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PM Modi urges supporters to remove ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ suffix from social media handles
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PM Modi urges supporters to remove ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ suffix from social media handles

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged his supporters to remove "Modi Ka Parivar" suffix from their social media handles, saying the election win of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has effectively conveyed the message it was meant to. BJP members and his supporters in huge numbers had identified themselves on social media platforms as "Modi Ka Parivar" (Modi's family) in March following opposition leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's barb at him for having no family of his own. The prime minister had retorted that the people of India are his family. In a post on X, Modi said on Tuesday, "Through the election campaign, people across India added 'Modi Ka Parivar' to their social media as a mark of affection towards me. I derived a lot of strength from...
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Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal to get married this month
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Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal to get married this month

Mumbai, June 2024.  Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha will reportedly get married to her longtime partner , actor Zaheer Iqbal, later this month. News of the wedding comes just a month after the premiere of Netflix series "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", in which Sinha played the dual role of Rehaana and Fareedan. While there is no official confirmation about the ceremony, sources close to the Sinha's family said "the reports are true".
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Rajasthan CM asks officials to ensure timely implementation of power-related pacts to streamline electricity supply
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Rajasthan CM asks officials to ensure timely implementation of power-related pacts to streamline electricity supply

Jaipur, June 11, 2024. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday asked the energy department officials to ensure timely implementation of all the agreements signed with central government enterprises and other entities to provide uninterrupted power supply across the state. For strengthening power supply in the state, the agreements signed with various power corporations and central undertakings should be completed on time so that the general public can get smooth and uninterrupted power supply, the chief minister said. Through several pacts and power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed recently between the Rajasthan government and central government undertakings, power projects of more than 31,825 MW capacity will be established in the state with an investment of Rs 1.60...
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Sebi launches investor certification exam to foster financial literacy
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Sebi launches investor certification exam to foster financial literacy

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday launched a free, voluntary online investor certification examination, which will help individuals gain comprehensive knowledge about stock market investing. Developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), this voluntary certification aims to help investors test their knowledge of markets and investing, Sebi said in a statement. The certification examination has been designed to assist individuals in their journey to gaining comprehensive knowledge about investing in the Indian securities markets.
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adidas Unites Mumbai’s Dabbawalas in Support of Team India Ahead of T-20 World Cup
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adidas Unites Mumbai’s Dabbawalas in Support of Team India Ahead of T-20 World Cup

Mumbai, June 11, 2024. With the T20 World Cup in full swing, the legendary Dabbawallas community from Mumbai came together with adidas to display their sportsmanship and unwavering support for Team India. Over 1000 Dabbawalas were spotted in the streets donning the adidas Team India T20 jerseys to showcase their love for the sport, rallying behind the team. Famed for their impeccable lunchbox delivery service, the dabbawalas of Mumbai have always been a symbol of dedication and community spirit. Now, they are channelling this same fervour into supporting Team India, adding a splash of blue to the bustling streets of Mumbai. In the second year of its partnership with the BCCI, adidas India recently revealed a fresh sporting look with the all-new three-striped T-20 jersey. As a...
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NIVEA Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future With Distributor Quality Program
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NIVEA Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future With Distributor Quality Program

Mumbai, June 11, 2024. NIVEA, India’s No. 1 Trusted Skin Care Brand (Source: TRA Report 2024) ushers in a sustainable change by transforming plastic waste into functional store units with the Distributor Quality Program. In a bold step towards sustainability, NIVEA launched its environmental initiative in 2021, targeting a significant reduction in plastic waste and an enhancement of quality infrastructure within its distributor networks. The primary focus was on multi-layer plastic (MLP), known for its challenging recyclability. Moreover, through the partnership with top 57 distributors, the goal was to cultivate a culture of quality and turn these distributors into brand ambassadors to drive home the significance of eco-conscious practices. The brand adopted a comprehensive approach...
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Shri Jayant Chaudhary assumes charge of MSDE as Minister of State (Independent Charge)
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Shri Jayant Chaudhary assumes charge of MSDE as Minister of State (Independent Charge)

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. The newly appointed Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Shri Jayant Chaudhary, officially assumed charge of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today. Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of MSDE, welcomed the Hon’ble Minister and extended his best wishes, marking the beginning of a new chapter in advancing the skill development and entrepreneurship landscape. The ceremony at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, signifies a concerted effort to achieve the objectives outlined in the 100-day agenda of the Government of India. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE said, “India has a vast and youthful population that needs to be empowered with skilling, reskilling, and upski...
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Dharmendra Pradhan retains Education Ministry
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Dharmendra Pradhan retains Education Ministry

