ministry has directed public sector insurance companies to provide full support to people affected by the floods. In a social media post, the Ministry said that the insurance companies have been instructed to en...

September 5, 2024 7:01 PM September 5, 2024 7:01 PM

Raksha Mantri urges Forces to remain prepared amidst current global situation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the top commanders of the armed forces to analyze events such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas conflicts, and the current situation in Bangladesh, and to remain prepared for any unforeseen challenges. On the second and final day of the apex-level milit...

September 5, 2024 6:02 PM September 5, 2024 6:02 PM

Search on for missing pilot of chopper off Porbandar coast

An extensive search operation to locate the missing pilot of the Indian Coast Guard’s Dhruv helicopter is in progress in the Arabian Sea off the Porbandar coast of Gujarat. For the rescue operation, four ships of the Indian Coast Guard, two ships of the Indian Navy, and sever...

September 5, 2024 2:08 PM September 5, 2024 2:08 PM

Government’s flagship scheme Swachh Bharat Mission helped reduce infant and child mortality in the country

The government's flagship scheme, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), has helped reduce infant and child mortality in the country. The SBM has also played a transformative role in India. This was revealed in a study titled Toilet Construction under the Swachh Bharat Mission and Infant Mortality in India, p...

September 5, 2024 4:18 PM September 5, 2024 4:18 PM

India Singapore sign 4 MoUs to deepen economic ties

India and Singapore have exchanged four Memorandums of Understanding for cooperation in the fields of health and medicine, education and skill development, digital technologies, and the India-Singapore Semiconductor Ecosystem Partnership. The two countries also agreed to elevate their ties to a Com...

September 5, 2024 8:33 PM September 5, 2024 8:33 PM

President Murmu calls to adopt a global mindset and world-class skills; confers National Awards on 82 teachers

President Droupadi Murmu has asserted that children are the future of the country and that teachers have a duty to instill in them moral values, critical thinking skills, and a sense of responsibility towards society. President Murmu was speaking after conferring the National Award 2024 to 82 teache...

September 5, 2024 1:40 PM September 5, 2024 1:40 PM

PM Narendra Modi virtually addresses first International Solar Festival being held in Delhi

India's solar energy capacity has increased 32-fold in the last 10 years, and this speed and scale will help the country achieve 500 gigaatt non-fossil capacity by 2030. This was stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the two-day first International Solar Festival through video conf...

September 5, 2024 1:38 PM September 5, 2024 1:38 PM

President Droupadi Murmu to confer National Awards to 82 teachers on occasion of Teachers’ Day

Teachers' Day is being celebrated throughout the country today. The day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of educationist and former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. President Droupadi Murmu will confer National Awards to 82 teachers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today. Akashvani Delhi w...

September 5, 2024 1:34 PM September 5, 2024 1:34 PM

PM Narendra Modi extends wishes on Teachers’ Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes on the occasion of Teachers' Day. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that it is an occasion to express gratitude to all teachers who shape young minds. He also paid tributes to the former President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, on...