PM Modi in Jammu, inaugurates multiple projects worth Rs 32,000 cr
Jammu, Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Tuesday to begin his daylong visit to J&K. He launched multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 crore and also distributed appointment letters to 1,748 youths.
Previous govts involved in some of the biggest scams: Union Minister
Mumbai, Feb 20 - Previous governments inadequately regulated critical sectors such as telecom, amid massive scams, but our approach in creating a framework of regulation has been open and transparent, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said.
Lok Sabha polls: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to blow poll bugle from Bikaner today
Jaipur, Feb 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will blow the BJP’s Lok Sabha poll bugle in Rajasthan from Bikaner on Tuesday.
Courier fraudsters now target Indian CEOs
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Citing a news report in which a 66-year-old Bengaluru CEO lost about Rs 2.3 crore in a courier fraud, Unacademy-owned Graphy co-founder and CEO Sumit Jain on Tuesday said that two weeks ago the courier fraudsters tried to
Passengers tremble in fear as Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight encounters turbulence
New Delhi, Feb 20 - In a harrowing incident captured on video, passengers aboard a Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight were left trembling in fear as the aircraft encountered severe turbulence during its journey.
St. Stephen’s students may be debarred from exam for not attending morning assembly
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Over 100 students may not be permitted to sit in the upcoming exams in St. Stephen's college of Delhi University for not attending the morning assembly prayers.
PM Modi witnesses Samsung ‘Galaxy AI’ at UP event
Lucknow, Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met J.B. Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, at the UP Ground Breaking Ceremony 4.0 (GBC 4.0) and witnessed the recently-launched ‘Galaxy AI’ features.
Delhi records 14.7 degrees as minimum temp, AQI in ‘poor’ category
New Delhi, Feb 20 - The national capital on Tuesday recorded a minimum temperature at 14.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, adding that there is a possibility of drizzle during the day.
Jammu decks up to receive PM Modi today
Jammu, Feb 20 - Jammu, the city of temples, is all decked up to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday as thousands of people wait eagerly to hear him at a massive public rally in the city.
Farmers reject Centre’s proposal on MSP on five crops
Chandigarh, Feb 19 - In a setback, farm union leaders on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of buying pulses, maize and cotton at minimum support price (MSP) by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest.
I&B Minister Anurag Thakur condemns ‘attack on media freedom’ in Bengal
New Delhi/Kolkata, Feb 19 - A reporter working with Republic Bangla, who was filing ground reports from the trouble-ridden Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district since the time tension broke out there last week, was arrested by the police late on Monday evening.
INDUS-X Summit to be held on Feb 20 in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 19 - Ministry of Defence on Monday said that the much-anticipated INDUS-X Summit will be held in New Delhi on February 20.
With two aircraft carriers, Indian Navy kicks off MILAN 2024 joint exercise
New Delhi, Feb 19 - The 12th edition of the Naval exercise 'Milan' began on Monday in which more than 50 nations are taking part.
J&K admin declares Jammu ‘no drone zone’ ahead of PM Modi visit
Jammu, Feb 19 - J&K administration has declared Jammu division as a “no drone zone” ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s one day visit to Jammu on February 20.
From US to UAE: As Hindus abroad grow, so do their places of worship
New Delhi, Feb 19 - The construction, inauguration, and restoration of its temples across the world is yet another testament to India building and deepening its ties with its 32 million-plus-strong diaspora and an estimated 1.2 billion Hindus across the world.
New Space Industrial and Propellant Park to be set up in TN
Chennai, Feb 19 - Tamil Nadu will set up a new Space Industrial and Propellant Park near Thoothukudi District on 2,000 acres, said Thangam Thennarasu, Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, here on Monday.
Internet platforms, intermediaries have legal obligation to curb deepfakes: MoS IT
New Delhi, Feb 19 - The government on Monday reiterated that internet platforms and social media intermediaries in India have a legal obligation to make sure that no misinformation or deepfakes find space on their respective platforms.
India cricketer Shubman Gill named Punjab’s ‘State Icon’ to woo voters
Chandigarh, Feb 19 - The office of Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer on Monday announced to designate ace India cricketer Shubman Gill as the ‘State Icon’.
5 Hindu migrants from Pak given Indian citizenship in Jaipur
Jaipur, Feb 19 - A total of five Hindu migrants from Pakistan were given Indian citizenship certificates in Jaipur on Monday.
Maha’s first 3-day MSME defence expo to commence in Pune from Feb 24
Mumbai, Feb. 19 - The Maharashtra government will hold a three-day MSME Defence Expo in Pune from February 24 to 26 with participation from the armed forces, defence public sector undertakings and ordnance factories, officials said here on Monday.