New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared glimpses of his address at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, highlighting the role of India’s youth in shaping the nation’s future. In his message, the Prime Minister emphasised innovation, leadership, and active participation of young people in building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). PM Read More…
Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a setback as PSLV-C62, its first space mission of the new year, failed to reach its intended orbit following a technical malfunction in the rocket’s third stage, officials confirmed on Thursday. ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan said a problem occurred during the third-stage ignition, leading to a Read More…
Hyderabad: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to open its 2026 launch calendar in style as PSLV-C62 lifts off today carrying the advanced earth-observation satellite EOS N-1 ‘Anvesha’, along with 16 payloads, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for 10:17 am from the First Launch Pad, following a Read More…
Chennai: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi today for questioning in connection with the Karur tragedy, a stampede during a TVK campaign event that claimed 41 lives, including women and children. Vijay left Chennai at 7 am in a private aircraft Read More…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly opposed Kerala’s proposed Malayalam Language Bill, stating that it “strikes at the heart of linguistic freedom and the lived reality of Kerala’s border districts, especially Kasaragod.” He asserted that his government would take all possible steps to resist the legislation if it adversely affects the rights of linguistic Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has given Aadhaar a fresh visual identity by unveiling its new official logo, aptly named ‘Uday’, symbolising clarity, accessibility, and inclusiveness in Aadhaar services. The logo was selected through a nationwide design competition, with the winning entry created by Arun Gokul from Thrissur, Kerala. His design stood Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article underscoring the pivotal role of India’s youth in shaping a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), calling young citizens the driving force behind the nation’s transformation. In a post shared on social media, the Prime Minister said the article captures how India’s demographic strength, innovation, and aspirations of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level roundtable with leading Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups, reaffirming the government’s commitment to positioning India as a global leader in ethical and inclusive AI innovation. The interaction, held at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, brought together 12 promising AI start-ups selected for the “AI for ALL: Global Read More…
The Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday, with the Budget for the 2026–27 financial year scheduled for February 1. The calendar for the Budget Session was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This will be the ninth consecutive Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Read More…
Eminent ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil, internationally acclaimed for his pioneering work on the ecological importance and conservation of the Western Ghats, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 82. His demise marks the end of an era in India’s environmental movement. A towering figure in environmental science, Gadgil dedicated his life to studying Read More…