July 24, 2024 1:48 PM

Indian Railways Recruits Over 5 Lakh Employees Since 2014

Over five lakh recruitments have been done by the Indian Railways since 2014. This was stated by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today. He said, in comparison to recruitments done in the last ten years, four lakh 11 thousand recruitments were done during the UP...

July 24, 2024 1:34 PM

Significant Decline in Train Accidents in last 10 years, says Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The number of train accidents has declined significantly in the country in the last ten years. Train accidents during the period 2004-14 was 1711 (average 171 per annum), which has declined to 678 during the period 2014-24 (average 68 per annum).    In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Rail Minister...

July 24, 2024 1:28 PM

Proposed Union Budget 2024-25 to pave way for developed India by benefiting every section of society, said Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said that the proposed Union Budget 2024-25 will pave the way for a developed India by benefiting every section of society.   Addressing a webinar in New Delhi today, Mr Meghwal emphasized that this budget has to be seen from the perspective of V...

July 24, 2024 1:26 PM

Maharashtra received very significant amount in railways allocation in Union Budget and many railway projects, said Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav

Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav today said that Maharashtra has received a very significant amount in railways allocation in the Union Budget and many railway projects have been taken up in the whole state.    In response to a question asked in Lok Sabha today about the Vadsa- Garh-chirauli r...

July 24, 2024 1:24 PM

Over 23 lakh new workers  enrolled under  ESI Scheme in May

  Over 23 lakh new workers have been enrolled under Employees' State Insurance, ESI Scheme in May this year.    Labour and Employment Ministry said, out of the total 23  lakh employees, more than 11 lakh employees belong to the age group of upto 25 years. The Ministry said, net enrolment ...

July 24, 2024 1:21 PM

SC to organise Special Lok Adalat from 29th July to 3rd August 2024

In a significant move to clear pending cases and promote amicable settlements, the Supreme Court will organise Special Lok Adalat from 29th July to 3rd August 2024.    This initiative marks a milestone in the Supreme Court's 75th year of establishment. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud...

July 24, 2024 12:27 PM

BJP hit out at opposition parties over questioning on NEET UG examination & Budget 2024-25

BJP today hit out at opposition parties over questioning on NEET UG examination and Budget 2024-25. Addressing a Press Conference in New Delhi today, Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, the Supreme Court has clarified in its verdict that NEET examination's sanctity was not compromised, but o...

July 24, 2024 12:19 PM

Govt set coal production target of over one thousand million tonnes in 2024-25

Government has set a coal production target of over one thousand million tonnes in 2024-25. Union Coal Ministry said, as of 19th July, the coal production has reached over 294 million tonnes, reflecting a robust growth rate of around 11 per cent compared to the same period last year.   It sai...

July 24, 2024 12:14 PM

MPs from Opposition INDIA Bloc protested outside Parliament over alleged discrimination in allocation of funds to opposition-ruled states in Union Budget

Members of Parliament from Opposition INDIA Bloc today protested outside Parliament over alleged discrimination in allocation of funds to opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget.   They demanded equal treatment to all States. Talking to media, Congress president and Leader of Opposition i...

July 24, 2024 12:12 PM

Government Exempts Customs Duty on Cancer Medicines to Enhance Drug Affordability  

Government has exempted customs duty on Cancer medicines to improve the affordability of these drugs. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the exemption of three additional cancer medicines from customs duty in the proposed Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament yesterday. These medicine ...