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Indian Navy, Kirloskar sign Rs 270 crore deal for 6MW marine diesel engine
New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Navy has inked a project sanction order with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited hunder Make-I category for the design and development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric visits Taj Mahal during first state visit to India
Agra, April 2: Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font visited the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday.
India, Australia mark third anniversary of ECTA, reaffirm commitment to deepen economic ties
New Delhi, April 2: India and Australia have marked the third anniversary of the signing of Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), a landmark achievement that enhanced their economic partnership. After the agreement's signing and implementation, total bilateral trade between the two nations reached USD 24 billion.
Myanmar government, media welcome India's earthquake relief support
Mandalay, April 2: The Government of Myanmar has expressed deep gratitude for India's swift and substantial support in providing relief assistance following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28.
Kirloskar gets Rs 270 crore order to develop engines for Indian Navy ships
New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Navy signed a Rs 270 crore contract with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited on Wednesday for the design and development of 6MW medium speed marine diesel engines in a significant step to enhance the country’s self-reliance in defence production.
HM Shah slams opposition for 'fear-mongering' over Waqf Bill, claims they're shielding corruption & land misuse (Ld)
New Delhi, April 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while participating in debate over contentious Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) on Wednesday, came down heavily on the previous UPA regime and delivered a sharp critique of the 2013 amendments to Waqf laws.
TN Assembly passes unanimous resolution urging Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka
Chennai, April 2: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Union government to take immediate steps to retrieve the Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka.
Assam's Kaziranga witnesses an all time high of over 4.06 lakh tourists in 2024-25
Guwahati, April 2: Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage site, witnessed an all-time high record number of 4,06,564 tourists, including 17,693 foreign visitors, in 2024-25, officials said on Wednesday.
Fall of Congress in Gujarat: Three decades of decline and struggle for relevance
Ahmedabad, April 2: The Congress party was once the dominant political force in Gujarat, shaping the state’s governance since independence. However, over the past 30 years, the party has witnessed a dramatic downfall, losing ground to the BJP’s aggressive electoral strategies, organisational strength, and ideological appeal.
Yunus may hold bilateral talks with PM Modi at BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand
Dhaka, April 2: The interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday hinted about the possibility of the first-ever bilateral talks between the Chief Advisor and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, the media reported.
'Intervene to protect Muslims': MK Stalin urges PM Modi to withdraw Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Chennai, April 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene to protect the rights of Muslims and withdraw the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, currently under discussion in the Lok Sabha.
PM Vishwakarma Yojana brings turnaround in lives of people in MP's Shahdol
Bhopal, April 2: PM Vishwakarma Yojana, launched on the 77th Independence Day, is proving to be a life-changing initiative for the lower strata of society, comprising artisans, craftsmen and more.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill is to help people, not to harm them: Minority Commission chief
New Delhi, April 2: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura extended support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, as Lok Sabha holds a marathon discussion on the contentious legislation.
Lalu favoured Waqf (Amendment) Bill in 2010, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
Patna, April 2: Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday attacked RJD president Lalu Prasad, claiming that he supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in 2010 but was now opposing it.
Railway accidents declined to 81 in 2024-25 from 400 earlier: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: There has been a marked improvement in safety in the operations of Indian Railways, with the number of train accidents declining significantly to 81 in financial year 2024-25 from 400 earlier, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Life-changing: PM Vishwakarma Yojana, empowering thousands of artisans with training, loans in MP
New Delhi, April 2: Thousands of unemployed individuals in Chhindwara and Pandhurna in Madhya Pradesh are receiving much-needed support to grow and establish their own businesses under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Parliament was being claimed as Waqf property: Rijiju slams UPA for making provisions 'overriding' other laws
New Delhi, April 2: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday bashed the previous UPA government for de-notifying 123 properties and handing them over to the Delhi Waqf Board. Defending the necessity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, he said that without this legislation, even the Parliament premises could have been claimed as Waqf property.
Bhopal's Muslims burst firecrackers in support of Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Bhopal, April 2: A large number of Muslims in Madhya Pradesh's capital, Bhopal, burst firecrackers on Wednesday to express their support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was presented in the Lok Sabha earlier in the day.
Bangkok set for 6th BIMSTEC Summit as preparations intensify
Bangkok, April 2: The 25th Meeting of Senior Officials of BIMSTEC took place in Bangkok, marking a key step in preparations for the upcoming 6th BIMSTEC Summit. India's Secretary (East) P Kumaran participated in the discussions, which focused on cooperation across various sectors and finalising the agenda for the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Meeting on April 3, followed by the main Summit on April 4.
