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LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana: PM Modi Launches Women-Centric Initiative in Panipat

Manish Kumar

This initiative aims to financially empower 1 lakh women aged 18 to 70 across India. Under the scheme, women with a minimum qualification of 10th pass will be trained as LIC agents. In a historic move aimed at empowering women and promoting financial inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana at an event in Panipat, Haryana. The initiative, which seeks to empower over 1 lakh women across India, is set to provide women aged 18 to 70 with the opportunity to become LIC agents, thereby…

Historic Moment: Jewar Airport Welcomes Its First Test Flight, Promises Better Connectivity

Manish Kumar

Jewar Noida International Airport, also termed as Jewar airport is expected to ease air travel in the delhi-ncr region. First test flight of the Noida airport took off and landed on the Jewar airport on Monday. In particular, the test sets completed a pre-planned 15-minute dormant flight cycle, including taxiing, take-off, and returning to the bay, within their designated areas. Jewar Airport, officially named Noida International Airport, is set to become the second major aviation hub in the National Capital Region after Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The foundation stone…

Maha Kumbh 2025: Indian Railways Plans 13,000 Special Trains for Pilgrims

Manish Kumar

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh will start with Paush Purnima Snan, which is on January 13, 2025. The Kumbh festival will conclude with the last bath on February 26, 2025, the day of Mahashivratri. Maha Kumbh 2025: Amid preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today (December 8) said that the Indian Railways would run about 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special ones, for the convenience of devotees. Notably, the Maha Kumbh will commence on January 13 on the occasion of Paush Purnima and conclude on…

Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threats via Email, Students Sent Home Amid Security Scare

Manish Kumar

A team of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police immediately reached the spot. Police, bomb disposal squad, and dog squad, along with DFS personnel started a search operation on the entire premises of schools. Forty schools in Delhi received bomb threats via e-mails on Monday Morning. RK Puram’s Delhi Public School, Paschim Vihar’s GD Goenka School, Mayurvihar’s Mother Mary’s School, British School, Salwan School, Modern School, Cambridge School, DAV School were among the schools that received the treat emails. School administrations sent children back to their homes. According to…

Govt Announces Expansion of Passport Seva Kendras to Better Serve Applicants

Manish Kumar

Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs), launched in 2017, have served so far over 1.52 crore citizens. Now, the government plans to extend the number of POPSKs to over 600 by 2028-29. Here is good news for those who are planning to apply for a passport. The government plans to expand the number of Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) operated through post offices. Currently, 442 ‘Passport Seva Kendras’ are operational and the number will be increased to 600 in the next five years. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was…

Class 6 Student Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances at School in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar

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The exact reason for the death would be ascertained after the post-mortem, however, the police said that there were no marks of injuries on the body but a foam-like substance was oozing out of the mouth. In a tragic incident, a 12-year-old child died at a private school in the Vasant Vihar area of southwest Delhi on Tuesday morning. The police suspected the seizure to be the cause of death even as the family claimed the boy was beaten up by his classmate. As per the sources, police have collected…

UP Govt Responds to Noida Farmers’ Agitation with 5-Member Solution Committee

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UP govt forms 5-member committee to find solution to farmers’ issues amid agitation in Noida Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday formed a 5-member committee to find a solution for the issues faced by the farmers as massive agitation happened in Noida and Greater Noida for the last two days. The state govt has constituted the committee under the chairmanship of IAS Anil Kumar Sagar, Principal Secretary of Infrastructure and Industrial Development. Other members of the committee are IAS Piyush Sharma, Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department Sanjay Khatri, Additional Chief…

India’s Declining Fertility Rate: A Crisis in the Making?

Manish Kumar

A Global Phenomenon with Local Implications As the world grapples with declining fertility rates, India faces its own demographic challenges. In 2023, South Korea’s fertility rate dropped to a record low of 0.72, raising alarms about the socioeconomic consequences of population decline. While India’s fertility rate is currently higher, it is steadily declining, projected to reach 1.29 by 2050—well below the replacement rate of 2.1. This downward trend raises questions about the long-term stability of India’s population and economy, echoing the crises faced by nations like South Korea and Japan.…

India’s Road Safety Crisis: Analyzing Alarming Trends and Urgent Solutions

Manish Kumar

The Stark Reality of India’s Roads With over 172,000 deaths recorded from 480,000 road accidents in 2023, India continues to grapple with an escalating road safety crisis. These startling statistics, presented by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, underline the urgency of addressing the country’s road safety challenges. Despite ongoing efforts, fatalities have risen by 2.6% compared to 2022, reflecting a grim trajectory that demands immediate and comprehensive intervention. Rising Fatalities and Disturbing Trends The road safety figures from 2023 are a sobering reminder of the scale and diversity of road accidents…

Farmers’ March to Delhi: Unpacking the Protest and Key Demands

Manish Kumar

The Farmers’ Voice and Their Long Struggle India’s agricultural sector has long been the backbone of its economy, yet farmers frequently find themselves at odds with policies they believe undermine their livelihoods. Protests and demonstrations have become a common tool for expressing grievances, and the latest “Delhi Chalo” march is another chapter in this ongoing struggle. Farmers from Uttar Pradesh and across India are rallying with demands for fair compensation and benefits under the revised agricultural laws. This demonstration is not an isolated event; it is part of a larger…