Centre's digitisation drive makes life easier for pensioners

IANS | December 29, 2024 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Centre has implemented several initiatives in 2024 aimed at enhancing the welfare of pensioners, streamlining grievance redressal, and promoting digitisation in pension processes, according to the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) year-end review released on Sunday.

BPSC rules out cancellation of prelims test

IANS | December 27, 2024 11:43 PM

Patna, Dec 27 (IANS) In response to the ongoing protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates, the Commission said on Friday that the 70th Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, will not be cancelled.

Health of farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal deteriorating: Punjab AAP

IANS | December 25, 2024 10:11 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 25 (IANS) A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, led by Punjab party President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, on Wednesday, visited the Khanauri border to meet fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, saying his health "is deteriorating with his kidneys and liver showing signs of strain".

Centre launches 3 apps for protection of consumer rights

IANS | December 24, 2024 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Union government on Tuesday launched the Jago Grahak Jago app, Jagriti app, and Jagriti Dashboard for the protection of consumer rights on the occasion of National Consumer Day 2024.

Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC Chairperson

IANS | December 23, 2024 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) After being without a regular designated head for over six months, the Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of retired Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Woman flyer says Air India left passengers in the lurch in Milan

IANS | December 22, 2024 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) A woman passenger, who paid Rs 50,000 for a business class Air India ticket from Milan to Delhi, was left stranded in the Italian city overnight due to an 18-hour delay in the flight and ended up missing an important ceremony that was part of her sister's wedding.

Dharavi’s upper-floor residents included in rehabilitation scheme

IANS | December 19, 2024 8:11 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has introduced a unique policy to include residents of upper-floor tenements, making it the most inclusive and human-centric redevelopment plan in Maharashtra’s history, officials said.

SC adjourns hearing on PIL against alarming rise of lynchings and mob violence

IANS | December 17, 2024 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Directors General of Police of the states to take immediate action in lynchings and mob violence cases in accordance with the directions laid down by the apex court.