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Dharmendra Pradhan continues to head the Ministry of Education in the third term of the NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  The 72-member Union Council of Ministers in the Modi 3.0 government includes 30 cabinet ministers and five ministers of state (independent charge). The ministers were administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday, June 9. Pradhan has served as a Union Minister in PM Modi’s two previous terms as well, handling portfolios including petroleum and natural gas, education and skill development. In the Prime Minister’s first term, Ramesh Pokhriyal served as the education minister from 2014 till the cabinet was reshuffled on July 7, 2021. The Education Ministry of Education is divided into two ...
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Supreme Court issues notice to NTA over NEET-UG 2024 paper leak allegations: ‘we need answers’
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Supreme Court issues notice to NTA over NEET-UG 2024 paper leak allegations: ‘we need answers’

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA) on a plea seeking cancelling of NEET-UG 2024 exams over allegations of leak of question papers. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said the “sanctity has been affected” and “we need answers”. However, the court refused to stay the counselling process for admission of those who have cleared the exam. “Let the counselling start. We are not stopping the counselling,” said Justice Nath as Senior Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara urged the court to stay the counselling. Justice Amanullah told the NTA counsel, “It’s not so simple that because you have done it (conducted the exam), it’s sacrosanct. We need answers for that…The sanctity has been affected...
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J P Nadda takes charge of Union Health Ministry, tells officials to focus on govt’s 100-day agenda
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J P Nadda takes charge of Union Health Ministry, tells officials to focus on govt’s 100-day agenda

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. He was allocated the Health Ministry as well as the Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry on Monday, a day after taking oath as a cabinet minister in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. In the previous Modi government, both the ministries were led by Mansukh Mandaviya. After taking charge, he along with Ministers of State for Health Anupriya Patel and Prataprao Jadhav interacted with senior officials of the Health Ministry. He is learnt to have told them to focus on the government’s agenda for the first 100 days, especially on extending the coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme for people aged 70 years and above. Nadda’s term as BJP president ended in January and he was given a six-month extension to oversee the Lok Sabha 2024 election...
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Amit Shah takes charges as Cooperation Minister; pledges to strengthen sector
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Amit Shah takes charges as Cooperation Minister; pledges to strengthen sector

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday assumed charge as the Minister of Cooperation, vowing to bolster the cooperative sector by effectively implementing policies at the grassroots level. Shah, a two-time MP from Gujarat and a close confidant of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has held the cooperation portfolio since July 2021, when the new cooperation ministry was established. “We laid the foundation for the development of the cooperative sector in the last tenure. We will focus on percolating the policies to the ground level in the next five years,” Shah stated, underlining his commitment to the sector’s growth. The ministry is set to initiate the implementation of a 100-day development plan for the cooperative sector, Shah informed. As the Union Co...
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Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia takes charge of Ministry of Communications
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Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia takes charge of Ministry of Communications

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia assumed charge of the Minister of Communications here today Addressing the media, he emphasized the importance of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), as well as of India Post, in today’s day and age in connecting the length and breadth of India. "I am honoured that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi I have been given the charge of the Ministry of Communications. In the past ten years, our government has transformed the sector and today I want to reaffirm my steadfast commitment to make India a sustainable, customer centric and competitive telecommunications and postal market," he said. Minister of Communications credited the revolution in telecommunications to the leadership of Prime Minister Shri...
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ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024: Atal Innovation Mission calls for applications
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ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024: Atal Innovation Mission calls for applications

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, is pleased to announce the commencement of applications for the prestigious ‘ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024’- a flagship summer boot camp under AIM’s Atal Tinkering Labs program. This boot camp is now open to all schools across India including non ATL schools. ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024 promises to be a transformative experience for participating students. Over a span of 40 days, from June to July, participants will embark on a virtual journey aimed at equipping them with essential digital skills and frameworks. By the end of the boot camp, students will have the tools and knowledge to conceptualize and develop their own online ventures. The impact of ATL Tinkerpreneur is evident from its previous editions, whi...
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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal takes charge at the Ministry of Law and Justice
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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal takes charge at the Ministry of Law and Justice

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal took charge of the Ministry of Law and Justice today in New Delhi. Addressing the office bearers as well as the staff, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal said, “Guided by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, I am committed to serving the people with dedication & integrity and the Ministry of  Law & Justice will contribute in realizing the dream of Viksit Bharat”. He said that “it is our priority to generate awareness among people for the 3 new criminal laws which are going to be implemented soon”. He further added that “it is our priority that the people get speedy justice in the courts”. Shri Meghwal, born on 20th December, 1953, is a Post-Graduate in Political Science. He i...
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Jatt and Juliet 3 trailer: Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa return in Punjab’s beloved romcom franchise
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Jatt and Juliet 3 trailer: Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa return in Punjab’s beloved romcom franchise

