Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility of Arvind Limited in Varanasi, officials said. During the visit, Modi interacted with women workers at the facility. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accompanied him. According to an official statement, the facility will adopt modern manufacturing practices and Read More…
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PM Modi to Inaugurate RBI’s ₹169-Crore Data Centre in Bhubaneswar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s ₹169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, officials said. Modi is expected to arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport at around 4.10 pm aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft. He will then travel by helicopter to Khurda Read More…
India Achieves Target of 11 Crore Farmer IDs Ahead of Deadline
NEW DELHI: The Government of India has achieved its target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs, five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline, under the Digital Agriculture Mission. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the target was achieved by the night of October 23 through coordinated efforts by the Centre, state governments Read More…
Fisheries Department Completes 23 Activities Under Special Cleanliness Campaign
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…
India, Mongolia Review Bilateral Defence Cooperation
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…
Centre Sends 440 Tonnes of Onions to Tripura to Stabilise Prices
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…
Goyal Urges Youth to Develop AI and Cybersecurity Skills for Future Jobs
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…
PM Modi Inaugurates Ladakh Projects Worth ₹3,350 Crore
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…
AI could deepen gender inequality; women must have a role in decision-making, experts warn
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…
India, US expanding cooperation across sectors, says Ambassador Sergio Gor
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…