PM Modi speaks to Iran President, urges de-escalation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he spoke with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, and expressed deep concern at the recent escalations.
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Iran makes an exception, opens airspace for evacuation of Indian students
Iran has decided to open its airspace to facilitate the evacuation of Indian students. An Iranian carrier will bring 1,000 Indian students back to Delhi. The first flight, carrying the stranded students, will land in Delhi tonight. The students will be brought by Mahan Air flights. “We have scheduled these chartered flights for the Indians those who want to get… Continue reading "Iran makes an exception, opens airspace for evacuation of Indian students"
PM Modi participates in massive International Yoga Day in Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the International Yoga Day celebrations from Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam and said that “Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age or ability”. “Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes global policy,” he said at the event to mark the 11th International Yoga Day, which… Continue reading "PM Modi participates in massive International Yoga Day in Andhra Pradesh"
UPSC launches ‘Pratibha Setu’ to connect top candidates with employers
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a scheme to allow verified employers in the central government and private sector to connect with top talents from India’s most competitive examinations, officials said. The UPSC has launched “Pratibha Setu’, providing employers access to the details of candidates who cleared all stages of exams conducted by it but didn’t make it… Continue reading "UPSC launches ‘Pratibha Setu’ to connect top candidates with employers"
Those who speak English will soon feel ashamed: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah opened another front by asserting that those who speak English in the country would soon feel ashamed. Speaking at a book launch event, the Home Minister underscored that native languages were central to India’s identity and should take precedence over foreign tongues. “In this country, those who speak English will soon feel ashamed – the… Continue reading "Those who speak English will soon feel ashamed: Amit Shah"
Metro Rail Girder accident: Rs 1 crore fine levied for contractor
Chennai Metro Rail has levied a ₹1 crore fine on the contractor responsible for the girder collapse in Manapakkam, which resulted in a worker’s death. The incident occurred when a supporting A-frame slipped, causing two I-girders to collapse. Following an inquiry, four individuals directly involved in the incident have been removed from the project. Two I-girders, part of an elevated… Continue reading "Metro Rail Girder accident: Rs 1 crore fine levied for contractor"
Govt announces FASTag-based annual highway toll pass of Rs 3,000 for private vehicles
Addressing long-standing concerns of national highway users about high toll fees, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Wednesday announced an annual toll pass that will eliminate repeated toll deductions for personal passenger vehicles. “In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a Fastag-based annual pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from August 15. Valid for… Continue reading "Govt announces FASTag-based annual highway toll pass of Rs 3,000 for private vehicles"
India never accepted mediation, does not accept it, will never accept it: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told U.S. President Donald Trump that India firmly rejects any form of mediation on issues concerning Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a statement on Wednesday. Reiterating India’s long-standing position, Misri said, “Prime Minister Modi stressed that India has never accepted mediation, does not accept it, and will never accept it. There is complete political… Continue reading "India never accepted mediation, does not accept it, will never accept it: PM Modi"
All the States should implement the National Education Policy: Jagdeep Dhankar
Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, made a strong appeal to States which are yet to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to reconsider their stance and adopt the policy, describing it as a ‘game changer’ in India’s academic journey. Addressing students and faculty at Pondicherry University on June 17, he emphasised that NEP 2020 — introduced after three… Continue reading "All the States should implement the National Education Policy: Jagdeep Dhankar"
Robert Vadra skips ED summons for second time in money laundering case
Robert Vadra, the businessman husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, skipped his scheduled deposition before the Enforcement Directorate for the second time in a money laundering case linked to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari, official sources said on Tuesday. Sources close to Vadra said he has communicated his travel plan to the UAE and UK for this week in… Continue reading "Robert Vadra skips ED summons for second time in money laundering case"