Bengaluru has entered a new era of urban mobility as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro (Phase 2) and laid the foundation for the Phase 3 Orange Line—transformative projects worth nearly ₹22,800 crore. The Yellow Line, stretching over 19 km with 16 elevated stations, is set to serve up Read More…
Chennai: Air India has clarified details surrounding the dramatic diversion of its Thiruvananthapuram–Delhi flight to Chennai, assuring passengers that safety was never compromised. According to the airline, the initial landing was aborted on the advice of Air Traffic Control (ATC) after the aircraft temporarily lost radar contact — not because another plane was on the Read More…
The Election Commission of India has struck 334 unrecognised political parties off its rolls for failing to meet registration norms—citing six years of inactivity since 2019 and the absence of valid headquarters addresses. Among those affected, seven parties hail from Kerala, including the Revolutionary Socialist Party of India (Marxist), Revolutionary Socialist Party of Kerala (Bolshevik), Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has introduced a ‘Round Trip Package’ on a trial basis. Under this offer, passengers booking tickets for both onward and return journeys at the same time will receive a 20% discount on the base fare of the return ticket. The scheme, effective from August 14, 2025, will benefit passengers who pre-book Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has dismissed media reports claiming that India has halted weapons procurement from the United States amid an ongoing tariff dispute. Clarifying the matter, the ministry stated that such reports suggesting India has frozen arms deals are baseless. According to the statement, all processes related to the planned procurement of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, calling Sanskrit a “timeless source of knowledge and expression” with an enduring influence across diverse fields. In messages shared on X (formerly Twitter), he praised the dedication of scholars, students, and enthusiasts worldwide who continue to learn, teach, and promote the ancient language. Reaffirming the Read More…
India has opened talks with China to reopen three crucial Himalayan trade routes—Lipulekh (Uttarakhand), Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh), and Nathu La (Sikkim). This initiative comes just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to China at the end of August for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since Read More…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has withdrawn the proposed Income Tax Bill from Parliament, with a revised version set to be introduced on August 11. The new draft will incorporate key recommendations from the Parliamentary Select Committee, aiming to address concerns raised by lawmakers and stakeholders. The original bill, which sought to modernize and Read More…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹30,000 crore compensation package for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to offset their losses in supplying subsidized domestic LPG cylinders. The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to maintain affordability of cooking gas, especially under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Launched in May 2016, PMUY provides Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on Indian exports, declaring that India will not compromise on the interests of its farmers, dairy producers, or fishermen—no matter the cost. Speaking at the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Modi emphasized the government’s unwavering stand on Read More…