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Over 3.81 lakh new jobs created in Central govt departments in last two years; railway recruits highest 98,999 people

As many as 46,347 new jobs were created in the Ministry of Defence (civil). Its strength was 42,370 in March 2017 that increased to 88,717 by the same month in 2019.

Independence Day: 2,500 lamps to illuminate Red Fort from 7.30 pm to 11 pm in run-up to celebrations, says culture ministry

Around 2,500 lamps will illuminate the historic Red Fort from 7.30 pm to 11 pm, starting Friday, in the run-up to Independence Day celebrations, a statement by the Ministry of Culture said.

Swachh Bharat App now allows easy reporting of garbage at important landmarks

The Swachh Bharat app will prompt users to take photographs to report garbage, write comments on it and submit it to the authorities.

Centre refuses to share details on India's efforts in Kohinoor retrieval

The Centre has declined to share details of India's efforts to get back the famous Kohinoor diamond from the UK, saying the matter was subjudice.

Netaji files: Next set to be released after Budget session ends

National Archives is converting the second set of Netaji files into digital form for the public.