New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Congress spokesperson and Chairman of the party’s Media and Publicity department Pawan Khera has been served with a defamation notice of Rs 100 crore for a post on X released early Friday. The notice was served by Chairman of The Statesman Ltd and a Director of UNI R P Gupta,…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved a landmark policy introducing the ‘CoalSETU window’ under the Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage Auction Policy, enabling seamless, efficient, and transparent utilization of coal for diverse industrial purposes and exports. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision at a press…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) A special CBI court on Thursday sentenced two people to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for defrauding the government exchequer of over Rs one crore, the agency confirmed on Friday. The convicted individuals are Satya Narayan Prasad Patel, the then village pradhan; and Shahnawaj Alam, the then fair price shopkeeper…
SHAHID K ABBAS New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Friday approved the scheme for conducting the Census of India 2027, allocating Rs 11,718.24 crore for the massive national exercise. Announcing the decision at a press conference, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the scale and significance of the upcoming census. “The…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: In a sweeping ten-day statewide crackdown on illegal arms, the Madhya Pradesh Police have reported significant achievements under their ongoing special campaign. Between 2 and 12 December, coordinated operations across Barwani, Sagar, Indore, Shivpuri, Chhatarpur and Morena districts led to the seizure of 15 illicit firearms—including country-made pistols, kattas and adhiyas—and…
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…
