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New simplified pension application form released for central govt employees
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday launched a new simplified pension application form for retiring central government employees.
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Amid quota row, Centre asks UPSC to cancel lateral entry advertisement
In a letter to the UPSC, Jitendra Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly believes that the process of lateral entry should adhere to the principles of equity and social justice
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Space economy receives Rs 1,000 crore venture capital in Union Budget 2024
Union Budget 2024-25: Indian space economy is expected to grow to $44 billion by 2033
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Every 3rd Indian affected by fatty liver disease: Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of Science and Technology launches the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network to find India-specific interventions for metabolic disorders
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PSUs engine of growth, development, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, praised the public sector undertakings for their consistent contribution to the Indian economy
India to become sixth country to have deep sea mission, says Jitendra Singh
Chairing a meeting to discuss the ministry's 100-day action plan, Singh expressed pride and happiness on the progress of the deep-sea mission
Reforms will continue to increase citizen-centricity: Jitendra Singh
The government is committed to further people-friendly measures aimed at increasing citizen-centricity and to ensure ease of living for all, he said
Startups grew over 300 times in ten years: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
He said the country today has the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally and is home to the fastest-growing unicorns
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LS Polls: 1,400 polling stations to have webcasting facilities in Udhampur
A total of 1,472 polling stations out of 2,637 will be equipped with webcasting facilities in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur parliamentary constituency
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Parliament passes bill to curb malpractices in competitive examinations
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, passed in Rajya Sabha, has provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine up to Rs 1 crore
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Highlights of the day: Budget session to be extended by a day till Feb 10
Updates: From CM Dhami tabling the UCC Bill in the Uttarakhand assembly to the devastating wildfires in Chile, catch all the latest updates from around the world here
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LS passes bill to tackle malpractices, irregularities in competitive exams
Piloting The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, Union minister Jitendra Singh said its provisions are meant to safeguard the interest of meritorious students and candidates
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From women's participation to women-led development: Jitendra Singh
"...Indian women have graduated from the role of participation to the role of leadership and women's participation has evolved into women-led development," Singh said in a press conference on Tuesday
Viksit Bharat Sankalp has transformed govt work culture: Jitendra Singh
"Through the 50-day yatra, there has been a change in mindset and social culture," Singh said
Gaganyaan mission: Isro to carry out final launch in 2025, says MoS Singh
Stating that 2024 is "very important" for the 'Gaganyaan', Singh said that multiple tests will be carried out to achieve the objectives of the mission
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Good Governance Day: Govt launches new features on Mission Karmayogi portal
Dr Jitendra Singh said that Civil Servants need to harness the potential of the Digital Revolution and embrace the latest IT innovations as a means to advance Digital Governance
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Rise in tourist footfall in Kashmir shows improved security: Minister
The Union minister said the BJP has completed the unfinished job and there is no doubt about it
Centre received 194,500 public grievances so far this year: Jitendra Singh
Ministries and departments have disposed of more than 100,000 cases per month for the last 16 months continuously, he said
Udhampur has been in top 3 in PMGSY scheme, says Union Min Jitendra Singh
We are working at a fast pace to ensure that the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches every village and every person," he added
India considering development of SMRs to fulfil clean energy transition
Singh said there is a thrust the world over for a strategy to use nuclear power that can reduce the reliance on fossil fuels over the coming years