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Over 620k applicants for 127k opportunities under PM Internship Scheme

About 6.21 lakh applications have been received for 1.27 lakh opportunities under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme and the selection process is continuing, the government said on Sunday. The scheme, announced in the 2024 Union Budget, aims to provide internship opportunities to 1 crore youth in top-500 companies over five years. A pilot project of the scheme, started on October 3, aims to provide 1.25 lakh internship opportunities during 2024-25. In a release on Sunday, the corporate affairs ministry said approximately 6.21 lakh applications have been received against 1.27 lakh internship opportunities. "The selection process for internship is ongoing." Partner companies have posted about 1.27 lakh internship opportunities on the internship scheme portal. About 4.87 lakh individuals have completed their KYC and registered themselves on the portal, the release said. Under the scheme, interns will be provided a monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 for 12 months and a one-

Congress accuses Centre of 'hidden agenda' over memorial for Manmohan Singh

The Congress on Sunday alleged that union government could not identify a designated space for performing the last rites of former PM Manmohan Singh, where a memorial could be built later, as it intervened in the matter with a "hidden agenda". It has long been the practice to set up a memorial at the same place where the last rites are performed. However, the BJP-led Union government mishandled the issue and worsened the situation, the party alleged. Speaking to reporters here, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal said that not only the Congress party but also the Shiromani Akali Dal had harshly criticised the Union government on the matter. "A designated space was not found for Manmohan Singh's last rites and memorial because the central government intervened in the matter with a specific hidden agenda," he alleged. The Congress leader also wanted a discussion on the "brutal approach" and lapses on the part of the Centre. "It should be explained why the government is showing such

TMC's Banerjee slams sports, film celebs over 'silence' on MMS' demise

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday criticised prominent figures in the sports and film domain, claiming that they have remained silent in paying respects to former prime minister Manmohan Singh. Describing Singh as one of India's "greatest statesmen" whose visionary leadership reshaped the nation's economy, he also claimed that the "complete silence" of the sports and film fraternities may have stemmed from fear of government backlash. "It is both shocking and disheartening to see the complete silence from prominent figures in the SPORTS and FILM industries individuals who are often celebrated as ROLE MODELS'. "Their reluctance to even acknowledge Dr Singh's passing raises uncomfortable questions about their priorities, responsibility and integrity. It appears this silence is driven by fear of government backlash, as staying silent on national issues has become the norm for many of these so-called ICONS'," Banerjee wrote in a post on X. Singh, 92, was cremated with

Sad to see Cong doing politics over Manmohan Singh's cremation: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday accused the Congress of attempting to stir a controversy over the cremation of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, despite the Centre announcing a fitting memorial to honour his legacy. Sarma said it was not the first time that the Congress has "shown such disregard be it towards the legacy of Narasimha Rao or Pranab Mukherjee, the party has, unfortunately, treated its own with indifference. The CM's remarks came after the Congress accused the Centre of insulting Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could be turned into his memorial. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had said the BJP-led Centre had "totally insulted" Singh by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat. The BJP maintained that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had allocated space for Singh's memorial and also informed his family about it,

'Operation Lotus': Kejriwal accuses BJP of manipulating electoral roll

Addressing the media, Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of running "Operation Lotus" by deleting voter applications in his assembly constituency, New Delhi

War of words erupt between AAP and BJP over Delhi's welfare programmes

Earlir, on Saturday Women volunteers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gathered outside the residence of BJP leader Parvesh Verma demanding Rs 1100

Sad that govt stooped to this level: Manickam Tagore over cremation of MMS

A war of words has broken out between BJP and Congress leaders over the cremation of Manmohan Singh at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

AAP manipulating votes in Delhi to win upcoming Assembly polls, says BJP

The BJP on Saturday accused the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party of "manipulating votes" in Delhi to win the upcoming Assembly elections. In a press conference, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, sharing data of voters in the last Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, claimed that lakhs of minority voters were added to the electoral rolls. He claimed that many Hindu house owners in Tughlaqabad and Kalkaji constituencies, currently held by AAP, have complained that many minority community persons were registered as voters. The BJP leaders also presented the complainants from Tughlakabad in the press conference. The district election officer cum district magistrate of southeast Delhi in a post on X said the issues raised by the BJP in its press conference are being examined by the concerned electoral registration officers. "Appropriate action shall be taken as per the Representation of People Act as well instructions/guidelines of ECI," said the officer. Kejriwal is trying to "rig"

BJP murders democracy, is a threat to Constitution, alleges Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the BJP is a threat to democracy and the Constitution. "The BJP murders democracy by misusing power. People got the right to vote from the Constitution, but the BJP is snatching it. Votes were looted in the by-election. People were stopped from voting...," he said in a statement here. "The whole country saw that brave women faced bullets and guns in the by-election. They were successful in casting their votes by risking their lives," he added. Addressing a large number of workers of the Khangar community at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Auditorium in the Samajwadi Party's state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav said good people were needed to implement the Constitution. "The Constitution given by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar gives strength to the poor, farmers, the deprived and PDA," he said and added that the BJP is weakening the Constitution. "The BJP is the originator of fake news. It propagates lies, files false cases .

