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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).

PM YASASVI 2023 Scheme: <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>419.71 cr allotted for pre, post matric scholarships
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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers (Twitter/@BJP4India)
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

The development came two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his commitment to addressing the concerns of the Madiga community while campaigning during the Telangana elections (PTI)
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 07:24 AM IST
By, 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

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (File Photo)
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.

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, SP secretary general Ram Gopal Yadav in Delhi. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 05:11 AM IST
By, , New Delhi/lucknow

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

The association said that none of their concerns has been addressed by the Defence Ministry. (File)
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

Maldives consistently draws higher tourist volumes, notably from India, compared to the relatively modest tourist activity in Lakshadweep. (File)
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.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge (HT file)
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 01:31 AM IST
By, 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

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (File Photo)
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

Railways stresses on stricter compliance with RTI laws after controversy over selfie booths at stations featuring PM Modi. (AFP)
Published on Jan 03, 2024 04:31 PM IST
By, 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

UGC office in New Delhi. (HT File Photo)
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.

UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said UGC launched its Annual Capacity Building Plan “to take a leap towards growth and skill enhancement of its employees” (x/mamidala90)
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

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Updated on Dec 31, 2023 06:24 AM IST
By, 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

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge cited a response by the Central Railway to an RTI request filed by Mumbai based activist Ajay Basudev Bose (Hindustan Times File/Vipin Kumar)
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.

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Proceedings of Lok Sabha are underway during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo/Sansad TV) (ANI)
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 08:28 AM IST
By, 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”

Olympic Medalist Boxer Vijender Singh addressed the media with Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala in New Delhi on Friday (Twitter Photo)
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

(L to R ) Former law minister Ashwani Kumar, former SC judge Madan B Lokur, former V-P Hamid Ansari and RJD leader Manoj Jha at the launch of Kumar's book on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/HT)
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.

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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

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts proceedings in the House on Monday. (PTI)
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

Union women and child development minister Smriti Irani. (ANI)
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.

Written by his daughter Sharmishtha Mukherjee and titled Pranab, My Father, the book draws on his diaries and conversations with his daughter. (HT)
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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
Published on Dec 11, 2023 02:45 PM IST
ByVrinda Tulsian

Mahua Moitra expelled: LS panel report flags ‘highly objectionable’ conduct

The Trinamool Congress leader was expelled as a Lok Sabha member on Friday.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra with other opposition leaders after being expelled by the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament in New Delhi on December 8.(PTI)
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 08:38 AM IST
ByVrinda Tulsian

Govt taking measures to tackle CSAM on internet: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Chandrashekhar was responding to the questions raised by Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi about the prevalence of explicit content, notably CSAM, on Telegram within India

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for electronics and information technology (File Photo)
Published on Dec 08, 2023 06:19 PM IST
ByVrinda Tulsian

DMK MP’s statement on Hindi heartland states triggers furore

DMK parliamentarian DNV Senthil Kumar’s controversial reference to Hindi heartland states on Tuesday evoked a sharp response from the BJP, which accused the regional party of “playing with the sentiments of the country”, even as the lawmaker later apologised and withdrew his remark.

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Updated on Dec 06, 2023 06:54 AM IST
ByVrinda Tulsian, New Delhi

India stands in the front of league nations: Vice President Dhankar

Dhankar noted India’s transformation into the fifth-largest global economy and its higher per capita internet usage compared to the combined usage of the US and China, facilitating direct substantial government aid to farmers

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar (Twitter Photo)
Published on Nov 30, 2023 05:00 PM IST
ByVrinda Tulsian

Book sheds light on Mallikarjun Kharge’s visionary policies, says Sukhadeo Thorat

In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Dr Sukhadeo Thorat, the editor of the biography– Mallikarjun Kharge: Political Engagement with Compassion, Justice, and Inclusive Development,’ published by Rawat Publications, Jaipur, we explored the intricacies of the book’s inspiration

Dr Sukhadeo Thorat, the editor of the biography “Mallikarjun Kharge: Political Engagement with Compassion, Justice, and Inclusive Development (Twitter Photo)
Published on Nov 29, 2023 04:06 PM IST
ByVrinda Tulsian

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Might have a timeline soon, says Syed Ata Hasnain

Giving an update on the condition of the trapped workers, Hasnain said that they getting and are also able to speak with their families and the rescue team.

Uttarkashi tunnel site (File Photo)
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 06:41 PM IST
ByVrinda Tulsian
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