India, Cuba ink MoU on digital public infrastructure
New Delhi, Jan 20 - India and Cuba have signed an MoU for cooperation in the field of sharing successful digital solutions implemented at population scale for digital transformation.
Ranganatha Swamy temple priests present gifts to PM Modi for Ram Mandir
Chennai, Jan 20 - The priests of Swami Ranganatha temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu on Saturday presented gifts to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Pran Prathishta of Ram Mandir.
Northeast witnessing peace, progress due to PM Modi’s effort: Amit Shah
Guwahati, Jan 20 - Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that northeast is witnessing peace and progress as result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts.
16 teams to participate in National School Band competition on R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 20 - At least 16 band teams -- four from each zone -- will participate in the National School Band competition which is being organised on the Republic Day.
One Nation One Election will change basic structure of Constitution: AAP
New Delhi, Jan 20 - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday said that the party opposes the idea of One Nation One Election (ONOE) as it will damage the idea of parliamentary democracy, basic structure of the Constitution and federal polity of the
NDTV’s mega coverage of Pran Pratishtha to see ‘Ramayan’ stars Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhalia reunite
Mumbai, Jan 20 - India’s original ‘Ramayan’ stars Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia will be reuniting for NDTV's exclusive coverage of the grand Ram Mandir's inauguration in Ayodhta on January 22.
IREDA net profit surges 67% in Oct-Dec quarter
Mumbai, Jan 20 - Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) on Saturday reported an of 67.15 per cent year-on-year increase in its net profit at Rs 335.54 crore for the October-December of the current financial year.
Bharti Hexacom files DRHP for IPO
New Delhi, Jan 20 - Bharti Hexacom has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) for the offer by Telecommunications Consultants India Limited.
India proposes reduction of carbon footprint for resilient fisheries
Kochi, Jan 20 - To address the looming threat of climate change on fisheries, India on Saturday proposed substantial reduction of carbon footprint as a significant step towards climate resilient fisheries.
From Ram Lalla idol to 600-kilo bell, gold-silver padukas, Mandir’s southern connect
Lucknow, Jan 20 - The five feet tall idol of Ram Lalla that will be installed in the grand Ram temple on January 22, has been crafted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj.
Declare public holiday in Himachal on Jan 22: Ex-CM Thakur
Shimla, Jan 20 - Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday demanded to declare a public holiday in the state in honour of the grand event.
Economical engagement of women key factor to bring down infant mortality rate: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 20 - Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma asserted that to bring down the high maternal and infant mortality rate, mothers and women were engaged in Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the hill state.
SFJ’s Pannun threatens Kejriwal, Mann after aides arrested in Punjab
New Delhi, Jan 20 - The leader of pro-Khalistan Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has warned that the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Punjab will face a "political death" if his associates were not released by next month.
Banking on PM Modi, BJP eyes big gains in Telangana, but is in disarray in AP
Hyderabad, Jan 20 - Despite failing to achieve its 'Mission 2023' in Telangana, the BJP is gearing up to improve its performance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, even as it faces an uphill task in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, which is heading for
Speed bumps stare at Kerala BJP as it plans to piggyback on PM’s visits
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 - The New Year dawned in Kerala with Prime Minister Narendra Modi spending three days in the state in a matter of two weeks, leading to speculation that the Kerala BJP would see one of its members sitting in the
After two rounds of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, BJP plans Ayothiapattinam outreach
Lucknow, Jan 20 - Much before other parties finalised their strategies for the general elections, the Bhartiya Janata Party organised a month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month.
Ram temple ceremony: Bengal’s Visva-Bharati University declares half-day holiday on Jan 22
Kolkata, Jan 20 - The iconic Visva-Bharati University at Bolpur- Santiniketan in Birbhum district of West Bengal has declared a half-day holiday for the students, faculty and staff members on January 22 on the occasion of the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Maha cringes as Marathas start ‘big march’ for quotas; D-day on R-Day in Mumbai
Jalna (Maharashtra), Jan 20 - Shivba Sanghatana leader Manoj Jarange-Patil launched his promised ‘March to Mumbai’ from his native village Antarvali-Sarati along with thousands of supporters to press for Maratha reservation, here on Saturday morning.
Three-tier security for PM Modi’s visit to TN’s Ramanathapuram
Chennai, Jan 20 - The Tamil Nadu Police have put in place a three-tier security in Ramanathapuram district in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Saturday.
Kashmir valley lives in fear of a snowless winter
Srinagar, Jan 20 - Even though the 40-day long period of harsh winter called the ‘Chillai Kalan’ is ending in less than 10 days from Saturday, Kashmiris live in horror of a snowless winter that would spell disaster in the summer months.