Month: December 2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a public apology on Saturday for his brief attempt to impose martial law, vowing to accept any legal repercussions that may follow. His apology came just ahead of a parliamentary vote on his potential impeachment. In a televised address, Yoon expressed deep regret…

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has demanded the crucial home portfolio from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra, according to Shiv Sena MLA Bharat Gogavale. The demand comes as the three Mahayuti allies, including BJP, Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), are engaged in discussions about…

Dr. Shrikar Pardeshi, a distinguished IAS officer from the 2001 batch, has earned a stellar reputation for his unwavering commitment to integrity and transparency throughout his career. Known as the ‘Bulldozer Man’ for his decisive actions against illegal constructions, Dr. Pardeshi’s tenure as the Commissioner of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation…

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro project. This 26.463 km extension will improve connectivity between Delhi and Haryana, with a completion timeline of 4 years. The project, costing ₹6,230 crore, will be executed by…

Farmers protesting at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana have demanded a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) for crops, alongside other issues such as no hikes in electricity tariffs, debt waivers, pensions for farmers and laborers, and justice for victims of violence in Lakhimpur Kheri in 2021…

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) in districts that are currently not covered under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme. The new schools will provide quality education to students from rural areas, free from socio-economic…

Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, participated in a virtual webinar today on “Employment Opportunities for Youth in International Organisations,” organised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with the United Nations India, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the University Grants Commission. The webinar…

As per the 2011 Census, there are 2.68 crore persons with disabilities in India, of which 19% experience hearing disabilities. In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that approximately 63 million people in India suffer from significant hearing impairments. To address the needs of individuals with hearing impairments, the…