New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India’s new free trade agreements (FTAs) are creating fresh opportunities for manufacturing and innovation, opening doors for the country’s youth to compete globally. He urged students to equip themselves with practical skills and embrace technology-driven learning to make the most of the emerging opportunities.Virtually addressing the inauguration of the online bilingual Bachelor of Business Administration…
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday chaired ‘Delhi Next – Code, Create and Change’ at the Delhi Secretariat, the country’s largest civic-tech innovation programme, hoping that the city will soon become the country’s civic-tech capital. The initiative aims to bring together young people, startups, researchers, educational institutions and innovators on a common platform to develop technology-based solutions for Delhi’s real civic and urban challenges.Sp…
Amaravati, July 1 (IANS) Asserting that India is moving confidently towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday that the vision of Viksit Bharat can be realised only through the energy, talent and commitment of youth. Addressing the first convocation ceremony of Central University of Andhra Pradesh at Ananthapuramu, the President said that learning-oriented, resilient and innovative youth are precious national assets.“By combining their knowledge wit…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday declared that the state government’s goal is to make state drug-free by 2028 and called upon citizens, students and youth to join hands with the government in eliminating the narcotics menace. He was speaking after inaugurating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-2026 programme organised by the Karnataka Police at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru.”Our goal is to build a drug-free …
Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 27 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday expressed concern over the growing menace of drug abuse, warning that organised attempts are being made to lure young people into addiction. Calling it a major challenge facing society, he urged the youth to stay away from narcotics and actively participate in sports to lead a healthy lifestyle.Speaking after flagging off the Olympic Day Run organised by the Karnataka Olympic Association in collabora…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Supplementing Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign, Congress leaders addressed press conferences in 28 cities across the country on Thursday to demand a complete overhaul of India’s education system. The Lok Sabha LoP had launched the campaign on June 17 from Rajasthan’s Kota, with the Congress calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of symbolising the Prime Minister Narendra…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticised the Congress for abandoning what he described as the ‘Nation First’ principle that, according to him, defined the party during Mahatma Gandhi’s era.Speaking during a special programme on Republic TV, the Prime Minister contrasted what he called the opposition’s “chronic dissatisfaction” with his government’s focus on national development, asserting that every decision and initiative over the past 12 years h…
Jabalpur, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday participated in the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati University here as the chief guest, delivering an inspiring address that emphasised the transformative power of education for both individual growth and national development.Speaking at the event, President Murmu highlighted the critical role of education in uplifting communities, particularly tribal populations.She stressed the need to ensure that tribal youth have equal o…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is helping generate employment, empower the country’s youth and build a stronger workforce for the future. Addressing an incentive disbursal programme under PM-VBRY, the Prime Minister added the initiative has helped create millions of jobs in recent years and has emerged as a symbol of the Union government’s commitment to providing opportunities for young Indians.”PM-VBRY is t…
Jaipur, June 13 (IANS) The Congress is set to launch a major nationwide campaign focused on issues affecting India’s youth, including paper leaks, examination irregularities, unemployment, and recruitment-related concerns, party sources said on Saturday. The campaign will commence on June 17 in Rajasthan’s Kota district, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will interact directly with students and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations.Announcing the initiative, All India Congress Commit…