Uttar Pradesh will have 100 CBG plants soon: Hardeep Singh Puri

Uttar Pradesh will have 100 CBG plants soon: Hardeep Singh Puri

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 8 - Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that currently, there are 10 compressed bio-gas (CBG) plants in Uttar Pradesh but in the coming months, there will be 100 CBG plants in the state.

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India, Spain discuss defence cooperation, industrial collaboration

India, Spain discuss defence cooperation, industrial collaboration

New Delhi, March 8 - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Spanish Secretary of State for Defence Maria-Amparo Valcarce Garcia on Friday discussed several bilateral defence cooperation issues, with a focus on industrial collaboration.

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How trendsetter PM Modi became the creator of ‘New Bharat’

How trendsetter PM Modi became the creator of ‘New Bharat’

New Delhi, March 8 - The Indian creators and influencers’ community on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with rousing applause, calling him the creator of 'New Bharat' and the 'Greatest Of All Time' (G.O.A.T.) at the National Creators’ Awards held at the

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India says it reached out to its students in US after recent deaths

India says it reached out to its students in US after recent deaths

New Delhi, March 8 - India said on Friday that its consulates in the US have reached out to its nationals studying there and assured them of all possible cooperation and assistance in case of any trouble following the recent deaths of Indian

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Haryana CM launches electric city bus service for Panchkula, Karnal

Haryana CM launches electric city bus service for Panchkula, Karnal

Chandigarh, March 8 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday launched the electric city bus service for Panchkula and Karnal.

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In a first, four units of IAF get President’s Standard & Colours

In a first, four units of IAF get President’s Standard & Colours

New Delhi, March 8 - President Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, has awarded the President’s Standard and Colours to four Indian Air Force units.

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Uddhav Thackery makes Lok Sabha ‘offer’ to Nitin Gadkari; BJP hits back

Uddhav Thackery makes Lok Sabha ‘offer’ to Nitin Gadkari; BJP hits back

Mumbai, March 8 - Needling the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (UBT) President and ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray made the fresh offer of a Lok Sabha seat to Union minister Nitin Gadkari, leading to a war-of-words between the two rival parties.

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President Murmu to jointly inaugurate 14 India-assisted projects with Mauritius PM

President Murmu to jointly inaugurate 14 India-assisted projects with Mauritius PM

New Delhi, March 8 - On the invitation of the government of Mauritius, President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a state visit to the island nation from March 11-13 to attend the National Day celebrations as a chief guest.

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PM Modi arrives in Assam to a grand welcome

PM Modi arrives in Assam to a grand welcome

Guwahati, March 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Assam's Tezpur for his two-day visit to the northeastern state.

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Andaman & Nicobar Command carries out maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission

Andaman & Nicobar Command carries out maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission

New Delhi, March 8 - A maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission was undertaken by the Andaman and Nicobar Command on the 40th anniversary of INAS 318 (Naval Air Squadron) and International Women’s Day on Friday.

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Maharashtra readies roadmap to become $1 trillion economy

Maharashtra readies roadmap to become $1 trillion economy

Mumbai, March 8 - Maharashtra's MahaYuti government, comprising the BJP, the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party, has firmed up a comprehensive plan to take the state's economy to the $1 trillion (approx Rs 82.79 lakh crore) mark, from the present level

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Gujarat CM unveils flyover built at Rs 73.28cr; initiates development projects worth Rs 353cr

Gujarat CM unveils flyover built at Rs 73.28cr; initiates development projects worth Rs 353cr

Gandhinagar, March 8 - Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated a new flyover in the state's Dakor town constructed at Rs 73.28 crore, aimed at facilitating the movement of approximately 15.20 lakh pilgrims during festivals such as Holi and Janmashtami.

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I&B Minister Anurag Thakur congratulates Sudha Murty on Rajya Sabha nomination

I&B Minister Anurag Thakur congratulates Sudha Murty on Rajya Sabha nomination

Bengaluru, March 8 - Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and Sports, on Friday extended his hearty congratulations to Padma Bhushan awardee philanthropist and author Sudha Murty on being nominated as a Rajya Sabha MP.

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Govt sets up Digital Centre in Delhi to empower farmers across India

Govt sets up Digital Centre in Delhi to empower farmers across India

New Delhi, March 9 - To empower the farmers of the country by equipping them with information, services, and facilities using digital technology, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Arjun Munda, on Friday inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center at

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Strong action initiated against agents who deceitfully sent Indians to Russia: MEA

Strong action initiated against agents who deceitfully sent Indians to Russia: MEA

New Delhi, March 8 - The Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that it has initiated strong action against agents and unscrupulous elements who deceitfully sent Indian nationals to Russia under the pretext of providing them with security guard jobs.

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Maharashtra launches 4th Women Policy focusing on empowerment, skilling, gender-responsive governance

Maharashtra launches 4th Women Policy focusing on empowerment, skilling, gender-responsive governance

Mumbai, March 8 - In a bid to reach out to women ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra's MahaYuti government, on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday, launched the 4th Women's Policy with a focus on its effective implementation

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‘It’s big Women’s Day for me’: Sudha Murthy thanks PM Modi for her nomination to RS

‘It’s big Women’s Day for me’: Sudha Murthy thanks PM Modi for her nomination to RS

Bengaluru, March 8 - Philanthropist, entrepreneur and author Sudha Murty on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the announcement of her nomination to the Rajya Sabha.

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PM to inaugurate strategically crucial Sela Tunnel project in Arunachal

PM to inaugurate strategically crucial Sela Tunnel project in Arunachal

Itanagar, March 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the strategically crucial Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district on Saturday, officials said.

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10 years of Modi govt equal to 60 years of Cong rule, says Anurag Thakur at Viksit Bharat event

10 years of Modi govt equal to 60 years of Cong rule, says Anurag Thakur at Viksit Bharat event

Bengaluru, March 8 - Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors programme in Bengaluru on Friday, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Anurag Thakur lauded the milestones and landmark achievements of the last 10 years under the NDA government, and attributed them to the ambition

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Women’s Day: 15 all-female flights operated by Air India and AIX

Women’s Day: 15 all-female flights operated by Air India and AIX

New Delhi, March 8 - More than 15 all-female flights of Tata owned Air India and Air India Express (AIX) were operated on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Friday, said CEO Campbell Wilson.

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