Step-motherly treatment to states ruled by non-NDA parties: Opposition
NEW DELHI, 26 Jul: The financial packages to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh showed that this budget was of "compulsion," the opposition claimed on Friday...
Def min’s positive response to defence corridor in Assam: Sarma
GUWAHATI, 26 Jul: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has responded positively to the proposal of...
Jaishankar emphasises need to ensure ‘full respect’ for LAC
VIENTIANE, 25 Jul: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi here in Laos and emphasised the need to...
10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in CAPFs, Assam Rifles: Govt
New Delhi, 24 Jul: The government has decided to reserve 10 per cent of vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles...
Oppn claims budget aimed at pleasing allies; BJP says focus is on achieving ‘Viksit...
New Delhi, 24 Jul: The Opposition on Wednesday claimed the Union Budget was "discriminatory" against non-NDA-ruled states and accused the prime minister of running...
Gaurav Gogoi meets Gadkari, seeks intervention on urgent repair of NH37
New Delhi, 24 Jul: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday sought the intervention of Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in...
India, UK firm up ambitious Technology Security Initiative
New Delhi, 24 Jul: India and the UK on Thursday firmed up a mega technology security initiative that sets out a bold new approach...
Centre to set up 100 branches of IPPB in North East
NEW DELHI, 23 Jul 23: The government on Tuesday announced that it will set up as many as 100 branches of India Post Payments...
Some elements in India, Pak don’t want peace in J-K: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, 23 Jul: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the surge in terrorist attacks in the Jammu region...
Budget carries allocation of more than Rs. 3 lakh crore for women, girls
NEW DELHI, 23 Jul: For promoting women-led development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Budget carries an allocation of more than Rs....
‘Landmark allocation’, will bolster ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’: Industry leaders on defence budget
New Delhi, 23 Jul: Several industry leaders on Tuesday welcomed the defence outlay of Rs 6.22 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2024-25, some...
J-K govt dismisses 4 employees for ‘deep involvement’ in anti-national activities
Srinagar, 23 Jul: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday dismissed from service four employees, including two cops, for their "deep involvement" in anti-national...
Govt announces Rs 2 lakh cr outlay to push employment, skilling; schemes
NEW DELHI, 23 Jul: In a big push for employment, skilling and other opportunities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced an outlay of...
Rs 6.22 lakh crore allocated for defence spending in Union Budget
NEW DELHI, 23 Jul: India has set aside Rs. 6,21,940 crore for defence spending in 2024-25, virtually keeping the same amount allocated in the...
India’s chief economic advisor calls out rich nations’ climate hypocrisy
New Delhi, 23 Jul (PTI): India’s Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran has criticised developed countries for their “double standards” on climate action, highlighting...
‘Minorities comprise 15% of PMAY beneficiaries in urban areas,’ govt tells Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, 22 Jul: A total 15.15 per cent of beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) belong to religious minorities, the Union...
Egypt a valued strategic partner of India: Jaishankar
New Delhi, 22 Jul: The economic cooperation between India and Egypt has been steadily diversifying, with both sides seeking new opportunities to expand the...
‘One-size-fits-all’ approach of West to tackle climate change ineffective: Chief economic advisor
New Delhi, 22 Jul: India's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran has said that developing countries must tackle climate change using their own approaches,...
3 arrested with heroin worth Rs 7.5 crore in Assam’s Golaghat district
Guwahati, 22 Jul: Three persons were arrested with heroin worth over Rs 7.5 crore in Assam's Golaghat district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said...
Sailor missing after fire aboard INS Brahmaputra; ship resting on side
Mumbai, 22 Jul: A sailor is missing after fire broke out aboard the Navy’s multi-role frigate INS Brahmaputra in Mumbai dockyard, an official said...