Patna, Dec 29 (IANS) The protest by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants demanding a re-examination of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) intensified on Sunday in Patna. The situation had come to such a pass that the police resorted to cane-charge and the use of water cannons.
Bhopal, Dec 29 (IANS) Several public welfare schemes are being run by the Modi government and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is one of them. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries are given financial assistance by the government to build their houses. Morena district of Madhya Pradesh is also not untouched by this scheme.
Bareilly, Dec 29 (IANS) Ahead of the New Year, a controversial statement was made by Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of All India Muslim Jamaat. On Sunday, he spoke about a fatwa issued against participating in New Year's celebrations and offering greetings for the occasion.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 29 (IANS) The 2025 Mahakumbh will take place in Prayagraj from January 13, and special preparations are underway for the same. For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used during this major religious congregation, providing information in 11 Indian languages.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The year 2024 saw a significant decline in Maoist activities, with the Central government setting a deadline to finish off Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learnt to have asked the officials and agencies responsible to tackle this menace to expedite the process. The Prime Minister wants LWE to be wiped out within the next 15 months.
Samba, Dec 29 (IANS) Farmers in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir are moving past traditional crops and opting for exotic vegetables for better returns.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The year 2024 was marked by various events that had a profound impact on the nation. Several of these incidents sparked widespread discussions, leaving both the government and the public in a state of shock. Here’s a look at some of the key events that created a stir across the country.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) From striking down the electoral bonds scheme to ruling on quotas within quotas and criminal prosecution of lawmakers, here are the landmark verdicts delivered by the Supreme Court in 2024.
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.
Patna, Dec 28 (IANS) Folk singer Devi, who was forced to publicly apologise following a controversy at an event organised by BJP in Patna, said on Saturday that it was “unwarranted” and not from her heart.
