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February 10, 2025 6:38 PM February 10, 2025 6:38 PM

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Govt Approves 85 New Kendriya Vidyalayas, 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas Nationwide

The government today said 1,253 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 653 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) are presently functional across the country. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today. He said that the government has recently approved the proposal for t...

February 10, 2025 6:07 PM February 10, 2025 6:07 PM

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PM Internship Scheme Not Extended to MSMEs, Confirms Govt

The government today said the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) has not been extended to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). This was informed by MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. He said, that as a pilot project of the scheme, 1.25 lakh int...

February 10, 2025 5:14 PM February 10, 2025 5:14 PM

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India-EFTA Desk Launched to Boost Trade, $100 Billion Investment Expected

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, along with European Free Trade Association (EFTA) officials, launched a dedicated India-EFTA desk in New Delhi today to deepen economic ties.   Addressing the media, Mr. Goyal said the platform will serve as a bridge between businesses of India a...

February 10, 2025 4:51 PM February 10, 2025 4:51 PM

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Over 54 Cr Jan Dhan Accounts Opened; Women Hold 55% Share: FM Sitharaman

Over 54 crore bank accounts have been opened in the country till January this year under PM Jan Dhan Yojana. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said over 30 crore accounts belong to women, constituting over 55 percent. The minister said the government has taken ...

February 10, 2025 4:23 PM February 10, 2025 4:23 PM

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Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Introduces Aircraft Objects Bill in Rajya Sabha

The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, was today introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu introduced the bill in the upper house.   The bill aims to strengthen aircraft financing and leasing in the country. It aims to align India’s domestic laws w...

February 10, 2025 3:13 PM February 10, 2025 3:13 PM

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Udaan Scheme Makes Air Travel Affordable for All: Minister Rammohan Naidu

Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu today said that the government is committed to building as many airports as possible across the country.   Replying to supplementaries in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said the aspirations of India have changed after the coming of Narendra Modi’s t...

February 10, 2025 1:57 PM February 10, 2025 1:57 PM

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Govt is implementing women-centric schemes for improving employability of women: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today said, the government has taken legislative and other measures to address the issues like wage disparity and workplace safety for women.     In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, he said, the government has enacted several Acts and W...

February 10, 2025 1:39 PM February 10, 2025 1:39 PM

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Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy says, Ministry has no role in duty related issues of Power Generation companies & Coal importing agencies

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy today said there is no scam under investigation in Coal India limited or with the Coal Ministry. Replying to Suplimentaries in the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour, he ruled out any scam to the tune of 6000 crore rupees under investigation. He also said the Min...