Maha Cabinet clears Rs 850 crore German loan for MMRDA for providing urban infra amenities
Mumbai, March 11 - The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday, cleared an Rs 850 crore loan to be raised by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) from Germany's KfW development bank for providing urban infrastructure amenities with a
Making efforts to make state debt-free: Punjab CM
Patiala, March 11 - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said that the government has been making efforts to make the state a debt-free, progressive and prosperous one.
Centre to establish 10 AI labs in 10 colleges in Kerala, spend Rs 2,000cr for startups
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 - The Central government on Monday announced to set up 10 artificial intelligence (AI) labs in 10 colleges here, adding that Rs 2,000 crore has been set aside to finance startups which will go as investments in startups built by
CAA just a political gimmick before LS polls: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, March 11 - Soon after the Union Home Ministry on Monday issued a notification for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee termed the announcement as a 'political gimmick' ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha
Boost to road infra: PM Modi opens Kiratpur-Nerchowk 4-lane section in Himachal
Shimla, March 11 - In a major push to road infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, whose economy largely banks on tourism and horticulture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually inaugurated Kiratpur to Nerchowk four-lane section of the NH-21 that falls on the Chandigarh-Manali
India more prepared than ever to face any future pandemic: Experts
New Delhi, March 11 - India is well-prepared to face any future pandemic, said experts on the fourth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, on Monday. Covid was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020.
CEC directs observers to ensure level-playing field for fair elections
New Delhi, March 11 - Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Monday directed observers to ensure a level-playing field for free, fair, and inducement-free elections.
Centre notifies Citizenship Amendment Act: Here’s a timeline
New Delhi, March 11 - Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Union Home Ministry on Monday notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) -- a major highlight of the BJP’s manifesto during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls -- paving
President Murmu discusses avenues with Mauritian counterpart Roopun to advance bilateral ties
New Delhi, March 11 - President Droupadi Murmu on Monday held discussions on avenues to advance the long-standing and close relations between India and Mauritius as she met her counterpart Prithvirajsing Roopun.
Govt notifies CAA rules to grant citizenship to minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan
New Delhi, March 11 - The Union Home Ministry on Monday notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for granting of citizenship to people of certain faiths facing persecution in neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan and
President Murmu arrives in Mauritius to bolster bilateral ties
New Delhi, March 11 - President Droupadi Murmu was welcomed by Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and his Cabinet members as she landed in the island nation on Monday to participate in the National Day celebrations as Chief Guest.
Citizenship Amendment Act rules notified
New Delhi, March 11 - The Union Home Ministry on Monday notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for granting of citizenship to people of certain faiths facing persecution in neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan and
Guv inaugurates Constitution Park at Rajasthan Technical University
Jaipur, March 11 - Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Monday virtually inaugurated a Constitution Park at Rajasthan Technical University in Kota.
Bihar officials intensify preparations for LS elections
Patna, March 11 - Bihar officials have intensified the preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls to ensure fair and peaceful elections in the state.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: EC briefs its observers from various wings of govt
New Delhi, March 11 - With the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 around the corner, the Election Commission (EC) on Monday held a meeting with its observers, including officials from the police, general administration, and expenditure departments.
Credit for Lucknow’s development goes to CM Yogi Adityanath: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Lucknow, March 11 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, gave credit for Lucknow’s development to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Adani Electricity Mumbai tops Centre’s discom ranking
New Delhi, March 11 - Adani Electricity Mumbai has topped the rating list of India's 55 power distribution companies (discoms) released by the Union Power Ministry on Monday.
Jamalpur Railway Workshop creates history, commissions largest solar power plant of Indian Railways
Kolkata, March 11 - The 162-year-old Jamalpur Railway Workshop -- the first ever full-fledged such facility in the country -- has added yet another first to its name. It has commissioned the largest solar power plant among all workshops under Indian Railways.
PM Modi lauds DRDO scientists for first flight test of Agni-5 ICBM with multiple warheads
New Delhi, March 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of homegrown Agni-5 ICBM with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle technology (MIRV), terming it a landmark achievement by DRDO scientists.
Dwarka Expressway will boost economic activities in Delhi-NCR, says PM Modi
Gurugram, March 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, after inaugurating the Dwarka Expressway, said that the project will boost economic activities in Delhi-NCR (national capital region), and also improve the quality of life of the people.