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PM Internship Scheme 2025: Application process set to close on March 12

PM Internship Scheme 2025: As per the Ministry, each intern will get a monthly stipend of ₹5,000, and a one-time financial assistance of ₹6,000. The last date to apply is March 12

WATCH: Mani Shankar Aiyar calls Rajiv Gandhi 'two-time failure', sparks row

It is not the first time when Congress had to face embarrassment because of Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks

India's urban population set to reach 900 mn by 2047, says PM Modi

Modi also highlighted the government's initiatives in education, such as the new National Education Policy (NEP), expansion of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

PM Modi meets Belgium's Princess Astrid, discusses trade and tech ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Princess Astrid of Belgium and said he looks forward to "unlocking limitless opportunities" for the people of the two countries through new partnerships in trade, technology, defence and agriculture. Astrid is in India leading an economic mission that is aimed at shoring up bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two nations. "Pleased to meet HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium. Deeply appreciate her initiative to lead a 300-member Economic Mission to India," Modi said on X. "Look forward to unlocking limitless opportunities for our people through new partnerships in trade, technology, defence, agriculture, life sciences, innovation, skilling and academic exchanges," the prime minister said. The overall trajectory of India-Belgium ties has witnessed a steady expansion in the last few years. The focus of the relations has traditionally been on trade and investment. India is Belgium's 14th largest export destination and the 16th

PM Modi visits Somnath temple, prays for health, prosperity of citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered obeisance at the revered Somnath temple in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district and prayed for the health and prosperity of countrymen. The PM, who arrived at Jamnagar in Gujarat on Saturday evening on a three-day state visit, started his day by visiting Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre there. Later, he reached Somnath temple, the first of the 12 jyotirlings, located in Prabhas Patan and offered prayers to Lord Shiva. He then proceeded to Sasan in the neighbouring Junagadh district. In a tweet, Modi said the visit was part of his resolve to worship Lord Somnath after the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Ekta ka Maha Kumbh' (Maha Kumbh of Unity) in Prayagraj was completed with the efforts of crores of countrymen. I had resolved in my heart like a servant that after the Maha Kumbh, I would worship Shri Somnath, the first of the 12 jyotirlings, he said in a tweet. The 45-day Maha Kumbh at Triveni Sang

Ekta ka Maha Kumbh: I believe this is the dawn of a new era, says PM Modi

For 45 days, I witnessed crores of people from every corner of the country making their way to the Sangam. The wave of emotions at the confluence kept rising

Ministries streamlined, civil services reformed in 10 years: Mishra

Mishra said recent years of turmoil have also changed the nature of framing of policies from factoring in risks, where one can make an assessment of outcomes, to uncertainty where it is not possible

PM internship scheme: 6K interns in ONGC's plan for offshore, drilling jobs

"The number of operators in CBG is very low. Establishing cost and price reasonability is an issue, considering it is a new sector," the director said

PM Internship Scheme: Over 100K internships on offer in Phase-II

Currently, the top 500 companies with the highest average corporate social responsibility (CSR) expenditure over the last three years are part of the scheme

Govt removes caste, income restrictions for free coaching under PM-CARES

The government has introduced an updated scheme to provide high-quality coaching to children covered under the PM CARES scheme along with students from Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Originally launched during the Sixth Five-Year Plan, the free coaching scheme has undergone multiple revisions over the years to enhance its effectiveness. The latest update extends its benefits to PM CARES beneficiaries, removing caste and income-related restrictions for these students. Under the scheme, students will receive coaching for a wide range of competitive examinations, according to the guidelines of the updated scheme. These include Civil Services examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions, as well as officer-grade recruitment tests for banks, insurance companies, and public sector undertakings (PSUs). Additionally, the scheme covers entrance exams for premier institutions in fields such as engineerin

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar decide to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday held wide-ranging talks with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani as the two leaders decided to elevate India-Qatar relations to a "strategic partnership" with focus on trade, investments, technology, energy and people-to-people ties, further cementing the "deep and traditional relationship" between the two countries. They also exchanged views on "regional and global issues" of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The Amir of Qatar's two-day visit comes at the invitation of Modi. This is his second state visit to India. He earlier visited India in March 2015. His visit will provide "further momentum to our growing multifaceted partnership", the MEA had said ahead of the visit that began on Monday. Earlier in the day, the Amir of Qatar was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan as President Droupadi Murmu welcomed the visiting leader. Modi was also present on the occasion. Later, Modi and the

Trump dodges critical question from Indian reporter by blaming his accent

PM Modi's US visit: US President Donald Trump once again avoids an uncomfortable, but important question posed by reporters during joint press conference

PM Narendra Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy

PM Modi discusses innovation and biotechnology

India to share list of 12 US-based gangsters with Washington on PM's visit

The list includes high-profile criminals such as Anmol Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, both of whom are linked to major organised crime networks operating in India

US visit to build on progress achieved in Donald Trump's 1st term: PM Modi

In a departure statement ahead of his trip to France and the US, PM Modi highlighted that the visit would help shape an agenda to further strengthen India-US ties

Danny Gaekwad to meet PM Narendra Modi on Religare acquisition in USA

US investor seeks American intervention to overcome regulatory hurdles in India

Paris AI Action Summit: PM Narendra Modi may push for global norms on AI

Modi may head to the US directly after the two-day summit next week

Historic victory: PM hails Indian women's team for Kho Kho World Cup win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's team on winning the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup and said the triumph brought more spotlight to one of India's oldest traditional sports. The Indian women's team won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup with a dominant 78-40 victory in the summit clash against Nepal here on Sunday. On a memorable night at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, India produced a masterclass of speed, strategy and skill, dishing out a clinical show. "Congratulations to the Indian women's team on winning the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup! This historic victory is a result of their unparalleled skill, determination and teamwork," Modi said in a post on X. This triumph has brought more spotlight to one of India's oldest traditional sports, inspiring countless young athletes across the nation, he said. "May this achievement also pave the way for more youngsters to pursue this sport in the times to come," the prime minister added.

Agri research needs big boost, has to be more focused, say experts

Studies show that agri research has the highest RoI among farm-linked activities. Will ICAR get more funds in the Budget?

Govt approves Rs 11,440 crore for debt-laden Rashtriya Ispat Nigam revival

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 11,440 crore revival plan for debt-laden Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL), according to a statement released on Friday. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revival plan for RINL for Rs 11,440 crore, it added. The infusion includes Rs 10,300 crore as equity capital into RINL and conversion of Rs 1,140 crore working capital loan as 7 per cent non-cumulative preference share capital redeemable after 10 years to keep RINL as a going concern, the official statement said. With this revival package, many of the legacy problems that RINL used to face will be resolved, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The equity infusion of Rs 10,300 crore into RINL will help it overcome the operational problems related to raising working capital and start blast furnace operations in the most productive way, the statement said. The revival package would allow the company t