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‘Pillars of a progressive nation’: President Murmu, PM Modi hail ‘nari shakti’ on International Women’s Day

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'Pillars of a progressive nation': President Murmu, PM Modi hail 'nari shakti' on International Women's Day

President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi president Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Sunday, “nari shakti” greetings were extended on the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated across the world on March 8 every year.President Durupadi Murmu congratulated the women and described women as “the backbone of a progressive nation”.She wrote … Read more

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

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Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

File photo: Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Chandigarh: Punjab and Haryana high court on Saturday acquitted jailed man De La Sasha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim The murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati in 2002 overturned a life sentence imposed by a CBI court and dealt a blow to the investigative agency.Gurmeet was … Read more

The project office seeks third-party review of highway and railway projects

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The project office seeks third-party review of highway and railway projects

NEW DELHI: As the pace of construction and laying of new road and rail corridors gathers pace, the PMO has directed the road transport and railway departments to introduce independent third-party audits to ensure quality work. They have also been asked to eliminate delays in project execution.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also asked the Road … Read more

President Murmu unhappy with venue change, PM Modi calls it ‘insulting’; Mamata hits back – What sparked row at Santal meeting

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President Murmu unhappy with venue change, PM Modi calls it 'insulting'; Mamata hits back - What sparked row at Santal meeting

New Delhi: A political row broke out at the recent International Santal Conclave in West Bengal after the West Bengal government changed the venue of the event at the last minute. Controversy has intensified since the president took office Draupadi MurmuThose scheduled to attend the event publicly expressed their displeasure with the decision, noting the … Read more

Government to hire 1,000 professionals to help exporters

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Government to hire 1,000 professionals to help exporters

NEW DELHI: The government plans to hire 1,000 young professionals to work with businesses and exporters across the country to drive greater utilization of the benefits of free trade agreements and help India diversify its product basket and export markets.While recently implemented agreements such as those with Australia and the United Arab Emirates have seen … Read more

Nepal’s peaceful elections historic, ready to work with new govt: PM Modi

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Nepal's peaceful elections historic, ready to work with new govt: PM Modi

New Delhi: The Rastriya Swatantra party led by 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is set to win the Nepal polls with a landslide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Warm congratulations to the people and government of Nepal for holding the elections smoothly and peacefully.“It feels heartening to see my Nepalese brothers and sisters exercising their democratic rights … Read more

Uttar Pradesh: Rs 24-crore names missing from polls since SIR announcement

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Uttar Pradesh: Rs 24-crore names missing from polls since SIR announcement

The EC expects the revision work to be completed on time, paving the way for the release of the final electoral roll on April 10 LUCKNOW: The total number of registered voters in India’s most populous state UP is expected to cross Rs 13 crore, with a significant increase in new applications filed during the … Read more

How an Army trailblazer inspired generations of female officers

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How an Army trailblazer inspired generations of female officers

Lieutenant Colonel Veer Nali Randhawa Chandigarh: Ravinder Jit Randhawa’s life was shattered on June 17, 1997 – her husband Major Sukhwinder Jeet Singh Randhawa (Kirti Chakra, posthumous) sacrificed his life while fighting terrorists in Kashmir. Just 15 months later, she graduated from the Officers Training Academy in Chennai as a lieutenant, wearing the same olive … Read more

‘Census-style’ 45-day assessment marks shift in early learning in Haryana schools

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'Census-style' 45-day assessment marks shift in early learning in Haryana schools

NEW DELHI: As India strives to ensure that children in grade three can read and do basic arithmetic – a core goal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – Haryana has reported a sharp shift in learning outcomes (grade-level proficiency) at the government school level. A state-wide “census-style” assessment exclusively accessed by TOI shows … Read more

Top legal experts divided over children’s social media ban

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Top legal experts divided over children's social media ban

NEW DELHI: As parents worry about the negative impact of screen addiction among teenagers, legal experts including former CJI Ranjan Gogoi have applauded the intention behind the move by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to ban social media use by children below a certain age, but expressed doubts about the relevance and effectiveness of legislative or … Read more