Uttarakhand CM Dhami transfers Rs 146.32 crore pension benefits to 9.87 lakh beneficiaries | India News

Uttarakhand CM Dhami transfers Rs 146.32 crore pension benefits to 9.87 lakh beneficiaries Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday transferred Rs 146.32 crore in pension benefits through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 9,87,017 beneficiaries under various pension schemes of the social welfare department for July 2026.The chief minister said the state government is committed…

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‘Should have gone to Ranchi’: Rijiju takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over Prayagraj event | India News

NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday took a dig at leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, saying he should have travelled to Ranchi, where students are protesting over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.In a post on X, Rijiju said, “Rahul Gandhi ji…

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Safety vs privacy: How domestic-help platforms are building a two-way support system | India News

A significant demographic of the service providers at these platforms and the consumers comprise of women. India’s instant domestic help economy is expanding faster. As app-based platforms promise cleaners, cooks and household workers within minutes. However, the real contest here is no longer just about speed, convenience or pricing. It is increasingly about trust.A significant…

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Evening newswrap: Mayawati hits Akhilesh over ‘Pandit’ twist in SP’s PDA formula; IT ministry asks Meta to revamp algorithms & more | India News

Mayawati accused Akhilesh Yadav’s SP of changing its PDA formula to attract Brahmin voters and gain electoral advantage. The Supreme Court criticised two Ghaziabad hospitals for allegedly denying treatment to a severely injured minor sexual-assault victim who later died. Shashi Tharoor said politicians must listen to young voters, calling Gen Z and Gen Alpha an…

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‘Congress not realising own errors’: Rijiju draws parallel with Indira Gandhi post Emergency | India News

NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday stepped up his attack on Congress, accusing the party of failing to acknowledge its “errors and shortcomings.”In a post on X, Rijiju contrasted the current Congress leadership with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, saying she had been “blunt” in admitting the actions she took during the…

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‘Should have been more’: PM Modi disappointed over ‘just one or two’ girls among IIT Delhi medal winners | India News

PM Modi flags low number of female medal winners NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where he presented the institute’s highest honours to meritorious students.At the event, PM Modi urged IIT Delhi graduates to encourage greater participation and representation…

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‘Keep your curiosity alive’: PM Modi addresses IIT Delhi graduates; highlights rapid tech shift | India News

PM Modi told students to always remember their mentors NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed IIT Delhi’s 57th Convocation Ceremony, urging graduating students to embrace change, keep learning and remember the mentors who shaped their journey.Addressing more than 3,000 graduating students, including 587 PhD scholars, as the chief guest, PM Modi congratulated…

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