New Delhi: Clearing the written stages of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination is a major achievement, but securing a place in the final merit list requires candidates to demonstrate more than academic knowledge. The Personality Test, commonly known as the IAS interview, plays an important role in assessing whether an aspirant…
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New Delhi: India’s rapidly expanding gig economy is creating alternative employment opportunities for women, allowing them to earn independently and participate in sectors that were previously difficult to access. However, despite the growing availability of platform-based jobs, challenges involving income stability, digital accessibility, gender discrimination and social security continue to affect women’s participation in this…
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New Delhi: As technological developments continue to reshape employment opportunities across industries, acquiring new skills has become increasingly important for individuals seeking career growth. The Skill India Digital Hub is providing access to specialised learning programmes aimed at helping students, job seekers and working professionals strengthen their capabilities and prepare for changing workplace requirements. The…
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NEW DELHI : The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved payment of PLB of 78 days for Rs.2009.61 crore to 11,40,770 railway employees, in recognition of the excellent performance by the Railway staff. Payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Durga Puja/Dusshera holidays. This…
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NEW DELHI : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched the Volunteer Teacher Registration Portal, an initiative designed to encourage experienced and interested individuals to contribute to school education through voluntary teaching. Through the portal, retired teachers, former servicemen and individuals associated with the education sector will be able to register themselves to teach…
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Madrid : Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid in their first away fixture of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign on Tuesday, adding to the club’s difficult start to the season. Meanwhile, Norwegian side Viking FK produced a late comeback to hold Bayern Munich to a thrilling 3-3 draw in the league…
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New Delhi, October 14, 2026: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday criticised the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over its protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, questioning the group’s focus on Delhi and alleging that its demonstrations were driven by political considerations. Addressing a press conference, Gupta questioned the objections raised against the Election…
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Washington, October 14, 2026: US President Donald Trump has renewed his focus on Greenland, highlighting its potential natural resources and strategic significance in the Arctic amid growing international interest in the region. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said large-scale exploration for oil, gas and minerals was preparing to begin on the…
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Mumbai, October 14, 2026: Bigg Boss 20 has witnessed a major controversy after wildcard contestant Nakul Dhull allegedly got into a physical altercation with fellow contestant Gullu, also known as Kushal Tanwar. The incident triggered chaos inside the house and raised questions about Nakul’s future on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. Although reports circulating on…
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New Delhi, October 14, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for an open, inclusive and peaceful Indo-Pacific region where all countries can make independent choices, safeguard their interests and pursue development without external pressure. Addressing the first ASEAN–India Defence Think Tank Forum at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA)…
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