Custom Hiring Scheme turns lifeline for small farmers in Shahdol

IANS | May 3, 2025 9:44 PM

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), May 3 (IANS) The Custom Hiring Scheme, launched under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) by the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is transforming rural agriculture and empowering small farmers across India. In Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, the scheme has become a game-changer by not only increasing productivity but also opening avenues for self-employment and income generation.

MP: Suspect who made sexual assault on 4-year-old minor girl arrested

IANS | May 3, 2025 6:31 PM

Bhopal, May 3 (IANS) The police have arrested a suspect in the case of the kidnapping and sexual assault of a four-year-old minor girl at Khagamau village, in the Majhgawan Police Station area of Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district.

Five months after violence, police circles see major reshuffle in UP’s Sambhal

IANS | May 3, 2025 12:11 PM

Sambhal, May 3 (IANS) In a major administrative reshuffle, Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Bishnoi has transferred the officers-in-charge of three key police circles in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, five months after communal violence broke out in the area.

Uttar Pradesh embarks on ambitious AI upskilling mission across key sectors

IANS | May 2, 2025 9:16 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) In a significant move to position Uttar Pradesh at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, the Yogi Adityanath-led government is rolling out an ambitious AI workforce development initiative. The programme is designed to create a digitally skilled population. It will see six major departments driving AI-specific training across the state.

Modi govt conceded to Cong's unyielding demand on caste census, says CWC

IANS | May 2, 2025 9:04 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution on Friday, hailing the grand old party’s aggressive and persistent push for the caste census and said that the repeated ‘jitni abaadi, utna haq’ pitch by Rahul Gandhi ‘forced’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to announce caste count on the national level.

Delhi squall: NDMC command centre handles 61 complaints of fallen trees, waterlogging

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:53 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) witnessed hectic activity on Friday as it responded to 61 complaints related to fallen trees and waterlogging during the pre-dawn squall and rain.

Delhi CM announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for kin of 4 killed in storm

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:33 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday sanctioned an ex-gratia relief of Rs 25 lakh to the next of kin of four family members who lost their lives in a tragic incident caused by heavy rain and storm in Kharkhari village, Najafgarh.

Yogi govt's bold push to make schools sports hubs in Uttar Pradesh

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:25 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is embarking on an ambitious mission to turn over 1.34 lakh council schools across the state into breeding grounds for international sports talent. In a landmark initiative aimed at discovering and grooming young athletes from rural and underrepresented areas, these schools will now offer professional-level sports training modelled after the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Providing elderlies dignity in old age collective responsibility of nation: President Murmu

IANS | May 2, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called it the collective responsibility of the nation to provide its senior citizens with a dignified life in their old age.

NCW summons CEO of Ullu platform, host of ‘House Arrest’ over vulgarity

IANS | May 2, 2025 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Slamming on-screen vulgarity, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday summoned the CEO of Ullu OTT platform and host of the show ‘House Arrest’ on May 9 in connection with alleged obscene content.

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Custom Hiring Scheme turns lifeline for small farmers in Shahdol

MP: Suspect who made sexual assault on 4-year-old minor girl arrested

Five months after violence, police circles see major reshuffle in UP’s Sambhal

Uttar Pradesh embarks on ambitious AI upskilling mission across key sectors

Modi govt conceded to Cong's unyielding demand on caste census, says CWC

Delhi squall: NDMC command centre handles 61 complaints of fallen trees, waterlogging

Delhi CM announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for kin of 4 killed in storm

Yogi govt's bold push to make schools sports hubs in Uttar Pradesh

Providing elderlies dignity in old age collective responsibility of nation: President Murmu

NCW summons CEO of Ullu platform, host of ‘House Arrest’ over vulgarity

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