Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday called upon newly appointed District Youth Officers (DYOs) to take up the responsibility of preparing India’s youth for a developed nation, emphasising a Nation First approach and service-oriented leadership. Addressing the officers at an orientation ceremony in New…
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Amit Shah Hails India–New Zealand FTA as Trade Diplomacy Milestone
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has hailed the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark achievement in India’s evolving trade diplomacy, stating that it reflects the Modi government’s people-centric foreign policy and sets a new benchmark for global economic engagement. In a public…
Jitin Prasada Highlights Tech’s Role in Employment
Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT and Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, emphasized the growing role of emerging technologies in job creation while addressing the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” at the NIELIT Extension Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, on 21 December 2025. The conference aimed to…
NHRC Winter Internship 2025 Begins for University Students
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India inaugurated its four-week Winter Internship Programme (WIP) 2025 in New Delhi on 15th December. The programme, running until 9th January 2026, brings together 80 university-level students from diverse academic backgrounds, selected from 1,485 applicants across 19 States and Union Territories. Inauguration Highlights NHRC…
President Murmu Opens 1066th Jayanthi at Suttur Math
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, on Monday inaugurated the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Karnataka’s Mandya district, highlighting the enduring relevance of spiritual wisdom in a rapidly changing world. Addressing a large gathering at the sacred Suttur Math, the President said…
Five New Centres of Excellence to Boost Skilling
New Delhi, December 16: In a major step towards strengthening India’s skilling ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence (NCoE) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme. These centres, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, will be set…
Amit Shah: Bastar to Be Naxal-Free by March 2026
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Saturday delivered a powerful message of peace, development and transformation while addressing the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2025 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. Declaring that Naxalism will be completely eliminated from India, including Bastar, by March 31, 2026, Shah…
600 SC Scholars Gain Overseas Scholarships in 5 Years
The Union Government has revealed that a total of 600 Scheduled Caste (SC) students have received support under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme during the past five years, marking a significant push toward expanding global academic opportunities for marginalized communities. Out of the 600 beneficiaries, 133 are women, reflecting…
Vibrant Villages Programme-II Approved with ₹6,839 Cr Outlay
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) as a Central Sector Scheme with a total outlay of ₹6,839 crore. The programme targets select villages in blocks abutting India’s international land borders (ILBs) excluding northern borders already covered under VVP-I and includes 33 villages…
Over 2 Crore Youth Join MY Bharat Portal for Nation-Building
The MY Bharat portal has reached a remarkable milestone with over 2.05 crore youth registrations as of 26th November 2025. Launched under the Department of Youth Affairs, this platform aims to empower young Indians through digital access, skill development, and nation-building opportunities. The portal can be accessed at https://mybharat.gov.in/. In…
