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HI INDIA NEWS DESK CHICAGO, IL- On Sunday, February 16, 2025, 300 members of United Senior Pariwar, Chicago, gathered at Swaminarayan Mandir, Wheeling, IL, to celebrate Maha Shivratri, Valentine’s Day, and attend a health seminar conducted by Dr. Ashish Patel. The event commenced with a soulful prayer and Shiv Stuti, led by Mrs. Jyotsna Chokshi, with all members participating. The Deep Pragatya ceremony was performed by Dr....

HI INDIA NEWS DESK CHICAGO, IL- On Sunday, February 16, 2025, 300 members of United Senior Pariwar, Chicago, gathered at Swaminarayan Mandir, Wheeling, IL, to celebrate Maha Shivratri, Valentine’s …

02/25/2025

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced a big change in the class 10 board exams system from the next year, officials said. From 2026, the CBSE will offer its students an opportunity to appear twice in board exams. As per this rule the first exams will commence from the first Tuesday after February 15 every year....

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced a big change in the class 10 board exams system from the next year, officials said. From 2026, the CBSE…

02/25/2025

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Congress will hold statewide agitation on farmers' issues on March 3, which is the first day of the Budget session of Maharashtra Legislature. State Congress Chief Harshwardhan Sapkal said, "The plight of farmers in Maharashtra under the BJP-led government has become increasingly dire, with no guarantee of fair prices for agricultural produce. Despite promises of farm loan waivers during elections, the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP government has yet to fulfill its commitment....

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Congress will hold statewide agitation on farmers’ issues on March 3, which is the first day of the Budget session of Maharashtra Legislature. State Congress Chief H…

02/25/2025

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced three per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) of about 14 lakh employees.The revised DA along with the arrears of eight months will be paid along with the February salary.This will lead to the monthly burden of Rs 150 crore on the state government. To clear these dues, the government will bear a total burden of Rs 1,200 crore.The government’s announcement comes after the various associations of the government employees had threatened to launch agitation for their various demands including the increase in DA."Approval has been given to pay the increased 3 per cent DA with arrears from the month of July 2024 to the government employees in state,” reads the government notification.The Central government increases its employees' DA every year in January and July....

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced three per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) of about 14 lakh employees.The revised DA along with the arrears of eight mo…

02/25/2025

Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Tuesday directed the state police department and Puri District Collector to prepare the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on the preparations for the smooth conduct of the famous Ratha Yatra at Puri, 2025.Ahuja gave the instructions while chairing a preliminary preparation meeting for the Ratha Yatra which is going to begin on June 27.As per a statement issued by the state government, the discussions primarily focused on crowd management and security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the Ratha Yatra.The state police administration has proposed the installation of 343 CCTV cameras at key locations aiming to enhance surveillance and real time monitoring during the Car Festival.The police proposed to install CCTVs at roads connecting to Puri, Grand Road (Bada Danda), Puri Beach, and the Gundicha Temple in Puri for better traffic management, crowd control, check criminal activities and ensure law and order.Besides, the identified locations for CCTV installation include Uttara Square to Malatipatapur, Puri Grid Station to Konark, Balighai to Nimapara, Mangala Ghat to Satapada, and other crucial points such as bus stands, railway stations, parking areas, and inner lanes of Puri city.The Chief Secretary emphasised that the CCTV surveillance system should meet national standards and directed officials to take necessary steps for its effective implementation.It was also decided in the meeting that an Integrated Command and Control Center at Puri will be set up during the festival, with officers from various departments stationed at the control room to perform various tasks of their respective departments.The system will facilitate real-time monitoring, crime prevention, crowd control, emergency response, and disaster management.The meeting discussed the infrastructure and technical requirements for the Rath Yatra.The Chief Secretary has emphasized on taking necessary steps for the preparation of the groundwork for the Rath Yatra and the use of technology so that our CCTV system becomes national level.Furthermore, special attention was also given to public announcement systems to ensure smooth communication during the grand event.The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Satyabrata Sahu, Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania, Puri Collector, Superintendent of Police (SP), and other senior officials.--IANSgyan/pgh

