January 19, 2025 4:40 PM

EPFO simplifies online process of updating member profiles

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has simplified the online process of updating member profiles. The members whose Universal Account Number has already been validated through Aadhaar can update their profile with name, date of birth, gender, nationality, father or mother’s name, date...

January 19, 2025 4:25 PM

PM Modi says India is setting new benchmarks in space technology with visionary scientists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the country is setting new benchmarks in space technology, with visionary scientists and innovators providing solutions to future challenges.   Addressing the nation in the 118th episode of his Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani today, Mr. Modi comm...

January 19, 2025 1:57 PM

Maha Kumbh is an extraordinary confluence of equality and harmony, says PM in Mann ki Baat programme

    People today listened to the Mann Ki Baat programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Akashvani through the public address system in Mahakumbh Nagar, Prayagraj.     Mr Modi spoke on the various aspects of Mahakumbh 2025 during his monthly radio programme- Mann Ki Baat.  He said, it is...

January 19, 2025 12:33 PM

PM Modi welcomes naming of Cultural Center in Jaffna as Thiruvalluvar Cultural Center

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the naming of the iconic Cultural Center in Jaffna built with Indian assistance, as Thiruvalluvar Cultural Center. In a social media post, Mr. Modi said, it is also a testament to the deep cultural, linguistic, historical and civilisational bonds between the...

January 19, 2025 12:27 PM

Centre proposes meeting with farmers to discuss their demands

The Centre has proposed a meeting with the protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands. A delegation of Central Government officials led by Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Priya Ranjan met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, last evening, ...

January 19, 2025 1:59 PM

Northern Railway announces 3 special trains between Katra & Prayagraj to facilitate pilgrims travelling to Maha Kumbh

The Northern Railways division has announced operation of three special trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station, Katra and Prayagraj to facilitate pilgrims travelling to the Maha Kumbh Mela. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the first train will depart from Shri Mata Vaishno D...

January 19, 2025 11:20 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on occasion of NDRF Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has extended his greetings to the personnel of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on the occasion of NDRF Raising Day. In a social media post, Mr Shah said, the NDRF has saved lives in natural calamities and other trying times and become the symbol of the gover...

January 19, 2025 11:05 AM

J&K: Home Minister Amit Shah orders constitution of inter-ministerial team to investigate recent deaths in Badhaal village

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the constitution of an inter-ministerial team to visit crisis-hit Badhaal village in Budhal tehsil of Rajouri district to ascertain the causes of deaths of 16 persons during past six weeks.   Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by J&K Po...

January 19, 2025 10:47 AM

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to participate in World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw will participate in the World Economic Forum 2025 beginning tomorrow at Davos in Switzerland.   During the event, Mr Vaishnaw will highlight the country's development model. Ahead of his visit, the Minister emphasized the countr...

January 19, 2025 9:11 AM

World Bank projects 6.7 % growth for India, surpassing global growth of 2.7 %

The World Bank has projected 6.7 per cent growth for India, surpassing global growth of 2.7 per cent. The January 2025 edition of the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report stated that India is set to dominate the global economic landscape, maintaining its status as the fastest-growin...