Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article underscoring the pivotal role of India’s youth in shaping a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), calling young citizens the driving force behind the nation’s transformation. In a post shared on social media, the Prime Minister said the article captures how India’s demographic strength, innovation, and aspirations of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level roundtable with leading Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups, reaffirming the government’s commitment to positioning India as a global leader in ethical and inclusive AI innovation. The interaction, held at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, brought together 12 promising AI start-ups selected for the “AI for ALL: Global Read More…
The Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday, with the Budget for the 2026–27 financial year scheduled for February 1. The calendar for the Budget Session was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This will be the ninth consecutive Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Read More…
Eminent ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil, internationally acclaimed for his pioneering work on the ecological importance and conservation of the Western Ghats, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 82. His demise marks the end of an era in India’s environmental movement. A towering figure in environmental science, Gadgil dedicated his life to studying Read More…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has created history by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state. On Wednesday, he surpassed the record held by veteran leader Devaraj Urs, completing 2,793 days in office. With this milestone, the 77-year-old leader etched his name into the state’s political history. Until now, Devaraj Urs held the record Read More…
Delhi Cold weather conditions continued to prevail in the city, while air quality deteriorated further, remaining in the “very poor” category. According to station-wise data, Nehru Nagar recorded the worst air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 360, placing it firmly in the “very poor” range. Other monitoring stations across the city Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which both leaders strongly reaffirmed their shared resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms. During the discussion, Prime Minister Modi conveyed India’s firm stand against terrorism and emphasized the need for the international community to Read More…
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has revised the service charge for the Aadhaar PVC card, increasing the fee from ₹50 to ₹75. The updated charge, which includes taxes and delivery costs, came into effect from January 1, marking the first price hike since the card’s launch in 2020. UIDAI announced the Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways is gearing up to introduce its most advanced long-distance service yet — the Vande Bharat Sleeper — with the new-generation train completing its final high-speed trial under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety. The first service is set to run on the Kolkata–Guwahati route, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has Read More…
Kochi: India is poised to enter a new era of eco-friendly rail transport as the country’s first hydrogen-powered train is set to undertake its trial run on January 26. The historic test will be conducted on the 90-kilometre Jind–Sonipat route under Northern Railway, marking a major breakthrough in sustainable mobility. Reports indicate that the trial Read More…