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'Op Drishti': Army hospital team restores sight for hundreds in J&K

IANS | November 22, 2025 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) In a monumental display of commitment to both serving personnel and local communities, the Northern Command's Command Hospital in Udhampur successfully concluded 'Op Drisht' -- a first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp -- in collaboration with a specialised surgical team from Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday.

India only major economy beating pre-Covid trend: Harvard analysis

IANS | November 22, 2025 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) In a stark illustration of economic resilience, Harvard Professor Jason Furman has spotlighted India as the world's standout performer in real GDP growth since the Covid-19 pandemic, outpacing even powerhouses like the US and China.

'Worker-centric, progressive': 14 national unions back new labour codes

IANS | November 22, 2025 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Confederation of Central Trade Unions (CONCENT), a joint platform of 14 national labour organisations, has extended strong support to the Union Government’s newly notified Labour Codes, calling them a “historic and progressive transformation” beneficial to nearly 40 crore unorganised workers.

Three-day vocational training for youth in Gujarat's Vadodara soon

IANS | November 22, 2025 6:42 PM

Vadodara, Nov 22 (IANS) In a significant move to inspire the spirit of entrepreneurship and self-reliance, a three-day vocational training camp will be organised in the city, where the youths will be trained in gardening and cultivation skills and also enlightened on how their tiny efforts can add up in achieving a milestone for the individual and society.

Global organisations laud India’s labour reforms for social protection, inclusive growth

IANS | November 22, 2025 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Top global organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed India’s announcement to bring four Labour Codes into effect -- recognising these reforms as a major step towards strengthening social protection, enhancing minimum wage frameworks and building institutional capacity, the government said on Saturday.

New electricity amendment bill set to modernise India’s power sector

IANS | November 22, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduces key reforms to modernise India’s power sector, promoting competition in distribution, strengthening regulatory oversight, and supporting fair pricing mechanisms.

Citizens hail labour reforms, call them 'booster’ for worker rights

IANS | November 22, 2025 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Citizens from across the country on Saturday hailed the Union government for announcing four new Labour Codes, saying that the new rules are a landmark step towards formalising the workforce, expanding social security and standardising the labour framework.

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