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State Civil Services Day celebrated in Sikkim
Gangtok, April 21: The State Civil Services Day organised by the Department of Personnel (DoP) was observed at the Chintan Bhawan with the release of the State Civil Service magazine titled 'Sikkim Civil Service Chronicle' on Monday here, officials said.
Changing the image and fate of Rajasthan is our commitment, says Raj CM
Jaipur, April 21: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Monday, emphasised the vital role of public servants in strengthening the democratic framework, saying that their dedication is key to building a developed India and a developed Rajasthan.
IAS officers express gratitude to PM Modi after receiving awards for excellence in governance
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the 17th Civil Services Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where he lauded India's civil servants for their pivotal role in shaping a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and presented the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.
TN Governor's VCs conference sparks fresh row amid Chancellor role tussle
Chennai, April 21: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has convened a conference of Vice-Chancellors on April 25 and 26 in Udagamandalam (Ooty), Nilgiris district, drawing sharp political reactions from the DMK.
Successes of past 10-11 years have laid a strong foundation for a developed India: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the "successes of the past 10-11 years have laid a strong foundation for a developed India".
Our policies will shape India's future of next 1000 years, says PM Modi
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that his government is developing policies to shape the future for the next 1,000 years.
Naagrik Devo Bhava...: PM Modi's new mantra to civil servants
New Delhi, April 21: Asserting that in the past decade, India has undergone transformative changes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked the civil servants to follow the 'Naagrik Devo Bhava' mantra.
Our bureaucracy, policy-making cannot operate on outdated systems: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 21: Asserting that the bureaucracy and policy-making cannot operate on outdated systems, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the real progress is not about small changes, but about large-scale, meaningful impact.
Civil servants' role in policy making impact country's development, says Prez Muru on Civil Services Day
New Delhi, April 21: President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Civil Services Day and acknowledged the crucial role played by civil servants in shaping the country's governance and development.
DBT grew from 28 to 320 schemes saving Rs 3.48 lakh crore: J&K official
New Delhi, April 18: Dr Shakeel Ahmad, Block Development Officer (BDO) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighted the transformative impact of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, emphasising its role in plugging leakages and improving welfare delivery across India. He said it grew from 28 schemes in 2013-14 to 320 schemes, saving Rs 3.48 lakh crore.
2 more independent directors at Gensol Engineering quit amid SEBI heat
New Delhi, April 18: Two more independent directors at Gensol Engineering Ltd have resigned amid mounting troubles for the company, as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) barred Gensol promoters Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi over alleged fund diversion and record falsification.
Gujarat govt raises grant to Rs 40 lakh for panchayat offices with 10,000+ village population
Gandhinagar, April 18: The Gujarat government has announced an increase in financial grants for the construction of new, well-equipped offices for local self-government bodies, including gram panchayats, taluka panchayats, and district panchayats.
Delhi Assembly to go paperless from Monsoon Session in July: Speaker
New Delhi, April 17: Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday announced that the Monsoon Session scheduled to be held in July will be conducted in a completely paperless mode.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to release book 'The Hindu Manifesto' on April 26
New Delhi, April 17: Amid an engaging discourse around governance, decolonisation and societal development in Bharat, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat will release ‘The Hindu Manifesto’, a book by Swami Vigyananand, on April 26.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to release 'The Hindu Manifesto', a book by Swami Vigyananand, on April 26
New Delhi, April 17: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat will release 'The Hindu Manifesto', a new book by Swami Vigyananand, a senior functionary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and initiator of the World Hindu Congress, on April 26 at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi.
Delhi Assembly to go paperless from upcoming Monsoon session: Speaker Vijender Gupta
New Delhi, April 17: Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta announced on Wednesday that the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly, scheduled for July, will be conducted entirely paperless.
SEBI chief urges corporates to raise the bar on governance
Mumbai, April 17: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said corporates must ensure high governance standards as any failure can trigger ripple effects across the market economy.
SEBI Chief urges companies for better corporate governance, ease of doing business
Mumbai, April 17: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has urged stakeholders for a collaborative ecosystem to achieve better corporate governance and ease of doing business.
Tripura CM directs DMs, SPs to conduct field visits, solve public grievances
Agartala, April 17: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday instructed the District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of each district to visit their respective areas regularly every month, take prompt action in case of any deficiencies, and resolve the problems that arise, a release said.
Himachal Pradesh receives awards for Aadhaar enrolment of children and adoption of Aadhaar-based authentication
Shimla, April 16: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was presented awards by the Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister (Innovation, Digital Technologies and Governance) Gokul Butail here on Wednesday received for Himachal Pradesh in recognizing its leading position among all the State in achieving the highest Aadhaar enrolment rate for children and fostering technical expertise for the widespread adoption of Aadhaar-based authentication.
