Global companies evince interest in Musi Riverfront project
Hyderabad, Feb 6 - Reputed companies from all over the world have evinced interest in executing the prestigious Musi Riverfront development project conceived by the Telangana government, it was announced on Tuesday.
Rahul promises modified GST if Oppn bloc comes to power
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday announced a new financial model for the small and medium businesses and industries with special focus on backward classes, Dalits, Adivasis and the poor, who will benefit by it.
Centre launches ‘Bharat’ rice at Rs 29 per kg
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday launched the sale of rice under the ‘Bharat’ brand at an MRP of Rs 29/kg in 5 kg and 10 kg packs.
Gadkari directs NHAI to open Dwarka Expressway’s Gurugram portion
Gurugram, Jan 6 - Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday directed the officials of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to open the Gurugram sections on the Dwarka Expressway for traffic.
First endo-robotic surgery performed at Kochi hospital on 75-yr-old woman
Kochi, Feb 6 - Doctors at the VPS Lakeshore hospital here successfully conducted the first ever endo-robotic surgery on a 75-year-old woman.
AMC announces Rs 20 crore investment in Lotus Park
Ahmedabad, Feb 6 - In a major stride towards urban development, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has unveiled its fiscal year 2024-25 plan. The highlight of the budget, announced by the standing committee chairman, is the proposed Lotus Park which has been allocated
Flight from Delhi to Jabalpur to restart from March 1, says Scindia
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday said that the direct flights from Delhi to Jabalpur and Mumbai to Jabalpur would restart from March.
Previous govt’s lacked vision for development of tourist destinations: PM Modi
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra on Tuesday said that previous governments lacked vision for the development of tourist destinations, coastal areas, and islands.
Women writers sweep Kalinga Literary Awards-2024
New Delhi, Feb 6 - All four Kalinga Literary Awards for the year 2024 have gone to women writers, informed Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder and Director, Kalinga Literary Festival.
Iran waives visa requirement for Indian tourists
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Indian tourists do not need a visa for visiting Iran with a new policy coming into effect from February 4, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Iran here on Tuesday.
‘Encouragement money’: Bihar govt will provide Rs 10k to engineering students, says Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 6 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the government will provide Rs 10,000 as "encouragement money" to the engineering students of the state.
1st BIMSTEC C’ships: India’s initiative to develop ‘sporting culture’ in Bay of Bengal region
New Delhi, Feb 6 - India is hosting the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships in the national capital which will see athletes from the Bay of Bengal region competing under several disciplines at the Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool complex starting Tuesday.
Mahant Swami Maharaj reaches Abu Dhabi for inauguration of UAE’s first Hindu temple
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual guru of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for the grand inauguration of the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Renowned Kashmiri poet, broadcaster Farooq Nazki passes away
Srinagar, Feb 6 - Renowned Kashmiri poet and broadcaster, Farooq Nazki, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 83.
PM inaugurates integrated Sea Survival Training Centre in Goa
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the integrated Sea Survival Training Centre at ONGC Institute in Goa.
Prosperous, flourishing K’taka has been PM Modi’s priority: Vijayendra
Bengaluru, Feb 6 - BJP Karnataka unit President B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday said that a prosperous and flourishing Karnataka has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s priority.
Centre okays Rs 2,249 cr fund for 106 km Lada-Sarli section of NH-13 in Arunachal
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday approved a fund of Rs 2,248.94 crore for the construction of the Lada-Sarli section of NH-913 Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh on EPC mode, spanning 105.59 km
Yogi govt to equip ‘EV Upyog’ portal with multiple features
Lucknow, Feb 6 - The Yogi Adityanath government is focusing on the enhancement of the 'EV Upyog' portal.
PM Modi inaugurates permanent campus of NIT Goa
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, during his Goa visit, virtually inaugurated the permanent campus of National Institute of Technology (NIT).
‘Kar Sevak’ gifts Raj Thackeray brick from demolished Babri Masjid
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The usually stern-looking Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray was seen beaming here on Tuesday, when he got an unusual gift from a senior party leader -- a brick from the ruins of the Babri Mosque, felled on