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Zero-tolerance policy against Naxals: Amit Shah praises security forces for neutralising 22 Naxalites
New Delhi, March 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday praised the efforts of the security forces as 22 Naxalites were neutralised during two separate operations in Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh. He said that this was a "big success" in the direction of 'Naxal Mukt Bharat Abhiyan'.
Cabinet approves incentive scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions
New Delhi, March 19: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the 'Incentive Scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions Person to Merchant (P2M)' for the financial year 2024-25.
Centre's outlay for rural jobs scheme jumps over 3-fold to Rs 7.81 lakh crore in last 10 years
New Delhi, March 19: The Central government has released more than Rs 7.81 lakh crore over the last 10 years from 2014-15 to 2024-25, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MNREGA), resulting in the creation of 8.07 crore rural assets, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
We wish to utilise your expertise in space exploration: ISRO welcomes Sunita Williams after extended ISS mission
New Delhi, March 19: Following astronaut Sunita Williams' safe return from her extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), prominent Indian leaders have extended heartfelt messages of admiration and congratulations.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets Mizoram Governor VK Singh in Aizawl
New Delhi, March 15: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah met Mizoram Governor General VK Singh at Raj Bhavan in Aizawl on Saturday.
Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledges states' role in making electronics India's second-largest export
Chennai, March 15: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday thanked the states for success of the electronic industry, adding that it has become the second largest export item in the country.
Centre speeds up work on 8 road, railway and metro projects under PM GatiShakti plan
New Delhi, March 14: The 89th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) evaluated 8 infrastructure projects in the Road, Railway, and Metro sectors to enhance multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency in alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.
Centre plans to turn Northeast into India's next saffron hub
New Delhi, March 14: Northeast is a key driver for India to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat, and the region will also become the country's next saffron hub, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.
No power can stop us if we are united: CM Yogi
Gorakhpur, March 14: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday stressed the importance of national unity, stating that India can only develop when its people are united. He added that no power in the world would be able to prevent India from becoming a developed nation if it is united.
Modi govt giving importance to all languages...: BJP MP Saumitra Khan on three language policy controversy
New Delhi, March 12: Amid discussions on the three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP), Bharatiya Janata Party MP Saumitra Khan on Wednesday emphasized that the central government is giving importance to all languages.
Rai introduces Bill on foreigners' entry amid objections by Oppn members
New Delhi, March 11: Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai on Tuesday introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to modernise and consolidate India’s immigration laws and replacing four different laws with a holistic one.
India's achievements, successes sparked a new wave of hope across the globe: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India's achievements and successes sparked a new wave of hope across the globe, adding that once perceived as a nation that would sink itself and others, the country is now driving global growth.
Jairam Ramesh hails SC order on Forest Conservation Amendment Act, says stinging rebuke on efforts to dilute regulatory systems
New Delhi, March 6: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court order on pleas against the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 and said it is "a stinging rebuke to the Modi Government's systematic efforts to dilute the institutions and regulatory systems" for ecological conservation in the country.
Goa working to fill out additional posts needed to implement three new criminal laws, says CM Pramod Sawant
New Delhi, March 3: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that the state is working to fill out additional posts needed to implement three new criminal laws in the state after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed a meeting for the same.
29 drug traffickers convicted, says HM Shah; vows to intensify crackdown
New Delhi, March 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to eliminating drug trafficking, announcing that 29 drug traffickers have been convicted in 12 different cases across the country.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh holds meeting with BJP Jammu and Kashmir MLAs ahead of budget session
Katra, March 1: Union minister Jitendra Singh reached Jammu to take part in the BJP's MLA meeting before the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly budget session. The Udhampur MP stated that the BJP MLAs will keep their point in the assembly with all the facts and said that their vote share in the state is better than the ruling party.
Promotion of NIT Prof a reward for praising Godse: Congress
Kozhikode, Feb 27: The Kozhikode District Congress Committee will organise a protest march towards the National Institute of Technology campus near here on Friday demanding the withdrawal of the decision appointing A. Shaija as the dean (planning and development) starting April.
Affordable food at just Rs 20 at Chennai airport's Udan Yatri Cafe ; Delhi airport next in queue
New Delhi, February 27: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport.
India's 1st semiconductor chip to be ready for production by 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 26: The first 'Made in India' semiconductor chip would be ready for production this year, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said.
Madhya Pradesh govt to implement MoUs worth Rs 30 lakh 77 thousand crore signed in Global Investors Summit: Amit Shah
New Delhi, February 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that MoUs worth a total of 30 lakh 77 thousand crore rupees were signed during the two-day Global Investors Summit, adding that the MoUs will be implemented on the ground and help the state government establish not only large industries but also ancillary industries in Madhya Pradesh.
Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of massive cuts in scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students
New Delhi, February 25: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of systematically reducing scholarships meant for students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities, alleging that the Modi government's actions have severely impacted the educational opportunities of marginalised youth.
