New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed on a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at strengthening India’s strategic partnerships, expanding economic cooperation and enhancing engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The Prime Minister will visit Indonesia from July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. During the Read More…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said Delhi’s public buses could eventually operate on hydrogen fuel produced from segregated municipal waste, highlighting the potential of clean energy and waste-to-fuel technology. Addressing a youth conclave organised by the Delhi BJP, Gadkari said converting municipal waste into hydrogen could provide Read More…
New Delhi: Heavy monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across several parts of India on Monday, leaving multiple people dead, disrupting transport services and prompting authorities to intensify rescue and relief operations. Maharashtra remained the worst-affected state, with three more rain-related deaths reported in Pune, taking the state’s death toll to 13 over the past Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary nationalist whose ideals continue to shape modern India. Addressing a gathering through a video message, Modi said Dr. Mookerjee dedicated his life to safeguarding India’s unity and integrity. He noted Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala registered a slight decline on Monday, with the price of 22-carat gold falling by ₹10 per gram compared to the previous day. Following the revision, the price of 22-carat (916) gold stands at ₹13,440 per gram, while an 8-gram sovereign is priced at ₹1,07,520. The price of 18-carat gold is ₹11,105 Read More…
Guwahati: The Assam government has identified more than 1.72 lakh people as illegal foreigners under the provisions of the Assam Accord, while a little over 31,700 have been repatriated so far, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the Assembly on Monday. Responding to a written question raised by AGP MLA Diptimayee Choudhury, the Chief Minister Read More…
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, and urged residents to avoid non-essential travel. The weather department upgraded its warning from an ‘orange’ alert to a ‘red’ alert on Monday morning after observing a Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the passing of renowned Pandavani singer Tijan Bai, paying tribute to her immense contribution to Indian folk art. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said Tijan Bai gave the traditional Pandavani folk art of Chhattisgarh a unique identity across the world through Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on the occasion of his birth anniversary, remembering his contributions to the welfare of the underprivileged and weaker sections of society. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said Paswan made significant contributions to the upliftment of Read More…
Ranchi: Preparations are in full swing in Ranchi for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, with authorities intensifying security and logistical arrangements ahead of the festival on July 16. A high-level review meeting was chaired by Additional Director General (Headquarters) Manoj Kaushik, who assessed the preparations along with district police officials and members of Read More…