Articles by Isha Sahai Bhatnagar
51,061 positions for health workers lying vacant, Centre informs Parliament
The health ministry said that the doctor-citizen population ratio in India is 1:834, while the nurse-citizen ratio is 1.96:1,000
Published on Apr 06, 2022 10:21 AM IST
84 firms involved in 8 ponzi scheme cases in 3 years: Centre in Parliament
The Centre said that various programmes and campaigns have been run by the government to sensitise people about various fraudulent and Ponzi Schemes.
Published on Apr 05, 2022 05:58 PM IST
6 MPs, including Nagaland’s first woman MP, take oath in Rajya Sabha
Out of the six MPs who took oath in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, two are from the BJP and one each from the UPPL, CPI, CPI(M) and the Congress.
Updated on Apr 04, 2022 03:58 PM IST
TMC to seek reservation of one-third of seats in Lok Sabha, assemblies for women
TMC lawmaker Derek O’Brien on Monday plans to move a motion in Rajya Sabha for it under Rule 168, which allows members to raise issues of public interest
Published on Apr 04, 2022 08:19 AM IST
‘Top Union minister told me I could stay,’ says Chirag Paswan on Delhi bungalow eviction row
Chirag Paswan alleged that a day prior to the eviction earlier this week, he was assured by a “top Union Minister” that he could stay on.
Updated on Apr 03, 2022 07:22 PM IST
BJP’s GVL Narasimha Rao appeals for alumni body for retd MPs, gains support
On Thursday, the Upper House bid farewell to 72 members who are retiring between March and July this year.
Updated on Apr 01, 2022 05:54 PM IST
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Modi to interact with students, teachers, parents today
The education ministry said the fifth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha assumes “special significance” as it revolves around the post-pandemic education scenario
Published on Apr 01, 2022 08:21 AM IST
Nearly 17,000 Indian pilgrims visited Pakistan in last 5 years: Centre
The highest number of Indian pilgrims who travelled to the neighbouring country was in 2021 (5,425), followed by 4,273 in 2019
Published on Apr 01, 2022 08:11 AM IST
Padma awardee Motilal Madan calls his award appreciation of sciences
He carried out the first in vitro fertilization of a buffalo calf in the world at Karnal’s National Dairy Institute in 1990
Published on Mar 30, 2022 08:59 AM IST
‘Modi Story’ portal launched for people’s account of the Prime Minister
The Modi Story website says it aims to bring together reminiscences of persons who have closely witnessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Anyone can contribute to the collection.
Published on Mar 26, 2022 01:43 PM IST
India short of 1,515 IAS officers, Centre tells Parliament
Union minister Jitendra Singh referred to the Centre’s initiatives to increase the number of officers and added the annual intake has been increased by 180
Updated on Mar 24, 2022 08:21 AM IST
Fuel price hike: Cong says govt making money worth ₹10,000 cr by plundering poor
The opposition parties protested in Lok Sabha on Tuesday against the increasing prices of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders and staged a walkout. Rajya Sabha was adjourned due to chaos over the issue.
Published on Mar 22, 2022 04:02 PM IST
577 Indian fishermen in Pakistan’s custody, 9 died in last five years: MEA
In 2021 and till now in 2022, 239 Indian fishermen were arrested in Sri Lanka, of which India has secured the release of all 159 arrested last year
Updated on Mar 22, 2022 08:12 AM IST
TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee, wife to appear before ED today
The couple earlier moved court saying they are West Bengal residents and should not be called to Delhi for questioning
Published on Mar 21, 2022 09:43 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju leave for Manipur to decide next chief minister
N. Biren Singh, Thongam Biswajit Singh and Yumnam Khemchand Singh are the names doing rounds for the chief minister’s post in Manipur.
Published on Mar 20, 2022 01:37 PM IST
176 terrorist infiltrations, 104 security personnel deaths in past 2 years: Govt
In 2020, 62 security personnel were killed in action, while in 2021, 42 security personnel lost their lives to infiltration bids in J&K
Published on Mar 16, 2022 08:48 AM IST
Over 5 lakh deaths due to Covid-19 so far, Centre informs Parliament
According to NDMA guidelines, ₹50,000 will be provided as ex-gratia to the next of kin of people who succumbed to the deadly Covid-19 virus
Published on Mar 16, 2022 08:36 AM IST
‘Modi @ 20’: Book on PM’s public life to be launched in April
The book, ‘Modi @ 20: Dreams Meet Delivery’, brought out by Rupa Publications, is a compilation of chapters authored by eminent intellectuals and domain experts.
Published on Mar 15, 2022 04:20 PM IST
India has 10.3% women in police force: Govt in Lok Sabha
Bihar has the highest percentage of women police personnel, followed by Himachal Pradesh and then Chandigarh.
Updated on Mar 15, 2022 03:56 PM IST
Modi to visit Gujarat after poll results
The visit will follow the conclusion of the election process in five states that has been described as a virtual semi-final for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Published on Mar 10, 2022 10:49 AM IST
Anurag Thakur meets Ukraine evacuees, praises PM Modi
Indian students flown back from neighbouring countries of Ukraine were on Tuesday received by information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur, who congratulated them on their safe return.
Updated on Mar 09, 2022 05:51 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
Kuwait airlift to ‘Operation Ganga’: Largest evacuation ops carried out by India
From ‘Operation Sukoon’ to ‘Operation Safe Homecoming’ and ‘Operation Rahat’, India has successfully evacuated its citizens in war zones over the past three decades
Updated on Mar 08, 2022 09:06 AM IST
Modi to interact with beneficiaries of affordable medicine scheme
The interaction will be held after the end of the week-long celebrations of the 14th Jan Aushadhi Diwas, the Prime Minister’s Office said
Updated on Mar 07, 2022 08:39 AM IST
Manipur polls: Phase 1 sees high voter turnout despite disruptions
A policeman was killed in a suspected case of accidental firing from his service rifle while he was posted in the Tipaimukh constituency
Updated on Mar 01, 2022 01:28 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to attend MK Stalin’s book launch, strengthen ties with DMK leader
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin’s book launch is considered as an opposition gathering as leaders from several parties, including Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, will be in attendance
Updated on Feb 28, 2022 04:06 PM IST
Paradigm shift needed in evacuation of Indians stranded in Ukraine: CPI(M) MP
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas wrote to the minister of external affairs, S. Jaishankar, on Sunday, seeking a change in policy for safe evacuation of Indians stranded in Ukraine.
Published on Feb 27, 2022 03:21 PM IST
BJP chief JP Nadda’s Twitter account hacked; crypto donations sought for Russia
Several tweets were posted from JP Nadda’s hacked Twitter account supporting the Russian invasion of Ukrainian cities and seeking cryptocurrency donations for Russia.
Published on Feb 27, 2022 12:12 PM IST
As Rajasthan revives pension scheme, Congress asks Centre to replicate it
CM Ashok Gehlot announced the restoration of pension from next year for all employees appointed since January 1, 2004
Updated on Feb 25, 2022 03:45 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Amethi, Prayagraj today
This will be his first campaign tour in Uttar Pradesh since December, though Gandhi has been part of 30 election-related programmes in Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur
Updated on Feb 25, 2022 09:06 AM IST
4 sentenced in bank fraud case
The Central Bureau of Investigation said it registered a case in the matter in Mumbai in 1998 against the accused
Updated on Feb 24, 2022 10:34 AM IST