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa are back with the third installment of their Jatt and Juliet franchise and this time, the two find themselves in Paris. Diljit and Neeru have played different versions of these characters since the franchise was first launched in 2012 and here too, Diljit plays the bumbling fool who is love with the city-bred, well-educated woman, played by Neeru. In Jatt and Juliet 3, Neeru and Diljit are both playing cops, where she is his boss at work. He falls in love with her but their love story is interrupted when the two find themselves in Paris and she suspects him of being in love with someone else. Jatt and Juliet was never a straight-up love story but a rather comical ride where the protagonists share a love-hate relationship and ul...
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Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat takes charge as Union Minister of Culture
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Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat takes charge as Union Minister of Culture

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat assumed charge as Union Minister of Culture, here today. Speaking with the media on the occasion, Shri Shekhawat expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for reposing his faith in him and giving this opportunity to preserve, protect and promote the vibrance of Bharateeyata both across our country and the world. He further stated that in transitioning from India to Bharat, under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi we have been taking giant steps in shedding our colonial cloak and reinstating our glorious cultural heritage. Shri Shekhawat stated that our nation’s growing soft power is in its rich cultural fabric and its myriad manifestations in the form of art, music, dance, textiles among others.  ‘Let’s w...
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Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog unveils AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0 and Innovations For You – SDG Entrepreneurs of India
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Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog unveils AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0 and Innovations For You – SDG Entrepreneurs of India

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog (AIM) proudly announces the launch of two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in India: the ‘AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0’ and the fifth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ handbook, spotlighting SDG entrepreneurs of India. In collaboration with the Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) at the Royal Danish Embassy in India, AIM presents the fourth edition of the open innovation water challenge. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Indo-Danish bilateral green strategic partnership, endeavors to address critical water-related challenges through inventive solutions. The selected teams will form the Indian cohort which will participate in the global Next Generation Digital Action program and ...
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Over 6.6 lakh pensioners used facial recognition tech for life certificates
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Over 6.6 lakh pensioners used facial recognition tech for life certificates

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. More than 6.6 lakh pensioners made use of the ‘Facial Authentication Technology’ in 2023-24 to verify their digital life certificates (DLCs) for pension provided under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), a rise of over 200 per cent from 2.1 lakh in 2022-23, data released by Ministry of Labour and Employment on Saturday showed. “Since its launch at EPFO, Facial Authentication Technology based DLCs have been submitted by 2.1 lakh pensioners in 2022-23, which rose to 6.6 lakh in 2023-24 which reflects a growth of 200 per cent year-on-year in the use of this technology. It is also noteworthy that the 6.6 lakh FAT based DLCs in 2023-24 comprise almost 10 per cent of the total DLCs received during the year,” the statement said. Overall, around 60...
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Suzlon bags 103.95 MW wind project from AMPIN Energy
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Suzlon bags 103.95 MW wind project from AMPIN Energy

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon Group on Tuesday said it has secured a 103.95 MW wind project from AMPIN Energy Transition. As part of the agreement, Suzlon will supply wind turbines and execute the project, including erection and commissioning, at Fatehgarh district of Rajasthan, a company statement said. Suzlon will install 33 wind turbine generators with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each. It will also undertake comprehensive operations and maintenance services post-commissioning.
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Purple Lotus by Veena Rao is a Poignant Journey of Self-discovery and Cultural Exploration
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Purple Lotus by Veena Rao is a Poignant Journey of Self-discovery and Cultural Exploration

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. TreeShade Books, a leading publishing house in Delhi, proudly announces the launch of Purple Lotus, the acclaimed debut novel by award-winning journalist and author Veena Rao, to Indian readers. Following its triumphant reception in the United States, this compelling narrative is now set to captivate audiences in India. The book has been launched simultaneously across online and offline stores all over India. Purple Lotus was first published in the U.S. in 2020, where it received notable accolades including the 2021 American Fiction Award. The novel was also a finalist for the 2021 Georgia Author of the Year and the 2021 International Book Awards in both the multicultural and women's fiction categories. Additionally, it was the winner of the She Writes ...
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Yoga day celebrates timeless practice of oneness, harmony: PM Modi
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Yoga day celebrates timeless practice of oneness, harmony: PM Modi

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon people to reiterate their commitment to making yoga an integral part of their lives and also encourage others to do the same. In 10 days from now, the world will mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, celebrating a timeless practice that celebrates oneness and harmony, he said on 'X'. Yoga has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, uniting millions around the globe in the pursuit of holistic well-being, the prime minister said.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as Information and Broadcasting Minister
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Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as Information and Broadcasting Minister

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday assumed charge as Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, the 35th leader to hold the portfolio since Independence. He succeeds Anurag Singh Thakur, who held the coveted post for nearly three years in the previous BJP-led government. Vaishnaw, who also holds key portfolios such as Railways and Electronics and Information Technology, assumed the charge as Information and Broadcasting Minister in the presence of senior officials, including I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju.
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