Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) A total of 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) were formally inducted into the Gujarat Police after receiving their appointment letters from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at a ceremony held in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the programme alongside Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik, Gujarat Police Recruitment Board Chairperson Dr Neerja Gotru and senior officials of the Home and P…
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Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India continues to carry out one reform after another, consistently performing and transforming to achieve an enormous speed of growth despite several crisis affecting the global community. “If I had to describe the speed and scale of India’s growth in one line, I would say: 1.4 billion aspirations in motion. Today, every citizen of India, from villages to cities, is filled with aspirations. Everyone has gained the confiden…
Bhopal, July 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Tuesday said the proposed government hospital at Khajrana in Indore could not be constructed because the Health Department failed to get possession of the allotted land due to encroachment, rejecting allegations of corruption in the project. The proposed hospital has recently come under the spotlight after questions were raised about staff recruitment despite the hospital building not yet being constructed, prompting t…
Kathmandu, July 6 (IANS) Nepal’s economy is estimated to have expanded by 3.51 per cent in the third quarter of the current fiscal year 2025-26, as the country continues to struggle to emerge from a prolonged period of low economic growth. The projected growth for the quarter is lower than the 4.05 per cent recorded during the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year 2024-25, Nepal’s National Statistics Office (NSO) said in a statement. Current fiscal year is ending in mid-July.In fact,…
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday demanded strict action against those who, he alleged, misled Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the progress of the Barmer Refinery project. Citing an official reply tabled in the Lok Sabha last year, Gehlot claimed that the refinery was already over 80 per cent complete as of July 15, 2024, while the Congress demitted office in December 2023. Questioning the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government’s claims, the f…
Jerusalem, July 2 (IANS) As Israel works to revive international tourism following years of COVID-19, regional conflict and security concerns, one of the country’s most celebrated restaurants is quietly telling a story of resilience. Overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean in the ancient port city of Akko, the iconic seafood restaurant Uri Buri has survived a devastating fire, a global pandemic, repeated wars and the collapse of international tourism, thanks largely to loyal local patro…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India’s rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also by its reputation as a country that follows through on its promises, Tarah Nguyen wote in Vietnam Times.From assisting in economic problems, sending medical supplies to providing emergency aid during natural disasters, India has often acted as the “first responder” in times of crisis for several nations.Recently, the Indian Army dispatched a specialised med…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda is set to launch a series of digital initiatives for health sector, like Aarogya Setu 2.0 which is a comprehensive Personal Health Record Application (PHR) for citizens, it was announced on Saturday.The launch event on June 29 in the national capital will bring together state representatives, senior government officials, healthcare leaders, technology partners, industry representatives and key stakeholders from across the healthcare ecosys…
Kanpur, June 24 (IANS) Ashutosh Yadav, a resident of Kanpur, who had earlier written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to ensure that no compromise is made regarding his security after PM Modi had downsized his convoy during the then global instability, expressed gratitude after receiving a response from the Prime Minister.Speaking to IANS, Ashutosh Yadav reiterated that sarifices by the citizens are essential for the “idea of Nation First”.He said: “I consider myself fortunate…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Spending by Indians on experiences — recreational and cultural activities, restaurants, hotels and travel — is expected to outpace spending on physical goods between 2025 and 2030, a report said on Monday.During this period household expenditure on physical goods is likely to grow at a 9.1 per cent compound annual growth rate, while broader experiential spending will likely grow at 10.3 per cent CAGR, the report from real estate services and investment firm CBRE Resea…