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PM Internship Scheme 2024-25: Over 6.21 Lac Applications Flood Program The PM Internship Scheme 2024-25 has witnessed an extraordinary response, with 6.21 lakh applications submitted for 1.27 lakh available internships during its initial rollout. Announced in the Union Budget 2024, this flagship initiative aims to empower one crore young Indians with hands-on work experience over … Read more
Manmohan Singh Legacy: Transformative Reforms & US-India Nuclear Deal Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister, served from 2004 to 2014, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s socio-economic fabric. His tenure was characterized by significant legislative reforms and a landmark international agreement, each contributing to India’s development trajectory. Right to Information Act (RTI): Empowering Citizens … Read more
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh Death Away at 92, Seven-day national mourning In a solemn announcement, the Government of India has declared a seven-day national mourning period following the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The esteemed economist and statesman, aged 92, breathed his last on Thursday night at the All India Institute of Medical … Read more
Seeks NCW Action Against Rahul Gandhi Misbehavior Alleged with BJP MP The National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following allegations of misbehavior towards Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Phangnon Konyak during a recent incident in Parliament. The NCW, led by Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, has … Read more
Election Commission has rescheduled by-elections in Kerala, Punjab, Up New Delhi, India – November 3, 2024: Following requests from multiple prominent political parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rescheduled the by-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh from November 13 to November 20, 2024. The rescheduled bypolls will impact 14 Assembly constituencies across … Read more
High Court Mandates Judge Security Overhaul Following Temple Incident In a significant judicial order, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that the security detail of a sitting judge be immediately reassigned from Punjab Police to either Chandigarh Police or Haryana Police. This decision follows a recent and alarming security lapse at the Golden … Read more
Punjab Yet to Implement ₹25 Lakh Ex Gratia ‘Physical Casualty’ Cases Chandigarh, September 2024: A year has passed since Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a ₹25 lakh ex gratia grant for the families of armed forces personnel who die in non-battle circumstances. However, despite the promise made on July 26, 2023, during the Kargil … Read more
Punjab Government Doctors to Suspend OPD Services Over Unmet Demands Chandigarh, Punjab – Government doctors in Punjab have announced a complete suspension of outpatient department (OPD) services starting from Thursday, after the state government failed to provide a written acceptance of their demands. The decision comes in the wake of a meeting between the Punjab … Read more
Pearls Group Refund Promise After Nirmal Singh Bhangoo Demise The recent passing of Sardar Nirmal Singh Bhangoo, the Managing Director of the Pearls Group of Companies, has left a significant void in the lives of those connected to him and the massive group he led. Bhangoo was at the helm of a company that came … Read more
Bharat Bandh Minimal Effect in Punjab and Haryana Bharat Bandh was called by various Dalit and tribal groups on Wednesday in response to the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes (SC). Despite the possibility of widespread disruption, the impact of the bandh in the states of Punjab and Haryana was minimal. … Read more