Over 8 crore job vacancies mobilised via NCS portal: Mansukh Mandaviya

IANS | December 8, 2025 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Minister for Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, informed Parliament on Monday that 8.17 crore vacancies have been mobilised for all the jobseekers (including women, SC/ST and EWS) on the government’s National Career Service (NCS) portal till November 20 this year.

Govt’s multi-pronged strategy boosting consumption, growth: FM Sitharaman

IANS | December 8, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Monday that the government has undertaken a multi-pronged strategy to stimulate the growth of consumption in the economy through a combination of demand-supporting measures, income-enhancing supply-side strategies and structural reforms which, in turn, is driving GDP growth.

Crypto frauds: ED attaches proceeds of crime worth Rs 4,189 crore, arrest 29 people

IANS | December 8, 2025 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has investigated several crypto-related cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA), attaching, seizing and freezing proceeds of crime worth Rs 4,189.89 crore, arresting 29 people, and filing 22 prosecution complaints, while one accused has been declared a fugitive economic offender, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Govt launches Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN in Nagaland to revive waterbodies

IANS | December 8, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The government launched the State‑Level Watershed Mahotsav 2025 and Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN at Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima, to revive traditional water bodies, restore degraded lands, and strengthen water‑harvesting systems, an official statement said on Monday.