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Samastipur residents hail Namo Bharat Rapid rail as a 'big thing for Bihar'
Samastipur, April 24 : With Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagging off the first 16-coach Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service between Bihar's Jayanagar and capital Patna, marking a significant expansion in India’s semi-high-speed rail network, residents of Samastipur are elated.
India to soon launch safety assessment rating for trucks and heavy vehicles: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, April 24: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to launch a Safety assessment rating for trucks and commercial vehicles along the lines of the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP), the country's own four-wheel star rating system, said Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for road transport and Highways, onThursday.
Centre steps up efforts to boost eco-friendly coal mining
New Delhi, April 24: The Ministry of Coal on Thursday said it has stepped up efforts with a robust incentive package to promote underground coal mining which is more environment-friendly, as it causes significantly less surface disruption compared to opencast operations.
Delhi Police Crime Branch busts major drug syndicate; seizes heroin worth over Rs 50 lakh
New Delhi, April 24: The ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch, has dismantled a major drug syndicate, arresting a key operative and seizing heroin worth over Rs 50 lakh in the illicit market, the officials said on Thursday.
Army officers undergo executive training at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
New Delhi, April 22: The Indian Army in coordination with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara, has launched a five-day Executive Training Programme from April 21 to April 25 focused on the PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy for officers of the Indian Army.
Youth must become active stakeholders in building strong, self-reliant India: Lok Sabha speaker
New Delhi, April 22: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday exhorted the youth to become active stakeholders in building a strong and self-reliant India. He called upon the youth to engage proactively in nation-building, innovation, and global leadership, and to contribute meaningfully to India's growth story by participating in democracy, research, law-making, and technological advancements, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a press release.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announces approval of 10 new ESIC Medical Colleges across India
New Delhi, April 22: In a significant boost to public healthcare and medical education, Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced on Tuesday that the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has given in-principle approval for the establishment of 10 new ESIC medical colleges across the country.
SIAM-KVS road safety online education initiative provides roadmap for Viksit Bharat: SIAM Chief
New Delhi, April 22: The SIAM-KVS Road Safety Online Education Programme is a mega initiative in India's journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047, Executive Director of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Prashant K. Banerjee, said on Tuesday.
India-US trade deal may become a model for future agreements with other countries: Report
New Delhi, April 22: The upcoming India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected to become a model for India's future trade negotiations with other developed nations, according to a report by ACMIIL, a stock market company.
Amid changing global order, India must be prepared to tackle challenges and seize opportunities: FM Sitharaman
San Francisco, April 22: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman stated that, amid the changing world order, India must prepare to tackle challenges and seize opportunities.
CM Stalin announces week-long celebration to mark poet Bharathidasan's birth anniversary
Chennai, April 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced a week-long celebration to commemorate the birth anniversary of 20th-century Tamil poet Bharathidasan, hailing him as “a revolutionary poet” of the Dravidian movement.
Naveen Jindal lauds 12 pc safeguard duty on steel imports
New Delhi, April 22: Naveen Jindal, President of the Indian Steel Association and Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, on Tuesday welcomed 12 per cent safeguard duty on certain flat steel products for 200 days, effective from April 21.
Bihar all set to receive Amrit Bharat Express and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
New Delhi, April 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on April 24, and the state will receive several gifts at once. In this sequence, Bihar is all set to witness a major transformation in its railway landscape with the upcoming launch of two modern technology trains--the Amrit Bharat Express and the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail.
Critical relief for domestic producers: HD Kumaraswamy welcomes 12% safeguard duty on steel imports
New Delhi, April 22: Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Monday welcomed the Central government's decision to impose a 12 per cent safeguard duty on the import of certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products, saying it will provide critical relief to domestic producers. The
'Viksit Bharat' journey a shared national mission: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, April 22: India's journey to become a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 is not merely an aspiration but a shared national mission powered by a vision for inclusive, sustainable, and innovation-led growth, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.
Historic rail launch: PM Modi to flag off Bihar's first 16-coach Namo Bharat
Samastipur, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first 16-coach Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service between Jayanagar and Patna via Samastipur on April 24.
PM Modi announces major boost for Bihar; calls Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat 'Triveni' of railways
Patna, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail as the "Triveni" — a symbol of the transformation of the Indian Railways.
Ayushman health cards for Delhi citizens over 70 years to be launched on April 28: Minister
New Delhi, April 21: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Monday that Ayushman Health cards for six lakh citizens above 70 years will be launched on April 28.