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Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Tuesday directed the state police department and Puri District Collector to prepare the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on the …

02/25/2025

Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Tuesday announced that on February 28, all party MPs, MLAs and MLCs will meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is also handling the Finance portfolio to demand solutions for Bengaluru's pressing issues. CM Siddaramaiah is presenting Budget for financial year 2025-26 on March 7.Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he said that they would urge for a higher Budget allocation for Bengaluru's development.He also mentioned that BJP will launch protests in every Assembly constituency over the city's key issues.He emphasised that Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) elections should be conducted without delay, and the government should abandon the Greater Bengaluru proposal.Instead of focusing on the tunnel road project, the state government should address the city's traffic problems effectively, he said.Vijayendra criticised the state government for failing to even fill potholes while discussing the tunnel road project.He urged the Congress-led state government to increase metro coaches instead of investing in an unscientific tunnel road project and to explore alternative traffic solutions.A meeting of all BJP MLAs, MPs, and MLCs from Bengaluru was held on Tuesday at the BJP headquarters in Bengaluru, during which the leaders discussed opposing the recent metro fare hike and demanding a fare reduction.He alleged that the state government is deliberately delaying BBMP elections under the pretext of the Greater Bengaluru proposal, which he called a conspiracy.He insisted that the elections should be held immediately.Vijayendra also claimed that the Central government had not increased metro fares and accused the state government of wrongly blaming the Centre for the hike.He noted that the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, R....

Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Tuesday announced that on February 28, all party MPs, MLAs and MLCs will meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is also …

02/25/2025

Patna, Feb 26 (IANS) The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government approved 146 proposals during a Cabinet meeting held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Tuesday.Ministers from all departments were present at the meeting, which was chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Among 146 proposals, 120 schemes for south Bihar.The total allocation of all 146 proposals has an estimated cost of Rs 30,000 crore.In the third and fourth phases of Pragati Yatra, Nitish Kumar visited districts like Patna, Bhojpur, Jehanabad, Arwal, Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Rohtas, Kaimur, Buxar, Lakhisarai, Jamui and other districts.Earlier, Rs 20,000 crore was sanctioned for 187 schemes in north Bihar during the last cabinet meeting.A total investment of Rs 50,000 crore, aligning with announcements made during CM Nitish Kumar’s Pragati Yatra.After the approval in the Cabinet, these proposals will be passed in the upcoming budget session of the Bihar Assembly starting from February 28.Multiple government departments secured budgetary approvals for key infrastructure and welfare projects.The majority of the proposals are related to the Rural Works Department including road construction, Jan Jiwan Hariyali, Tola Sampark Yojana, Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal and others.Besides this, other departments, include education, health, agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries, urban development, Public Health Engineering, Water Resource department, Road construction department, sports, infrastructure development, and public welfare initiatives.The state cabinet has approved funds for Buxar for developmental projects, a new Auditorium and Science Bhawan to be constructed with an investment of ₹47 crore in Magadh Mahila College Patna and a new educational building will be built in Kaimur.The government's focus on job creation, religious site development, and improved public facilities reflects a comprehensive strategy for state-wide growth.The approvals aim to accelerate the economy, infrastructure improvement, and public welfare in Bihar ahead of the 2025 Assembly Elections.This large-scale funding highlights Nitish Kumar's commitment to state-wide development and comes at a crucial time as Bihar gears up for the upcoming state elections.--IANSajk/pgh

Patna, Feb 26 (IANS) The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government approved 146 proposals during a Cabinet meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Tuesday.Ministers from all departments w…

02/25/2025

Bhopal, Feb 26 (IANS) The 'One District-One Product' (ODOP) zone was a key attraction for both foreign and domestic investors who attended the Global Investors Summit (GIS) at Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalay complex in Bhopal, an official said on Tuesday. The ODOP zone showcased selected products from various districts aiming to attract investment and highlight the uniqueness of local industries. Special products from different districts of the state were showcased during the GIS included Gwalior sand stone, Burhanpur's banana products, Betul's metal decoration material, Shivpuri's jacket, Sehore's wooden toys, etc.Visitors explored, understood, and appreciated the diverse products representing different districts of Madhya Pradesh.They also enjoyed Bundelkhandi, Malvi and traditional tribal cuisine....

