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.

New freight, passenger trains enhance connectivity in northeast

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As part of the expanding connectivity in the northeastern region, the Indian Railways has started freight train operations from Nagaland, which comes close on the heels of the successful launch of train services in Mizoram.

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.