Sarbananda Sonowal unveils 5-yr action plan for new national waterways to boost economic growth
New Delhi, June 25 - Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday unveiled a five-year action plan for developing new national waterways, emphasising river cruises through targeted campaigns and events to boost tourism.
Government to give top priority to welfare: Andhra Pradesh CM
Amaravati, June 25 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday made it clear that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) state government, led by his TDP, will give top priority to welfare while ensuring development at a fast pace.
BJP observes black day to mark 50 years of Emergency in Gurugram
Gurugram, June 25 - Former Haryana minister Captain Abhimanyu, senior BJP leaders, and party workers observed ‘black day’ at the party office in Gurugram on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on
J&K Lt Governor visit Baltal base camp, reviews arrangement for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, June 25 - J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a meeting to take stock of the arrangements for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra at the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district.
Eknath Shinde directs strict action against hoarding, bogus seed companies
Mumbai, June 25 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed the authorities to take stern action against hoarding as well as bogus seed companies.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Iceland PM, discusses need to prioritise mental health issues
New Delhi, June 25 - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living founder and global spiritual leader, was received by Iceland's Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson in Reykjavik, where they discussed the importance of mental health and societal welfare.
Former football captain Bhaichung Bhutia quits electoral politics
Gangtok, June 25 - Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader and former India football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday announced his decision to quit electoral politics.
Jaipur design house scripts an artistry tale at Lucknow Airport’s new terminal
Jaipur, June 25 - A testament to Indian design and craftsmanship has been realised with the completion of the new terminal at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, which bespeaks the story of a collaborative masterpiece of two design pioneers --
Master blender decodes the growing global following of Japanese whiskies
New Delhi, June 25 - When Hollywood star Bill Murray put Suntory on the map of the world's imagination with Sofia Coppola's critically acclaimed 2003 film, 'Lost in Translation', Japanese whisky was having a bad time.
24,500 units of blood collected on Gautam Adani’s birthday that can help over 73,500 patients
Ahmedabad, June 25 - Around 24,500 units of blood (nearly 9,800 litres) were collected during the blood donation drive to mark the 62nd birthday of Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, which can help more than 73,500 patients.
All three AAP MPs aware of issues of state, will raise them in Parliament, says Punjab CM
New Delhi, June 25 - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday reached Parliament for the swearing-in ceremony of the three newly elected MPs of his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said they are well aware of the issues of the state.
Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi shake hands as they welcome LS Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, June 26 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shook hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they came together to welcome the newly-elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha, Om Birla, on Wednesday.
CBI arrests CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case
New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who was produced before the Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday, was formally arrested by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam case.
RBI Chief sees India on path to steady 8 pc GDP growth
Mumbai, June 26 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das sees India moving ahead towards an 8 per cent GDP growth trajectory on a sustained basis, driven by structural economic reforms such as GST.
BJP MP Om Birla re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi, June 26 - Om Birla, BJP MP from Kota-Bundi, was on Wednesday elected by voice vote as the Lok Sabha Speaker for the second consecutive time.
CM Kejriwal withdraws plea filed before SC against interim stay on bail
New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday withdrew his plea filed before the Supreme Court challenging the interim stay ordered by the Delhi High Court on his release on bail in a money laundering case linked to the
Defence Ministry’s iDEX signs 350th contract, for miniaturised satellite
New Delhi, June 26 - The Defence Ministry's flagship initiative Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) on Tuesday signed a landmark 350th contract for the design and development of a miniaturised satellite for the Indian Air Force.
Kangana Ranaut eyes CM’s suite in Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi; sparks verbal duel
Mumbai, June 25 - Bollywood actress and BJP MP, Kangana Ranaut’s demand, purportedly seeking the Chief Minister’s suite in Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi, sparked a war of words between the ruling Mahayuti and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, here on Tuesday.
India’s FMCG sector poised to clock 7 to 9 pc growth rate in 2024: Report
New Delhi, June 26 -: India’s FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) sector is expected to post a growth rate of 7-9 per cent in 2024 on the back of government initiatives to stimulate consumption and create more jobs, according to a report.
Rajasthan: 7-hour power cut in industrial units start today
Jaipur, June 26 - The Government of Rajasthan has announced power cuts in industrial units in the state from Wednesday onwards.