Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Bart De Wever on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Belgium. De Wever, the leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), was sworn in on February 3, 2025, making history as the first Flemish nationalist to hold the country’s top position. His appointment comes Read More…
The much-anticipated 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026, maintaining the standard 10-year cycle since the 7th Pay Commission came into effect in 2016. In a key development, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025. Finance Minister Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally congratulated musician Chandrika Tandon for her remarkable achievement in winning a Grammy Award for her album Triveni. In his message, the Prime Minister praised Tandon’s dedication to Indian culture and recognized her multifaceted success as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now, a Grammy-winning artist. Chandrika Tandon, the sister of former Read More…
Gold prices have taken a sharp downturn, falling nearly 1% from their record highs, as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements caused the U.S. dollar to strengthen. On February 3, 2025, spot gold fell to $2,784.30 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures dropped to $2,815.20 per ounce, after reaching an all-time peak just days earlier. Read More…
ISRO’s historic 100th mission has hit a major hurdle as its NVS-02 navigation satellite, launched on January 29, 2025, aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket, faces a technical malfunction. The satellite failed to ignite its onboard thrusters, preventing it from completing essential orbit-raising maneuvers. This glitch has halted the satellite’s progress towards reaching its designated geostationary orbit, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maha Kumbabhishegam ceremony of the Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam in Jakarta, Indonesia, through a video message, extending warm greetings to President Prabowo Subianto and other dignitaries. Emphasizing the centuries-old cultural and historical ties between India and Indonesia, PM Modi stated that the relationship between the two nations goes beyond Read More…
India’s Under-19 women’s cricket team has etched their name in history by clinching the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final at Bayuemas Oval. The Indian bowling attack put up a stellar show, restricting South Africa to just 82 runs. Chasing the modest target, Read More…
Prayagraj: The recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela has led to a wave of cancellations in the city’s hotel industry, casting a shadow over business during what was expected to be a peak season. Pilgrims and visitors, shaken by safety concerns, have begun calling off their advance bookings, leading to significant losses for hoteliers. Read More…
In a significant move to ease the tax burden and boost economic growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a revamped income tax structure in the Union Budget 2025-26. The revised tax slabs offer substantial relief, with income up to ₹4 lakh remaining tax-free, while slabs ranging from 5% to 30% apply progressively for higher incomes. Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on their Raising Day, applauding their unwavering dedication and exemplary service in safeguarding the nation’s maritime frontiers. Taking to social media, PM Modi lauded the ICG for their relentless efforts in protecting India’s vast coastline, executing daring rescue operations, and Read More…