As world celebrates Int’l Women’s Day, female feticide remains a cause of concern in India
Mumbai, March 8 - Despite stringent measures by the health authorities, over 6.30 crore (63 million) girls are "missing" from the Indian population since Census 2011 owing to female feticide and infanticides, sparking concerns on the occasion of the International Women's Day being
UK envoy advocates promoting ‘living bridge’ links for women’s voices, roles
Chandigarh, March 8 - Advocating to promote the 'living bridge' links between India and the UK and in particular to highlight women's voices and roles, British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett says she meets inspiring women and girls all the time as she
Kashmiris are hopeful after PM Modi’s promise of better days ahead
Srinagar, March 8 - Hope and expectations of the people in the Kashmir Valley ran high on Friday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to return the love and warmth people showed towards him.
RCA general body meeting to announce new President on March 9
Jaipur, March 7 - The executive committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has called a general body meeting on March 9, in which all the district association secretaries have been asked to be present.
USCG ship Bertholf reaches Port Blair for joint exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’
New Delhi, March 7 - Marking a significant step in bolstering bilateral cooperation between the Indian and the US Coast Guards, USCG Ship Bertholf reached Port Blair on Thursday for a joint exercise, an official statement said.
Govt’s ChipIN Centre to provide EDA tools to 85K students to design chips
New Delhi, March 7 - The government's ChipIN Centre aims to provide access to state-of-the-art electronic design automation (EDA) tools to 85,000 students of B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD to design semiconductor chips, the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said on Thursday.
Parliament security breach: Delhi Police seek more time to finish probe, court issues notice
New Delhi, March 7 - The Delhi Police on Thursday moved a court seeking more time to complete its probe in the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach case, saying certain reports are awaited and the digital data is voluminous.
Centre approves Rs 10,037 crore UNNATI scheme to boost growth in NE states
New Delhi, March 7 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the proposal for the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialisation Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI-2024) for a period of 10 years from the date of notification, along with 8 years
PM Modi salutes the beneficiaries of national programmes in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an interaction with some local achievers here on Thursday, who are setting examples for the youth of the country.
Cabinet approves Rs 12,000 crore outlay for LPG subsidy to poor
New Delhi, March 7 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, approved the continuation of the targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder, for up to 12 refills per year, to be provided for the
PM Modi-led Cabinet approves over Rs 10,000 crore to boost India’s AI ecosystem
New Delhi, March 7 - In a big push to the vision of 'Making AI in India' and 'Making AI Work for India', the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI Mission with a budget
Cabinet okays 4 per cent hike in DA for Central govt staff
New Delhi, March 7 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1, 2024,
Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks PM Modi for ‘felicitations’
Islamabad, March 7 - Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message, Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended his gratitude to the Indian Prime Minister after taking oath as Pakistan's 24th premier for a second time.
Int’l Women’s Day: Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission’s ‘women stars’ to be feted in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 7 - In a unique programme, a Mumbai-based institution will felicitate eight top women scientists and others who were part of the historic Chandrayaan-3 moon mission of July 2023, as part of the International Women's Day celebrations, an official said here
PM Modi inaugurates water laser show at Rajasthan’s Sanwaliya Seth temple
Jaipur, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated various development works, including the much awaited water laser show at the spiritual circuit Shri Sanwaliya Seth Ji Mandir in Rajasthan's Chhitorgarh.
PM Modi to present 1st-ever National Creators Award on March 8
New Delhi, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the first-ever National Creators Award on Friday (March 8) to the digital content creators here at Bharat Mandapam, an official said on Thursday.
Women’s Day: Breaking the glass ceiling in leadership roles in Asia
New Delhi, March 7 - Asia’s economic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with women increasingly asserting their presence and influence across various sectors.
Rahul Gandhi promises 30L jobs to youth during ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 7 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Danpur in Rajasthan's Banswara on Thursday from Sailana in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam.
Smriti Irani gives mantra for women’s empowerment at ‘Viksit Bharat’ event in DU
New Delhi, March 7 - Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, attended the 'Viksit Bharat Ambassadors – Nari Shakti' conclave as the chief guest at Delhi University's Sports Complex on Thursday.
Japan natural partner in India’s quest for peaceful, stable Indo-Pacific: EAM Jaishankar
Tokyo, March 7 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday that India sees Japan as a natural partner in its development and transformation, and in its quest for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.