Gujarat: Skill development programmes record around 90 pc placement rate

IANS | July 28, 2026 8:52 PM

Ahmedabad, July 28 (IANS) Gujarat's skill development initiatives are helping large numbers of young people secure employment and pursue self-employment, with officials stating that around 90 per cent of trainees completing courses at government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) are receiving placement support.

In MP's Betul, workshop on PM Vishwakarma Yojana collates feedback from over 200 beneficiaries

IANS | July 28, 2026 8:49 PM

Bhopal, July 28 (IANS) A seminar-cum-awareness program and training camp was organised at the Zila Panchayat office in Madhya Pradesh's Betul on Tuesday, by the MSME Development Office, for collecting their feedback on the scheme's grassroots reach, its functioning and also providing them on-spot training to participants in certain areas, including product marketing and safety from cyber-related crimes.

Punishment, prevention and public trust: What new ‘Examination Bill’ attempts to change

IANS | July 28, 2026 7:23 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Tuesday began deliberations on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid renewed concerns over examination paper leaks and their impact on students and young aspirants. The proposed legislation is part of the government’s broader response to demands for stronger action against those involved in examination fraud.

Amit Malviya's one-liner seen as BJP's message: Never underestimate PM Modi

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) A cryptic Hindi post by BJP National Information & Technology Department in-charge Amit Malviya has sparked political discussion, with many interpreting it as an expression of confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership amid the latest political developments.