New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave here from October 14 to 16, bringing together senior military leadership of over 30 nations that are key contributors to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, DCOAS (IS&T), briefed about the modalities of conduct…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today cautioned against the pressing challenges stemming from demographic shifts which are undermining social equality and national cohesion and said the gravity of demographic imbalances pose greater threat than even infiltration. Pointing out that infiltration and foreign influence have long posed threats to India’s unity, the…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) On the eve of Vijayadashami, President Droupadi Murmu today extended her warm greetings and best wishes to all citizens across the country. In her message, the President highlighted the spiritual and cultural significance of the festival, stating, “On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my warm greetings and best…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Swastik today celebrated its 65th Raising Day, commemorating decades of unwavering service, resilience and engineering excellence in Sikkim’s challenging high-altitude terrain. On this occasion, Director General BRO Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan lauded the unwavering dedication of BRO and urged continued commitment to their mission…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Shobha Gupta, a 1990 batch Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) officer, has assumed charge as Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE). Shobha Gupta, took charge yesterday, a Defence Ministry statement said here today. During her distinguished career, she has served in several important appointments including Chief Executive Officer of various…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved release of an additional instalment of three per cent Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners with effect from July. ”The union Cabinet has approved the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA)…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED)’s Nagpur zone recently conducted searches at eight locations linked to Ramana Rao Bolla, Mrs Nutan Rakesh Singh, and their associates in Nagpur and Bhandara districts of Maharashtra, and in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. The operations were part of a money laundering investigation under the Prevention…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the civil sector across the country, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here. Aimed to cater to the educational needs of the growing number of Central Government…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic pulse production and achieving self-sufficiency by 2030-31. Addressing media, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the mission will be implemented over six years from 2025-26 to…
Lucknow, Oct 1 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav today attacked the BJP government and said that what “people consider a double engine of iron has also become gold from within”. Taking to X, Akhilesh wrote, “The reason for the unprecedented rise in gold prices under BJP rule is not the increase in demand…
