24.82cr people lifted out of poverty in India in last 9 years: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, Jan 15 - As many as 24.82 crore people in India have come out of multidimensional poverty in the last nine years, according to a study released by NITI Aayog on Monday.
PM Modi, President Putin hold talks on stronger defence, trade ties
New Delhi, Jan 15 - Prime ister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the two reviewed the progress on a number of issues of bilateral cooperation in follow-up to recent high-level exchanges between the two
Congress, AAP to jointly contest Chandigarh mayoral polls
Chandigarh, Jan 15 - The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced an alliance for the January 18 mayoral polls in Chandigarh
Sensex, Nifty reach new highs
New Delhi, Jan 15 - Founder and CEO SAS Online Shrey Jain on Monday said that the week has begun on a positive note as Sensex achieved a historic milestone -- surpassing 73,000 for the first time -- while Nifty has crossed 22,000
Adani Group’s windfall for Dharavi, 17% extra area in new homes
Mumbai, Jan 15 - In a significant development, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL) has announced that all the eligible residential tenements in Dharavi would get independent flats with a minimum 350 sqft each.
Champat Rai explains procedure of Pran Pratishtha
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 15 - Champat Rai, Secretary General of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, while addressing a press conference here, said that the ‘Pran Pratishtha (consecration)’ of Lord Ram Lalla would be held on Monday, January 22, following all religious protocols.
Anuradha Paudwal, DJ Sheizwood unveil track ‘Ram Lala Ghar Aa’ in commemoration of Pran Pratishtha ceremony
Mumbai, Jan 15 - Singer Anuradha Paudwal along with DJ Sheizwood and Vishal Shrivastav have come up with a track 'Ram Lala Ghar Aa Gaye', a soul-stirring spiritual song dedicated to the auspicious Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla
With blueprint finalised, expansion work of Bagdogra Airport to start from February
Kolkata, Jan 15 - With the blueprint being finalised, the full-fledged expansion work of Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri in Darjeeling district in West Bengal will start from next month, sources aware of the development said.
IIT Delhi develops app for community service
New Delhi, Jan 15 - IIT Delhi has developed an application (app) which can mobilise students to volunteer for community service.
War against drugs can only be won with public support: J&K DGP
Srinagar, Jan 15 - J&K Director General of Police (DGP) R.R. Swain said on Monday that the war against drugs can only be won with public support.
‘Unprecedented fog compelled shutdown for some time’, says Scindia on Delhi airport chaos
New Delhi, Jan 15 - Following traffic congestion and delays in flight operations at the Delhi airport due to fog on January 14 morning, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said the temporary shutdown of airport operations, including CAT III
Assam celebrates Magh Bihu with traditional fervor
Guwahati, Jan 15 - People across Assam on Monday celebrated Magh, or Bhogali Bihu, a harvest festival which coincides with Makar Sankranti.
PM Modi to inaugurate NACIN campus in Andhra on Jan 16
Amaravati, Jan 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new campus of National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) at Palasamudram in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district.
Amit Shah’s ailing elder sister passes away in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jan 15 - Home Minister Amit Shah’s elder sister Rajeshwari Pradip Shah passed away while recuperating at a private hospital in Mumbai, party sources said here on Monday.
FASTags without KYC link to be deactivated after Jan 31: NHAI
New Delhi, Jan 15 - The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday said that FASTags with incomplete KYC will be deactivated or blacklisted by banks after January 31, as part of its move to enhance efficiency of the electronic toll collection
Big B buys plot near Ram Temple in Ayodhya to build a home
Mumbai, Jan 15 - Mega-star Amitabh Bachchan has bought a piece of land around 930 sq. metres (10,000 sq.feet) in Ayodhya, days before the Pran Pratishtha of the Lord Ram Temple there scheduled on January 22, officials said here on Monday.
Dense to very dense fog to shroud north India for 3 more days: IMD
New Delhi, Jan 15 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that dense to very dense fog conditions are likely to continue oi north India for the next three days.
PM Modi to flag off BJP’s mega push to reach out to first-time voters on Jan 25
New Delhi, Jan 14 * The BJP -- which is currently focusing on the country's poor, youth, farmers, and women -- is gearing up to make a significant impact on the youth aged between 18 and 23 years.
Sankranti celebrations begin in Telugu states with Bhogi
Amaravati, Jan 14 - Sankranti celebrations began across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana amid on Sunday with Bhogi usual pomp and gaiety.
Unabated intense dry cold tightens grip on Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 15 - Unabated intense dry cold tightened its grip on Kashmir as unusually low night temperatures continued in Jammu on Monday.