Articles by Vrinda Tulsian
Under PM JANMAN, first house constructed in ‘record time’
The first house under the government’s flagship scheme PM JANMAN launched by PM Modi on 15th November 2023 on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas was constructed in a “record” period of one month, a senior government officer said.
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Centre orders closure of Maulana Azad Education Foundation
The order, issued by the minority ministry’s under-secretary Dhiraj Kumar on February 7, abruptly shuts down the foundation without providing any substantive rationale
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 06:43 PM IST
NHRC registers complaint on Punjab farm protester’s death
Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale had urged NHRC to send a fact-finding team to Khanauri on the Sangrur-Jind border where 21-year-old farmer Shubhkaran Singh died in Haryana Police action
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 10:02 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Hindi satirist Gyan Chaturvedi conferred with Vyas Samman
The Vyas Samman is one of the three literary awards instituted by the foundation. The others are the Bihari Puraskar and the Saraswati Samman
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Electoral bonds versus electoral trusts: The debate raging since Independence
Corporate or individual, anonymous or known, opaque or transparent — these keywords mark the committee reports on party financing and election expenditure.
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 11:49 PM IST
Hopeful of positive results in next talks with farmers: Munda
The Centre has held three rounds of talks with the protesters but failed to end the impasse, with the farmers refusing to dial down on their demands
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Rahul to Modi: Release funds for MGNREGS workforce in Bengal
In his letter to Modi, Gandhi said that during his recent visit to West Bengal, a delegation of MGNREGS workers apprised him of the issues faced by them.
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Parliament approves 3 bills on J-K local bodies’ quota, SC/ST lists
The Rajya Sabha has passed three bills related to reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and modification of the lists of SC and ST in Jammu & Kashmir.
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Kerala chief minister Vijayan leads protest against Centre’s ‘financial injustice’
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said they came together to register a strong protest and preserve India’s federal structure
Published on Feb 08, 2024 04:31 PM IST
Making a case for equal participation of women across fields
During the event, Shiromani Akali Dal Party MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal sought “changes at the grassroots level”
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Govt makes key appointments, promotions in bureaucratic rejig
Apurva Chandra, who previously served as information and broadcasting secretary, has been appointed as health and family welfare secretary
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Boost for infra, amenities at islands as ₹2,449 crore allocated for tourism
Sitharaman said that “our economic strength has made the country an attractive destination for business and conference tourism”.
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 02:29 AM IST
India to push tourism infra in islands including Lakshadweep: FM in budget speech
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has increased the budget estimate for the tourism industry by over 2 per cent from the last budget
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 03:21 PM IST
Sankha Samanta: A Gandhi admirer who designed the Ram temple stamps
Stamp artist Sankha Samanta designed six commemorative stamps for the Ram temple consecration ceremony, featuring elements such as sand from Sarayu River
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 07:31 PM IST
Some parties defend leaders who breach House rules: PM Modi
Modi said that earlier a lawmaker facing graft charges would no find any support, but now they are “publicly glorified”.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Union min Munda interacts with tribal students invited as special guests for R-day
A total of 663 tribal students and teachers, representing 31 states and Union Territories, participated as special guests in the Republic Day celebrations
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 10:55 AM IST
Tradition revived: Murmu, Macron arrive in a buggy on Republic Day
The buggy has been used on several occasions in recent years, but it was the first time since the 1984 Republic Day that the carriage was used on January 26.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 01:36 AM IST
Chandrayaan, Aditya-L1, G20 among tableaux featured in R-Day parade
The tableau presented by the ministry of external affairs reflected India’s leadership in addressing global issues in an ambitious, decisive, inclusive and action-oriented manner
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:19 PM IST
Tradition revived, Murmu, Macron arrive for Republic Day celebrations in buggy
Security concerns following Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination by her bodyguards in 1884 led to the discontinuation of the buggy’s use
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 03:14 PM IST
PM YASASVI 2023 Scheme: ₹419.71 cr allotted for pre, post matric scholarships
A total of ₹32.44 Crore has been released for Pre-matric Scholarships and ₹387.27 Crore for Post-Matric Scholarships to States/Union Territories (UTs).
Published on Jan 26, 2024 10:12 AM IST
PM Modi addresses NCC, NSS volunteers, calls Gen Z as India’s ‘Amrit generation’
Modi reiterated India’s resolve to become a developed nation by 2047 and emphasized the importance of the next 25 years for the future of India and the present generation
Published on Jan 24, 2024 08:18 PM IST
Govt committee set up for Madiga community to hold meet on Jan 22
The committee will look into other initiatives and reforms that can be taken up to address the grievances of the community, the official said
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
The three challenges before INDIA bloc chairperson, Mallikarjun Kharge
The 81-year-old must manage the Congress party, ensure ideological differences don’t torpedo the alliance and get cadre of different parties to work together
Published on Jan 18, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Congress, SP hold ‘fruitful’ seat-sharing talks for Lok Sabha polls
Discussions lasted for two hours and were attended by senior leaders from both parties.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 05:11 AM IST
War veterans with disabilities ask for immediate revocation of MoD orders
The association has said that the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) of the MoD has re-opened cases against war-disabled/disabled veterans, widows of the Armed Forces, and other pensioners
Published on Jan 16, 2024 05:44 PM IST
What will be the impact of current row on tourism in Maldives and Lakshadweep
Tourism statistics from the Maldives and Lakshadweep showcase distinct trends in visitor numbers over recent years
Published on Jan 09, 2024 01:03 PM IST
Congress picks 475 coordinators for Lok Sabha elections
Talks among the constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc on sharing Lok Sabha seats are also underway.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 01:31 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Crude oil prices falling but no relief to public: Kharge slams Centre
In Delhi, petrol is priced at ₹96.72 while diesel stands at ₹89.62. In cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru, the fuel prices have surpassed the ₹100 mark
Published on Jan 04, 2024 03:01 PM IST
Selfie booth row: Railways stresses stricter compliance with RTI laws
Replies to all RTI application need to be approved by the general manager of the zone or divisional railway manager of the division and responses to appeals also need their clearance, the Railways said in a recent notification
Published on Jan 03, 2024 04:31 PM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
UGC writes to all universities asking students to take a vow against drug usage
UGC advised universities and colleges to establish common clubs focused on activities related to ragging prevention, promoting a substance-free environment, and adhering to safety measures
Published on Jan 03, 2024 04:27 PM IST