Always ready for talks with farmers: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi, Feb 22 - Union Minister Anurag Thakur has said the Centre was always ready for talks with the farmers.
Agra to promote spiritual tourism now
Agra, Feb 22 - This year's Taj Mahotsav has given a big boost to spiritual tourism, which could bring more footfalls and make tourism everybody's business.
Cabinet clears proposal to continue umbrella scheme on women safety
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The government has decided to continue the umbrella scheme on 'safety of women' till 2025-26.
Diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri unveils debut novel, reveals husband Hardeep Puri’s role in it
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri wears many hats -- of a top diplomat, a gender rights advocate, wife of a Union Minister and daughter of a freedom fighter who grew up believing in revolution and the power of poetry.
Cabinet gives go-ahead for up to 100% FDI in space sector
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the amendment in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for the space sector to allow up to 100 per cent FDI in the space sector.
Cabinet extends Rs 4,100 cr Central scheme for 5 years to help states check floods
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the proposal for continuation of the Centrally-sponsored scheme for 'Flood Management and Border Areas Programme' (FMBAP) with a total outlay of Rs 4,100 crore for a
J&K L-G inaugurates 4th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg
Srinagar, Feb 21 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the fourth 'Khelo India' snow sports event at Gulmarg Ski Resort.
Protesting farmers suspend ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest till Friday
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - Farmers on Wednesday announced to suspend the 'Delhi Chalo' march for two days, and will decide their next course of action on Friday evening.
Will not shrink from countering any threat that undermines collective well-being: Rajnath
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called upon the international community to collectively aspire for peace in this age of democratic and rules-based world order, where individual countries proactively collaborate for shared peace and prosperity.
Army rushes to aid 500 tourists stranded after sudden snowfall in Sikkim
Gangtok, Feb 21 - The Army on Wednesday rescued more than 500 tourists stranded due to sudden heavy snowfall and inclement weather in high-altitude areas in east Sikkim, officials said.
From air connectivity to IMEC, PM Modi had ‘productive meeting’ with Greek counterpart: Official
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Comprehensive discussions were held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on the importance of connectivity and regional and global issues of concern, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Wednesday.
LCA Tejas to get futuristic weapons, sensors; MoU inked
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for integration of futuristic weapons and sensors in the Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
India, US can play key role in shaping geopolitical landscape of Indo-Pacific: Defense Secretary
New Delhi, 21 Feb - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Wednesday that India and the United States are key stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region, bound by shared values and common interests.
Exercise Milan has grown from 5 IOR navies to 50 navies across the Indo-Pacific: Indian Navy chief
New Delhi/Visakhapatnam, 21 Feb - From five Indian Ocean Region (IOR) navies in 1995 to 50 navies across the Indo-Pacific today, 'Milan' reflects the growing stature and increasing importance of such collective and cooperative endeavours in the maritime domain, Indian Navy chief Admiral
Cabinet okays 8% hike in sugarcane price, move to benefit 5 cr farmers
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved an 8 per cent increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to Rs 340 per quintal for the sugar season
Merchants across India continue to use Paytm & its pioneering devices
New Delhi, Feb 22 - One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), that owns financial services major Paytm, has received immense support from the merchant community across the country.
American delegation visits Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Feb 21 - Quantum Integrators CEO and India Business Association's Advisory Chairman, Raj Pandya, led an American delegation to Ayodhya, consisting of leaders of the Indian-American diaspora.
India to have 3 to 4 chip fab plants in next 5 years: IT Minister at PhonePe event
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The government is planning to have at least three to four semiconductor fabrication plants in the next five years, as the country gears up for the first indigenous chip roll-out in December this year, Union IT and Railways
iCreate, Microsoft, IT Ministry to skill 11K innovators, startups in AI in India
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Microsoft India and iCreate (the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology) will provide AI skilling opportunities to 11,000 innovators, startups, and youth from across the country via Microsoft's learning management system, it was announced on Wednesday.
NTPC signs land lease pact for setting up Green Hydrogen Hub near Vizag
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Power sector giant NTPC has signed a land lease agreement for the development of a world-class “Integrated Green Hydrogen Hub” on a 1,200-acre plot at Pudimadaka village near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the Ministry of Power announced on