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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 12) virtually addressed the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh and celebrated the significant impact of India’s skill development initiatives. He commended the joint skill convocation of institutions across the nation, considering it a laudable endeavor that aligns with India’s contemporary priorities During the event, PM Modi emphasized the vital role of youth in harnessing a …

NEW DELHI: Stating that the expanding economy is creating new possibilities for the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in the last six years and is decreasing rapidly in both the rural and urban areas. Modi emphasised that the benefits of development are being reaped in equal measures in …

The Indian team continued their World Cup tradition of giving an award for the best fielder when on Wednesday, Virat Kohli, the winner of the first one for his effort against Australia, handed over the honour to Shardul Thakur for his catch to dismiss Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz. “The catch was at a crucial period because Hardik took a chance bowling …

Development minister Andrew Mitchell has hit back at criticism over aid cuts for the world’s poorest, saying the UK was still a “very dominant force”. Mr Mitchell said that the UK was the third-biggest donor to the World Bank’s fund for the poorest countries in the world. The anti-poverty institution had accused the UK of causing “real pain” with recent …

Whenever India and Pakistan meet on a cricket pitch, the world witnesses another instalment of what is one of sports’ most fiercely contested rivalries. And when the two meet at a World Cup, as they will on 14 October in the western Indian state of Gujarat, anticipation is driven to feverish extremes. The nuclear-armed neighbours share a fraught relationship and …

The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel on Saturday, with hundreds of gunmen infiltrating communities near the Gaza Strip. At least 1,300 Israelis have been killed, while dozens of soldiers and civilians, including women and children, are being held in Gaza as hostages. More than 1,300 Palestinians have also been killed in numerous air strikes on …

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to review the progress on schemes that were announced by him on Independence Day. With a special focus on welfare projects for women, PM Modi had announced making 2 crore Lakhpati ‘didis’ that is making 2 crore women engaged in self-help groups (SHGs) or Anganwadis Lakhpatis and …

If Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel closed their eyes for a brief period after the end of the 34th over during their record 345-run chase in a World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka, they would have no reason to believe they are outside Pakistan. The loud “jeetega bhai jeetega Pakistan jeetega” chants at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad gave the …

In a momentous event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the Asian Games 2023. The interaction took place at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, where he celebrated India’s remarkable performance at the Games. India secured 107 medals, including an impressive 28 gold medals, making this a historic …

NEW DELHI: India’s first Rapid Rail train, known as the RAPIDX is likely to be inaugurated next week. Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off the first train on the 17-km priority corridor in Ghaziabad. The first train may be operated by women pilots as well, which will also be the first in the country. The …