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CM Yogi govt to increase PWD officers’ financial powers fivefold amid rising costs

Lucknow, October 24: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved a major overhaul of the Public Works Department (PWD), marking the first such reform in three decades. The Chief Minister has sanctioned a fivefold increase in the financial powers of PWD officers and a comprehensive revision of the engineers’ service structure. The move is aimed at…

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Malaika Arora turns ‘50’ and the internet is doing the math!

New Delhi | October 24, 2025 — Malaika Arora marked her 50th birthday on October 23 with a lavish celebration attended by close family and Bollywood friends, including her sister Amrita Arora and BFF Kareena Kapoor. Pictures from the party, featuring a cake with the number 50, quickly went viral on social media. Amrita Arora…

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PM Modi Addresses Rozgar Mela, Emphasizes Youth as Pillars of Nation-Building

New Delhi, 24 October2025 — Prime Minister  Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela via videoconference, celebrating the issuance of appointment letters to over 51,000 youth today. The Prime Minister highlighted that these appointments go beyond government jobs—they are opportunities for young Indians to actively contribute to nation-building. Modi underlined that youth success translates to national…

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Advertising Legend Piyush Pandey Passes Away at 70 After Month-Long Coma

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com Renowned advertising icon Piyush Pandey, the creative mastermind behind some of India’s most memorable ad campaigns, passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 70, following a month-long coma. Over a remarkable career spanning more than four decades at Ogilvy India, Pandey redefined Indian advertising by blending Hindi, regional dialects,…

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Ministry of Women and Child Development Announces New Helpline Number for POSHAN and PMMVY

New Delhi,  24 October 2025 — The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has announced a new toll-free helpline number — 1515 — for the POSHAN and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) schemes. The new number will become operational from November 1, 2025, replacing the existing 14408 helpline. According to the Ministry, the new…

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Delhi Police Pays Tribute to Martyrs at National Police Memorial

Delhi – In observance of All India Police Commemoration Day, Delhi Police, gathered at the National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri to honour the sacrifice of its martyrs. A dedicated commemorative event was held to honour the police martyrs who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Satish Golchha, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, led senior officers…

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Indian Railways Ensures Seamless Return Travel After Chhath Puja with Over 6,000 Special Trains and Enhanced Passenger Services

New Delhi , October 24, 2025 — To ensure a safe and comfortable return journey for passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities, Indian Railways has announced 6,181 special trains connecting major destinations across India. The initiative is part of Railways’ comprehensive festive operations plan, designed to manage massive passenger movement as people travel back to…

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President Droupadi Murmu Highlights the Vital Role of Women in India’s Progress at St. Teresa’s College Centenary Celebration

Ernakulam, Kerala , October 24, 2025 — President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebration of St. Teresa’s College in Ernakulam, commending the institution’s century-long service to women’s education and empowerment. Addressing students and faculty, the President said that the college has played a transformative role in advancing women’s education while upholding spiritual and ethical values…

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Faridabad Police conducts Tree Plantation Drive in honour of Police Martyrs

Faridabad: As part of the Police Martyrs’ Pakhwada (Fortnight) being observed from October 21 to 31 under the initiative of the Haryana Government, the Faridabad Police organized a tree plantation drive on October 23 across all police stations, outposts, the Police Lines, and police offices. A police spokesperson informed that October 21 is observed as…

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DPIIT Partners with Kotak Mahindra Bank to Boost Startup Ecosystem in India

New Delhi, October 23, 2025: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. to strengthen support for startups in India. The collaboration is intended to offer a comprehensive framework for startups to access customized…

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