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January 26, 2025 2:15 PM January 26, 2025 2:15 PM

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Unified Pension Scheme for government employees notified

Centre has officially notified the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme, UPS. Government had introduced Unified Pension Scheme in August last year, as an option under the National Pension System for Central Government employees. The scheme will come into effect from 1st April this year. The ...

January 26, 2025 8:05 AM January 26, 2025 8:05 AM

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President Murmu says, One Nation, One Election will promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis & reduce financial burden

President Droupadi Murmu has stated that the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill introduced in Parliament promises to redefine the terms of good governance.   She said the ‘One Nation One Election’ plan can promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, mitigate resource diversion, and redu...

January 26, 2025 7:50 AM January 26, 2025 7:50 AM

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139 distinguished personalities selected for this year’s Padma Awards

President Droupadi Murmu has approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards for Year 2025. The list comprises seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.   23 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 13 Posthumous...

January 26, 2025 7:51 AM January 26, 2025 7:51 AM

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Gallantary Awards to 93 Armed Forces & Central Armed Police Forces personnel

President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous, on the eve of 76th Republic Day.   These include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous, 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumous, one Bar to ...

January 26, 2025 7:23 AM January 26, 2025 7:23 AM

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PM Modi lauds President Murmu for inspiring address on Republic Day’s eve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her inspiring address to the nation ahead of Republic Day.   In a social media post, he remarked that the President highlighted many subjects and emphasised the greatness of the Constitution and the need to keep working towards nation...