Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking another milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Calling the inauguration a reflection of India’s determination to achieve its technological ambitions, the Prime Minister said the country is steadily turning Read More…
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India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Comes into Force
New Delhi: The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel officially came into force on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in strengthening economic and investment ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed on September 8, 2025, in New Delhi by the Governments of India and Israel. It aims to provide a secure, Read More…
PM Modi to Launch Major Projects in Rajasthan, Gujarat
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on July 4 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for key infrastructure projects. In Jodhpur, he will launch the Modified UDAN Scheme and inaugurate the new airport terminal. At Balotra, he will unveil development projects worth ₹1.06 lakh crore, including India’s first greenfield Read More…
PM Modi to Visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11 to strengthen India’s strategic, economic and people-to-people ties with the three countries. Modi will begin his visit in Indonesia from July 6-8, where he will hold bilateral talks with President Prabowo Subianto, Read More…
Union Minister Shripad Naik Visits BJP Thrissur City Office
THRISSUR: Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik visited the BJP Thrissur City district committee office on Friday. He was welcomed by BJP Thrissur City District President Justin Jacob, who honoured him with a shawl. Several BJP district office-bearers and Thrissur Corporation councillors were present during the visit. Read More…
CPI(M) Leader Says Party Lapses Led to Kerala Poll Defeat
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior CPI(M) leader Puthalath Dinesan has admitted that shortcomings in the party’s Assembly election campaign contributed to the Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) defeat in Kerala. In a Facebook post, Dinesan said controversies over candidate selection in the Payyannur and Thaliparamba constituencies, delays in addressing the Sabarimala gold plate controversy, and the party’s failure to Read More…
Lok Sabha Speaker to Inaugurate Orientation Programme for Newly Elected Bengal MLAs
Kolkata: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day orientation programme for newly elected members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on July 3 in Kolkata. The inaugural session will be attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Read More…
India, Japan Sign Joint Statement on Strengthening Energy Resilience
NEW DELHI: India and Japan on Thursday agreed to deepen cooperation to strengthen energy resilience amid evolving global geopolitical challenges. The joint statement was issued following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi. The two countries agreed to collaborate on strategic petroleum reserves, energy transportation, market stability, Read More…
India, Japan Strengthen Strategic Partnership at 16th Annual Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit held in New Delhi. The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation in three key areas—defence and security, economic partnership, and people-to-people exchanges—to promote shared growth, Read More…
Treated Wastewater Reuse Key to Ganga Rejuvenation, Says Paatil
New Delhi: Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil on Thursday stressed that the safe reuse of treated wastewater remains a key priority under the Namami Gange programme and directed states and urban local bodies to speed up the implementation of wastewater reuse projects while ensuring strict adherence to prescribed quality standards. Chairing the 19th Read More…