India will be developed nation if NEP implemented: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, February 22: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that the transformation of India into a developed nation would only be possible if the National Education Policy (NEP) was implemented.
Shaktikanta Das: Veteran bureaucrat who helmed RBI through Covid-19
New Delhi, Feb 22: Veteran bureaucrat Shaktikanta Das, who was appointed a primary aide to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has the distinction of steering India's central bank through the Covid-19 crisis and its aftermath.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacts with rural and tribal students at Gujarat Bhavan
New Delhi February 21: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday held an interactive session with students from the rural and tribal communities of Santokba Dholakia Vidya Mandir, Dang district, Gujarat, at Gujarat Bhavan in New Delhi. This special event served as a unique opportunity for the students to gain inspiration and share their experiences, according to the official statement.
Odisha CM holds discussions with Ashwini Vaishnaw on development of railway infra
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday held detailed discussions with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the various issues related to the development of the railway infrastructure in Odisha.
Deeply troubling, agencies probing foreign interference in India's internal affairs: MEA on USAID funding
New Delhi, Feb 21: India on Friday said that relevant departments and agencies are looking into the information put out by the US administration about the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) meddling in Indian elections and spending millions to influence voter turnout in the country.
India's fruit exports break new ground in rich markets as Centre's GI tags drive growth
New Delhi, Feb 21: India’s agricultural exports have broken new ground under the Modi government with shipments of the country’s fruits entering lucrative markets in the west for the first time and exports of rice posting a record growth, enabling farmers to earn higher incomes.
All northeast states will be connected to Delhi through rail, air connectivity by 2027: HM Amit Shah
New Delhi, February 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tursday pledged that all northeast states will be connected to Delhi through rail, air connectivity by 2027.
PMSSY strengthening healthcare infrastructure, fostering indigenous innovation: Jitendra Singh
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20: The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and fostering indigenous innovation, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.
From Dhaka to Delhi, experts back Trump's strong stance against USAID for its role in destabilising strong sovereign governments
New Delhi, Feb 20: Top analysts, politicians, diplomats and strategic affairs experts in India and its neighbourhood on Thursday backed US President Donald Trump's comments questioning the Biden administration's motive behind spending $21 million through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on voter turnout in India, $29M to "strengthening political landscape in Bangladesh" and $20M for "fiscal federalism" in Nepal.
Defence budget will go up by 9.5 percent to Rs 6.81 lakh crores in 2025-26: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
New Delhi, February 18: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that the defence budget would go up by 9.5 percent from the current Rs 6.21 lakh crores to Rs 6.81 lakh crores in 2025-26.
Refrain from turning holy city of Amritsar into 'detention or deportees' centre: Punjab CM
Amritsar, Feb 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday warned the Modi led-Union government to refrain from turning the holy city of Amritsar into a 'detention or deportees' centre by repeatedly sending the planes carrying deportees on this sacred land.
How can Prime Minister take unilateral decision: Surjewala raises questions after Trump's F-35 fighter planes announcement
New Delhi, February 15: Following US President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration is paving the way to provide India with F35 stealth fighters, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala pointed out several concerns, including the lack of consultation with the Indian Air Force and defence experts and the absence of recommendations from the Defence Acquisition Council.
Next meeting with farmers on February 22: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Chandigarh, February 15: Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday announced February 22 as the date for the next round of meetings with the farmer leaders.
Punjab CM opposes move to land next plane carrying deported Indians in Amritsar
Amritsar, Feb 14: Opposing the move of the Central Government to land the next plane carrying deported Indians at the Amritsar airport on Saturday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday described it as a “conspiracy of the Union government to defame Punjab and Punjabis”.
HM Shah reviews implementation of three new criminal laws in Maharashtra
New Delhi, Feb 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Maharashtra, asking the state to establish a model Directorate of Prosecution system in line with the new criminal laws.
BSNL makes quarterly profit after 17 years
New Delhi, February 14: State-owned telecom services provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the financial year, marking its first return to profitability since 2007.
Happy over Tahawwur Rana' extradition, will be happier when he gets hanged: 26/11 survivor Devika Rotawan
New Delhi, Feb 14: Devika Rotawan, a survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and a key witness who identified Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, expressed happiness over the impending extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the United States.
Budget Session: Congress gives notice for adjournment motion in LS over relaxation of National Security Protocols for Khavda Energy Project
New Delhi, February 13: Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday gave notice to move a motion for the adjournment of the Business of the House in the Lok Sabha to discuss the relaxation of "National Security Protocols" for the Khavda Renewable Energy Project in Gujarat along India-Pakistan border.
Kharge accuses government of endangering border security, asks if border security rules relaxed for private energy project
New Delhi, February 12: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the BJP government of "endangering" national security to benefit "private billionaires" and asked if the government had relaxed security rules near the India-Pakistan border "to gift a precious strategic land" for energy project of Adani group.