The Narendra Modi government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. This scheme aims to boost job creation and social security. The government will provide incentives up to Rs 15,000 for new employees registered with EPFO. Employers will also receive support for creating new jobs. The scheme aims to generate 3.5 crore employment opportunities.
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At just five, Delhi’s Aarini Lahoty is India’s highest-rated chess player in her age group, boasting a FIDE rating of 1551. Introduced to the game by her father-coach Surendar, Aarini began playing as a toddler and now competes in higher age categories. Balancing studies, chess, and play, she dreams of becoming India’s youngest IM and GM.
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Rahul Gandhi, during the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP in "vote theft." He alleged a 2023 law shields election commissioners from legal action, enabling the EC to favor the ruling party.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar reflects on his evolving relationship with Virat Kohli, noting a shift from playful banter to discussions about family and life beyond cricket. Despite their off-field camaraderie, professionalism drives their performance on the field. Bhuvneshwar also praised Rajat Patidar's leadership and RCB's balanced team effort in securing their historic IPL 2025 victory.
Donald Trump claimed to have brokered peace between India and Pakistan ahead of his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Six or seven planes came down. They were ready to go. Maybe nuclear. We solved that," Trump said about the India-Pakistan tension. Air Chief Marshal Staff Amar Preet Singh recently said India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other large aircraft during Operation Sindoor. Pakistan rejected the claim.
Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day announcement of a simplified GST structure, dubbed GST 2.0, aiming for cheaper daily-use items, has sparked a political clash. The Congress party claims the idea as their own, referencing their 2024 manifesto and Rahul Gandhi's past calls for similar reforms.
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