Number of farmers under PM’s crop insurance scheme rises by 27 pc in 2023-24
New Delhi, March 6 - There has been a 27 per cent increase in the number of farmers enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) so far during the current financial year (2023-24) taking the total number of farmers covered under
PM takes ride on India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata with schoolchildren
Kolkata, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a ride on India’s first underwater metro rail, connecting Howrah District with Esplanade Metro Station in central Kolkata, in the company of some schoolchildren.
PM Modi’s Kashmir visit: Rs 6,400 cr package to boost agri-economy, tourism in J&K
New Delhi, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Srinagar on Thursday where he will unveil a Rs 6,400 crore package for boosting the agri-economy and tourism sector of Jammu and Kashmir, according to a PMO statement issued on Wednesday.
Modi Ka Parivar campaign: BJP shares video to connect with people
New Delhi, March 6 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with running 'Mein Hoon Modi Ka Parivar' social media campaign, has started to connect with the people of the country.
Jyotiraditya Scindia in MP’s Guna to meet farmers
Bhopal, March 6 - Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday began a day-long visit to home turf Guna in Madhya Pradesh, first time after the BJP nominated him as the candidate for the seat for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Pawan Kalyan meets Chandrababu Naidu amid talk of alliance with BJP
Amaravati, March 6 - Jana Sena Party leader Pawan Kalyan met Telugu Desam Party President N. Chandrababu Naidu at the latter's residence here on Wednesday.
PM Modi’s rally in Bengal’s Barasat, Sandeshkhali women to narrate woes
Kolkata, March 6 - As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address the 'Nari Bandhan' (Women Empowerment) rally organised by West Bengal unit of BJP at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday, the women who protested in Sandeshkhali against
Security beefed up for ‘Maha Shivratri’ festival in UP
Lucknow, March 6 - Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar has issued security and traffic management guidelines to all police commissioners, additional Director Generals of all police zones, IG/DIG of police ranges and the district police chiefs for the upcoming Maha Shivaratri festival on
India-Korea Joint Commission Meeting: Jaishankar calls for new areas of cooperation
New Delhi, March 6 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday called for expanding cooperation in areas of critical and emerging technology to a safe and secure Indo-Pacific in his opening remarks at the 10th India-Korea Joint Commission Meeting in Seoul.
Delhi Police beef up security at borders in view of protests
New Delhi, March 6 - Security measures have been heightened on the borders of Delhi, including Tikri, Singhu, and Ghazipur, since Wednesday morning in response to a call made by a group of protesters to reach the national capital.
PM Modi to inaugurate Agra Metro’s ‘priority corridor’
Agra, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate a six km long Agra Metro Rail Service's 'priority corridor' between Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar on Wednesday.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveils IN-SPACe Technical Centre
Ahmedabad, March 6 - Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday unveiled the Technical Centre of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Bopal, Ahmedabad.
Approval rating of PM Modi soars to 75% in Feb: Survey
New Delhi/Mumbai, March 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved an approval rating of 75 per cent in February, as compared to the 65 per cent recorded in September 2023 (last wave), in handling his job as the Prime Minister of the country,
FM Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Lalu Prasad over his remarks on PM Modi
Patna, March 5 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday criticised RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Telangana CM seeks Centre’s support for various projects
Hyderabad, March 5 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking Centre’s support for various projects in the state.
Facebook, Instagram suffer mega outage globally, including in India
New Delhi, March 5 - Meta-owned apps Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads suffered a major outage on Tuesday globally, including in India, as millions were unable to join the social media platforms.
Vision of Ram Rajya involves welfare of all living beings: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, March 5 - Addressing the two-day national conference on 'Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals' on Tuesday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said the vision of Ram Rajya involves the welfare of not only the human race, but all living beings, earth
Odisha: PM Modi lays foundation stone, inaugurates projects worth over Rs 19,000cr
Bhubaneswar, March 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth around Rs 19,600 crores during a programme at Chandikhole in Jajpur district.
Budget inclusive, balanced, development oriented: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 5 - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday hailed the budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, describing it as a step forward towards carving out 'Rangla Punjab' through inclusive, balanced, and comprehensive development of the state.
BJP Prez J P Nadda attacks K’taka govt over pro-Pakistan slogans
Bengaluru, March 5 - BJP President J P Nadda on Tuesday attacked the Karnataka government over the raising of pro-Pakistan slogans in the state legislature.