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New Delhi, Dec 3: The Centre's Deendayal Antodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has succeeded in benefiting 10.05 crore women who have been mobilised into 90.87 lakh SHGs till October, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Dec 3: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal are the top three large states leading in the creation of Lakhpati Didis at a time when there are a total of 1,15,00,274 such women entrepreneurs across the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Prayagraj, December 2: In a significant move towards ensuring smooth, safe, and eco-friendly travel for the millions of devotees expected at the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the launch of an online booking system for electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) and e-autos.

New Delhi, Dec 3: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India-China ties that had been "abnormal since 2020" are moving in the direction of "some improvement" following several high-level engagements, including the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on October 23.

New Delhi, Nov 3: Disability is not a deficiency but a special condition, said President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday while urging for equal facilities and opportunities in employment, enterprise, and economic empowerment to enhance the lives of disabled persons.

Chandigarh, Dec 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the three new criminal laws “freed India from colonial legacy” as they “are a concrete step towards fulfilling the ideals that Constitution has imagined for the country”.

Chandigarh, Dec 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with officials and inspected an exhibition on the full implementation of the new criminal laws in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. He dedicated to the nation the implementation of the three new criminal laws.

New Delhi, Dec 3: As Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan clocks nine years on Tuesday, Modi Archive shared a heartwarming incident of the differently abled Diya Gosai and her offering to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

New Delhi, Dec 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this was a special day in the country's efforts to ensure speedy justice for every Indian and also break free from colonial mindsets.

Riyadh, Dec 3: At the 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, articulated India’s commitment and efforts to combat global challenges of land degradation and desertification.

Sriharikota, Dec 3 : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the lift-off for the anticipated launch of PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 mission satellites will take place on December 4 (Wednesday), at 4:06 p.m. from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Itanagar, Dec 2: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that hydropower is one of the most effective sources of revenue generation as the state alone holds 50 per cent of India’s total hydropower generation capacity.

New Delhi, Dec 2: India is a rising economic power and a gateway for investments, the global leaders said on Monday.

New Delhi, Dec 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in Chandigarh on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Dec 2: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that India would be exploring more "collaborative possibilities" with the US once the Donald Trump-led administration takes over.

New Delhi, Dec 2: The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) Helen Keller Awards celebrated 25 years on Monday, honouring 17 individuals and organisations for promoting inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the workforce.

Guwahati, Dec 2: Students are the torchbearers of the future in science and technology and are crucial to realise the vision of making India a global leader, said Dr. S. Somanath, Chairperson, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) here on Monday.

Gangtok, Dec 2: To safeguard downstream communities from potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Sikkim, an expedition team reached the Lhonak Valley at a height of more than 17,000 feet to conduct a detailed study, officials said on Monday.

New Delhi, Dec 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the police to provide stress on modernisation and realign with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' while calling for the use of technology to reduce the workload of the constabulary, an official said on Sunday.

New Delhi, Dec 1: Is it the right time for the opposition-minus Congress to assert its identity? The question may seem overstated, but the reality is that the rest of the opposition needs to emerge from Congress' shadow.

New Delhi, November 30: The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has approved guidelines for investment in units issued by Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) sponsored Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Ministry of Labour and Employment said in a release said on Sunday.

New Delhi, November 30: A state-of-the-art track slab manufacturing factory has been established near Surat to support India's first bullet train project, marking a major milestone in the country's high-speed rail infrastructure, an official release said on Saturday.

Kohima, Dec 1: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and a host of dignitaries greeted the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day on Sunday.

Mumbai, Dec 1: On expected lines, at least 17 states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party solo or as NDA alliance have bagged the lion’s share of the Centre’s Rs 3,295.76 crore as Special Assistance, from the total 23 states for developing 40 new tourism sites, announced by the government.

New Delhi: In today's world success is largely determined by the ability to make knowledge-based decisions -- in both personal and professional spheres.

New Delhi, Dec 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his greetings on the occasion of BSF Raising Day saying their vigilance and courage contribute to the safety and security of the country.

Patna, Dec 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said she wants a Lakhpati Didi in every village of the country, while urging the people to avail benefits of the schemes introduced by the Central government.

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 30: India is yet to claim rightful credit for its historical role as the epicentre of knowledge and world trade while other countries like China and Greece have established narratives to highlight their contribution to mankind, said renowned author William Dalrymple, here on Saturday.

Bhubaneswar, Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the top brass of police officers from across the country on Saturday held a threadbare discussion on various issues related to policing and security of the nation on the second day of the 59th DG-IG Conference here.

New Delhi, Nov 30: While over 2.5 million people are living with HIV in India, the country has made notable progress, and outperformed the global reduction rate, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday, ahead of World AIDS Day.

Kolkata, Nov 30: The Union government has released Rs 1,400 crore to West Bengal under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme, a day after the Trinamool Congress-government alleged Centre's apathy, sources said.

New Delhi, Nov 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav,' a three-day festival celebrating the cultural, social, and economic vibrance of the eight northeastern states, on December 6 at Bharat Mandapam, Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Friday.

