Year-Ender: LWE saw significant decline in 2024 as India set sights on eradication by 2026

IANS | December 29, 2024 7:09 PM

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.

This govt is helping farmers the way a father helps son: Samba farmer on growing exotic vegetable

IANS | December 29, 2024 6:07 PM

Samba, Dec 29 (IANS) Farmers in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir are moving past traditional crops and opting for exotic vegetables for better returns.

2024: From heartbreaking losses to unbelievable crimes - a year that stunned India

IANS | December 29, 2024 6:04 PM

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.

Electoral bonds to quotas to child marriage: Landmark verdicts delivered by the Supreme Court in 2024

IANS | December 29, 2024 4:09 PM

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.

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.

Forced to apologise, it was not from my heart: Folk singer Devi on row over Gandhi’s bhajan

IANS | December 28, 2024 11:26 PM

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.

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath extends invitations to prominent leaders

IANS | December 28, 2024 11:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday met prominent leaders in the national capital to invite them to the grand Mahakumbh 2025, set to take place in Prayagraj, an official said.

Major reshuffle in Bihar Police; 62 IPS officers transferred

IANS | December 28, 2024 10:46 PM

Patna, Dec 28 (IANS) In a major reshuffle in the Bihar Police department, a total of 62 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers have been transferred and re-posted to various positions, an official said on Saturday.

Maharashtra: Ujjwal Nikam to represent Kalyan minor girl rape-murder case in court

IANS | December 28, 2024 9:34 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced strict and swift action in the gruesome crime involving a 13-year-old girl in Kalyan, saying that senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam will represent the rape-murder case in court.

In Haryana’s Palwal, 40,000 residents benefitted from Ayushman Bharat scheme in 6 years

IANS | December 28, 2024 9:04 PM

Faridabad, Dec 28 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has been setting new milestones in expanding the basic medical facilities to citizens and also in transforming the healthcare landscape of the country.

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Year-Ender: LWE saw significant decline in 2024 as India set sights on eradication by 2026

This govt is helping farmers the way a father helps son: Samba farmer on growing exotic vegetable

2024: From heartbreaking losses to unbelievable crimes - a year that stunned India

Electoral bonds to quotas to child marriage: Landmark verdicts delivered by the Supreme Court in 2024

Centre's digitisation drive makes life easier for pensioners

Forced to apologise, it was not from my heart: Folk singer Devi on row over Gandhi’s bhajan

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath extends invitations to prominent leaders

Major reshuffle in Bihar Police; 62 IPS officers transferred

Maharashtra: Ujjwal Nikam to represent Kalyan minor girl rape-murder case in court

In Haryana’s Palwal, 40,000 residents benefitted from Ayushman Bharat scheme in 6 years

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