Articles by Vrinda Tulsian
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
UGC launches annual capacity building plan to upgrade skills of employees
The official launch on Tuesday was led by the Kumar and member of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) R Balasubramanium.
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 07:34 PM IST
NTA raises CUET-PG exam fee by up to ₹200
NTA has raised fees for Common University Entrance Test (CUET) postgraduate programmes by up to ₹200 for different categories
Updated on Dec 31, 2023 06:24 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
‘Brazen waste of taxpayers’ money’: Kharge attacks Modi govt over selfie booths
The Central Railway listed the stations where temporary and permanent selfie booths had been set up at an approved cost of ₹1.25 lakh and ₹6.25 lakh, respectively
Published on Dec 26, 2023 05:41 PM IST
264 questions raised by suspended Opposition MPs deleted from records
A total of 264 questions raised by suspended Opposition MPs were deleted from the list of queries in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in three days during the recently-concluded winter session of Parliament. This was due to the suspension of 146 MPs who demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Parliament security breach.
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 08:28 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Black Day in sports history, says boxer Vijender Singh after Sakshi Malik quits
Singh said that everyone is scared of speaking up as they come from lower-middle-class families and mostly from BJP-ruled states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan where they will be “slapped” with a “code of conduct misdemeanour”
Published on Dec 22, 2023 04:32 PM IST
Democracy buzzwordat Kumar’s book launch
The book is a collection of 32 concise essays highlighting key events unfolding before the country in the last three years
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 07:30 AM IST
Parliament okays bills to extend women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry assemblies
The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2023 amid protests by opposition MPs over the December 13 Parliament security breach.
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 07:58 AM IST
Rajya Sabha passes 2 bills amid protests by opposition MPs over security breach
Minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai tabled the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2023 in the Rajya Sabha
Published on Dec 18, 2023 04:17 PM IST
Menstruation not handicap, no need for ‘paid leave’ policy: Smriti Irani
No proposal under the consideration of the government to make provision for paid menstrual leave mandatory for all workplaces
Updated on Dec 13, 2023 07:48 PM IST
Pranab Mukherjee diaries: What late Congressman said about Modi, Sonia, Rahul
Sharmistha Mukherjee's discourse during the launch of "Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers" offered an intimate portrayal of her father.
Published on Dec 12, 2023 03:14 PM IST
Article 370 verdict resounding declaration of hope, progress, unity: Modi
The Supreme Court rejected the argument that Article 370 was a permanent provision and directed that elections be held in J&K by September 2024
Published on Dec 11, 2023 02:45 PM IST
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