Uttar Pradesh has secured Rs 740 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) programme, the highest amount in the country, with six universities receiving Rs 100 crore each for the development of these institutions as multi-disciplinary education and research universities (MERUs).
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4th round of talks between Union Ministers, farmers end with Centre proposing 5-yr deal to buy pulses & cotton at MSP
The fourth round of meeting between three Central ministers and farmer leaders ended here in the early hours of Monday after over four hours of deliberations with Union Minister Piyush Goyal saying they proposed a five-year deal with the farmers to buy pulses and cotton at minimum support price (MSP).
JP Nadda to continue as BJP National President till June
BJP National General Secretary Sunil Bansal presented a proposal to amend some provisions of the party's constitution on the second and last day of the national convention meeting, which was unanimously accepted.
Hours before apex court hearing, Chandigarh Mayor resigns; 3 AAP councillors join BJP
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the plea filed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which alleged that the BJP tampered with the postal ballots during the January 30 Chandigarh mayoral poll.
'Foreign nations also know aayega to Modi hi,' says PM citing invites for 2nd half of 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated his call for ‘third term for BJP-led NDA’ at the Centre, saying that even foreign nations now have a ‘premonition’ about his government returning to power, for the record third term.
AAP, Congress mutually decided to go solo in Punjab: Kejriwal
Rebuffing rumours about all not well in opposition bloc INDIA, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that it is "mutual decision" of the AAP and Congress to go solo in Punjab for the Lok Sabha elections, and there are no differences between them.
PM Modi's poll mantra to BJP leaders: Next 100 days crucial, win every one's trust
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked BJP leaders to reach out to every new voter and win every one's trust in the next 100 days for NDA to secure 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.
We will make India world's 3rd largest economy in third term: Shah
Addressing the second day of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s National Council Meet, Shah said the INDIA bloc is a supporter of corruption, dynasty politics, and appeasement, while the BJP and NDA allies follow the principle of 'Nation First'.
BJP national convention passes political resolution, hails PM Modi for Ram Mandir, women's reservation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presented a political proposal of "Viksit Bharat-Modi ki guarantee" in the BJP's national council meeting.
Nadda attributes BJP’s meteoric rise to PM Modi, predicts party’s hat-trick in LS polls
BJP President J.P. Nadda on Saturday heaped praise on Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership, attributing the party’s massive rise and growth to the Prime Minister.
At Munich, Jaishankar calls for 'permanent', 'long-term fix' to Israel-Palestine conflict
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said a permanent and long-term fix to the Israel-Palestine conflict is necessary to avoid what the world witnessed on October 7 last year when Hamas launched surprise attacks from Gaza.
Nakul Nath removes 'INC' from his bio, rumours about joining BJP gain momentum
Amid political circles from Bhopal to New Delhi abuzz with speculation about senior Congress leader Kamal Nath along with his son and Chhindwara MP Nakul Nath joining the BJP, both the leaders all of a sudden left for the national capital lenting credence to the rumours.
Didn’t report child cruelty by goons as we don’t trust police: Sandeshkhali mother tells WBCPCR
The WBCPCR woke up a week after the incident only after the District Magistrate got a notice from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), on Friday about the horrific incident in violence-hit Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district.
Govt doubles FCI's authorised capital to Rs 21,000 cr in big boost to farm sector
The Government has announced an increase in the authorized capital of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 21,000 crore in a major step to bolster the agricultural sector and benefit farmers.
Gen Manoj Pande visits forefront military innovation unit of USA
The visit by the COAS highlights the shared values and interests that underpin the partnership between India and the US, aimed at further enhancing bilateral cooperation and development in Defence and security domains.
Pawar ‘cool’ after losing NCP name, symbol; vows to rebuild his party
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Sharad Pawar said on Saturday that the country has never witnessed a situation in which a person who founded a political party has been removed from it, but “this happened with the NCP.” The veteran leader also vowed to rebuild his party.
Uneasy calm in Ratnagiri after BJP-Shiv Sena (UBT) clashes; Maha Police book over 350
Uneasy calm prevailed in the tourist destinations of Chiplun and Guhagar surroundings a day after clashes and stone-pelting between Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena (UBT) activists, in both towns, here on Saturday.
PM Modi reaches Bharat Mandapam for BJP's office bearers' meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Bharat Mandapam in the national capital to attend BJP's office bearers' meeting which will set the agenda for the party's two-day national convention.
Tech industry in India hits $254 bn in revenue in FY24, adds 60K employees
The technology industry in India reached $253.9 billion in revenue with an addition of $9.3 billion incremental revenue in FY2024 (estimated), growing at 3.8 per cent from FY23, a Nasscom report said on Friday.
DAC nod to Anti-Tank Mines, radar, torpedoes worth Rs 84,560 cr for armed forces
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday approved the proposal for procurement of new generation Air Defence Tactical Control Radar (ADTCR) and heavyweight Torpedoes for the armed forces.
Those who said Ram was imaginary now chanting Jai Siya Ram: PM Modi
Taking a dig at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those who used to think that Lord Ram was imaginary and never wanted the temple to be built in Ayodhya, have also started chanting 'Jai Siya Ram'.
NCSC recommends Prez rule in Bengal, says women were harassed in Sandeshkhali
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Friday recommended the imposition of President's rule in West Bengal in its report on Sandeshkhali violence submitted to President Droupadi Murmu.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS, Gurugram Metro Rail in Haryana's Rewari
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects of more than Rs 9,750 crore concerning urban transport, health, rail and tourism sector in Hrayana's Rewari.
Appeasement politics on! Siddaramaiah allots Rs 200 cr for Christians, Rs 100 cr for Waqf properties
Presenting his 15th state budget, Siddaramaiah said: "An allocation of Rs 100 crore will be made for development of Waqf properties. There will be a special focus on protection and conservation of protected monuments which are maintained by the ASI."
BJP team stopped by Bengal Police from visiting Sandeshkhali
The committee accompanied by BJP legislator Agnimitra Paul started for Sandeshkhali on Friday morning. But as soon as they reached Rampur area, which is at a distance from Sandeshkhali, they were stopped by a huge police contingent deployed there.