By Special Correspondent Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday held a joint press conference at the party’s state headquarters, marking two years of the BJP government with sharp criticism of what it termed widespread failures, economic mismanagement and anti-people policies. The briefing was addressed by MPCC president Jeetu Patwari and Leader of Opposition Umang…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: As per the pre-announced schedule, members of the Sakal Brahmin Samaj Joint Front and employees from the general category staged a symbolic ‘Shankhnaad’ protest at Gate No. 6 of the Mantralaya on Friday between 1 pm and 2 pm. Demonstrators blew conch shells and recited the Hanuman Chalisa to “awaken the…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) In a major step towards ensuring accessible examinations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), the union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to allot ‘Centre of Choice’ to all PwBD candidates for its examinations. Recognising the logistical challenges and special requirements often faced by these candidates, the Commission decided to…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The increase in employment in India is primarily due to the rise in self-employment, while transition to a skilled labour force has been slow, said a report by NCAER. Strengthening employment opportunities in labour-intensive manufacturing and services sectors could help sustain GDP growth at around 8 per cent, consistent with…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) A new think tank, Bharat Ki Soch, was launched on Friday with a mission to bring India’s civilisational knowledge systems into contemporary policy-making. The initiative aims to enrich India’s development narrative by drawing from the country’s deep intellectual heritage and applying ancient wisdom to today’s complex challenges. The think tank…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at 25 locations linked to an alleged illegal cough syrup manufacturing and distribution network in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case. The raids began this morning at 7:30 am. The searches are targeting premises belonging to the main accused, Shubham Jaiswal,…
Dharamshala, Dec 12 (UNI) Ahead of the third India–South Africa T20 International, the South African cricket team arrived here today, receiving a grand welcome rooted in Himachali culture at the Kangra Airport. The team, led by captain Aiden Markram, landed at around 4:20 PM in evening by an Alliance Air flight. Traditional musical instruments and…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Lok Sabha proceedings on Friday were adjourned till noon after paying tributes to the veteran Congress leader and former Speaker of the House, Shivraj Patil, who passed away this morning at the age of 90. As the House convened, Speaker Om Birla solemnly announced the demise of Shivraj Patil…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, Jagat Prakash Nadda, is scheduled to make a statement in Parliament on Friday regarding a significant withdrawal from the Contingency Fund of India, the list of supplementary business of the Upper House said. The withdrawal…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday called for an urgent, bipartisan discussion in the parliament to address the alarming rise in air pollution across the country keeping politics aside. Speaking to reporters outside the parliament, Gandhi highlighted the severe public health consequences of polluted air in…