Bhopal, Feb 26 (IANS) The ‘One District-One Product’ (ODOP) zone was a key attraction for both foreign and domestic investors who attended the Global Investors Summit (GIS) at Indira Ga…

02/25/2025

Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) In a case of digital arrest, the vice-chancellor of Berhampur University, Geetanjali Dash has lost around Rs 14 lakh to cyberfraudsters who impersonated as officials of Enforcement Directorate (ED) to deceive her.A case (15/25) has been registered in this regard at the Cyber Crime and Economic Offence Police Station in Berhampur. Speaking to media persons on Tuesday, Berhampur Superintendent of Police Saravana Vivek M....

Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) In a case of digital arrest, the vice-chancellor of Berhampur University, Geetanjali Dash has lost around Rs 14 lakh to cyberfraudsters who impersonated as officials of E…

02/25/2025

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech billionaire, is running for Governor of Ohio State and he secured US President Donald Trump's "complete and total endorsement" right away. "Today, I am honoured to announce that I am running to be the next governor of a great state at the heart of the greatest nation known to mankind -- the state where I was born and raised, the state where Apoorva and I raise our two sons today -- a state whose best days are still ahead," Ramaswamy said at a rally in Cincinnati on Monday.Apoorva is Vivek Ramaswamy's wife and they have two children.Shortly after his announcement, President Trump posted his support on his social media platform Truth Social."VIVEK RAMASWAMY is running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio....

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech billionaire, is running for Governor of Ohio State and he secured US President Donald Trump’s “complete and total endorsement& #822…

02/25/2025

Bhopal, Feb 25 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has received investment proposals worth Rs 4,468 crore in the tourism and hospitality sector during the Global Investors Summit (GIS) which concluded on Tuesday. Addressing the closing ceremony of GIS at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya in Bhopal, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said with the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh presents limitless opportunities and vast potential for tourism investment."Recognising the state's expanding tourism sector and rising investments, I firmly believe that in the future, the Global Investors Summit will be exclusively focused on tourism," Yadav said.He emphasised that continuous efforts are underway to strengthen tourism infrastructure, improve connectivity, and ensure visitors have an unforgettable experience in the state.Highlighting the strength of state's tourism sector, Chief Minister mentioned that Madhya Pradesh not only provides an exceptional wildlife tourism experience but also actively fosters environmental conservation and the principle of coexistence."Here, wildlife roams freely in villages without fear....

Bhopal, Feb 25 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has received investment proposals worth Rs 4,468 crore in the tourism and hospitality sector during the Global Investors Summit (GIS) which concl…

02/25/2025

Navi Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Gurkeerat Singh Mann scored an unbeaten half-century as India Masters rode on their all-round brilliance to convincingly beat England Masters by nine wickets in another enthralling match in the International Masters League 2025 here on Tuesday.A battle of skill, strategy, and cricketing nostalgia unfolded as the cricket stars of yesteryears assembled under the floodlights at a packed DY Patil Stadium here for the key match....

Navi Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Gurkeerat Singh Mann scored an unbeaten half-century as India Masters rode on their all-round brilliance to convincingly beat England Masters by nine wickets in another e…

