Centre fast-tracks new metro projects in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru
New Delhi, Feb 9 - The two urban transit metro corridor projects in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru were taken at the meeting of National Planning Board to fast track the multi-modal integration with bus and rail stations under the PM GatShakti master plan, the
Amitabh Bachchan offers prayers at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Ayodhya (UP), Feb 9 - Superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday offered prayers at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Chaudhary Charan Singh, Narasimha Rao, Swaminathan conferred with Bharat Ratna
New Delhi, Feb 9 - Former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and P.V. Narasimha Rao, and legendary agricultural scientist Dr M.S. Swaminathan will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Following backlash, Kerala puts budget proposal for privatization of higher education on hold
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9 - Following a huge backlash from the opposition parties and within the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Front, the proposal in the state Budget presented in the Assembly that batted for privatization in the higher education sector has been put on hold.
No relief from intense cold in Kashmir, Jammu temp below normal
Srinagar, Feb 9 - Intense cold continued in Kashmir on Friday due to clear night sky as minimum temperature remained below normal in Jammu division.
UPA govt’s decision-making came to standstill due to corruption in defence sector: White Paper
New Delhi, Feb 8 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled a White Paper on Indian Economy in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, which said in the UPA government, decision-making came to a standstill due to corruption and scandals in the defence sector, compromising
India reduced TB incidence by 16% since 2015: Health Minister
New Delhi, Feb 8 - India saw 16 per cent reduction in incidence of tuberculosis compared to 8.7 per cent globally, said Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.
Papanasham beach at Kerala’s Varkala figures among world’s 100 best beaches
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8 - In an endorsement of Kerala's lively beach tourism, the stunning seaside getaway of Papanasham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram has been featured among the 100 best beaches in the world by the prestigious Lonely Planet.
Union Cabinet approves spectrum auction, 6 multi-tracking railway projects
New Delhi, Feb 8 - The Union Cabinet, in its meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, approved auction of 10,523 MHz spectrum within the current fiscal year, setting a reserve price of Rs 96,317 crore.
India to put new meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit on Feb 17
Chennai, Feb 8 - India will put into orbit its new meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS on February 17 at 5.30 p.m. with the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket, the Indian space agency said on Thursday.
Indian space programme touched several new highs in past 5 years: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 8 - The Indian space programme touched several new highs in the past 5 years, and the achievements were made with substantial contribution from domestic industries, the Parliament was told on Thursday.
Top officials of Indian, Russian N-establishments visit Kudankulam
Chennai, Feb 8 - Top officials of Indian and the Russian nuclear establishments visited Tamil Nadu's Kudankulam where four more 1,000 MW atomic power plants are being constructed, it was announced on Thursday.
Delhi records 6.8 degrees Celsius, AQI ‘satisfactory’ at several stations
New Delhi, Feb 9 - The national capital on Friday recorded a minimum temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
‘Stench’ forces Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight to return to Delhi
New Delhi / Mumbai, Feb 9 - An IndiGo Airlines New Delhi-Mumbai flight returned to the Delhi airport early on Friday as some passengers complained of a stench inside the aircraft.
Lok Sabha to discuss White Paper today
New Delhi, Feb 9 - The Lok Sabha on Friday will hold a discussion on the White Paper on Indian economy, which slams the Congress-led UPA government for its policy misadventures during its 10-year rule at the Centre and explains how the Modi
Taj Mahotsav to focus on ‘Viksit Bharat’ this year
Agra, Feb 9 - Taj Mahotsav, the ten-day long carnival of music, dances, cultural extravaganza, starting from February 17, will focus on 'Viksit Bharat', showcasing the industrial strides and developmental targets achieved by the ruling dispensation in Uttar Pradesh.
Luxury buses to take UP MLAs to Ayodhya on Sunday
Lucknow, Feb 9 - With 'Ram dhun' playing along the journey, Uttar Pradesh legislators will travel in luxury buses to Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Ram temple on Sunday.
Will now stay in NDA permanently, reiterates Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 9 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who returned to Patna on Thursday from Delhi where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President J.P. Nadda, reiterated that he will stay permanently in the NDA and
Indian-Saudi joint military exercise successfully held at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges
Jaipur, Feb 9 - The validation phase of first joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Saudi Land Force, named 'Sada Tanseeq', was successfully completed at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan's Bikaner on Thursday.
Indian economy transformed from ‘fragile five’ to ‘top five’: White Paper
New Delhi, feb 8 - Comparing the performance of the 10-year rule of the Narendra Modi government with that of the erstwhile UPA regime, the White Paper on Indian Economy tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights the fact