Author: Sharad Natani
In a major push to boost private-sector employment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) on Independence Day. The scheme promises Rs 15,000 in incentives for individuals securing their first formal job in the private sector, while also rewarding employers for creating new jobs. With an ambitious outlay of Rs 99,446 crore, the government aims to generate over 3.5 crore jobs by July 31, 2027. How the scheme works For job seekers: Anyone taking up their first private-sector job in an EPFO-registered company can receive up to Rs 15,000. Installments: Half after 6 months…
In a big Independence Day gift to highway commuters, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) today officially launched its much-awaited FASTag Annual Pass. The pass, priced at Rs3,000, will allow up to 200 trips on National Highway and National Expressway toll plazas, or remain valid for one year from activation, whichever comes first. The initiative aims to cut long queues, speed up toll clearance, and provide a more cost-effective option for frequent travellers. How to get the FASTag Annual Pass starting today From August 15, motorists can purchase the pass through the Rajmarg Yatra mobile app (Google Play Store…
In a landmark moment for India’s armed forces, the heroes of Operation Sindoor were honoured on the eve of the nation’s 79th Independence Day, marking one of the rarest recognitions in modern military history. Seven senior officers received the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) — a wartime equivalent of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, awarded for exceptional strategic leadership. This year’s recipients: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, AOC-in-C, Western Air Command Air Marshal Awadhesh Bharti, Director General Air Operations Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, AOC-in-C, South Western Air Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma,…
From the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi used his 12th Independence Day address to unveil an ambitious roadmap that could redefine India’s destiny. Calling on the nation to “leap, not just step” into the future, he announced sweeping reforms, mega-investments, and national challenges—aimed at transforming Bharat into a developed nation by 2047. Speaking with characteristic resolve, PM Modi touched on everything from semiconductors to nuclear energy, from youth employment to strategic security, signalling a decisive shift toward self-reliance and global leadership. Key Highlights of the Announcements 1. Semiconductors – A Mission for the Future After…
On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu delivered a stirring address to the nation, weaving together a tribute to the sacrifices of freedom fighters, a celebration of India’s rapid progress, and a vision for a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047. Speaking from the President’s Secretariat under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the President hailed India as the “Mother of Democracy”, recalling its ancient republican traditions and the nation’s seamless transition to universal adult franchise post-1947. She underscored the four constitutional pillars — justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity — with human dignity at their…
भारत की पुलिस अब बन रही है डिजिटल और स्मार्ट! लॉन्च हुआ है “Centre for Police Technology” — एक विशेष प्लेटफॉर्म जहाँ पुलिस, टेक्नोलॉजी वेन्डर्स, OEMs और स्टार्टअप्स मिलकर तेज़, स्मार्ट और एविडेंस-बेस्ड पुलिसिंग के लिए काम करेंगे। इस Centre का उद्देश्य है पुलिस को कटिंग-एज टेक्नोलॉजी से सक्षम बनाना — चाहे वह ड्रोन, AI फेसियल रिकग्निशन, साइबर फोरेंसिक्स, स्मार्ट कमांड सिस्टम्स या टैक्टिकल गियर हो। पुलिस अधिकारी अब सीधे प्रोडक्ट डेमो, ट्रेनिंग और टेक्निकल असेसमेंट के माध्यम से अपनी फोर्स को नेक्स्ट लेवल रेडी बना सकते हैं। मुख्य विशेषताएँ: Smart Policing & Surveillance: ड्रोन, CCTV, नाइट विज़न, अंडर-वेकल स्कैनर,…