West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the Agnipath scheme for recruitments in the armed forces, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party was trying to create its own armed cadre through the programme, PTI reported. “The BJP is trying to create its own armed cadre base through this […]
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11 tourists, including females, stranded in Parwanoo Timber Trail; 2 rescued till now
Six people have been stranded in Parwanoo Timber Trail on Monday due to technical issues in the cable car in Himachal Pradesh.According to the SP of Solan district, another cable car trolly has been deployed to rescue them. The technical team of the Timber Trail operator has been deployed and police team monitoring the situation, […]
Amid protests, Army issues notification for Agniveer recruitment scheme, registration starts in July
The Indian Army on Monday issued a notification for the recruitment of ‘Agniveers’ under the Agnipath recruitment schemes. This notification comes amid the ongoing protests across the country. “The registrations will be opened from July onwards by the respective Army Recruitment Offices (ARO) for Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Technical (aviation/ammunition examiner), Agniveer clerk/store […]
PM Modi picks up litter at newly launched ITPO tunnel in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the main tunnel and five underpasses of the Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor project, an integral part of the Pragati Maidan redevelopment projects. Meanwhile, a video from the venue of the event emerged in which PM Modi can be seen picking up litter at the newly launched tunnel. […]
Agnipath protest: 3 coaching centres involved, 147 arrests made, says Bihar govt
The Bihar government on Sunday pointed to the role of three coaching centres in the violence that took place during protests against the Agnipath recruitment scheme in Masaurhi near Patna, news agency ANI reported. “Info gathered from mobile phones of those arrested from Masaurhi yesterday reveals involvement of three coaching centres, FIR registered. 23 FIRs registered, […]
Voting for 18 municipal councils, 28 municipalities under way in Haryana
Voting for 18 municipal councils and 28 municipalities was underway on Sunday in Haryana with the counting of ballots scheduled for June 22.The main contest is the between the state’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) alliance and the Congress, while the Aam Adam Party, in its maiden contest in the civic body […]
‘Agnipath’: Indian Air Force to conduct online test for selecting ‘Agniveers’; notification expected this week
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to announce recruitment of troops under the ‘Agnipath’ policy next week. It has come up with detailed six-page note explaining to aspirants what is the new scheme, reported The Tribune. Candidates inducted through this scheme will be called ‘Agniveers’. These Agniveers once enrolled into the Indian Air […]
Terror attack on gurdwara in Kabul was in ‘response to insults levelled at Prophet Mohammed’, claims Islamic State
An attack claimed by Islamic State on a gurdwara in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least two people and injured seven, officials said.On an affiliated Telegram channel, the local branch of Islamic State said the attack was in response to insults levelled at the Prophet Mohammed, an apparent reference to remarks by […]
“Health, Harmony and Happiness: A Yogic Way” at Govt Yoga College-23
In prelude to the celebrations of 8th International Day of Yoga , Government College of Yoga Education and Health, Sector 23A, Chandigarh, in collaboration with Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Chandigarh, Outreach Bureau and ICSSR North Western Regional Centre, Panjab University and Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration organised a programme Health, Harmony and Happiness: […]
‘Maa…this isn’t a mere word’: PM Modi meets mother as she entered 100th year of her life
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a blog dedicated to his mother as she entered the 100th year of her life on Saturday, highlighting her sacrifices and the various aspects of her life which “shaped” his mind, personality, and self-confidence.”Maa… this isn’t a mere word but it captures a range of emotions. Today, 18th June, is […]










