From ‘Karmashree’ to ‘Mahatmashree’: Bengal renames employment scheme; move after Centre’s VB-G RAM G bill | India News

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government on Saturday officially renamed its flagship 100-day employment scheme, ‘Karmashree’, to ‘Mahatmashree’ in honour of Mahatma Gandhi.The notification follows West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s announcement two days earlier, amid the row over the central government renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee…

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Top Google Searches 2025: India crowns a teenage phenomenon, Pakistan obsessed with explosive Indian opener | Cricket News

Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma NEW DELHI: The year 2025 delivered a fresh wave of cricketing heroes for India, and their impact transcended borders — even in a year when the political and cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan intensified. Interestingly, while India dominated Pakistan on the field across tournaments, it was young Indian stars…

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IGNOU B.Ed 2026 registration underway, apply before February 27: Direct link to register here

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is accepting applications for its B.Ed programme for the 2026 session. Registration is underway and candidates can apply online through ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in. The last date to submit the application form is February 27, 2026. IGNOU offers the B.Ed course through open and distance learning mode. Admission will be based…

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Mentorship to shape India’s next generation of startups from smaller towns: Minister

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) India has moved decisively from a situation of limited access to science education to a stage where opportunities are increasingly “democratised”, allowing talent from smaller towns and modest backgrounds to aspire for entrepreneurship, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. India has moved decisively from a situation of limited…

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At just 3 years old, Sarvagya Kushwaha becomes world’s youngest FIDE-rated chess player | Chess News

Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha (Pic credit: X/Rakesh Kulkarni) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable milestone for Indian chess, three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district has created history by becoming the youngest player ever to earn an official FIDE rating. At 3 years, 7 months and 20 days, Sarvagya has shattered the previous record held…

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14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes South Africa, hits 10 sixes in quickfire fifty | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) India were set a target of 246 after South Africa Under-19 were bowled out for 245, but the chase quickly became about one name. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, leading the side, walked out to open and immediately took control, lighting up the contest with a breathtaking start. The 14-year-old tore into the bowling from…

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Karnataka power tussle: Congress’ KC Venugopal met with loud ‘DK, DK’ chants at airport — watch | India News

NEW DELHI: A day after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar displayed a great show of unity, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal was welcomed with “DK, DK” chants at Mangaluru airport.After their second breakfast meet, the two leaders had declared that they would “run the government together,” leaving the leadership decision with the…

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