UK to invest in defence and medical sectors in UP: British MoS at GIS
Lucknow, 12 Feb: The British Minister of State for Defence Procurement on Sunday said that the United Kingdom will invest in defence, aerospace and...
PhonePe prepping for IPO, seeks valuation of $8-10 billion
New Delhi, 15 Jun (PTI): PhonePe, part of the Walmart Inc-controlled Flipkart group, is considering to raise funds through an initial public offering for...
14,500 schools to be upgraded under PM-SHRI scheme, says PM Modi
New Delhi, 5 Sep: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Monday 14,500 schools across the country will be developed and upgraded under the PM-SHRI Yojana...
ISRO looking at testing Gaganyaan crew module mission by July, says Chairman Somanath
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), 29 May: The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for a host of activities at the spaceport here, including testing...
Coal crisis: Fear of disruption in power supply entirely misplaced, says coal ministry
New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI): The coal ministry on Sunday assured that sufficient dry-fuel is available in the country to meet the demand of...
India’s panchayati raj provides invaluable insights on advancing women’s leadership: Kamboj
UNITED NATIONS, 4 May: Describing India's panchayati raj as a "sterling example" of direct democracy, India's envoy at the UN has said that women...
Govt writes to states to reserve 20% jobs for Agniveers
HAMIRPUR (HP), 25 Mar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to all states to reserve 20 per cent jobs for Agniveers for their...
BJP announces candidates for 17 LS seats in Bihar, drops three sitting MPs
Patna, 24 Mar: The BJP on Sunday announced its candidates for 17 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, dropping three sitting MPs, including Union Minister...
Govt issues LoI to Tatas for sale of Air India
New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) The government on Monday issued a letter of intent (LoI) confirming the sale of its 100 per cent stake...
Mock drills held across 20,000 hospitals to check Covid preparedness
NEW DELHI, 28 Dec: Over 11,000 oxygen plants are functional and nearly 2.8 lakh isolation beds are available in over 20,000 health facilities across...
For first time, marrying a woman after concealing identity to be crime under proposed...
New Delhi, 11 Aug: Marrying a woman by concealing identity or having intercourse under false promise of marriage, promotion and employment will be treated...
Sharda University organises 8th NE cultural festival
GREATER NOIDA, 23 Mar: Sharda University (SU) organised the 8th North East Cultural Fest-2025, bringing together students, academicians, and dignitaries to celebrate India's rich...
Rahul, Priyanka launch poll campaign in T’gana, attack BRS, BJP
Mulugu (Telangana), Oct 18 (PTI) The Congress party, which is hoping to come to power in Telangana, started its poll campaign for the November 30...
India can add $20 billion to GDP if import dependence on China is halved:...
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI): India can add USD 20 billion to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if the country can reduce by 50...
Implemented ‘parity’ in Canada’s diplomatic presence under provisions of Vienna Convention: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) India on Thursday said it implemented "parity" in Canada's diplomatic presence in the country under the provisions of the...
‘Government yet to decide on extending free foodgrains scheme beyond September’: Finance Secretary
NEW DELHI, 31 Aug: Finance Secretary T V Somanathan on Wednesday said the government is yet to take a decision on extending PMGKAY under...
Tharoor slams China for denial of visa to Wushu players from Arunachal
NEW DELHI, 27 Sep: Terming China's denial of visa to three players from Arunachal Pradesh for the Asian Games as "shameful," Congress leader Shashi...
Govt approves Rs 4,800 cr Vibrant Villages Programme
NEW DELHI, 15 Feb: A Rs. 4,800 crore scheme, named 'Vibrant Villages Programme' (VVP), for comprehensive development of villages located along the northern border...
Odisha begins tiger census at Similipal National Park
Baripada, 17 Oct: The Odisha forest department Tuesday launched the tiger census at Similipal National Park amidst suspicion over the number of big cats...
Need to re-introduce Indian Medical Services to boost public healthcare sector, say experts
New Delhi, 18 Apr: Medical experts representing public and private sector have underscored the need to re-introduce Indian Medical Services, akin to Indian Administrative...