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CHANDIGARH: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday said the transformation of India’s healthcare sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been “unprecedented,” highlighting the 2017 National Health Policy as a landmark shift towards a comprehensive and preventive healthcare model. Addressing the gathering during the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of healthcare projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at PGIMER, Chandigarh, Nadda said the country has witnessed remarkable development across sectors over the past 12 years under the Prime Minister’s leadership. “Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, we have all witnessed a story of immense development across all dimensions of…
NEW DELHI: The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare is organising the 2nd National Workshop on Pension Litigation on Saturday (18th July) at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, as per the release. According to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh will address the plenary session of the National Workshop on Pension Litigation on July 18, 2026. The Workshop will be attended by Nodal Officers and Panel Counsels of all Ministries/Departments, including Legal Experts and reiterates the Government’s commitment to improving pension litigation management, ensuring greater coordination amongst all stakeholders. Identification and addressing of the…
CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Chandigarh’s development benefits not only the Union Territory but also neighbouring states, as he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects worth over Rs 4,700 crore spanning healthcare, education and road infrastructure. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister described Chandigarh as a model of planned development and said the NDA government has consistently prioritised its growth. “Coming among all of you today fills my heart with a unique sense of joy. Chandigarh is not just a city; it has been a model of development for India. Chandigarh is known…
DEHRADUN: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, arrived at Jolly Grant Airport on Friday evening to participate in the Chhatron Ki Goonj programme at Bannu School Ground in Dehradun. The Congress leader was warmly received by party workers at the airport before departing for the event venue in Dehradun. The LoP is expected to interact with the youth in the State’s capital as part of the ongoing nationwide campaign ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ (Students’ Echo). The nationwide campaign aims to focus attention on problems facing students, including exam irregularities and the broader state of India’s education system.…
NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament examining the Bill that seeks to remove Prime Minister, Union Ministers and Chief Ministers detained for 30 straight days on serious charges decided on Friday to put on hold the adoption of its draft report. The decision came after the members felt that more discussions were needed, panel chief Aparajita Sarangi said. The Joint Committee on the 130th Amendment Bill had made five recommendations in its draft report, which was circulated to members recently. On Friday, when the committee was voting on each of the recommendations separately, it was decided that more consultations…
HARYANA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind and addressed a public rally at the HUDA ground, where he announced and inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 14,700 crore across Haryana. Beginning his speech in Haryanvi, the Prime Minister recalled his long association with Jind, saying he had visited the district decades ago while working for the organisation and still remembered the affection of the people, the famous Murrah buffalo, pure desi ghee, and Jind’s traditional ghevar. PM Modi said that while Jind’s ghee and ghevar remained unchanged, “the tevar (attitude) of Jind…
NEW DELHI: The 20-member Indian Women’s Squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 was announced by Hockey India on Friday, with Salima Tete to lead the squad that Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne has described as a well-balanced group. The showpiece tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the Netherlands and Belgium, is scheduled to be held from 15 to 30 August, according to release. The squad, currently training at the national camp in Bengaluru, features a mix of experienced campaigners and promising young players, who impressed everyone during recent international assignments most notably at the…
NEW DELHI: The US Embassy in India on Friday highlighted the delivery of another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter to the Indian Navy, saying the induction reflects the growing strength of the India-US defence partnership. In a post on X, the US Embassy in India said that another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter, developed by Lockheed Martin, had arrived in India, with the aircraft delivered to the Indian Navy at Kochi last week. “Another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter touched down on Indian shores! Developed by @LockheedMartin, this highly equipped helicopter was delivered to the @IndianNavy at Kochi last week, with two more…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday was urged to list for hearing a PIL seeking direction to seize the symbol or deregister a political party that promises or distributes “irrational freebies” before polls. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was told by lawyer-petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay that the notices on his PIL were issued to the Centre and the Election Commission in 2022 itself, and urged it to list the matter soon. He said the plea was earlier mentioned for urgent hearing on February 5 and the court had then…
HARYANA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s first hydrogen-powered train, flagged off between Jind and Sonipat, is the world’s most powerful hydrogen train, asserting that the country’s indigenous railway technology has placed India among a select group of nations operating hydrogen-powered trains. Prime Minister Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat, marking a significant step towards clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 14,700 crore in Jind in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union…