India adds nearly 17 crore jobs in 6 years as govt doubles down on youth-centric policies

IANS | October 4, 2025 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Reflecting the government’s focus on youth-centric policies and its Viksit Bharat vision, employment in India rose to 64.33 crore in 2023-24 compared to 47.5 crore in 2017-18 -- a net addition of 16.83 crore jobs over six years, an official statement said on Saturday, citing the Ministry of Labour and Employment data.

All-India toppers laud PM Modi's 'significant' youth-centric schemes

IANS | October 4, 2025 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a series of youth-oriented initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore, Industrial Training Institute (ITI) toppers and skill trainers from across the nation hailed the government's efforts, saying the new projects would be transformative for students and the future workforce of India.

PM Modi’s Gen Z outreach in Bhagalpur strikes chord with Bihar’s youth

IANS | October 4, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest outreach to the country’s youth, with a special focus on Gen Z, resonated strongly with young people in Bihar on Saturday.

'What is left to talk about': Amit Shah asks Maoists to surrender or face elimination

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:32 PM

Jagdalpur, Oct 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday firmly ruled out any possibility of dialogue with Maoist groups, stating that neither the Centre nor the Chhattisgarh government is willing to engage in talks.

New ISI blueprint: Pakistan handles Kashmir, Bangladesh to take aim at rest of India

Vicky Nanjappa | October 4, 2025 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) It was called as the most promising economy a few years ago, but today Bangladesh has turned into a proxy war zone against India.

JD(U) demands one-phase polling in ECI meeting with 12 political parties in Patna

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:21 PM

Patna, Oct 4 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday held a crucial meeting with 12 recognised political parties in Patna ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar chaired the meeting and assured that all suggestions put forward by the parties would be considered before finalising the poll schedule. The ruling JD(U) sought Assembly polls to be held in a single phase.

Amit Shah urges Maoists to lay down arms; pitches for Swadeshi product in Bastar Dussehra Durbar

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:13 PM

Jagdalpur, Oct 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday made a compelling appeal for adopting swadeshi values and products to accelerate India's economic growth.

BJP slams UPA for 'bowing to US pressure' after 26/11, says political will was 'missing'

IANS | October 4, 2025 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson and Lok Sabha MP Sambit Patra on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the previous UPA-led government, accusing it of lacking the "political will" to retaliate after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks despite the armed forces being "fully capable and ready".

SP delegation to Bareilly: A drama, Muslim appeasement politics, says UP Dy CM Maurya

IANS | October 4, 2025 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party after a delegation of its MPs and leaders attempted to visit Bareilly over the ongoing controversy related to the 'I Love Muhammad' slogan.

Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh: PM Modi calls youth-focussed initiatives 'guarantee of Bihar's bright future'

IANS | October 4, 2025 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched various youth-focussed initiatives worth Rs 62,000 crore during the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh in New Delhi, giving a decisive push to education, skilling, and entrepreneurship for youngsters across the country.

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India adds nearly 17 crore jobs in 6 years as govt doubles down on youth-centric policies

All-India toppers laud PM Modi's 'significant' youth-centric schemes

PM Modi’s Gen Z outreach in Bhagalpur strikes chord with Bihar’s youth

'What is left to talk about': Amit Shah asks Maoists to surrender or face elimination

New ISI blueprint: Pakistan handles Kashmir, Bangladesh to take aim at rest of India

JD(U) demands one-phase polling in ECI meeting with 12 political parties in Patna

Amit Shah urges Maoists to lay down arms; pitches for Swadeshi product in Bastar Dussehra Durbar

BJP slams UPA for 'bowing to US pressure' after 26/11, says political will was 'missing'

SP delegation to Bareilly: A drama, Muslim appeasement politics, says UP Dy CM Maurya

Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh: PM Modi calls youth-focussed initiatives 'guarantee of Bihar's bright future'

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