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New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that the issue of paper leaks is “not limited” to a single state or the Central government; rather, it is a “matter of concern for the entire nation”, while adding that the government has acted promptly, resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals related to the case so far. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that during the NDA’s ‘Mangal Milan’ programme, Prime Minister Modi urged lawyers to unite and e…

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India maintaining a growth rate of 7.7 per cent despite the West Asia crisis reflects India’s “inherent strength” and “offers a reflection of the enthusiasm and zeal” with which India aspires to achieve new milestones.Addressing the media at the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi said, “Everyone is aware, and the world is concerned about the threat of war in various regions. The war in West Asia has posed…

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed hope that both the monsoon season and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive for the nation, while also hailing the youth of the nation for achieving numerous milestones, stating that the potential and aspirations of the youth are as “boundless as space” itself. Addressing the media at the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi said, “Be it monsoon or Monsoon Session, both are very productive. When …

Agartala, July 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that academic excellence alone is not enough, asserting that students must first become good human beings and dedicate themselves to the welfare of society and the nation. The Chief Minister also launched a sharp attack on the CPI (M), alleging that during its rule the state witnessed an atmosphere of fear and political intimidation that adversely affected the education system and deprived students of a conducive learning …

Shimla, July 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Sanjeev Katwal on Sunday slammed the state Congress government over its revised outsourcing policy, stating that instead of creating employment, the government has systematically reduced job opportunities for the youth. Katwal said the Finance Department’s revised instructions issued last week clearly stated that no new outsourced services could be engaged without prior approval and that outsourcing should r…

Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday accused the Centre of failing to engage in dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and instead resorting to force, saying the government should have addressed his concerns through discussions rather than removing him during a peaceful hunger strike.Addressing the media in Tonk, Pilot said it was surprising that the government was neither willing to hold discussions with Wangchuk nor prepared to consider his demands, despite the Parlia…

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…

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 …