Lucknow: Newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Wednesday said the party is committed to strengthening its grassroots organisation and working towards victory in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Addressing party workers during his first visit to the state after taking charge, Gautam said the Congress would unite its cadre, strengthen Read More…
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday, with nearly 50,000 people affected across four districts, according to an official bulletin. The rising floodwaters have inundated several areas, disrupting normal life and affecting thousands of families. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who visited the flood-hit areas in Dhemaji district, assured that the Centre Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to doctors across the country on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, praising their dedication, compassion and commitment to strengthening India’s healthcare system. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said doctors are the backbone of the nation’s healthcare system and their tireless Read More…
Washington: The US Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will release a commemorative postage stamp celebrating the festival of Diwali later this year as part of its upcoming stamp programme. The Diwali stamp features an intricate rangoli design created by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada and photographed by Binay Dixit. According to the USPS, rangoli Read More…
Rewari: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for sustainable farming practices, balanced fertiliser use, and conservation of natural resources while addressing the concluding ceremony of the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save the Farm Campaign) in Haryana. The event, held at the College of Agriculture in Bawal, Rewari district, also marked Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and the regional situation. During the conversation, President Pezeshkian briefed Prime Minister Modi on recent developments in the region and outlined the way forward. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the Read More…
Vizianagaram: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged Tribal Universities across the country to play a greater role in improving the livelihoods and overall development of tribal communities. Addressing the first convocation ceremony of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram, the President said the university has a special responsibility to nurture self-confidence, leadership, Read More…
Haldia: More than 10 people were injured after a major fire broke out at a naphtha-carrying pipeline of Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district in the early hours of Tuesday. According to officials, the blaze was first detected at around 2.45 a.m. and rapidly spread to Chiranjibpur in Ward 13 of Haldia Municipality, Read More…
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday rescued all six crew members of an Indian fishing boat that suffered severe flooding and hull damage in rough seas off the Karnataka coast. According to officials, the fishing boat ‘Manju Matha’ encountered trouble about 33 nautical miles off the Surathkal coast after being battered by Read More…
Seychelles: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it was an honour to participate in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles, marking the Golden Jubilee of the country’s Independence. Describing the occasion as a tribute to the remarkable journey of the Seychellois people over the past 50 years, the Prime Minister congratulated the nation on Read More…