In a bid to extend social security benefits to millions of gig workers, the government on Tuesday invited platform aggregators to register their workers on the e-Shram portal.
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PM Modi turns 74; Prez Murmu, Union Ministers, CMs extend birthday greetings
President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in greeting PM Modi on his birthday. She wrote on X in Hindi (translated), "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Shri@narendramodiji on his birthday.
Three fishing trawlers with 49 fishermen missing off Bengal, search operations on
Three fishing trawlers, with 49 fishermen on board, have gone missing in the sea off West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, and authorities have mounted a search to locate them and rescue the stranded men.
Mountains of Chenab Valley region will become deep graves of terrorists, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that those terrorists who try to make J&K’s mountains their safe haven will be buried so deep under the earth that they cannot rise again.
Modi govt aims to implement 'One Nation, One Election' within current term: Sources
PM Modi in his Independence Day address this year, had urged political parties to unite in backing the ONOE initiative. He highlighted that the frequent elections across various levels of government pose a "barrier to India's progress".
Arvind Kejriwal's resignation bold, says AAP's Punjab leadership
The announcement of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal's resignation as Delhi Chief Minister was hailed on Sunday as a bold and revolutionary move by the party's Punjab leaders, who applauded their national leader wholeheartedly.
Lord Ganpati being put behind bars: PM Modi castigates Congress for ‘insulting’ Hindu deity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress party over the ‘arrest’ of Lord Ganesh in Karnataka and accused it of pursuing only one agenda – Appeasement.
Infiltration bid foiled in J&K’s Rajouri, soldier injured
Alert troops of the army foiled an infiltration bid across the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Rajouri district on Saturday, while a soldier was injured in the incident. officials said.
Guarantee reservations will continue till I am there, says PM Modi in Haryana rally
Giving his development guarantees, by calling them Modi Guarantees, the Prime Minister said in the last few years, Haryana has reached among the top states of the country in terms of investment and income.
Complaint of Rs 68 crore fraud filed against CM Siddaramaiah in MLAs/MPs court
Adding to the woes of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, yet another private complaint has been lodged against him and others in the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru, alleging a fraud of over Rs 68 crore committed against the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
Muslim scholars commend Waqf Bill, say it's beneficial for community
Muslim scholars have commended the Centre's Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which intends to overcome the shortcomings and enhance the efficiency of the administration and management of the Waqf properties, and said it will benefit the community.
Bengal Governor to socially boycott Mamata, calls her ‘Lady Macbeth’
In a significant development connected to the ongoing 'rift' between the West Bengal government and the Raj Bhavan, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose announced on Thursday evening that henceforth he will socially boycott Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
DRDO, Indian Navy successfully test Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile
In another milestone, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on Thursday successfully conducted the flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, an official statement said.
Impasse continues as junior doctors stick to 'live telecast of talks' demand
After a 30-member delegation of West Bengal Junior Doctors Forum (WBJDF) reached state Secretariat Nabanna on Thursday for talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on their demands over the R.G. Kar rape and murder case, uncertainty continued over the meeting on the medics' demand to live telecast it.
Rebellion, tears in Haryana Cong over denial of tickets
Rebellion grew in the Congress in Haryana after the party leadership cleared candidates for 89 seats, leaving one seat for the CPI(M), in the House of 90 with at least 12 leaders quitting the party one after another in the last couple of days, citing the party’s indifference towards them despite their dedication.
30-member junior doctors' delegation head to Nabanna for 'talks' with Mamata
A delegation of 30 representatives of the West Bengal Junior Doctors Forum (WBJDF) left for state Secretariat Nabanna on Thursday for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on their demands over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month.
CPI-M chief Yechury passes away, condolences and tributes pour in
Veteran political leader and CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, who was undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit at the AIIMS here, passed away on Thursday. He was 72.
RG Kar protests: Mamata govt sends fresh invite for talks to protesting doctors
West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant sent a fresh communique to the protesting junior doctors giving a fresh deadline to send a delegation to the state secretariat Nabanna by 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Paris Paralympics: PM Modi meets Indian Para-athletes at his residence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent that recently created history at the Paris Paralympics, winning the country’s highest ever medal, at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Thursday.
Death toll in Datia Fort wall collapse rises to 7
Former Minister Narottam Mishra, who represented Datia Assembly constituency thrice (before he lost in 2023), said that he has apprised Chief Minister Mohan Yadav about the tragic incident.
RG Kar scam: CBI reaches residence of Trinamool MLA
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the financial irregularities case at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, on Thursday, arrived at the residence of four-time Trinamool Congress MLA from Serampore Assembly constituency in Hooghly district, Dr Sudipto Roy.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI collects teeth impression of accused Sanjay Roy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials have collected the teeth impression of civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, who has been arrested for the rape and murder of a junior doctor of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata in August.
Ganesh procession violence malicious act, intended to provoke Hindus: K'taka BJP
Sharing the footage of violence during the Ganesh idol procession, Karnataka BJP chief B. Y. Vijayendra claimed on Thursday that it was a malicious act intended to provoke Hindus.
Ganesh procession violence: 52 arrested, K’taka Home Minister says incident 'accidental'
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Thursday that 52 people were arrested in the case of violence during the Ganesh idol immersion procession in Nagamangala town of Mandya district, and added that it was an "incident which took place accidentally".
Flood like situation in Sawai Madhopur; schools shut in 3 Rajasthan districts
Heavy rains have created flood-like situations in different parts of Rajasthan. Schools have been shut in Ajmer, Dholpur and Sawai Madhopur because of the heavy rains and the danger of flooding.