02/25/2025

Jammu, Feb 26 (IANS) Setting the stage for the upcoming budget presentation on March 7, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a series of pre-Budget meetings with several key government departments to finalise proposals for the upcoming Budget."The meetings were held to understand the sector wise priorities and to align it with government’s development agenda," an official statement said."The meetings would continue in the coming days with other departments also scheduled to brief the Chief Minister."During the consultations, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasised the need for a pragmatic and growth-oriented budget that addresses public aspirations and strengthens key sectors of the economy."He reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive development, transparent governance and efficient utilization of public resources," the statement said."The discussions delved into both Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Revenue Expenditure (RevEx), with a focus on optimizing budgetary allocations for infrastructure development, social welfare programs, and service delivery improvements."Chief Minister Abdullah directed the departments to prioritise flagship projects, accelerate ongoing initiatives, and ensure timely implementation of development schemes.As part of the Budget preparation process, the Chief Minister has already held extensive consultations with public representatives from all 20 districts, including DDC chairpersons and MLAs.Additionally, interactions were conducted with stakeholders from industry, trade and travel, academia, intelligentsia, tourism, sports, agriculture, horticulture, and other sectors."These engagements aim to incorporate diverse perspectives into the budget, ensuring that the government’s financial roadmap is in sync with the needs and aspirations of the people," the statement added.With Tuesday's consultations covering eight major departments, the pre-Budget exercise has been in full swing.The Chief Minister will continue to hold meetings with other government departments in the coming days to gather inputs and finalise Budgetary allocations."Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, is personally overseeing the process to ensure that the upcoming budget reflects the government’s vision for a prosperous Jammu and Kashmir," the statement further added.The Budget is scheduled to be presented in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on March 7 during the upcoming Budget Session commencing from March 3.--IANSzi/pgh

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Jammu, Feb 26 (IANS) Setting the stage for the upcoming budget presentation on March 7, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a series of pre-Budget meetings with severa…

02/25/2025

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) The police officers of Basirhat Police District in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, on Tuesday evening, arrested an employee of a private nursing training centre on alleged charges of r**e and murder of a woman bank employee within the nursing centre, officials said. Late Monday night, the body of the woman bank employee was discovered in a room within the said nursing training....

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) The police officers of Basirhat Police District in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, on Tuesday evening, arrested an employee of a private nursing training centre on…

02/25/2025

Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) In the Advantage Assam summit on Tuesday, a high-level session “Act East, Act Fast, Act First” was held that was attended by External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Speaking at the programme, EAM Jaishankar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has acted quickly and decisively in the last 10 years when it comes to the development of Assam and all Northeastern states.This session was organised as a strategic forum to advance Assam’s role in India’s Act East Policy, focusing on enhancing regional connectivity, boosting trade, and strengthening cross-border collaboration emphasized Assam’s position as the gateway to India’s Act East Policy.The session explored opportunities for digital infrastructure development, trade expansion, and policy frameworks to accelerate economic integration with ASEAN and neighbouring countries.It underscored Assam’s commitment to becoming a digitally empowered, seamlessly connected state driving regional growth and cooperation.Delivering the keynote address, EAM Jaishankar reiterated the Central government’s steadfast commitment to the Act East Policy, emphasising India’s dynamic diplomatic engagements with ASEAN nations.He also highlighted Assam’s crucial role in strengthening infrastructure and economic linkages to facilitate deeper regional integration.According to the Union Minister, the dedication to development is demonstrated by a number of things, such as the way goals are being set and achieved and by a number of particular initiatives.Claiming that the duty of developing the northeast has been taken on "personally" by PM Modi, he said: "As you are all aware, Prime Minister Modi has shown a great deal of personal interest in the Northeast's development.”EAM Jaishankar put forward the example of the Purvodaya scheme, which he claimed will bring new energy, infrastructure, employment in various regions.Speaking at the session, Chief Minister Sarma said: "Historically, India has shared deep-rooted civilizational ties with the nations of East and Southeast Asia and among these connections, the strongest passed through Assam and the Northeast, establishing the region as both a geographical link and a cultural bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia.”Considering the importance of Assam, he said that his dream is to make Assam a contributing state to India's growth, ensuring that the accomplishment of a Viksh*t Assam and a Viksh*t India by 2047 becomes fast and seamless.He said: "We are celebrating Assam’s success and looking ahead to its bright future....

Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) In the Advantage Assam summit on Tuesday, a high-level session “Act East, Act Fast, Act First” was held that was attended by External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar along wi…

02/25/2025

Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals' Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen was surprised by the opportunity to bat up the order as she struck an unbeaten 61 to help her team beat Gujarat Giants by six wickets with 29 balls to spare in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 match on Tuesday.Jonassen, who claimed 1-24 with the ball, made the most of being promoted to No.3 as she blazed to 61 not out off 32 balls and raised 74 runs for the second wicket partnership with Shafali Verma, who struck a 27-ball 44, to help Delhi Capitals reach 131/4 in 15.1 overs to win the match with 29 balls to spare.It was the Delhi Capitals bowlers who made the victory possible as Marizanne claimed 2-17 and Shikha Pandey bagged 2-18 to land early blows while Annabel Sutherland took 2-20 in the middle overs as Gujarat Giants were restricted to a modest 127/9 despite a late charge by Bharti Fulmani, who struck 40 not out off 29 balls, hitting four boundaries and two sixes.Jonassen, who was adjudged the Player of the Match, said she loved the opportunity to bat higher in the order."Loved it....

Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals’ Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen was surprised by the opportunity to bat up the order as she struck an unbeaten 61 to help her team beat Gujarat G…

02/25/2025

Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) Describing the country's northeastern region as the 'New Engine' of development of India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced several new initiatives and projects related to the Railway and IT industries which would be a huge boost to development in Assam.Addressing the ‘Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025’ in Guwahati, the Railways Minister said that a new mega railway workshop would be established at Basbari in Assam's Bodoland areas fulfilling a key commitment under the Bodoland agreement while accelerating industrial growth.Additionally, a dedicated mid-life reconstruction facility for locomotives would be set up in Lumding to enhance railway operations and maintenance, said Vaishnaw.He further said that Guwahati railway station is undergoing a major transformation into a world-class facility, incorporating a 12-storey IT park to foster technological innovation and employment.“Assam would also see the introduction of two Amrit Bharat Trains within the next 10 months, along with two new intercity train services connecting Guwahati to Silchar and Agartala,” the minister announced.Announcing to enhance railway connectivity and operational efficiency, the strategic ‘Chicken Neck’ corridor would undergo quadrupling work, he said that the Kokrajhar – Gelephu railway project would establish a vital railway link between India and Bhutan, facilitating trade and connectivity.Six new Gati Shakti terminals have been sanctioned to optimise freight movement and logistics efficiency across the region, the Railways minister said....

Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) Describing the country’s northeastern region as the ‘New Engine’ of development of India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced several ne…

02/25/2025

Imphal, Feb 25 (IANS) In a significant development, a delegation of “Arambai Tenggol”, radical Meitei outfit, met with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday and submitted a 9-point demand to resolve the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state. The “Arambai Tenggol” delegation led by Public Relations Officer Robin Mangang Khwairakpam urged the Governor to take up their demands with the concerned authority as well with the Central government so that the 21-month conflict can be resolved at the earliest.The group demanded to introduce National Register of Citizens (NRC) with 1951 as the base year, deportation of illegal immigrants, abrogation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with militant groups, destruction of poppy plantations and reinstating the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of the Meitei (Meetei) community.They also demanded withdrawal of ST status from Illegal immigrants, no arrest or legal action against Village Volunteers including ‘Arambai Tenggol’ by any Commission, Tribunal, Court or authority and agency.The outfit also demanded amendment of Manipur Land Reforms and Land Records Act 1960 for equal implementation in both hill and valley region.Since the ethnic conflict broke out in Manipur between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribals, the “Arambai Tenggol” for the first time placed their demands before the Governor and urged to take up them with concerned authority as well with the Centre so that the ethnic hostilities can be resolved at the earliest.Meanwhile, according to the local media, the two militant outfits -- Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday observed their 46th foundation day in their hideouts and secret locations.The RPF and the PLA have been demanding for ‘sovereign Manipur’....

Imphal, Feb 25 (IANS) In a significant development, a delegation of “Arambai Tenggol”, radical Meitei outfit, met with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday and submitted a 9-point demand t…

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