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November 29, 2023 2:07 PM

Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication launched in New Delhi

Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, launched the ‘Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication’ in New Delhi on Tuesday. The guide, “Gender-Inclusive Communication”, provides recommendations and examples on use of Gender-Inclusive language that avoids bias towards various...

November 29, 2023 11:11 AM

PM Modi to distribute 51,000 job offer letters via video conference tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited employees across various government departments through a video conference on November 30, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement on Tuesday. The initiative, known as 'Rozgar Mela...

November 29, 2023 10:58 AM

India jubilant as all trapped workers rescued from Himalayan tunnel

Indian rescuers were exhilarated at the successful completion of a complex rescue mission spanning 17 days on Tuesday (November 28) as they saved all 41 workers trapped in an under-construction tunnel that collapsed in India's northern Uttarakhand state. Uttarakhand chief of state, Pushkar S...

November 28, 2023 8:17 PM

Silkyara Tunnel Rescue: All 41 trapped workers evacuated after 17 days

The rescue operation faced continuous setbacks. Ultimately, when the drilling machine failed, 12 "rat-hole miners" stepped in and dug through the last 12 meters, reaching the trapped labourers.  These rat hole miners worked with the Army to manually burrow through the remaining 10-12 meters of r...

November 28, 2023 4:10 PM

Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 2 to return from December 17

Kashi Tamil Sangamam is all set for a return. The second edition of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme is proposed to be held from December 17, the first day of the holy Tamil Margali month, and continue till December 30, 2023. The registration portal by IIT Madras for Phase 2 of Kashi Tami...

November 28, 2023 2:13 PM

Meenakashi Lekhi to visit Hungary, Republic of Bulgaria from Nov 28-Dec 1

During her time in Hungary, Lekhi is scheduled to deliver an address at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs. Her agenda comprises meetings with the Deputy Foreign Minister, Culture Minister, and other eminent dignitaries. Additionally, she plans to visit the Indology Centre at ELTE Univ...

November 28, 2023 12:28 PM

Two-day winter session of Punjab Assembly scheduled to begin today

The cabinet has called for a 2-day winter session of the Punjab Assembly, set to begin on Tuesday at 2 pm. The agenda includes the presentation of two bills alongside routine proceedings such as the question hour and calling attention motions. One of the noteworthy bills to be tabled is the Punja...