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April 1, 2026 10:21 PM

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DoPT, CBC & Karmayogi Bharat to organise Sadhna Saptah from tomorrow

The Department of Personnel and Training, Capacity Building Commission, and Karmayogi Bharat will collectively organise a week-long Sadhna Saptah starting tomorrow in New Delhi. It aims to build the capacity, performance and efficiency of civil servants across the country. Employees and officers fro...

April 1, 2026 3:34 PM

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Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth assumes role of Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth today assumed the role of Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, in Pune. He was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. He has commanded an Armoured Regiment in the desert sector, an Armoured Brigade...

April 1, 2026 12:04 PM

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EC enforces MCC by deploying drone-based surveillance in Puducherry

Puducherry Election Department has intensified enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct by deploying drone-based surveillance across all 30 Assembly constituencies. The initiative aims to strengthen real-time monitoring and curb electoral malpractices during the ongoing Assembly elections. During a ...

April 1, 2026 11:36 AM

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Punjab govt to build glass bridge over Sutlej Lake in Nangal town

The Punjab government has decided to construct a glass bridge over Sutlej Lake in Nangal town of the Ropar district of the state. This is stated to be North India’s first such Glass Bridge.     In a bid to transform Nangal into a hub of modern infrastructure, skill development and tourism, a Rs. 75 ...

April 1, 2026 9:42 AM

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Andhra Pradesh government launches free electricity scheme for weavers

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a free electricity scheme for handloom and power loom weavers, aiming to provide financial relief and strengthen the struggling weaving sector. The initiative came into effect from today. Under the scheme, eligible handloom weavers will receive up to 200 un...