‘Nari Gaurav Niti’ was first women-centric policy under Modi dispensation in Gujarat
New Delhi, March 8 - Women empowerment and gender equality always stood high on the list of priorities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, starting right from his first brush with power in Gujarat in 2001.
Centre approves Rs 2,093 cr outlay for highway, ropeway projects in J&K
New Delhi, March 8 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Friday that an allocation of Rs 2,093.92 crore has been approved for widening two highways and a ropeway project in Jammu and Kashmir.
MMY scheme addresses malnutrition issues among women in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, March 8 - Gujarat government’s scheme Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana (MMY) has been the cornerstone of health, growth and development for the women in the western state.
Northeastern states took major strides in women’s empowerment in last one year
Agartala, March 8 - Unlike previous years, women’s empowerment got a major boost in the last one year in northeastern states.
Sudha Murthy, philanthropist and educationist nominated to RS, PM Modi hails move
New Delhi, March 8 - Sudha Murthy, country’s leading philanthropist and educationist was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
PM Modi urges top digital content creators to start ‘Create on India Movement’
New Delhi, March 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave a clarion call to the top digital content creators of the country to start a 'Create on India Movement' to promote awareness about the country's products and rich cultural heritage to
AAP launches LS election campaign in Delhi, releases slogan
New Delhi, March 8 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann on Friday launched the Lok Sabha election campaign from the party headquarters here.
‘100 pc we will have 15 years of stable govt, even longer’: EAM S. Jaishankar
Tokyo, March 8 - Exuding confidence that India will have a stable government for 15 years, even longer, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that long-term political stability is essential for good governance.
CBI busts racket which smuggled Indians to Russia to fight war against Ukraine
New Delhi, March 7 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a trafficking racket that sent Indian nationals to Russia under the guise of 'better employment', only to make them fight the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Goa CM thanks PM Modi for cabinet approval over ST’s political reservation
Panaji, March 8 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Central Cabinet approval to readjustment of the seats in the Legislative Assembly of the state for providing reservations to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) of the state.
IAF’s newest transport aircraft C-295 MW makes maiden landing at Agatti airport
New Delhi, March 8 - Indian Air Force's one of the largest transport aircraft C-295 MW has made its maiden landing at Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep.
PM Modi to embark on two-day Assam visit, to unveil projects worth Rs 18,000 cr
Guwahati, March 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Assam on Friday to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stones of several projects worth Rs 18,000 crore.
IndiaAI Mission: Know all about the 7 key pillars
New Delhi, March 8 - As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to percolate across industries amid privacy concerns, the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI Mission with a budget outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore.
President Murmu, PM Modi extend wishes on International Women’s Day
New Delhi, March 8 - President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended their greetings on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Women surgeons racing to make a mark in male dominated robotic surgery
New Delhi, March 8 - An increasing number of women surgeons are joining the field of robotics -- dominated by men, said women robotic surgeons on International Women’s Day on Friday.
As world celebrates Int’l Women’s Day, female feticide remains a cause of concern in India
Mumbai, March 8 - Despite stringent measures by the health authorities, over 6.30 crore (63 million) girls are "missing" from the Indian population since Census 2011 owing to female feticide and infanticides, sparking concerns on the occasion of the International Women's Day being
UK envoy advocates promoting ‘living bridge’ links for women’s voices, roles
Chandigarh, March 8 - Advocating to promote the 'living bridge' links between India and the UK and in particular to highlight women's voices and roles, British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett says she meets inspiring women and girls all the time as she
Kashmiris are hopeful after PM Modi’s promise of better days ahead
Srinagar, March 8 - Hope and expectations of the people in the Kashmir Valley ran high on Friday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to return the love and warmth people showed towards him.
RCA general body meeting to announce new President on March 9
Jaipur, March 7 - The executive committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has called a general body meeting on March 9, in which all the district association secretaries have been asked to be present.
USCG ship Bertholf reaches Port Blair for joint exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’
New Delhi, March 7 - Marking a significant step in bolstering bilateral cooperation between the Indian and the US Coast Guards, USCG Ship Bertholf reached Port Blair on Thursday for a joint exercise, an official statement said.