Cong accuses govt of insulting ex-PM Singh for last rites at Nigambodh Ghat

The Congress on Saturday accused the Centre of insulting Manmohan Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could later become his memorial. The opposition party had written to the Centre for identifying a designated place for Singh's last rites, where a memorial could be set up for him. As politics over the matter erupted, the Centre said a decision to set up a memorial has already been taken and a trust would be formed to identify the place soon. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the great son of Mother India and the first prime minister from the Sikh community has been "totally insulted" by the BJP-led Centre by performing his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday. He said Singh was the prime minister for 10 years, the country became an economic superpower during his tenure and his policies are still the support system for the poor and backward classes. "Til

Cong damaged dignity of Dr Singh, now playing politics in his name: BJP

Congress had demanded a funeral in a place where a memorial to Singh could be built. However, the Centre said land for a memorial would be earmarked in the next few days

Gujarat CM launches 'SWAR' platform to overcome language barriers

SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform was launched on the occasion of Good Governance Day on December 25

Memorial space for Manmohan will be allocated: Centre amid BJP-Congress row

he Centre has assured space for Manmohan Singh memorial as BJP accused Congress of politicising his death; Congress calls delay in site allocation disrespectful to the late leader

BJP's Parvesh Verma claims Kejriwal may not contest from New Delhi seat

BJP leader and former West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma on Friday claimed AAP supremo and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal may change his seat in the upcoming assembly polls and not contest from the New Delhi constituency. Kejriwal has been the MLA from the New Delhi seat since 2013 and is AAP candidate from the constituency for the fourth time in a row. No immediate reaction was available from the AAP over the post by Verma. Verma, son of former Delhi chief minister Sahib Singh Verma, has claimed that the national BJP leadership has asked him to prepare for the polls from New Delhi assembly constituency. In a post on X, he said, "Sources have told me that Arvind Kejriwal may change his seat. I just want to ask Kejriwal ji to please do not run away from New Delhi Assembly seat. Contest the polls with democratic dignity". Kejriwal on Thursday slammed Verma for distributing Rs 1,100 to women in New Delhi, saying his father would have been ashamed of him for a "traitor" son lik

From LS polls surprise to NEET protest: Key political events in 2024

From political continuity - and shifts - to landmark ceremonies, 2024 saw power struggles, protests, and symbolic moments

Manmohan Singh death news updates: Former PM's last rites to be held tomorrow at Nigambodh Ghat

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Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva claims 50% cut in PPAC, power bills to drop 25%

The BJP Friday claimed the Power Purchase Adjustment Charges (PPAC) component in the electricity bill in Delhi has been slashed by more than 50 percent due to the party's protest, and it will reduce consumers' bills by 20-25 percent in coming days. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva told a press conference here it was a victory of the party workers who have been protesting against the discoms and the AAP government for "looting" honest power consumers in the name of PPAC. Citing Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) orders, Sachdeva said the "PPAC imposed by the three discoms has been reduced by more than 50 percent, and resultantly the consumer bills will be reduced by 20-25 percent". The PPAC is added to the electricity bill to compensate for any increase in the cost of power during procurement due to factors like rise in fuel prices, changes in policies among others. It is calculated as a per cent of the sum of the fixed charge and energy charge (units consumed) in .

Student sexual assault: TN BJP chief Annamalai stages whiplash agitation

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai staged a unique agitation here on Friday when he flogged himself condemning the ruling DMK and the state police over the handling of the case of sexual assault on a Chennai college student on Christmas eve. Clad in green dhoti, a bare-chested Annamalai took a whip from his party worker and whipped himself repeatedly, in front of his residence here, as the BJP members stood around him displaying placards condemning the police for the alleged leak of FIR pertaining to the woman's complaint. On Thursday, Annamalai dramatically removed his shoes at a press conference here and announced that he would not wear footwear till the ruling DMK government is dislodged. The former IPS officer had accused the state police of deliberately disclosing the identity of the girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident that happened inside the state's premier technical varsity, Anna University.

One-third of Lok Sabha MPs elected with 30% or fewer votes in 2024: ECI

Party wise, BJP received a total of 23.59 crore votes, Congress secured a total of 13.67 crore votes, and Samajwadi Party received 2.95 crore votes in the 2024 General Election

News updates: All govt programs on Fri cancelled, 7-day mourning in honour of Dr Manmohan Singh

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