New Delhi, Nov 29: The U-WIN digital platform has recorded the administration of about 27.77 crore vaccine doses to pregnant women, and children in India, with Bihar and Uttar Pradesh taking the lead, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

New Delhi, Nov 29: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that India has not received any communication from the United States on a recent "legal matter" involving private firms, individuals, and the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

New Delhi, Nov 29: About 14 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards have been created for senior citizens aged 70 years and above since the launch of the scheme, a month ago, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

New Delhi, Nov 29: At a time when the country's EVM-based elections are being hailed across the globe, the Opposition's bid to cast aspersions on the exercise after its defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls has been rubbished by analysis and research agency, Info In Data, in its latest report released on Friday.

New Delhi, Nov 29: Effective science communicators are key to help make knowledge accessible to all and dispel myths, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday.

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 29: Private sector and startups have a key role to play as India looks to boost its space activities to grab more share of the global market, said ISRO Chairman Dr S. Somanath, here on Friday.

New Delhi, Nov 29: The Centre on Friday approved an investment of Rs 3,295.76 crore for taking up 40 projects across 23 states for the development of iconic tourist centres to global standards.

New Delhi, Nov 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police 2024 in Odisha will focus on enhancing internal security and public safety.

New Delhi, Nov 29: After repeated adjournments and protests since the beginning of the session on November 25, both Houses of Parliament will meet on Friday.

New Delhi, Nov 28: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan said on Thursday India is at the centre stage of global optimism today while underlining that the country's landscape necessitates a self-reliant defence sector.

New Delhi, Nov 28: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) said on Thursday that modern conflicts are increasingly focused on achieving political objectives through non-military means, with military strategies incorporating new technological advancements.

New Delhi, Nov 28: The Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in its third term has continued its commitment to employment generation with significant developments across various sectors. This has been highlighted in recent reports.

New Delhi, Nov 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed his Australian counterpart and 'good friend' Anthony Albanese for hosting the Indian and PM's XI teams at the Federal Parliament House in Canberra ahead of the tour game. PM Modi also backed the Men in Blue for the ongoing series in Australia and said '1.4 billion Indians are strongly rooting' for them.

New Delhi, Nov 28: The developed world performed ‘the great escape’ from their finance obligations at the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku in Azerbaijan, said Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Director General Sunita Narain on Thursday.

Sonipat, 28 Nov: “The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is philosophically and politically optimistic and unique. It makes us authors, owners and receivers of this book of books. We, the People of India…it is written in English but the translation in non-English languages actually tells us who we are (Vayam Bharatasya Jana). This makes us feel the power of India’s collective spirit. It was said, the Constitution of India has been made by the honest for the innocent and by the idealistic for the aspirational. With the gift of the Constitution came four others: the national flag, the national anthem, the national motto – Satyamev Jayate -- and the emblem. Truth alone triumphs as a national motto is flawless as it does not look at any personal right or wrong or individuals,” said Professor Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Former High Commissioner & Ambassador, and Former Governor of West Bengal at the Constitution Day Lecture which marked the milestone of India’s 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949.

New Delhi, Nov 28: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra marked the beginning of her electoral journey on Thursday, November 28, by taking the oath as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha. Priyanka Gandhi, representing the Wayanad constituency, becomes the second member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to join the current Lok Sabha after her brother Rahul Gandhi.

New Delhi, Nov 28: President Murmu on Thursday said that the armed forces not only need to secure India's national interests but also prepare for new security challenges like cyber warfare and terrorism.

New Delhi, Nov 28: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday shared a video, encapsulating the ‘shallow and superficial’ politics of the Congress party and how their ‘agenda and propaganda’ have been called out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, well in advance.

New Delhi, Nov 28: Calling US President-elect Donald Trump as a "friend of India" and "a friend of Prime Minister Narendra Modi", Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that New Delhi is looking to further strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries as soon as the new administration takes charge in Washington, next month.

Ranchi, Nov 28: Hemant Soren, 49, has carved a significant place on Jharkhand's political scoreboard, building on his legacy with determination, skill, and resilience. Sworn in as Jharkhand's Chief Minister for the fourth time on Thursday, a record in the 24 years of the existence of Jharkhand, Soren has demonstrated an enduring ability to adapt and grow in a complex political landscape.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 28: India's vision of modernising traditional medicine (TM) through digital innovation took centre stage at the 10th International Conference on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (INTRACOM) 2024 in Malaysia, the Ayush Ministry said on Thursday.

Sonipat, Nov 28: Former High Commissioner and Ambassador Gopalkrishna Gandhi has said, "The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is philosophically and politically optimistic and unique and makes us feel the power of the country's collective spirit."

New Delhi, Nov 28: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that it will launch the European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 to observe the Sun with great precision on December 4.

Bengaluru, Nov 28: About 98 per cent of Indian business leaders are planning to increase investment in IT for sustainability over the next 12 months, as the country remains a leader in AI-driven sustainability initiatives, a report said on Thursday.

New Delhi, November 28: India has expressed its concern over the escalating incidents of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and desecration, and damage to their places of worship, and has also called on the interim government there to ensure the safety of minorities.

New Delhi, November 28: Minister of State, External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met the Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, Manoa Kamikamica on Wednesday.

London, November 28: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Warwick University in London on Wednesday, wherein he interacted with Professor Robin Clark, Dean of Warwick Manufacturing Group, who showed great confidence in the meeting with the Chief Minister.

Maharashtra, November 28: The India-Singapore bilateral military exercise, AgniWarrior 2024 will take place in Maharashtra from November 28 to November 30.