Japan earthquake: Indian Embassy issues emergency numbers for citizens amid tsunami warnings
New Delhi, Jan 1 - The Indian Embassy in Japan on Monday set up an emergency control room for its citizens and said that it is in the touch with concerned authorities in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami warning.
PM urges people to take part in ‘Ram Bhajan’ drive ahead of temple launch
New Delhi, Dec 31 - While addressing the last 'Mann Ki Baat' programme of the year 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the entire country is enthused about the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
UP woman skydives with flag of Ram temple
Prayagraj, Jan 1 - Anamika Sharma, a 22-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, set a record of sorts when she jumped from a height of 13,000 feet with the flag of Ram Temple.
Ayodhya temple priest slams Sanjay Raut for his remarks on Ram
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 1 - Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has said that invitations have been extended only to those who are "devotees of Lord Ram."
We support Ram temple construction: K’taka CM Siddaramaiah in damage control mode
Bengaluru, Jan 1 - In a damage control mode, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that his government was in favour of the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Several firsts in ISRO’s Jan 1, 2024 space mission
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 1 - The Monday rocketing of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has several firsts like taking into space a satellite built by women, testing of fuel cell and others, apart from being the first time a space mission is
India begins 2024 with PSLV rocket lifting off with XPoSat
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 1 - On the first day of the calendar year 2024, India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C58 (PSLV-C58) on Monday morning lifted off with the country's X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) with 10 other payloads.
Delhi welcomes 2024 with shallow fog, ‘very poor’ air
New Delhi, Jan 1 - As the clock struck midnight, ushering in the much-anticipated year 2024, residents of Delhi were greeted with a surprisingly mild start to the first day of the year. The minimum temperature in the city stood at 10.1 degrees
India begins 2024 by orbiting XPoSAT & will test fuel cell in space
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 1 - India on Monday ushered in the New Year in a grand manner by orbiting its X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) ISRO and the space agency will also test its fuel cell, a precursor for powering the Indian space
India ushers in 2024 orbiting XPoSat successfully
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 1 - India on Monday ushered in the New Year in a grand manner by orbiting its X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat).
PM Modi flags off Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express amid cheers & claps
Jalna (Maharashtra), Dec 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the new Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express via video-link amid cheers and claps as the train started for its maiden journey to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai from here.
Delhi L-G approves revival of 29 posts of Principal, Deputy Education Officer
New Delhi, Dec 30 - Delhi Lt Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena has approved the revival of 29 posts of Principal and Deputy Education Officer for the Department of Education, which were lying vacant between 2019 and 2021 in Delhi government schools.
One woman among 22 ministers take oath in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Dec 30 - A total of 22 newly-appointed ministers --12 cabinet ministers and 10 ministers of state, including one woman -- took oath in Rajasthan on Saturday, 15 days after Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn-in as the Chief Minister.
NHAI steps up safety drive on highways as fog cuts visibility
New Delhi, Dec 30 - With reduced visibility due to the winter fog posing a significant risk to the safety of motorists on national highways in the northern states, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has stepped up its emphasis on safety measures
India reports 743 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs; 3,997 active cases
New Delhi, Dec 30 - In the past 24 hours, India has recorded 743 new COVID-19 cases, 54 cases less from Friday, while current number of active cases stands at 3,997.
PM Modi urges people not to visit Ayodhya on Jan 22
Ayodhya, Dec 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the public not to visit Ayodhya on January 22 for inauguration of the Ram Temple.
Gujarat sets the stage for bigger international business and Bollywood stars
Gandhinagar, Dec 30 - As Gujarat strides into 2024, it is set to host a series of groundbreaking events that will not only redefine its landscape but also assert its position on the global stage.
All India Forward Bloc to launch ‘Har Ghar Netaji’ programme in Bengal
Kolkata, Dec 30 - The All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), founded by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and currently a constituent of the Left Front in West Bengal, will be launching a three-month-long "Har Ghar Netaji" campaign in West Bengal from the New Year.
IMD predicts ‘very dense’ fog over northern India
New Delhi, Dec 30 - India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert, saying that ‘very dense’ fog is likely to continue over many parts of plains of Northwest and adjoining Central India and likely to further extend to East India
Wall Street hit record high after record high in 2023
New York, Dec 30 - Wall Street hit record high after record high in 2023, a year investors had feared would be a washout as elevated interest rates threatened to grind the economy to a halt, media reports said.