India International

About  5000 Christians  killed in  2023 for  faith  globally

By  our  Special  Religious  Correspondent Washington, Feb  06   (IVC)  The  year 2023  was the worst year for the Christian faith  as 4998  Christians were killed for  the  faith  globally as   they faced  record level  of violent  attacks, according   to  a  report  released  here recently by  the  International  Christian persecution watchdog group Open Door.                 On  Read More…

India kerala Politics

Suresh Gopi Starts Campaign in Thrissur, Likely to Contest from BJP

Thiruvananthapuram: Suresh Gopi, the popular actor and BJP leader, has already started campaigning in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency even before the official announcement of the elections and his candidature. The BJP’s booth-level meetings began on Tuesday, February 7th, with Gopi visiting four constituencies to strengthen the party’s grassroots network. He visited Nattika, Puthukkad, Ollur, Read More…

India International

India to Beef Up Border Security with Fence and Patrol Track Along Myanmar Border.

Kochi, India – February 6, 2024: In a move to strengthen border security, the Indian government has announced plans to construct a fence along the entire 1,643-kilometer border with Myanmar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared this news on Tuesday, highlighting the government’s commitment to “building impenetrable borders.” The project will involve not only a Read More…

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Iran Implements Visa-Free Policy for Indian Tourists Starting February 4, 2024

New Delhi: In a significant development aimed at fostering cultural ties and boosting tourism, the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has officially approved a visa-free policy for citizens of India, effective from February 4, 2024. However, this visa exemption comes with specific conditions set by Iranian authorities. Under the new policy: Frequency and Read More…

India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Invites the world to invest in India’s energy sector in his inaugural address at India Energy Week 2024

Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the second edition of India Energy Week 2024 in Goa today. PM Modi emphasised India’s commitment to unprecedented levels of investment in the energy sector while addressing the gathering of global energy leaders. The Prime Minister underlined that the massive government spending in the sector will create new Read More…

India

Tragedy Strikes Harda, MP: 6 Dead, Over 50 Injured in Firecracker Factory Inferno

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 6 : A devastating fire erupted in an illegal firecracker factory on Magardha Road in Bairagarh village, Harda district, claiming six lives and leaving over 50 people injured on Tuesday morning. The incident unfolded at 11:30 am, causing a massive explosion that engulfed the entire area in black smoke, shattering Read More…

Economy India

Prime Minister Modi Unveils Development Projects Worth Rs 1330 Crore in Goa

South Goa: In a significant move towards the development of Goa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047’ programme on Tuesday, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for projects amounting to over Rs 1330 crore. The highlight of the event was the inauguration of the permanent campus of the National Read More…

Economy India

India Unveils Ambitious $67 Billion Investment Plan in Energy Sector by 2030

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a groundbreaking investment plan of USD 67 billion in India’s energy sector over the next 5 to 6 years during the inauguration of the second edition of India Energy Week 2024. Emphasizing India’s robust economic growth surpassing 7.5%, Modi projected India to become the world’s third-largest economy shortly. Read More…

India International

Historic Shift: Indian Troops to Depart Maldives by May 2024 After Landmark Agreement

Delhi: In a significant announcement on Monday, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu revealed that an agreement has been reached between India and the Maldives for the repatriation of Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives. President Muizzu stated during his inaugural address at the commencement of the final session of the 19th Parliament that the initial Read More…