The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said the 2016 demonetisation exercise introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a significant role in curbing terrorism and Naxalism while strengthening the Indian economy. The claim was made by BJP state spokesperson Satyabrata Panda at a press conference held to mark the 10th Read More…
Delhi is set to introduce a new tourist attraction with the launch of a recreational river cruise service along the Yamuna on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the service at Sonia Vihar in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. During the conversation, Zelenskyy shared his views on the latest developments in the conflict. Modi reiterated India’s people-centric approach and maintained Read More…
Diwali celebrations have brought a significant financial boost to 386 women in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district, who collectively earned an estimated Rs 26 lakh by making and selling traditional earthen and cow dung lamps. According to officials, members of 114 self-help groups (SHGs) produced nearly 16 lakh diyas for the festive season. The lamps were Read More…
Bengaluru: Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday rejected the Karnataka government’s allegation that petrol sold at certain retail outlets in the state contained ethanol levels exceeding the prescribed limit, stating that the tests were not conducted in accordance with established procedures. The Karnataka government had alleged that major oil marketing companies were supplying Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the expansion of India’s Metro network, stating that the country now has nearly 1,200 km of Metro lines across 26 cities, compared to 248 km in just five cities in 2014. In a post on X, Modi said more than one crore people travel by Metro Read More…
New Delhi: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday inaugurated the Incredible India Pavilion at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2026 in London and held bilateral discussions with his British counterpart to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the international tourism event, focused on expanding cooperation Read More…
New Delhi: India has been re-elected as President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the third consecutive term, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026, Joshi reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening global solar cooperation and making Read More…
New Delhi: The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO), under the Ministry of Coal, has developed SUVIKALP, a digital decision-support platform to promote sustainable reuse of land after mining operations. Aligned with the Mining Plan Guidelines for Coal and Lignite Mine, 2025, the platform aims to identify suitable post-mining land uses through scientific assessment, environmental restoration and Read More…
Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for Pune Metro projects worth around Rs 21,800 crore through video conferencing. The projects include the Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor, which is expected to improve connectivity to the city’s major IT hub, and a new line linking different parts of Pune. Addressing the Read More…