Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris, France, via video conference, thanking French President Emmanuel Macron for the initiative and invitation. Modi called for greater international cooperation to ensure a safe, secure, peaceful and sustainable space environment, stressing that global partnerships must focus on long-term sustainability. Highlighting Read More…
Colombo: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday described the visit of INS Udaygiri to Colombo as a reflection of India’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Sri Lanka and working together for the welfare of people in both countries.The indigenous stealth guided-missile frigate reached the Colombo port on Tuesday, coinciding with Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka. Read More…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five railway projects worth around ₹10,021 crore across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. The projects include the Arakkonam–Renigunta third and fourth lines (77 km), Whitefield–Bangarapet third and fourth lines (47 km), Hosur–Omalur doubling (147 km), Salem–Karur–Dindigul doubling Read More…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has ordered strict action after child labour was detected during a surprise inspection at the APMC market in Yeshwanthpur. Shivakumar directed the police to arrest those responsible for employing children and warned that officials, including the DCP, ACP, DSP and police inspector, could face suspension if immediate Read More…
Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on today inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat. Addressing the gathering, Modi highlighted the completion of the 2,800-km Dedicated Freight Corridor, calling it a major milestone for India’s connectivity and commerce. He said the Eastern and Western Read More…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s long association with cinema has entered a new phase with the launch of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and enduring appeal to filmmakers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day festival at the Kashmir International Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on Tuesday, September 8, where he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara. During his Vadodara visit around noon, Modi will dedicate three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) to Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India-France relations have entered a new phase, with the two countries further strengthening their special global strategic partnership. Addressing the inauguration of the Swaminarayan Temple in Paris virtually, Modi said the partnership was built on deep-rooted cultural and political ties that have stood the test of Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal on Sunday rejected reports that inadequate coal supplies from the Centre were responsible for reduced power generation at Punjab’s thermal plants, saying the state has sufficient coal stocks. The ministry said PSPCL’s three thermal plants, with a combined capacity of 2,300 MW, had coal stocks at around 117% of Read More…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced an online e-detection system to identify vehicles operating without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) and insurance, officials said on Sunday. State Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur said the new system became operational on September 1 as part of efforts to strengthen enforcement of road and vehicle regulations. Under the Read More…