The Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) decision to increase the price of Nandini curd by up to Rs 14 per kg from November 1 has triggered criticism from Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and the Bangalore Hotels Association. Both have expressed concern over the steep price revision, stating that it would increase the financial burden on consumers Read More…
The BJP on Saturday attributed the reported decline in India’s extreme poverty rate, highlighted in the latest World Bank report, to the policy initiatives implemented by the Narendra Modi-led government. BJP national president Nitin Nabin cited the World Bank findings and other data in a post on X, stating that India’s progress was reflected in Read More…
NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 166 in October, the lowest for the month in eight years, according to the Union Environment Ministry. The city also witnessed a higher number of days with ‘Good to Moderate’ air quality compared to most previous years, the ministry said on Saturday. Delhi’s average Read More…
The Ministry of Ayush is promoting the theme ‘Yoga for Unity’ on the occasion of National Unity Day 2026, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The initiative, linked to the Yoga 365 campaign, aims to encourage citizens to practise Yoga daily while promoting national integration, social harmony and collective well-being. Yoga and Read More…
West Bengal Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee has alleged large-scale financial irregularities in the previous TMC government’s ‘Swasthya Sathi’ health insurance scheme, claiming that suspected corruption worth Rs 25-30 crore has been detected. The minister said several lakh beneficiary cards were found to be fake or untraceable during a review of the scheme’s database. The irregularities Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on Friday for a two-day visit during which he is scheduled to launch development projects worth over ₹14,000 crore, release the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN funds and flag off two train services. As part of his visit, Modi will tour the Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilisation (ET-IVF) Laboratory Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre was committed to developing rural areas and strengthening panchayats, describing the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana as a significant step towards achieving these goals. The Union Cabinet approved an allocation of ₹7,395 crore for the scheme on Wednesday. Read More…
The Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) Project Arunank celebrated its 19th Raising Day on October 24, 2026, highlighting its contribution to border infrastructure and connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. Established in 2008, the project has strengthened strategic roads and infrastructure in difficult mountainous terrain, supporting military preparedness and improving access for remote communities. The project also promotes Read More…
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday inaugurated the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon, bringing together more than 1,800 athletes from India and abroad. The event has emerged as one of the country’s prominent athletics competitions, attracting participants from across the world. This year’s marathon offers a total prize pool of ₹3.17 Read More…
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized approximately 43.56 tonnes of food products and 719.2 litres of milk and ghee, collectively valued at ₹1.56 crore, during a statewide enforcement drive, officials said on Saturday. The seized products were suspected to be substandard, adulterated or improperly labelled, raising concerns over food safety and compliance Read More…