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.
Amit Shah likely to pay two-day visit to Bengal by month-end
Kolkata, Jan 24 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to pay a two-day visit to West Bengal by the month-end in the backdrop of the Lok Sabha polls this year.
Goa to rope in social media influencers to promote tourism, schemes
Panaji, Jan 24 - The BJP government in Goa has launched empanelment Portal for local social media influencers for promotion of schemes, tourism and policies.
BJP’s Bihar unit celebrating 100th birth anniversary of Karpoori Thakur on a truck.
Patna, Jan 24 - A day after the Narendra Modi government announced the Bharat Ratna for socialist leader Karpoori Thakur, the BJP's Bihar wing celebrated his 100th birth anniversary on a truck after the district administration denied permission to organize an event at
Snowfall over western Himalayan Region likely from tomorrow: IMD
New Delhi, Jan 24 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that under the influence of two feeble western disturbances, light isolated rainfall/snowfall is likely over Western Himalayan region from Thursday to January 30.
DRDO tableau to showcase anti-tank, anti-satellite & Agni-5 on R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 24 - The DRDO tableau on Republic Day will display man portable anti-tank guided missile, anti-satellite missile, Agni-5, surface-to-surface ballistic missile, very short range air defence system, naval anti-ship missile–short range and anti-tank guided missile ‘HELINA’.
Ram Daak Sewa launched in Ayodhya for devotees
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 24 - Ram Daak Sewa, an initiative to connect pilgrims from all over India to link with Ayodhya Dham through a postcard with Ram Naam, has been launched by Mangal Bhawan.
Monkey visits Ram temple, people say it is Hanuman
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 24 - The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust has claimed that a monkey allegedly entered the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, where the idol of Ram Lalla resides, on the day the temple was thrown open to the public.
Byju’s in talks with BCCI to settle Rs 158 cr sponsorship dues: Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 - Edtech major Byju’s is in talks with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to settle Rs 158 crore sponsorship dues, a media report said on Wednesday.
Modi’s repeated Thrissur visits trigger speculation that next PM may be from Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 - Two visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi early this month to Thrissur has set tongues wagging here with speculators saying that may be the next PM is from Kerala.
DRDO to showcase Nari Shakti, India-made hi-tech weapon systems on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 24 - Many critical systems and technologies developed by the country’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will be showcased during the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.
3 Indians win UK’s prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
London, Jan 24 - Three Indian scientists are among the nine recipients of this year's Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK for their pioneering work in the fields of chemical, physical, and life sciences.
Nitish thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna conferred on Karpoori Thakur
Patna, Jan 24 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the central government conferred Bharat Ratna to Bihar’s two-times chief minister Karpoori Thakur.
‘Exercise Desert Knight’: India, France & UAE conduct joint air drills
New Delhi, Jan 24 - Indian Air Force, French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force have conducted joint air drills called ‘Exercise Desert Knight’.
Following peace agreement, ULFA dissolves its organisation
Guwahati, Jan 24 - After signing a tripartite agreement on December 29 last year, the pro-talk ULFA was formally dissolved 44 years after it was founded.
Delhi records minimum temp of 8.3, air quality ‘severe’ at some stations
New Delhi, Jan 24 - The national capital on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature at 8.3 degrees Celsius, one notch above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
Ram temple extends ‘darshan’ timings to deal with rush
Ayodhya, Jan 24 - In view of the huge number of devotees visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the temple administration has taken a decision to extend the time for 'darshan'.