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2,639 govt jobs, 6,000 transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrants: MoS

As many as 2,639 government jobs have been provided to Kashmiri migrants under Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP), 2015, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha. He also said the government has approved construction of 6,000 transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees engaged or to be engaged in different departments of government of Jammu and Kashmir in the valley. "2,639 government jobs have been provided to Kashmiri migrants under Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP), 2015," he said in a written reply. Further, the minister said the government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched a portal on September 7, 2021 to address the grievances of Kashmiri migrants. The government of India reimburses the expenditure incurred by the government of Jammu and Kashmir on providing the following facilities to the eligible Kashmiri migrants settled in Jammu, he said.

Govt plans federal oversight of all real-money online games: Report

An Indian panel tasked with drafting the regulation in August proposed a new body to decide whether a game involves skill or chance, and then let skill games be governed by planned federal rules

Revisit denial to disclose report on armed forces' pay: CIC to PMO

The Central Information Commission has directed the Prime Minister's Office to "revisit" its refusal to disclose under the RTI a 14-year old report by a Group of Ministers led by former External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on pay and pension of armed forces personnel on grounds that it was "highly sensitive". The directive came after the RTI applicant told the panel that substantial portions of the report that were termed "highly sensitive" and "prejudicially affecting the sovereignty and integrity of India" by the PMO, have already been declassified and disclosed by the Defence Ministry. Through his RTI application dated January 31, 2021, S Y Savur had sought the copy of the report submitted by Mukherjee on December 19, 2008 for then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's approval and copy of the approval along with file notes, office memorandum along with all relevant information that "preceded" the approval. The PMO had refused to disclose the report and other documents, calling t

PM Modi to initiate event celebrating Suzuki's 40 years in India on Aug 28

PM Modi will lay foundation stone of two key projects in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, said the Prime Minister's Office

Oppn has 'waiting list' of 2 dozen PM candidates without vacancy: Naqvi

Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said it has already prepared a "waiting list of two dozen prime ministerial candidates" without even a vacancy for the post.

Shinzo Abe, powerful former Japan PM, leaves divided legacy upon demise

Shinzo Abe was a political blueblood groomed for power. Japan's longest serving prime minister, he was also perhaps the most polarising, complex politician in recent Japanese history.

Diverse population, climatic zones behind rise in biotech sector: PM Modi

Highlighting the potential of bio start-ups in India, Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's diverse population and climatic zones are among the top factors behind the growth of the biotech industry.

PM Modi to release benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme today

A passbook of PM CARES for Children, and health card under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will be handed over to the children during the programme, the Prime Minister's Office said

PM Modi to attend to third edition of Quad leaders' summit in Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the third Quad leaders summit in Tokyo on May 24, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the forthcoming Quad summit will provide an opportunity for the Quad leaders to exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific and contemporary global issues of mutual interest. In Tokyo, Modi will have bilateral meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden, Bagchi said. He is also likely to hold a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart.

PM Sharif orders tightening of security for Chinese citizens in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered the tightening of security for Chinese nationals working on the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

He's back: Wickremesinghe named Sri Lankan PM for 6th time amid crisis

He replaces the president's brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned on Monday amid street protests in the main city Colombo and beyond which became more deadly this week

Ukraine crucial part of Modi's deliberations in Europe, says BJP leader

Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Foreign Affairs Department In-Charge, said that Ukraine will be part of deliberations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Europe visit.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi Arabia at 'own expense'

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi at his own expense, Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb said and also criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders for spreading "lies"

Aluminium Association of India seeks PMO intervention on coal supply issues

The letter has been prompted by a recent adhoc decision by state-run CIL to further curtail road and rake supplies of coal to the non-power sector, without any advance notice

PM Narendra Modi likely to meet several unicorn founders next week

There are currently 77 unicorns in the country, of which 40 have entered the club this year, according to data from Venture Intelligence

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: All you need to know

What is this mission all about and how will it revamp India's health sector? Tune in to this podcast to know

PIL on Central Vista construction attempt to stall project: Centre to HC

Centre has told the Delhi High Court that the PIL seeking stay on the construction of Central Vista here amid the raging Covid pandemic was just another attempt to stall the project

Delhi HC to hear plea on construction of Central Vista Project on May 11

Delhi High Court said it will hear tomorrow the plea seeking direction to stop or suspend all construction activity of the Central Vista Avenue Redevelopment Project

PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' session with students to be held on April 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that his annual interaction with students ''Pariksha Pe Charcha'' will be held on April 7 in a new format

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern expects to form new govt before official poll results

While addressing the media in Auckland on Sunday afternoon, Ardern said the work would begin and the Labour caucus will meet on Monday