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January 20, 2025 5:41 PM January 20, 2025 5:41 PM

Anti-terror operation underway in Sopore area of Baramullah, one soldier killed

In Jammu & Kashmir, an army soldier was killed after sustaining critical wounds during an anti-terror operation in the forests of Zaloora Gujjarpati, Sopore area, of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The operation is underway and has entered its second day today. Security sources said the sear...

January 20, 2025 4:23 PM January 20, 2025 4:23 PM

Social security for gig workers soon says Union labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today said that the labour board will soon bring gig workers under social security. Dr Mandaviya made this statement after inaugurating the two-day International Seminar on Formalization and Social Security Coverage for Workers in the Informa...

January 20, 2025 6:13 PM January 20, 2025 6:13 PM

Accused Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment  in RG Kar rape & murder case

A sessions court in Kolkata's Sealdah has sentenced prime accused Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape and murder case. Sessions Judge Anirban Das also held that the state government will have to pay the victim's family compensation of 17 lakh rupees. Sanjoy Roy was declared guilty in ...

January 20, 2025 5:02 PM January 20, 2025 5:02 PM

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code manual

Uttarakhand cabinet gives nod to implementation of UCC in the state The Uttarakhand State Cabinet has given its nod to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) manual, paving the way for its implementation in the state. Speaking to the media after the Cabinet meeting in Dehradun, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dh...

January 20, 2025 1:41 PM January 20, 2025 1:41 PM

24 companies selected under PLI scheme for White Goods

Government has said, 24 companies have been selected under the Production Linked Incentive, PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) with a committed investment of three thousand 516 crore rupees. Commerce and Industry Ministry said these companies include ten manufacturers of co...

January 20, 2025 1:49 PM January 20, 2025 1:49 PM

VP Dhankhar calls for cultural renaissance by reconnecting with India’s rich heritage

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the need for a cultural renaissance in the country by reconnecting with its rich heritage and classical languages. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Bhavan’s Nandlal Nuwal Centre of Indology in New Delhi today, the Vice President highlight...