New Delhi: The Central government on Tuesday summoned a senior Meta executive after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post on India’s youth and the government’s commitment to taking strict action against examination paper leaks was briefly restricted on the platform. Although the US-based social media company attributed the incident to a technical glitch and issued Read More…
Jamnagar: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the creation of a separate Ministry of Cooperation by the Narendra Modi-led government has infused new energy and momentum into India’s cooperative movement. Speaking after virtually inaugurating Sahakar Bhavan, the newly built headquarters of the Jamnagar District Cooperative Bank, Shah said the dedicated ministry Read More…
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said the government’s proposed legislation to curb paper leaks is insufficient on its own, stressing that the priority should be preventing leaks rather than only imposing stricter punishments. Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Tharoor called Read More…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of weakening the state’s education system by shutting nearly 22,000 primary schools in the name of mergers, alleging that the move had deprived children from disadvantaged communities of access to quality education. Speaking during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a series of initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan and the President’s Estates to mark the completion of four years in office on July 25. Among the key initiatives was the launch of an application-based e-Audio Guide for visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Read More…
New Delhi: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday accused the Opposition of displaying “selective outrage” over examination paper leaks, asserting that such incidents had also occurred during the Congress-led UPA government. Participating in the debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Swaraj said the proposed legislation Read More…
New Delhi: Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Monday announced a contribution of ₹1 crore to a legal aid fund established by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to support students facing criminal cases following the recent agitation. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that there were credible concerns that criminal cases could be registered against students across Read More…
New Delhi: The Government of India has strengthened efforts to ensure sustainable rural drinking water supply by promoting community participation through the ‘Jal Arpan’ initiative under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Launched in August 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide every rural household with a functional tap water connection, ensuring an adequate supply Read More…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday said India has transformed from a defence importer into a defence exporter under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the country’s progress in the sector has drawn global attention. Addressing a programme organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to all personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the occasion of its Raising Day, praising their unwavering courage, dedication, and service to the nation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the CRPF has consistently distinguished itself through its Read More…