Why Waqf properties not used for education, medical treatment and income generation for poor Muslims: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, April 2: Introducing the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday questioned why Waqf properties haven't been used for the development of the nation and Muslims.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan hails Waqf Amendment Bill, says PM Modi giving 'Eidi' to Muslims for years to come
New Delhi, April 2: : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday lauded the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to provide "Eidi" to the Muslim community for many years through this legislative change.
Hopefully, the partnership will be elevated to a strategic one: Indian envoy on PM Modi's Thailand visit
Bangkok, April 2: Indian envoy Nagesh Singh expressed optimism about elevating the India-Thailand partnership to a strategic level during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand. This significant diplomatic engagement aims to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
Hiked fertiliser subsidy unlikely to improve margins of companies: Report
New Delhi, April 2: The gross margins of fertiliser makers are unlikely to improve in tandem with the previous financial year 2024-25, despite the latest raise in subsidy rates by the central government, asserted brokerage firm Anand Rathi.
He had a very keen interest on Indian game development: Animesh Agrawal on his conversation with PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi April 2: India Esports Player Animesh Agrawal has spoken about his meeting and conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Indian gaming and e-sports in India. Agrawal believes that the conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Indian gaming and e-sports has shifted the national perception of the industry.
China ready to work with India to handle bilateral relations with strategic and long-term perspective, says Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing, April 2: China said that it is ready to work with India to handle the bilateral relations with a strategic and long-term perspective, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in its regular press briefing on Tuesday.
PM Modi's Thailand visit to strengthen bilateral ties, regional cooperation: Ambassador Nagesh Singh
By Ayushi Agarwal, Bangkok, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand marks a significant diplomatic engagement. It is the first official bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 12 years.
Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council voice support to Waqf bill
New Delhi, April 2: Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, the National General Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, voiced his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill and expressed hope that it would be passed in Parliament on Wednesday.
Will help poor Muslims: BJP Minority Morcha celebrates Waqf Amendment Bill
Mumbai, April 2: As the Parliament gears up for a debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, the members of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha in Mumbai's Borivali were seen distributing sweets and celebrating the tabling of the bill, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995.
Women from Muslim community come out in support of Waqf Amendment Bill in Bhopal
Bhopal, April 2: The women from the Muslim community in Bhopal have come out in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is scheduled to be presented today in Parliament.
Hopefully, the partnership will be elevated to a strategic one: Indian Envoy on PM Modi's Thailand visit
Bangkok, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an official visit to Thailand, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 12 years.
PM Modi's Thailand visit to strengthen bilateral ties, regional cooperation: Ambassador Nagesh Singh
By Ayushi Agarwal, Bangkok, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand marks a significant diplomatic engagement, as it is the first official bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 12 years.
MK Stalin requests meeting with centre to present memorandum on concerns over proposed delimitation
Chennai, April 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a meeting to present a memorandum on the concerns surrounding the proposed delimitation.
NEP 2020 policy of the people, by the people and for the future of people: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday hit out at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, saying that corruption and governance deficit were the defining features of the country’s educational past, and the NEP 2020 represents a decisive break from this inglorious past.
Shashi Tharoor praising PM Modi with intent to join BJP for Kerala CM's post: Agnimitra Paul
New Delhi, April 2: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday reacted strongly to Shashi Tharoor's recent praise of Narendra Modi and questioned his sudden admiration for the Prime Minister, suggesting that the Congress MP was attempting to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with hopes of being made the Chief Minister of Kerala.
Achieved sales of over 13 lakh electric vehicles in FY25: Centre
New Delhi, April 2: The Ministry of Heavy Industries has achieved sales of more than 13 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) in the just-concluded financial year 2024-25, marking a significant stride towards cleaner, greener and more sustainable mobility which aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Net Zero’ by 2070.
CM Stalin seeks urgent meeting with PM Modi over delimitation concerns
Chennai, April 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to voice concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise.
Worshiping Maa Ambe during Navratri makes all devotees emotional: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, saying that this day makes all devotees emotional.
PM Modi appreciates Tejasvi Surya's endeavour to train young minds
Bengaluru, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated the endeavour of Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who is also BJP National Yuva Morcha President, to train the young minds during this summer season through fun and learning.
Those opposing Waqf bill are not Muslims: Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman slams opposition says 'It's 70 saal vs Modi Karyakal'
New Delhi, April 2: Attacking the opposition for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Tuesday said that the poor Muslims have hopes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that it is "70 saal Vs Modi Karyakal" (PM Modi term).
PM Modi can talk to every leader in world: Chile Prez hails PM Modi's global leadership skills
New Delhi, April 2: Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional qualities, noting that PM Modi can talk to every leader in the world, adding that he is a "key geopolitical player nowadays."