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‘Rule to Role’ Shift for Result-Oriented Governance: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh has stressed the ‘Rule to Role’ shift for result-oriented governance. He said that this shift ensures civil servants are better equipped to align their skills with the specific responsibilities of their roles.  ...

October 3, 2024 7:48 PM October 3, 2024 7:48 PM

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Dozens of Tigers & Other Animals Die in Vietnam Zoos

Dozens of tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in southern Vietnam, with subsequent tests detecting cases of bird flu. The country’s Ministry of Health in a statement said today that two samples taken from dead tigers at Mango Garden Resort in Dong Nai province tested positive for the...

October 3, 2024 7:46 PM October 3, 2024 7:46 PM

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Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Inaugurates Students’ Activity Centre

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein inaugurated the Students’ Activity Centre, laid the foundation stone of the Buddhist Study Centre and participated in an interaction session with faculty and students at Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh today.   Speaking on the occasion, Mr Me...

October 3, 2024 7:42 PM October 3, 2024 7:42 PM

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Telangana CM launches ‘Digital Family Cards’ on pilot basis

Telangana State Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today launched digital family health cards on a pilot basis in the state. The Chief Minister said these cards will provide benefits for health and ration for the eligible people in a family. The pilot project will be conducted till the 8th of this month...

October 3, 2024 7:22 PM October 3, 2024 7:22 PM

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‘Unconstitutional’: SC on caste-based division of labour in prisons

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court today set aside caste-based discriminatory provisions of prison manuals of several states which provided for allotment of work based on caste of the prisoners and their segregation. The Apex Court has directed all states and Union territories to revise th...

October 3, 2024 7:07 PM October 3, 2024 7:07 PM

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India Rejects USCIRF Report as Malicious

India has rejected the report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom report, terming it as malicious. In response to media queries regarding Country Update on India in the USCIRF report, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called USCIRF a biased organization with ...

October 3, 2024 6:53 PM October 3, 2024 6:53 PM

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UNRWA Chief Warns of Spreading Hunger Crisis in Gaza

Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) cautioned that hunger is spreading in Gaza amid the continuous Israeli offensive. Over 1 million people in Gaza did not receive food rations in August, and that numb...

October 3, 2024 6:34 PM October 3, 2024 6:34 PM

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Plant-Based Meats Highlight Future Food Forum, Promising Sustainable Food Revolution

The sixth annual Future Food Forum entered its second and final day today, continuing to draw key industry stakeholders, government officials, and academia to Dubai. The event, which opened on October 2nd under the theme "Future Consumer, Future Government, and Future Food," has already sparked vigo...

October 3, 2024 6:28 PM October 3, 2024 6:28 PM

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J&K: Panchayat & Urban Local Body Elections Expected by Year-End

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections are likely to be held before the year’s end. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports after the successful conclusion of Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in J&K, preparations are now underway for the Panchayat and Urban Local Body elect...