National Voters Day: 17.32 crore voters in 1951 to around 95 crore in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 25 - The date chosen for National Voters' Day commemorates the formation of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on January 25, 1950.
Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi flies back to Delhi, to return to Bengal on Sunday
Kolkata, Jan 25 - Just a few hours after Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered West Bengal from the neighbouring Assam on Thursday morning, party leader Rahul Gandhi decided to fly back to Delhi in the afternoon.
After Ram, time to focus on ‘Rashtra’, says PM Modi
Bulandshahr, Jan 25 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he had attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya this week but now was the time to focus on ‘Rashtra’ (nation).
Odisha govt declares holiday on Jan 27 for Samaleswari temple inauguration
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 - The Government of Odisha has declared closure of all the educational institutes across the state on January 27 for the inauguration ceremony of the Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economy Initiatives (SAMALEI) Project in Sambalpur.
Security beefed up in Kolkata for R-Day parade at Red Road
Kolkata, Jan 25 - Elaborate security arrangements will be in place in different parts of Kolkata on Friday on the occasion of Republic Day.
1,132 personnel awarded Gallantry Service Medals on R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 25 - On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, a total of 1,132 personnel of Police, Fire Service, Home Guard and Civil Defence and Correctional Service have been awarded the Gallantry/Service Medals.
French Prez Macron in Jaipur today, to take tour of heritage sites with PM Modi
Jaipur, Jan 25 - French President Emmanuel Macron, the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, will land in Jaipur on Thursday. He will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and both will take a tour of
Ram temple gets online donations worth Rs 3.17 cr after ‘Pran Pratishtha’
Ayodhya, Jan 25 - An offering of Rs 3.17 crore was made online to Ram Lalla on the first day after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
PM Modi to launch election campaign with rally in UP’s Bulandshahr today
Lucknow, Jan 25 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch his election campaign in Uttar Pradesh with a rally in Bulandshahr on Thursday.
Record 2.26 crore registrations for ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024’
New Delhi, 24 Jan - A record 2.26 crore registrations have been received for the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024', a flagship interactive programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Centre agrees to transfer defence land for skywalk in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 24 - The Centre on Wednesday approved transfer of 3,380 square yards of land to the Telangana government for construction of a skywalk in Hyderabad.
Amer Palace, Hawa Mahal decked up ahead of Modi-Macron roadshow in Jaipur
Jaipur, January 24 - The historical monuments of Jaipur, including Amer Palace and Hawa Mahal, are being decorated with special hues in view of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron to Rajasthan on Thursday.
PM Modi to welcome French President Macron in Jaipur
New Delhi, Jan 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation projects worth over Rs 19,100 crore in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.
Navy’s ammunition cum torpedo cum missile barge – LSAM 19 launched
New Delhi, Jan 24 - The launch of ammunition cum torpedo cum missile (ACTCM) barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129), fifth barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on Wednesday,
PM Modi to launch seven projects in Goa on Feb 6
Panaji, Jan 24 - Prime Minister Narendra is scheduled to visit the coastal state on February 6 to launch various projects.
Karpoori Thakur’s life was dedicated to social justice: PM
New Delhi, Jan 24 - Mentioning the government’s decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on Jan Nayak late Karpoori Thakur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it the government's good fortune and underlined the need for the young generation of today to know about
Defence Ministry signs pact to acquire 14 fast & hi-tech patrol vessels for ICG
New Delhi, Jan 24 - The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) equipped with multi-purpose drones and AI worth Rs 1,070.47 crore for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), an official said on Wednesday.
On Chhatrapati’s 350 years of crowning, Tricolour to be unfurled atop 350 Maha forts on R-Day
Mumbai, Jan. 24 - Marking the 350 years of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Coronation, the Akhil Maharashtra Giryarohan Mahasangh (AMGM), has organised a unique commemoration – unfurling the Tricolour on 350 forts in the state on Republic Day, a top official said here on
Cabinet approves Rs 8,500 crore scheme to boost Coal Gasification projects
New Delhi, Jan 24 - The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the scheme for promotion of Coal Gasification projects of public sector undertakings and private sector companies with an outlay of Rs 8,500 crore for providing incentives under
Haryana CM inaugurates 60 Amrit Sarovars
Chandigarh, Jan 24 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday urged the residents to use water judiciously and avoid wastage.