Year: 2023

Skill India programme in school education

Manish Kumar

NEP 2020 has recommended integration of vocational education into mainstream education in all educational institutions. Under the vocational education component of Samagra Shiksha scheme, National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) compliant vocational courses are offered to the students from class 9th to 12th in eligible schools. At the Secondary level, i.e. Class 9 and 10, vocational modules are offered to the students as an additional subject. At the Senior Secondary level, i.e. Class 11 and 12, vocational courses are offered as a compulsory (elective) subject. States/UTs can now opt from 88 Job Roles in…

Government Committed for Preservation and Promotion of India’s Vast Intangible Valuable Cultural Heritage: Shri G Kishan Reddy

Manish Kumar

Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DoNER, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in the presence of Dr Sandhya Purecha, Chairman, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Smt. Uma Nanduri, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture and senior officials from various Ministries as well as Sangeet Natak Akademi, and eminent artists of various art forms formally launched 100 training programmes of rare performing art forms which are on the verge of extinction in a special function held today at Rabindra Bhavan, Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. Quite a number of Gurus and trainers from across the…

Space is becoming an important component of India’s economy, says Dr Jitendra Singh

Manish Kumar

Space is becoming an important component of the India’s economy, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today. Space StartUps attracted private investment amounting to more than Rs.1,000 crore in this Financial Year since April, he said. The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, said this while participating in a National TV Conclave here. “India’s Space economy today stands at a modest $8 billion, but our own projection is that by 2040 it will multiply manifold. But more…

Triptii Dimri tops IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Celeb list, leaves behind THESE star kids

Manish Kumar

After appearing opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Animal, Triptii Dimri has now become the most-popular Indian celebrity, according to IMDb. Read details. After Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri is now ruling hearts. The actor, who debuted with Laila Majnu, rose to prominence with her onscreen appearance with Ranbir Kapoor in Animal. Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film hit the silver screen on December 1 and shattered records at the box office. Amidst the film’s success, Dimri has left behind popular star kids and became IMDb’s most popular celebrity in India. IMDb released its…

Cheteshwar Pujara signs up for domestic grind, to return to Sussex for County Championship 2024

Manish Kumar

The out-of-favour India batter has not been picked for India’s two-match Test tour of South Africa 2023-24. He has been sitting on the sidelines since India’s heartbreaking loss to Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2023. Sussex Cricket has announced that India’s Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara is set to return to the team for the first seven County Championship games of the 2024 season. After the seventh game, he will be replaced by Australia’s emerging batter Daniel Hughes. The Aussie southpaw will be available for the rest of the…

Corruption will have no place under new Mizoram govt: Governor

Manish Kumar

Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma assumed the office of Mizoram’s Chief Minister on Saturday in a ceremony held at McDonald Hill in Aizawl. Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said on Wednesday that the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM)-led government has been voted for stability, honesty and development for a resurgent Mizoram in which corruption will have no place. Delivering his customary speech on the second day of the first session of the newly-constituted Mizoram Assembly, the Governor said that the government will work to fulfil the aspirations of the people…

Rajasthan: Is Vasundhara Raje upset? Deputy CM Diya Kumari has this to say

Manish Kumar

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and two-time MLA. Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief Minister-designate Diya Kumari has denied the reports of former Chief Minister s displeasure. On the question of Vasundhara Raje’s displeasure, Diya Kumari said that there is no such thing. “She was involved in the legislative party meeting. She was also present there when the CM’s name was announced. She has given his blessings to the CM and Deputy CM.”…

Parliament Security Breach: The anti-terror cell is questioning the six accused; 7 Lok Sabha personnel suspended

Manish Kumar

The four arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament yesterday have been charged under anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), besides sections in the Indian Penal Code. They will be produced in court today. The four arrested include Sagar Sharma and D Manoranjan, who used yellow smoke canisters inside Lok Sabha, and Neelam Devi and Amol Shinde, who burst red and yellow canisters outside Parliament. The other accused are Lalit Jha and Vicky Sharma. Jha reportedly shot videos of the other accused deploying smoke canisters outside and…

PM inaugurates annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today. The Prime Minister also took a walk-through of the Global AI Expo. GPAI is a multi-stakeholder initiative with 29 member countries aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities. India is the lead chair of GPAI in 2024. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister expressed delight in India chairing the GPAI Summit next year at a…

Rajasthan: Vasundhara Raje and other senior BJP leaders in desert state said this on appointment of Bhajanlal Sharma as CM

Manish Kumar

Following his election as the leader of the legislative party in Rajasthan, Bhajanlal Sharma met Governor Kalraj Mishra to formally stake his claim to form the government. Sharma’s appointment as Chief Minister is being perceived by many as an effort by the BJP to appeal to a diverse range of castes. Bhajanlal Sharma himself is a Brahmin, while Diya Singh belongs to the Rajput community, and Premchand Bairwa hails from the Dalit community.   Kirodi Lal Meena Meena dismisses notion of caste manipulation In response to journalists questioning the move, senior BJP…