Latest National Youth Day News & Updates

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma, a former National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadet, visited the Corps’ Republic Day Camp-2026 and inspired the participants to touch the sky with grit and patriotism, an official said on Saturday. During her visit, the beauty queen interacted with the cadets and shared her inspiring journey from being an NCC cadet to winning the Miss Universe India title.”She highlighted how the values and qualities imbibed through NCC training — such…

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday, addressed the youth and while referring to the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the digital age asked them to ensure that they control technology and not let technology control them. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the national conference “Developed India’s Resolution and Youth” organised by the Delhi University’s Hansraj College to commemorate the National Youth Day at Vigyan Bhawan, the Chief Ministe…

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) It is important that citizens, particularly the youth, have a basic understanding of what AI is, how it works, where it is used, and use it responsibly in their lives, according to Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw.He said that small scale enterprises will reap the benefits of AI, if they are able to use AI in daily work and increase their productivity.“With this objective, the National AI Literacy Programme has been launched and it is envisaged that th…

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium at the Kirori Mal College campus on National Youth Day.The Chief Minister said that the Delhi Government is continuously working to channel the creativity, innovation and energy of the youth in a positive direction.Extending her best wishes to all students, she said they should follow the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and play a significant role in realising the ‘Viksit Bharat’ visi…

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted citizens on the eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, which fall on January 13 and 14, respectively, a statement said. In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu festivals, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians residing within India and abroad.”These festivals are a symbol of our rich agricultural traditions and national unity. The…

Jaipur, Jan 12 (IANS) Every year, National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, one of the greatest thinkers and leaders of his time, as well as future generations. Swami Vivekananda believed that the future of a nation is shaped by the strength, confidence, and character of its young minds and with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm for over a decade, this resolve is taking firm shape and also reaping the fruits, in the profound s…

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood by the ideals and teachings of Swami Vivekanand, through decades of his public life. What reflects his unflinching faith and devotion in Swami Vivekanand’s teachings is a hand-written note, accessed directly from PM Modi’s personal diary. Modi Archive, a popular social media handle on X, shared an image of the Prime Minister’s personal diary from the past, showing how he honoured Swami Vivekananda’s vision by always choosing ‘…

Jaipur, Jan 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said youth participation is crucial to realising the vision of a “Developed Rajasthan”, asserting that India is a young nation and its youth form the foundation of both the country and the state.Addressing students from various educational institutions during a pre-budget dialogue at the Chief Minister’s residence, Sharma said the dream of a Developed India and a Developed Rajasthan can be achieved through the energy and …

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) The 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated on Monday at Belur Math, the international headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, in Howrah district, adjacent to Kolkata. The day-long observance followed traditional rituals and cultural practices, blending devotion, reverence, and reflection on Swamiji’s message of service to God through service to humanity.The celebrations of Swamiji’s birth anniversary at Belur Math began early Mo…

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) On the occasion of National Youth Day on Monday, actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani says that the power to change, question, and lead has always belonged to the youth. Jackky took to Instagram, where he shared a scene from his 2014 romance political film “Youngistaan”. In the scene, he is seen talking about the “young” Hindustan.“This wasn’t just a dialogue in Youngistaan; these were my beliefs then, and they remain till today. Because the power to change, question, a…