Delhi Speaker meets Odisha CM during visit to study paperless legislative process
Bhubaneswar, April 15: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, along with a team, arrived in Bhubaneswar to learn more about the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that has helped Odisha Assembly adopt a paperless legislative process, an official said on Tuesday.
Maha Cabinet clears amendments for removal of presidents of municipal councils, municipal panchayats & industrial towns
Mumbai, April 15: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the amendment to the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Municipal Panchayats and Industrial Towns Act, 1965, empowering the members to remove the presidents of Municipal Councils, Municipal Panchayats and Industrial Towns.
UAE Cabinet approves launch of first integrated regulatory intelligence ecosystem
Dubai, April 14: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.
Demolition, sealing of Madrasas injustice to minorities: All India Muslim Jamaat chief
Bareilly, April 14: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) on Monday strongly condemned the recent demolition and sealing of madrasas in Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand under the newly-implemented Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Rajasthan CMO to monitor 25 key schemes, including Jal Jeevan Mission
Jaipur, April 12: The Rajasthan government has declared 25 central and state-level schemes as flagship programmes, which will now come under the direct and continuous monitoring of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). These include critical initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, reflecting the government’s intensified focus on timely execution and effective governance.
EU's special envoy for space, Van Deelen highlights need for international framework to address space security threats
New Delhi, April 12: Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy for Space, European External Action Service, on Saturday emphasised the need for international cooperation to address space security threats.
Nearly 60 per cent women candidates fighting panchayat polls in Assam
Guwahati, April 12: Nearly 60 per cent of candidates fighting for the upcoming Panchayat polls in Assam are women, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday.
UAE assumes Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance
Paris, April 12: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been elected to chair the Committee on Governance, a key advisory committee of the INTERPOL. This achievement further demonstrates the UAE's strong reputation, its strategic role in fostering influential international partnerships, and its ongoing commitment to collaborative international action.
India key to global cybersecurity, says Germany's Maria Adebahr
New Delhi, April 12: India's expanding influence in global digital governance and artificial intelligence came into sharp focus at the Carnegie Global Technology Summit, with several international leaders highlighting the country's pivotal role in shaping a safe, inclusive, and innovation-driven cyberspace.
UN tech envoy Amandeep Singh Gill calls for inclusive, unified global AI governance framework
New Delhi, April 11: At the Carnegie Global Tech Summit, UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology, Amandeep Singh Gill, underscored the urgent need for a globally coordinated approach to artificial intelligence governance. A former Indian Foreign Service officer, Gill addressed the widening digital divide and called the newly adopted Global Digital Compact a "landmark agreement" that offers the first truly international commitment to digital cooperation.
EAM Jaishankar to participate in Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit on Friday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will address the Summit later in the day.
Retirement from government service doesn't mean you are retired as a citizen: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Guwahati, April 10: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that retirement from government service should not be seen as an end but a transition into a new role as contributors and partners to nation-building.
Government services will now be at fingertips: Kerala govt rolls out K-Smart in panchayats
Thiruvananthapuram, April 10: The Kerala Government on Thursday rolled out K-Smart (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation) in panchayats after its successful implementation in corporations and municipalities.
Global Technology Summit: S Jaishankar set to kick-start tech policy talks
New Delhi, April 10: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is slated to address the Global Technology Summit (GTS) -- India’s flagship dialogue on geo-technology -- which will explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusive growth, strengthen digital governance, and deepen cross-border partnerships.
Gujarat tops chart in Panchayat Advancement Index
Gandhinagar, April 9: Gujarat has once again reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots development and sustainable governance, emerging as the top-performing state in the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2022-23, released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
India to host Global Technology Summit in Delhi from April 10-12, inaugural session to begin with Jaishankar's address
New Delhi, April 9: The 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) will be held in New Delhi from April 10-12. The theme for this year's Summit is "Sambhavna" - meaning possibilities--and will explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusive growth, strengthen digital governance, and deepen cross-border partnerships.
Over 2.16 lakh gram panchayats now on PAI portal, 35.8 pc recognised as performers
New Delhi, April 9: The government on Wednesday said that over 2.16 lakh Gram Panchayats from 29 states/UTs have entered their data into the dedicated Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) portal, with each entry rigorously validated before being included in the final index.
PIL challenges 10% ministerial cap in Delhi, seeks constitutional amendment
New Delhi, April 9: A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking an amendment to Article 239AA to increase the number of ministers in the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
World Boxing forms Ajay Singh-led interim committee to oversee BFI affairs
Lausanne, April 9: World Boxing has formed an interim committee to oversee the affairs of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), following requests from Indian boxing stakeholders that outline concerns regarding the governance of the national body.
Accelerate grievance redressal: CM Chandrababu Naidu directs officials
Amaravati, April 8: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday instructed officials to expedite the process of addressing grievances and finding solutions to people's problems. He emphasized the use of the latest technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), to regularly update applicants on the progress of their complaints.