The Department of Fisheries has completed 23 of the 32 identified activities under Special Campaign 6, being implemented from October 2 to 31, 2026, to promote cleanliness, reduce pendency and improve office management. The department has reviewed 400 physical files, identified 350 for weeding out and removed 287 files so far. It has also resolved Read More…
The 14th Joint Working Group meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia took place in Ulaanbaatar on October 16, 2026. Both sides undertook a comprehensive review of ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities, assessed the progress of existing initiatives and deliberated on measures to expand cooperation in mutually identified areas, reaffirming the commitment to Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre has launched its first-ever Kanda Express service to Agartala, Tripura, transporting around 440 tonnes of buffer onions to improve availability and keep prices affordable ahead of the festive season. The consignment is expected to reach Agartala by October 18 and will help supply onions to seven of Tripura’s eight districts. The Read More…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has urged young people to develop skills in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and emerging technologies to prepare for changing employment opportunities. He said India should leverage its political stability and growing manufacturing potential to attract investments, create jobs and boost economic growth. He also called on youth to develop Read More…
LADAKH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and dedicated five major development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh through video conferencing, focusing on connectivity, power supply, water security and heritage conservation. The key projects include the new terminal at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport in Leh, the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road, the Hanu hydroelectric project, 40 Read More…
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) could become another major front in the fight against gender inequality, with experts warning that women risk being left out of the decisions, opportunities and benefits emerging from the rapidly expanding AI economy. The concerns come as India continues to face challenges in narrowing the gender gap. According to the Read More…
Kolkata: India and the United States are strengthening cooperation across several sectors, including defence, information technology and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives opening up new opportunities for both countries, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.Highlighting the growing partnership between the two nations, Gor said bilateral relations continued to develop through collaboration in a Read More…
Chennai: The Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II has been inaugurated, marking a significant step towards improving public transportation and connectivity in the city. The newly inaugurated corridor is expected to make daily commuting faster and more convenient while strengthening connectivity between Chennai’s rapidly developing western suburbs and the city centre. A major highlight Read More…
Chennai: The expanded ‘Vettri Payanam’ free bus travel scheme for women has benefited around 5.9 crore passengers since its launch on October 2, an official said on Thursday. Around 88 lakh women benefited from the scheme on a single day on October 7, he said. Male commuters have also benefited from fare reductions introduced on Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar highlighting the acceleration of India’s development over the past 25 years. Khattar said the period has strengthened the country’s foundations across digital technology, infrastructure, manufacturing and social welfare, paving the way for the next phase of growth and Read More…