HD Kumaraswamy welcomes 12 pc safeguard duty to shield Indian steel sector
New Delhi, April 21: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, on Monday welcomed the Centre’s decision to impose a 12 per cent safeguard duty on the import of certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products.
Affordable, quality healthcare priority of central government: JP Nadda
New Delhi, April 21: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday said that providing affordable and quality healthcare to every poor person in the country is a priority of the central government and the two pillars of Ayushman Bharat initiative – Ayushman Arogya Mandir and AB PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) — are a result of a very well-thought process.
Sarbananda Sonowal launches cruise operations at MICT- India's largest cruise terminal
Mumbai, April 21: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Mospw), Sarbananda Sonowal, flagged off Cruise Operations from the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), India's largest cruise terminal, on Monday.
India's largest cruise terminal inaugurated, Rs 5,700 cr infra MoUs at Vadhavan Port signed
Mumbai, April 21: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday, flagged off cruise operations from the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), India's largest cruise terminal.
IAS officers express gratitude to PM Modi after receiving awards for excellence in governance
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the 17th Civil Services Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where he lauded India's civil servants for their pivotal role in shaping a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and presented the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.
Digital empowerment: Over 2.18 lakh GPs covered under BharatNet project
New Delhi, April 21: With an aim to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the country, more than 2.18 lakh GPs have been made service ready (as on March 19) under the BharatNet project in the country, the government said on Monday.
Successes of past 10-11 years have laid a strong foundation for a developed India: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the "successes of the past 10-11 years have laid a strong foundation for a developed India".
Our policies will shape India's future of next 1000 years, says PM Modi
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that his government is developing policies to shape the future for the next 1,000 years.
India to stay on high growth path despite global challenges: CEA Nageswaran
New York, April 21: India will be able to maintain its growth advantage, despite the new challenges in the global environment, with the right policy measures, the country's Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said in his address at Columbia University here.
Civil servants' role crucial in achieving Viksit Bharat, says PM Modi on Civil Services Day
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the 17th Civil Services Day programme in the national capital, lauding the relentless efforts of India's civil servants and underlining their key role in realising the dream of a 'Viksit Bharat.'
Naagrik Devo Bhava...: PM Modi's new mantra to civil servants
New Delhi, April 21: Asserting that in the past decade, India has undergone transformative changes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked the civil servants to follow the 'Naagrik Devo Bhava' mantra.
Our bureaucracy, policy-making cannot operate on outdated systems: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 21: Asserting that the bureaucracy and policy-making cannot operate on outdated systems, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the real progress is not about small changes, but about large-scale, meaningful impact.
India's growth potential will uplift global trade, recognises IMF and World Bank: Nirmala Sitharaman
San Francisco, April 21: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighted that global financial institutions like the IMF and the World Bank have recognised India's strong growth potential and its important role in supporting global trade.
Amit Shah to chair meeting with Chhattisgarh CM on implementation of new criminal laws
New Delhi, April 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to meet with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday evening in the National Capital to discuss the state's implementation of three newly enacted criminal laws.
PM Modi's leadership is making a difference for India - Nirmala Sitharaman
San Francisco, April 21: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership during an interaction with the Indian diaspora in San Francisco, saying that the "visionary leadership" of the Prime Minister and the stability provided by the continuing government are "making a difference for India."
'One Nation, One Election' will empower voters, save resources: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, April 21: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that frequent elections throughout the year hinder development work, waste financial resources, and disrupt normal life. He emphasised that if 'One Nation, One Election' is implemented, then voters can exercise their democratic rights properly.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in San Francisco for five-day US visit
San Francisco, April 21: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the San Francisco International Airport on Sunday (local time) for her five-day visit to the United States, scheduled from April 20 to 25.
New ideas, innovative thinking of students must be harnessed: Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi, April 20: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday called for harnessing students' new Ideas and innovative thinking to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat
Nirmala Sitharaman to hold series of meetings during her visit to US, Peru
New Delhi, April 20: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will have a series of meetings during her visit to the United States and Peru beginning Sunday. She will interact with CEOs from prominent fund management firms during her visit to the United States and participate in an event featuring the Indian diaspora.
Uttar Pradesh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils Bindeshwar Pathak statue in Lucknow
Lucknow, April 20: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday unveiled the statue of Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International, in Lucknow.
BHEL secures record order inflows in fiscal year 2024-25
New Delhi, April 20: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured its highest-ever order inflows during the year 2024-25, amounting to Rs 92,534 crores, the state-owned company said in a statement on Sunday.
Harness ideas of students to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047: Sonowal
New Delhi, April 20: Harnessing new Ideas and innovative thinking of students is key to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Sunday.