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India, Iran and Uzbekistan hold meet on joint use of Chabahar Port

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the participants discussed further development of transportation corridor around the port

Integration of forces to face challenges from adversaries: Rajnath Singh

Singh also handed over five DRDO products to the armed forces and other security agencies

Centre plans to distribute 37.5 mt of fortified rice by March 2024

Fortified rice with essential nutrients was started on a pilot basis for three years in 2019-20

Central govt's push to phase out kerosene still a 'work in progress'

For now, most states still seek kerosene allocations

Maha tops chart with max Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana beneficiaries

Maharashtra has topped the list of states with maximum number of beneficiaries under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY), followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, Parliament was informed on Monday. As on December 4, 2021, as many as 6,49,560 beneficiaries were recorded in Maharashtra, followed by Tamil Nadu (5,35,615), Gujarat (4,44,741) and Karnataka (3,07,164), Minister of State for Labour & Employment Rameswar Teli said in written reply to Lok Sabha. In Maharashtra, the beneficiaries have been provided a total of Rs 409.72 crore under the scheme to new employees of 17,524 establishments. In Tamil Nadu, the beneficiaries were provided Rs 300.46 crore under the scheme to new employees of 12,803 establishments till December 4, 2021. In Gujarat, funds to the tune of Rs 278.63 crore have been provided to the new employees of 12,379 establishments and in Karnataka, the beneficiaries were provided a total of Rs 221.63 crore under the scheme to the new employees of 8,024 ...

Armed forces have shortage of 9,362 officers, Rajya Sabha informed

The Army has a shortage of 7,476 officers and 97,177 soldiers including Junior Commissioned Officers, Rajya Sabha was told

Govt to launch national helpline to ensure implementation of SC/ST Act

The government is going to launch a helpline with an aim to ensure a proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

India has won direct wars with Pak, will also win indirect one: Rajnath

Singh was speaking after inaugurating 'Swarnim Vijay Parv' celebration at India Gate

Over 140 million free health IDs generated so far: Lok Sabha informed

The National Health Authority is creating awareness among citizens about the usage and advantages of the Health IDs

Only 3-5% of total hospital beds available for emergency care: Report

The report assessed the prevailing status of 100 emergency and injury care centres in government and private hospital settings in 28 states and 2 union territories of India

Govt procures paddy worth Rs 64,000 cr at MSP in 2021-22 mkt year so far

"Till now about 25.94 lakh farmers have been benefitted from the procurement with MSP value of Rs 63,897.73 crore," a statement said

No govt order to stop journalists from reporting in J&K: Govt to Parliament

The government on Wednesday informed Parliament that the Jammu and Kashmir government has not issued any order under which journalists can be stopped from reporting if their work threatens peace and public tranquility. Minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai stated this in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. "The government of UT of Jammu and Kashmir has informed that no such order has been issued," he stated. He was asked if the J&K administration has issued orders under which journalists can be stopped from reporting if their work threatens peace and public tranquility, and which directs unauthorised/unregistered journalists to complete their registration or obtain approval of the administration before they can be allowed to perform their duties.

Open to suggestions on telecom regulatory framework, reforms: Vaishnaw

The minister invited views of telecom players to spread digital connectivity across the country

Over 93% of villages in country have mobile broadband coverage: Chauhan

More than 1.66 lakh gram panchayats have also been made service-ready as of November 1

Cabinet nod for funding of Ken-Betwa river inter-linking project

The Ken-Betwa project involves the transfer of water from the Ken river to the Betwa river through the construction of the Daudhan dam and a canal linking the two rivers

PM woos farmers, claims govt gave Rs 76,000-crore fertiliser subsidy

PM Modi was addressing a public meeting after inaugurating the Rs 8,600-crore Gorakhpur fertiliser factory

Govt inks 2 loan agreements of Rs 2,074 cr with Asian Development Bank

The loan agreements are for an affordable housing project in Tamil Nadu and a water sanitation programme in Uttarakhand

'India great power and a time-tested friend', says Russia's Vladimir Putin

India, Russia hold 21st summit, and first 2+2 dialogue; sign 28 agreements

Armed Forces face shortage of 9,362 officers, 113,193 personnel: Centre

In the Indian Army, 7,476 posts of officers and 97,177 posts of junior commissioned officers and other ranks are vacant

Centre says taking all steps to strengthen National Company Law Tribunal

19 new members have been appointed at the tribunal recently