Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that he would return to power in five years as India’s “best is yet to come”, while addressing the annual 5th Global Fintech Fest, here on Friday.
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'Actions have consequences': EAM Jaishankar says era of uninterrupted dialogues with Pakistan over
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that the era of interrupted dialogues with Pakistan is over, noting that "actions have consequences".
Nabanna Abhijan: NHRC issues notice to Kolkata Police
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to Kolkata Police seeking an explanation on the alleged police excesses on the protestors participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan (march to Bengal secretariat)’ on August 27.
J&K polls: Congress candidate sentenced to 5 months in jail
Former president of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and party's candidate, Vikar Rasool Wani has been convicted by a court along with five others to five months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI finds documents for attempted renovation near crime scene
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the rape and murder of a junior doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here earlier this month, have secured some crucial clues regarding instructions pertaining to attempted renovation near the scene of the crime, sources said.
RG Kar case: Kolkata-based club refuses Bengal govt Durga Puja donation
A Kolkata-based community Durga Puja committee, on Friday, rejected the annual Durga Puja donation given by the West Bengal government as a mark of protest against the rape and murder of a woman doctor at state-run R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital earlier this month.
Ready to apologise 100 times for collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji's statue: CM Shinde
Amid the raging controversy over the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said he was ready to put his head on the Maratha warrior’s feet and apologise 100 times.
Bengal Guv heads to Delhi, might meet HM Shah over RG Kar tragedy
Governor CV Ananda Bose headed for New Delhi on Thursday evening, hours after a meeting with the BJP’s present and former state presidents in West Bengal Sukanta Majumdar and Dilip Ghosh respectively.
PM Modi assures support as Gujarat CM mobilises flood relief efforts; toll 28
Even as the death toll in the Gujarat floods touched 28 on Thursday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the ongoing crisis caused by heavy rains and the assurance of help given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India now has 334 billionaires, Gautam Adani and Family at the top: Hurun list
As China sees a continuous decline in its number of billionaires, India now has a record 334 billionaires -- up 75 compared to last year -- led by Gautam Adani and Family at the very top, according to the ‘2024 Hurun India Rich List’ that came out on Thursday.
'I was 16 when PM Modi told me I would be successful', recalls Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker
On the occasion of National Sports Day, Indian Olympic medallist pistol shooter Manu Bhaker reminisced about her interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered her perspective on the inspiration he bestows upon athletes.
Govt committed to ensuring more youth play and shine: PM Modi on National Sports Day
On the occasion of National Sports Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to sportspersons across the nation and reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting sports and encouraging greater youth participation in the field.
Three terrorists killed in two J&K gunfights
Three terrorists were killed on Thursday in two encounters in J&K’s Kupwara district as the third operation against terrorists continued in the Rajouri district.
Darshan shifted out of Bengaluru jail after photos of luxury treatment emerge
Jailed Kannada superstar Darshan, an accused in the kidnapping and murder case of a fan, was taken out of Bengaluru Central Prison in the early hours of Thursday, sources confirmed, adding that he was being transferred to Ballari Jail.
'Perform, Reform, Transform, Inform': PM Modi's four-point mantra for ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chairing a marathon meeting with his ministerial colleagues to review the functioning of the government, exhorted them to work without rest and gave a new four-point mantra of "Perform, Reform, Transform, Inform".
Making UPI & Rupay truly global is on top of RBI agenda: Governor Das
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that based on the encouraging response received from several jurisdictions, the apex bank is now focusing on making "UPI and RuPay truly global".
India calls for 'unconditional and immediate release' of all Israeli hostages
India on Wednesday reiterated its "strong and unequivocal condemnation" of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, calling for ceasefire in the region and unconditional, immediate release of all hostages.
IMA suspends ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh's membership
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday suspended the membership of Sandip Ghosh, the controversial former principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a junior doctor was found raped and murder on the morning of August 9 when Ghosh was in charge of the institute.
RG Kar rape-murder: 'Enough is enough', President Murmu calls for self-introspection
President Murmu observed that training in self-defence and martial arts is essential for all, particularly girls, "but that’s not a guarantee for their security as women’s vulnerability is influenced by many factors".
Govt approves 12 projects worth Rs 28,602 cr to transform industrial landscape, create 40 lakh jobs
In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) worth Rs 28,602 crore.
Centre approves 3 railways projects worth Rs 6,456 cr, to create 114 lakh man-days
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved three projects of Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore and to be completed by up to 2028-29.
Vadodara flood: 5,000 evacuated as Vishwamitri River flows 12ft above danger mark
Severe flood conditions have gripped Gujarat's Vadodara city over the past three days as the Vishwamitri River flows 12 feet above the danger level and has submerged the low-lying areas completely.
10 Years of Jan Dhan Yojana: PM Modi lauds women beneficiaries crossing 30 crore mark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the enormous success of the Jan Dhan Yojana, as he lauded the contribution of those who contributed to its remarkable and spectacular journey in the past 10 years.
MUDA case: Police complaint filed against CM Siddaramaiah's wife over 'document fabrication'
A police complaint was filed on Wednesday against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and his close associate M. Laxman, who is the spokesperson of the Congress, in connection with the "fabrication" of a crucial document related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee
Under fire after the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government will pass a Bill in the Assembly to ensure capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases.