New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five railway projects worth around ₹10,021 crore across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. The projects include the Arakkonam–Renigunta third and fourth lines (77 km), Whitefield–Bangarapet third and fourth lines (47 km), Hosur–Omalur doubling (147 km), Salem–Karur–Dindigul doubling Read More…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, welcoming innovators, industry leaders and investors from across the world. Addressing the gathering, Modi highlighted the rapid growth of India’s fintech sector and its growing importance to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. He said the sector’s expanding youth participation, Read More…
Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on today inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat. Addressing the gathering, Modi highlighted the completion of the 2,800-km Dedicated Freight Corridor, calling it a major milestone for India’s connectivity and commerce. He said the Eastern and Western Read More…
Guwahati: Four people have been arrested after police seized 20,000 banned Yaba tablets valued at around Rs 2 crore in two separate operations in Assam’s Sribhumi district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. According to the Chief Minister, the seizures were made during operations targeting the illegal narcotics trade in the district. Yaba, commonly referred Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on Tuesday, September 8, where he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara. During his Vadodara visit around noon, Modi will dedicate three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Weak monsoon conditions and a lack of rain have pushed temperatures above normal across several parts of Kerala, leading to a rise in electricity consumption and prompting authorities to caution that partial power restrictions may be imposed during evening peak hours. According to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kottayam recorded Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India-France relations have entered a new phase, with the two countries further strengthening their special global strategic partnership. Addressing the inauguration of the Swaminarayan Temple in Paris virtually, Modi said the partnership was built on deep-rooted cultural and political ties that have stood the test of Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal on Sunday rejected reports that inadequate coal supplies from the Centre were responsible for reduced power generation at Punjab’s thermal plants, saying the state has sufficient coal stocks. The ministry said PSPCL’s three thermal plants, with a combined capacity of 2,300 MW, had coal stocks at around 117% of Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a video featuring glimpses of his conversations with fellow passengers during his metro journey to the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) programme and back on Saturday evening. Sharing the video on X, Modi wrote, “Metro moments… Conversations during last evening’s journey to SRCC and back.” Read More…
Chandigarh: Punjab Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Saturday said a severe shortage of coal across the country has aggravated the power crisis in the state, leading to a 1,500 MW decline in power generation. According to an official statement, the shortage has forced major thermal power plants in Punjab to operate below their full Read More…