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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approves extension of existing provisions of ‘Preservation and Transportation of Mortal Remains’ to Casually Paid Labourers

September 24, 2023 1:06 PM

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approves extension of existing provisions of ‘Preservation and Transportation of Mortal Remains’ to Casually Paid Labourers

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh today approved the extension of existing provisions of ‘Preservation and Transportation of the Mortal Remains’ to Casually Paid Labourers (CPLs). The Defence Ministry said that an increase in funeral expenditure for the CPLs from 1,000 rupees to 10,000 rupees has also bee...

September 24, 2023 1:04 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah to preside over 31st meeting of Northern Zonal Council

Home Minister Amit Shah will preside over the 31st meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Amritsar, Punjab on Tuesday. Northern Zonal Council comprises the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territories of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh. The...

September 24, 2023 1:01 PM

Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates athletes for winning medals at Asian Games

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today congratulated shooters Mehuli Ghosh, Ramita, and Ashi Chouksey on securing a silver medal at the Asian Games in the Women's 10m Air Rifle team event. In a social media post, Mr Thakur said TOPS scheme shooters delivered an impressive s...

September 24, 2023 11:59 AM

Women's Cricket: 2nd semifinal between Pakistan and Sri Lanka underway in 19th edition of Asian Games

In women's Cricket, the second semifinal between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is underway in the 19th edition of Asian Games at Hangzhou in China. Earlier, team India stormed into the finals of by defeating Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the first semifinals. India bundled Bangladesh for 51, which is the...

September 24, 2023 11:11 AM

European Commission asks Poland for clarification amid reports of alleged cash-for-visas scandal

The European Commission has sent a letter to Poland asking for clarifications amid reports of an alleged cash-for-visas scandal. According to these reports, Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been accused of participating in an illegal scheme that issues visas to migrants from Africa and Asia ...

PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Rescuing India's Traditional Artisans and Crafts

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Rescuing India's Traditional Artisans and Crafts

In a recent episode of Akashvani's program Spotlight, the spotlight shone brightly on the PM Vishwakarma Scheme for Traditional Crafts and Artisans. Shekhar Iyer, a distinguished Political Analyst, delved into the intricacies of this visionary initiative. India, known for its rich and diverse c...

September 24, 2023 10:54 AM

PM to inaugurate Vande Bharat Express rail service in Tirunelveli- Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Vande Bharat Express rail service in the Tirunelveli- Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli sector today. This is the second Vande Bharat service to the State of Tamilnadu after Coimbatore, the Manchester of the State. Chennai, the capital of the State known to be a...

September 24, 2023 10:45 AM

Sri Lanka’s PM Dinesh Gunawardena applauds India for its continuous progress

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has applauded India’s continuous progress and said that it inspired Sri Lanka as well. Speaking at the dinner to commemorate India’s 77th Independence Day hosted by Sri Lanka India Society, the Prime Minister said, India has rightfully regained its place...

September 24, 2023 9:31 AM

EAM S Jaishankar meets his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in New York on sidelines of UN General Assembly

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar yesterday met his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Dr Jaishankar appreciated the warm words of Mr Shoukry for the Indian Presidency of G20. Both took stock of the great progress in the bi...

September 24, 2023 8:58 AM

Nipah Virus : District authorities in Kozhikode to resume regular classes in all educational institutions from Sep 24 except in containment zones

The district authorities in Kozhikode have decided to resume regular classes in all educational institutions from tomorrow, except in containment zones, where classes in online mode will continue. A decision in this regard was taken by District Collector A Geetha, taking into account the reduction o...

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