India

PM Modi Announces Bharat Ratna for Former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, and Agriculture Pioneer MS Swaminathan

New Delhi, February 9 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant announcement today, revealing that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agriculture luminary Dr. MS Swaminathan, will be honored with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India. In a statement shared on social media platform Read More…

India

Avalanche Hits Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg; No Casualties Reported

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir), February 9 – A snow avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district on Thursday, according to reports. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties or injuries as a result of the incident. The avalanche incident follows a series of warnings issued earlier by the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Read More…

India

Massive Turnout: 96.88 Crore Registered Voters for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, EC Focuses on Inclusivity and Purity

New Delhi, February 9 – The Election Commission of India (EC) has announced a groundbreaking 96.88 crore people registered to vote in the upcoming 2024 General Elections, solidifying its status as the largest electorate in the country’s history. Following an extensive Special Summary Revision 2024 exercise, the EC published electoral rolls across all States/UTs, using Read More…

India

Former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh to be conferred Bharat Ratna: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today informed about the conferment of the highest civilian award Bharat Ratna on former Prime Minister Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh.  He praised the late leader for dedicating his entire life to the rights of farmers and their welfare. The Prime Minister posted on X:  “Our government is fortunate that former Prime Read More…

India

Dr. MS Swaminathan to be awarded Bharat Ratna: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today posted on X that Dr. MS Swaminathan, known for his pivtol role in the Green Revolution, will be conferred the highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.  He said that Dr. Swaminathan’s visionary leadership has not only transformed Indian agriculture but also ensured the nation’s food security and prosperity. The Read More…

India

Former PM PV Narasimha Rao to be awarded Bharat Ratna: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today informed about Bharat Ratna for former Prime Minister Shri PV Narasimha Rao.  He mentioned that Shri Narasimha Rao’s tenure as Prime Minister was marked by significant measures that opened India to global markets, fostering a new era of economic development. The Prime Minister posted on X:  “Delighted to Read More…

Economy India

RBI Maintains Policy Rates Unchanged, Signals Potential Rate Cut in August Amid Liquidity Management

In a recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unanimously decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged, with one member voting for a rate cut by 25 basis points. The central bank also maintained its stance, signaling a “withdrawal of accommodation.” The decision aligns with the current economic landscape, Read More…

India Science

ISRO Gears Up for Crucial Weather Satellite Launch on February 17th.

Bengaluru, India: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set for a critical launch on February 17th, 2024, with the scheduled liftoff of its advanced meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS, at 5:30 PM IST. This mission marks a significant step forward in India’s weather forecasting and disaster management capabilities. What is INSAT-3DS? INSAT-3DS is specifically designed Read More…

Economy India

Finance Minister Presents White Paper on Indian Economy, Highlights BJP-led Government’s Economic Stabilization

New Delhi, February 8 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a White Paper on the Indian Economy in the Lok Sabha, emphasizing the challenging state of the economy when the BJP-led government took office in 2014. The document revealed that the economy was in a fragile state with public finances in disarray, economic mismanagement, financial Read More…

India

PM addresses program marking 150th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada. 

Delhi: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the program marking the 150th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada ji at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan today. The Prime Minister paid floral tribute to the statue of Acharya Srila Prabhupada and released a commemorative stamp and a coin in his honour. Founder of the Gaudiya Mission, Acharya Srila Read More…