Sikkim CM launches free coaching for JEE, NEET aspirants from poor families | India News

The Chief Minister of Sikkim has unveiled the CM-SAATHI program, offering free coaching for impoverished students aiming for JEE and NEET entrance exams. GANGTOK: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday announced the launch of the CM-SAATHI initiative to provide free, high-quality coaching for JEE and NEET aspirants from poor socio-economic backgrounds.Speaking at a…

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Evening newswrap: Terrorist behind IAF convoy attack killed; Putin orders 3-day pause in Kyiv strikes & more | India News

Evening newswrap: LeT terrorist behind IAF convoy attack killed; Putin orders 3-day pause in Kyiv strikes as US envoys arrive in Moscow & more Security forces killed LeT terrorist Yasir, suspected in the 2024 Poonch IAF convoy attack and other strikes, while a search continues for another militant, Musa. Swatantra Bhardwaj was sent to one-day…

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In a first, 9 Isro staff bodies seek ‘written clarity’ on private sector shift | India News

The joint representation has been signed by the Isro Staff Association, SAC Employees Welfare Association and others. BENGALURU: For the first time since the government began opening India’s space sector to private industry six years ago, nine employee bodies at Isro centres representing thousands of staff under the Department of Space (DoS), have formally raised…

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‘Every corner of world but Bengal’: State government’s new tourism ad gets trolled | India News

NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government’s state tourism ad was trolled by the netizens after it failed to include anything that represents Bengal apart from the Howrah bridge.The ad was released on Friday by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari during a public event. “Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari attends the grand unveiling of West Bengal…

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DTC fought conductor for 32 years over Rs 67 fare and his wages, now fined Rs 1 lakh by Delhi HC | India News

Image for representative purpose NEW DELHI: The Delhi High court has imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) for pursuing a 32-year-old dispute with a bus conductor over payment of 17 months’ back wages, terming the prolonged litigation an abuse of the process of law.According to PTI report, Justice Amit…

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Work-life balance vs job security: The workplace trade-off Gen Z is challenging | India News

Young workers are entering a labour market shaped by layoffs, artificial intelligence, intense competition and constantly changing skill requirements. At the same time, they have grown increasingly vocal about boundaries, mental health and the value of time outside the office.As the generational composition of the workforce continues to evolve, organisations seem to face new challenges…

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Output overdrive: 30% productivity boost could power 35% of future manufacturing | India News

30% productivity boost could power 35% of future manufacturing India’s manufacturing sector could get nearly 35 per cent of its future output simply by getting its workforce 30 per cent more productive.The finding comes from KPMG’s analysis of more than 130 large Indian manufacturing companies over 10 years. It found that companies which improved productivity…

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Census 2027: The 14 questions and why opposition fears an NPR ‘backdoor’ | India News

Opposition is also raising questions over the methodology of population enumeration, alleging that it too has a “deeper nefarious purpose” NEW DELHI: Although six years late, enumerators have started knocking on doors for the decennial headcount in Ladakh and snowbound regions such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand starting September 1.But doubts and…

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