PM Modi Inaugurates ₹13,480 Crore Development Projects in Bihar on Panchayati Raj Day; Vows Justice for Pahalgam Attack Victims

Madhubani, Bihar: On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar. These projects span key sectors including electricity, railways, healthcare, and rural infrastructure, aimed at boosting Bihar’s development and creating new employment…

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India Launches National Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26 Aiming for 100% Immunization by 2026

New Delhi: Marking a pivotal step in India’s journey towards eradicating preventable childhood diseases, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella (M-R) Elimination Campaign 2025-26. The launch coincided with the first day of World Immunization Week (April 24–30), reaffirming India’s commitment to achieving zero measles…

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India’s First-in-Human Gene Therapy Trial for Haemophilia Marks Milestone in Biotech Progress: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Bengaluru: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday hailed India’s first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia as a landmark achievement during his visit to BRIC-inStem, a premier research institution under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). The trial, conducted in…

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TDB Backs Plant-Based Indoor Air Purification System by Urban Air Labs to Improve Indoor AQI

New Delhi: In a significant push toward indigenous clean air solutions, the Technology Development Board (TDB), operating under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial assistance to M/s Urban Air Labs Private Limited, Gurugram. The funding supports their project titled “Development & Commercialization of a Made in India Efficient Wall-Mounted Air-Purification System…

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Govt Launches Sports Certificates via DigiLocker; NCSSR Inaugurated to Boost Athlete Welfare and Performance

New Delhi: In a major step toward digitizing athlete services and strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday launched the issuance of sports certificates through DigiLocker. The launch event was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the national capital, where the…

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Odisha Higher Education Institutions Closed for Students from April 23 Amid Heatwave

Bhubaneswar, April 23, 2025: In view of the ongoing severe heatwave sweeping across the state, the Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the closure of all universities and colleges for students starting April 23, until further notice. The decision, aimed at safeguarding students from the extreme weather, was communicated through an official notification issued on…

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Rajnath Singh Assures Strong Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack, Reiterates India’s Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism

New Delhi: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured the nation that the perpetrators of this “cowardly act” against innocent citizens will face a befitting response. Delivering a memorial lecture in honour of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh in New…

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Odisha Cabinet Mandates Graduation for Anganwadi Workers Seeking Promotion to Inspector Posts

Bhubaneswar: In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing the quality of service delivery in child and women welfare programmes, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Odisha Child and Women Welfare Service Rules, mandating that Anganwadi workers must possess a graduate degree or its equivalent from a recognized university for selection-based…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves District Cadre Status for Excise Constables to Streamline Recruitment and Operations

Bhubaneswar: In a major administrative reform, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Odisha Lower Excise Services (Employment Procedures and Service Regulations of Excise Constables) Rules, 2023, transitioning the cadre of Excise Constables from Divisional Cadre to District Cadre. This strategic move aims to enhance recruitment efficiency and improve operational management within…

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