Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with the awardees of National Teachers’ Awards, 2017 at Lok Kalyan Marg and congratulated them for their efforts towards improving the quality of education in the country. Prime Minister Modi commended their dedication towards education and for making it their life mantra. He […]
Must leverage social media to our advantage: Army Chief
Recognising the significance of social media and role it plays in modern-day warfare, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday said that it should be leveraged to the country’s advantage. In the wake of psychological warfare and deception by adversaries, General Rawat emphasised on imposing discipline on the usage […]
IAF MiG 27 crashes near Jodhpur
An Indian Air force MiG 27 aircraft crashed near Jodhpur in Rajasthan during a routine mission on Tuesday morning. The pilot managed to eject himself safely before the accident took place. No loss of lives or injuries has been reported so far. However, the pictures from the accident site show a completely damaged aircraft. […]
Rajasthan govt to provide free mobile phones to women of BPL families
In a bid to boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘Digital India’ campaign, Rajasthan government will soon distribute mobile phones to women under the Bhamashah Yojana. Focused on women who fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL), the scheme aims to transfer financial and non-financial benefits of governmental schemes in a transparent manner. […]
How the brain cells ‘talk’
In a new technique, scientists have developed a way to see brain cells talk – to actually see neurons communicate in bright, vivid colour. The new lab technique is set to provide long-needed answers about the brain and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and depression. Those answers will facilitate new and vastly improved […]
In Agra, Hindus, Muslims come together for Janmashtami celebration
Setting an example of communal harmony, Hindus, and Muslims of Agra’s Kheriya Mod locality come together to celebrate the festival of Janmashtami. This tradition of jointly celebrating the festival has been going on in this locality for about 15 years. Md. Shadil Quereshi, a local resident told ANI, “We start preparations several months in […]
J-K: MBA graduate joins militancy, family awaits his return
The family of a youth from Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, who has joined a terror group, has appealed to him to return home and shun the path of violence. The youth, identified as Haroon Abbas Wani, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) student from Katra University, was working in a private company. […]
2019 polls: Oppn parties’ youth wings unite against BJP
Youth wings of several Opposition parties are trying to formulate a grand alliance ‘Mahagathbandhan’ ahead of 2019 polls to corner the Central Government on the issues related to the youth of the country. Shedding light on the proposition, Indian Youth Congress Amrish Ranjan Pandey told ANI, “Youth Wings of several opposition parties are coming […]
Petrol will soon touch Rs 100: Andhra CM
Criticising the Narendra Modi-led government for the continuous rise in fuel prices, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu opined that soon, petrol would be sold at Rs. 100 per litre. Addressing a press conference on Monday, the Chief Minister said that in addition to petrol prices, the rupee value would […]