Rajasthan: Free travel for women in roadways buses on International Women’s Day
Jaipur, March 8 - Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari has said that women can travel for free in roadways buses within state limits on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday.
In Tokyo, EAM Jaishankar takes another swipe at China for skipping Global South summits
Tokyo, March 8 - Highlighting China's absence in the two Global South summits hosted by India last year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took a swipe at the Asian giant on Friday saying that a lot of countries are not always comfortable with
MMY scheme addresses malnutrition issues among women in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, March 8 - Gujarat government’s scheme Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana (MMY) has been the cornerstone of health, growth and development for the women in the western state.
Sudha Murthy, philanthropist and educationist nominated to RS, PM Modi hails move
New Delhi, March 8 - Sudha Murthy, country’s leading philanthropist and educationist was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
EAM S. Jaishankar meets Shinzo Abe’s wife, hands over PM Modi’s personal letter
Tokyo, March 8 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
‘100 pc we will have 15 years of stable govt, even longer’: EAM S. Jaishankar
Tokyo, March 8 - Exuding confidence that India will have a stable government for 15 years, even longer, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that long-term political stability is essential for good governance.
CBI busts racket which smuggled Indians to Russia to fight war against Ukraine
New Delhi, March 7 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a trafficking racket that sent Indian nationals to Russia under the guise of 'better employment', only to make them fight the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
IAF’s newest transport aircraft C-295 MW makes maiden landing at Agatti airport
New Delhi, March 8 - Indian Air Force's one of the largest transport aircraft C-295 MW has made its maiden landing at Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep.
‘Invest in women, accelerate progress,’ says UN Women
New York, March 8 - On International Women’s Day, UN Women has called to “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” as the best way to accelerate economic growth and build more prosperous, equitable societies.
PM Modi to embark on two-day Assam visit, to unveil projects worth Rs 18,000 cr
Guwahati, March 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Assam on Friday to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stones of several projects worth Rs 18,000 crore.
President Murmu, PM Modi extend wishes on International Women’s Day
New Delhi, March 8 - President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended their greetings on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
As world celebrates Int’l Women’s Day, female feticide remains a cause of concern in India
Mumbai, March 8 - Despite stringent measures by the health authorities, over 6.30 crore (63 million) girls are "missing" from the Indian population since Census 2011 owing to female feticide and infanticides, sparking concerns on the occasion of the International Women's Day being
UK envoy advocates promoting ‘living bridge’ links for women’s voices, roles
Chandigarh, March 8 - Advocating to promote the 'living bridge' links between India and the UK and in particular to highlight women's voices and roles, British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett says she meets inspiring women and girls all the time as she
Kashmiris are hopeful after PM Modi’s promise of better days ahead
Srinagar, March 8 - Hope and expectations of the people in the Kashmir Valley ran high on Friday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to return the love and warmth people showed towards him.
USCG ship Bertholf reaches Port Blair for joint exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’
New Delhi, March 7 - Marking a significant step in bolstering bilateral cooperation between the Indian and the US Coast Guards, USCG Ship Bertholf reached Port Blair on Thursday for a joint exercise, an official statement said.
Parliament security breach: Delhi Police seek more time to finish probe, court issues notice
New Delhi, March 7 - The Delhi Police on Thursday moved a court seeking more time to complete its probe in the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach case, saying certain reports are awaited and the digital data is voluminous.
PM Modi salutes the beneficiaries of national programmes in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an interaction with some local achievers here on Thursday, who are setting examples for the youth of the country.
Cabinet approves Rs 12,000 crore outlay for LPG subsidy to poor
New Delhi, March 7 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, approved the continuation of the targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder, for up to 12 refills per year, to be provided for the
Int’l Women’s Day: Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission’s ‘women stars’ to be feted in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 7 - In a unique programme, a Mumbai-based institution will felicitate eight top women scientists and others who were part of the historic Chandrayaan-3 moon mission of July 2023, as part of the International Women's Day celebrations, an official said here
PM Modi to present 1st-ever National Creators Award on March 8
New Delhi, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the first-ever National Creators Award on Friday (March 8) to the digital content creators here at Bharat Mandapam, an official said on Thursday.