15 kilometers of new railway lines being laid every day in Rajasthan: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Jaipur, Jan 12 - Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that at least 15 kilometers of new railway lines are being laid every day in the desert state.
PM Modi inaugurates MTHL, other projects worth Rs 30K crore in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jan 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the sleek new and gleaming, India's longest sea-bridge, 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu' or the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, built at a cost of over Rs 18,000 crore to the nation, here
Invest in Kashmir: Amit Shah to Gujarat’s business community
Gandhinagar, Jan 12 - Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked the Gujarati industrialists to consider expanding their businesses to the northern parts of the country, with a special focus on Kashmir.
Need for increase in Standard Deduction for salaried taxpayers: Anand Rathi Advisors
New Delhi, Jan 12 - Salaried individuals have not received any additional relief in the form of a standard deduction, as it has remained unchanged for all individuals, regardless of their income levels.
Meghalaya gets second Raj Bhavan in Tura
Tura (Meghalaya), Jan 12 - Meghalaya on Friday got its second Raj Bhavan in Tura in West Garo Hills region of the state as Governor Phagu Chauhan inaugurated it virtually from Shillong.
Assam is dedicated to nation’s growth by providing human resources: CM
Guwahati, Jan 12 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state is dedicated to aiding in the nation's growth, particularly by providing qualified human resources for a range of industries.
Extension of three train services in Andhra flagged off
Vijayawada, Jan 12 - Union Minister for Culture and Tourism G. Kishan Reddy flagged off extension of three train services in Andhra Pradesh at a function held at Guntur Railway station on Friday.
Wind-whipped snow sweeps Chicago area
Chicago, Jan 13 - Wind-whipped snow blanketed Chicago, leaving thousands without power and cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights.
Sunny Deol reminisces about Lohri of ‘simpler times’, mom’s sweets
Mumbai, Jan 13 - Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has reflected upon the warmth of Lohri, reminiscing sweet memories of the celebrations. He extended greetings to his fans on the festival.
FAA to keep Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounded till further notice
Washington, Jan 13 - The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will keep Boeing 737-9 MAX grounded for the safety of travellers until extensive inspection and maintenance are conducted and data from inspections is reviewed.
US carries out fresh strikes against Houthis in Yemen
Sanaa, Jan 13 - Just a day after launching a coordinated multi-nation attack on nearly 30 Houthi positions in Yemen, the US on Saturday carried out fresh airstrikes against the Iran-backed militia in the war-torn nation.
Migrant apprehensions significantly drop at US-Mexico border
Washington, Jan 13 - Migrant apprehensions at Eagle Pass, Texas, on the US-Mexico border has significantly dropped from thousands in a day to about only 500 this week, according to officials.
Trump cancels 3 out of 4 weekend rallies due to icy weather
Washington, Jan 13 - Former US President Donald Trump has cancelled three out of four rallies scheduled for this weeked due to icy weather caused by a major winter storm that has led to heavy snowfall across large parts of the country.
Taiwan goes to polls amid warnings from China
Taipei, Jan 13 - Some 19.5 eligible voters in Taiwan will cast their ballots on Saturday to elect a new President and Parliament amid growing warnings from China that Taipei's future was at "crossroads".
Guterres urges adherence to UNSC resolution after US-led airstrikes on Houthis
United Nations, Jan 13 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all parties involved to adhere to UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2722 following the US-led airstrikes on the Houthis.
Texas blocks US border patrol, Biden govt asks Supreme Court to intervene
Houston, Jan 13 - Texas has blocked US Border Patrol agents from a section of the US-Mexico border, according to a court filing by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which is seeking the US Supreme Court to intervene.
Biden warns Houthis of further retaliation if they continue attacks
Washington, Jan 13 - US President Joe Biden has said that there will be further retaliation against the Houthis if the group continue with its "outrageous behaviour".
Asian-Americans fastest-growing group of eligible voters in US: Pew Research
New York, Jan 13 - Asian-Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the US over roughly the past two decades and since 2020, says a new study as the country goes to polls to elect a new president this year.
Ukraine, UK sign security agreement
Kiev, Jan 13 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and visiting UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have reportedly signed a security agreement.
2023 warmest year on record globally, 2024 on similar path: Report
London, Jan 12 - Globally, 2023 was the warmest year in a series stretching back to 1850, according to figures released by the Met Office in the UK and the University of East Anglia on Friday.