Chennai: Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been denied police permission to visit Karur, where a tragic stampede claimed several lives. His request to pay a visit was turned down after authorities cited security risks and fears of law-and-order unrest if he appeared at the site. Adding to the storm, an intelligence Read More…
Dubai: India clinched the Asia Cup title in style, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 wickets in a nail-biting final that went down to the last over. Chasing a modest target of 147, India crossed the finish line in 19.4 overs to script yet another memorable triumph on the big stage. The night belonged to Tilak Read More…
State-run Oil India Ltd. (OIL) has discovered natural gas in its exploratory well Vijayapuram-2, drilled in the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block AN-OSHP-2018/1 under India’s Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). Preliminary tests confirmed gas inflow, validating the presence of natural gas, while advanced gas isotope studies are underway to assess its origin and maturity. OIL hailed Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a massive package of development initiatives worth over ₹60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, marking his sixth visit to Odisha since the BJP assumed power in the state in June 2024. The projects cover a wide range of sectors including telecommunications, railways, higher education, health, skill development, and rural housing. Read More…
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday rolled out Bihar’s new employment-linked welfare scheme by directly transferring ₹10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across the state. Calling the initiative a major step toward women’s empowerment and self-reliance, Modi said it would enable women, especially in rural Bihar, to pursue small businesses, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2025, celebrated the 11th anniversary of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, reflecting on its transformative impact on India’s economy and entrepreneurial landscape. In a social media post, he said the initiative has strengthened economic growth, fostered innovation, and created jobs across sectors, while laying the foundation for Aatmanirbhar Read More…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision to strengthen India’s healthcare system, the Union Cabinet has approved Phase 3 of the medical college upgrade project, clearing the addition of over 10,000 new MBBS and postgraduate seats nationwide. Part of the Centre’s ambitious plan to add 75,000 medical seats in five years, the move is aimed at Read More…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks to speed up the return of long-pending unclaimed deposits to rightful owners and their legal heirs. Banks have been asked to complete the process for maximum accounts within three months. Unclaimed deposits include savings or current accounts left idle for over 10 years and fixed deposits Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday promised that India’s citizens will see their tax burden ease further as the nation’s economy grows stronger. Inaugurating the UP International Trade Show, Modi assured that GST reforms will continue, ensuring more savings and disposable income for people. Highlighting key reforms, the PM noted that the government has already Read More…
New Delhi: Delivering festive cheer to railway staff, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a ₹1,865.68 crore bonus package for over one million railway employees. Each employee will receive the equivalent of a 78-day bonus as recognition for their performance. The Cabinet also cleared key measures to boost medical education, Read More…