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GENERAL MANAGER REVIEWS PERFORMANCE OF NORTHERN RAILWAY

New Delhi, 18 June , 2024 – Sh. Shobhan Chaudhuri, General Manager Northern Railway held a review meeting today with the departmental heads of Northern Railway and DRMs. The focus of the meeting was on safety on tracks, safely running of trains, punctuality and minimizing the human failure in train operation. He reiterates that safety…

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MEA inks MoU with SBI to strengthen safe, legal migration of Indian workers

New Delhi, June 18 , 2024- The Ministry of External Affairs has signed an MoU with the State Bank of India to provide seamless digital payment services and strengthen safe and legal migration of Indian workers. The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X said it would help in promoting ease of living…

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Charisma of an animal dictates its screen time: Renowned wildlife filmmaker & Cinematographer Alphonse Roy at MIFF Master Class

New Delhi, 18 June , 2024- The charisma of an animal often dictates the possibility of it being featured in films and its screen time, said renowned wildlife filmmaker and cinematographer Shri Alphonse Roy. He was conducting a Master Class on the topic “Exploring the Wilderness: Indian Wildlife Documentaries and Conservation Efforts” at the 18th…

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Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State in Ayush (Independent Charge) emphasizes on this year’s International Day of Yoga theme ‘Yoga…

New Delhi , 18 June, 2024- Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent charge), emphasized that this year’s theme ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ highlights yoga’s dual role in fostering individual and societal well-being. “Yoga nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual growth while promoting societal harmony,” he stated. “The enthusiastic participation of millions…

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AAP seeks SC-monitored probe into ‘NEET irregularities’, holds protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

New Delhi,18 June, 2024 –AAP on Tuesday held a protest over “irregularities” in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to medical colleges and demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and workers held a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre over the NEET exam result issue at Jantar Mantar in…

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Goa Minister Opposes Waterfall Entry Ban Amid Monsoon

Goa , 18 June, 2024- Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte expressed strong objections to a recent circular issued by the forest department that bans visitors from entering waterfalls during the monsoon season. The minister highlighted that this directive undermines the state’s efforts to promote hinterland tourism, which is essential for the local economy. Speaking to…

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Maharashtra Agri Minister Supports OBC Quota Protection Amid Maratha Reservation Debate

New Delhi , 18 June , 2024 – In a significant political development, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde has reassured the state’s OBC community that their quota will be protected amid ongoing demands for Maratha reservation. Speaking on behalf of the government, Munde stated that the demands of the fasting activists would be brought to…

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India’s Growth Forecast for the Current Fiscal Year Is Raised to 7.2% by Fitch Ratings

India’s growth estimate for the current fiscal year was raised by Fitch Ratings from 7% to 7.2% in March. Increased investment and a rebound in consumer spending are the causes of this change. In its quarterly Global Economic Outlook report, released today, Fitch Ratings also showed an increase in their global growth estimate for 2024,…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, amounting to over 20,000 crore…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, today. During his visit, he will participate in the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan, where he will release the 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, amounting to over ₹20,000 crore. This installment will be disbursed to approximately 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers…

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Amit Shah To Hold Discussions With Kukis And Meiteis To Resolve Ethnic Conflicts In Manipur

Chairing a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the security situation in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed the Central government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. He emphasized the Ministry of Home Affairs’ initiative to engage with both the Meiteis and Kukis to foster ethnic harmony, stressing…

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