2024 Lok Sabha polls: BJP launches new poll campaign with a song
New Delhi, March 16 - Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, BJP has launched a new campaign: a song on the theme 'Main Modi ka Parivar Hun'.
Over one crore households already registered under ‘PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ in one month: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that over one crore households have already registered themselves for the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana since its launch last month.
Govt rolls out new measures to empower consumers
Mumbai, March 15 - Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Piyush Goyal on Friday launched a number of initiatives, including an official website for seamless redressal of violations of consumers' rights and an Integrated Price Monitoring Dashboard aimed at empowering consumers.
Colaba-SEEPZ Metro 3 line: First phase of 12.44 km between BKC & Aarey to be commissioned by May
Mumbai, March 15 - The wait is over for the Mumbaikars to take the underground metro ride. The first phase of the 12.44 km route between BKC and Aarey Colony of the total 33.5 km Colaba SEEPZ Metro 3 will be commissioned in
India opposes introducing a ‘special envoy’ to combat Islamophobia at UN
United Nations, March 16 - Calling India "a proud champion of pluralism," India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj opposed the establishment of the post of "special envoy" on a special religion at the United Nations today.
G7 industry ministers commit to ‘safe and reliable’ AI
Rome, March 16 - Industry ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have said that artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for achieving sustainable development, but needs to be implemented in a balanced and safe way.
EU allocates 500 mn euros for ammunition production
Brussels, March 16 - The European Commission has announced the allocation of 500 million euros (about $544 million) to boost ammunition production as part of its support for the European defence industry.
Security Council renews mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan
United Nations, March 16 - The Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a year.
Ready to evacuate nationals from violence-hit Haiti, if required: India
New Delhi, March 15 - Asserting that it is ready to evacuate its nationals from violence-torn Haiti, if required, India said on Friday that it has set up a 24-hour control room in the Ministry of External Affairs and an emergency helpline in
Centre unveils financial upgradation scheme for 2.56 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks
New Delhi, March 15 - Union Minister for Communications and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Friday unveiled a financial upgradation scheme for 2.56 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) working in the Department of Posts.
Indian Navy rescues Bangladeshi nationals held hostages by pirates
New Delhi, March 15 - Indian Navy on Friday said that it has rescued Bangladeshi nationals held hostage by the pirates.
Huge turnout as PM Modi lands at Pathanamthitta amid sweltering heat
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Pathanamthitta in Kerala on Friday on his first visit to the state after the list of BJP candidates to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls was announced.
Start ‘One Nation, One Election’ from J&K: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, March 15 - National Conference Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the idea of "One Nation, One Election" should be put into practice from J&K.
Bhutan can count on India as reliable friend and partner: President Murmu
New Delhi, March 15 - President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that Bhutan can count on India as a reliable friend and partner as she welcomed Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
LS polls 2024: Ace pollster analyses impact of CAA, Rahul’s Nyay Yatra
New Delhi, March 15 - The dates for Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be announced on Saturday, and it will clear the decks for high-decibel and trailblazing campaign by all political parties including BJP, Congress and regional satraps.
US remarks on CAA ‘misplaced, misinformed, unwarranted’: India
New Delhi, March 11 - India on Friday rejected the US State Department's "concerns" regarding the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and termed it as "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted"
Six Pak migrants get Indian citizenship in Jaipur
Jaipur, March 15 - Six Pakistani Hindu migrants, living in Rajasthan for years, were granted Indian citizenship on Friday.
SC refuses to entertain Cong PIL seeking directions to ECI to conduct polls through ballot paper
New Delhi, March 15 - The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Congress PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls through ballot paper.
BJP-led NDA to breach 400 mark in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, opinion poll predicts
New Delhi, March 15 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA is headed for a historic mandate in the 2024 general elections and is all set to attain the ‘400 paar’ target, set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says a poll survey by
After LS polls, AICC office in Delhi will be closed forever: Padmaja Venugopal
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 - Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of four-time Congress Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, who recently joined the BJP, on Friday said the after the Lok Sabha polls, AICC office in Delhi will be closed forever.