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Helicopter Shower of Flowers Marks Birthday Celebrations of Minister Rajesh Nagar in Faridabad

Faridabad: The birthday celebration of Rajesh Nagar, minister in Haryana Government was celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur at his residence in Bhatola on Wednesday. The occasion witnessed a festive atmosphere, with a large gathering of supporters, party workers, and local residents arriving from late the previous night to extend their greetings.   The highlight…

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45th NSQC Meeting Reviews 80 Skill Qualifications Across High-Growth Sectors

New Delhi, February 6, 2026 : The 45th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) was held on Thursday under the chairpersonship of Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Chairperson, National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The meeting deliberated on proposals under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)…

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Government Pushes Creative Economy Growth, Expands Support for Content Creators and Digital Talent

New Delhi, February 6, 2026 : The Government has outlined a series of policy initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s creative economy and supporting content creators, while ensuring an open, safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace for users, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. Responding to a question in the Upper House, Minister of Electronics and…

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Prasar Bharati Moves to Digital-First Strategy, WAVES OTT and Pay-Per-View Drive Youth Outreach

New Delhi, February 6, 2026 : Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has adopted a digital-first content strategy, with its WAVES OTT platform and a Pay-Per-View framework emerging as key drivers of the transition from traditional broadcasting to digital content distribution, particularly among younger audiences. The content for Akashvani, Doordarshan channels and the WAVES OTT platform is…

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UPSC Rolls Out Inclusive ‘Centre of Choice’ Policy for PwBD Aspirants, Expands Exam Infrastructure for 2026

 NEW DELHI : In a major step towards making its examinations more inclusive and candidate-friendly, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced a revamped examination centre allocation system for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS) 2026, with special safeguards for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The Commission has…

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Amit Shah Launches India’s First Cooperative-Based Taxi Service ‘Bharat Taxi’, Puts Drivers in the Owner’s Seat

New Delhi, February 5:In a landmark step towards reshaping India’s gig economy, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday unveiled ‘Bharat Taxi’, the country’s first cooperative-based taxi platform, placing ownership directly in the hands of drivers rather than corporations. The initiative, launched in the national capital, reflects the government’s broader vision of empowering…

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The world’s largest international theatre festival ‘Bharangam’ at DLCSUPVA

04 February 2026, Rohtak : The world’s largest international theatre festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav (Bharangam), will hold its 25th edition from February 9 to 12 at the Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLCSUPVA). In this festival, which will be held at the Mini Auditorium of the FTV department of DLC SUPVA,…

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Indian Railways Deploys AI-Enabled Intrusion Detection System to Prevent Elephant Deaths on Tracks

New Delhi : The Ministry of Railways, in coordination with Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has taken several protection measures to prevent elephant hitting on railway tracks, which are as under: (i) One of the innovative measures taken is development of AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for detecting presence of elephants on Railway…

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Pays Floral Tributes to Former Speaker M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar

New Delhi, 4 February 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker, M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, on his birth anniversary, today. https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/2018923265981559288 Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Harivansh; Members of Parliament; former Members and Secretary General Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh also paid floral…

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India Highlights Rights-Based, Inclusive Development at 64th UN Commission for Social Development

New Delhi : India highlighted its rights-based, inclusive, and people-centric development approach at the UN discussion on “Leveraging outcomes of the Second World Summit for Social Development from Copenhagen to Doha.” Delivering India’s statement,  Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, underscored that social justice remains central to India’s national vision of…

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