Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the train to Kashmir Valley on February 17 to fulfil the over 70-year-old dream of a rail service to the landlocked valley.
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Delhi Police conducting raids to arrest AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
Trouble continues to mount for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Okhla, Amanatullah Khan, as a joint team of the Delhi Police and the Crime Branch is conducting raids to apprehend him.
INDIA bloc still strong but internal discussion required: Kapil Sibal
His statements come at a time when the INDIA bloc faces challenges, with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, part of the INDIA bloc charting its own course in Bengal and Congress leaders questioning internal strategies.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Traffic advisory issued for Maghi Purnima Snan
In preparation for the Maghi Purnima Snan on February 12, the Prayagraj administration has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement and safety of devotees during the Maha Kumbh.
PM's visit to France: 'Modi Ki Guarantee' slogans echo as diaspora welcomes him
A large crowd was seen in the streets of Paris to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who landed at the city's Orly Airport on Monday to co-chair the crucial AI Action Summit and also hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
PM Modi arrives in Paris to co-chair AI Action Summit, hold talks with President Macron
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in the French capital Paris, where he is scheduled to co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
As India achieves 100 GW solar power capacity, PM Modi’s throwback speech gains attention
The then Gujarat CM’s persuasion for adopting solar energy has left the netizens showering him with praise, with some exclaiming, “The 2006 Modi Speech That Proves He Was Thinking 20 Years Ahead.”
Adani Defence showcases drones, missiles, ISR detector systems at Aero India 2025
Adani Defence and Aerospace Pavilion is showcasing multiple defence weapons including unmanned aerial vehicles, ISR detector systems and an entire range of ammunition from small calibre used in light machine guns to artillery shells and missiles, at Aero India 2025 that began here on Monday,
Govt spending on infra has surged to Rs 11 lakh crore in 2024 from Rs 2 lakh crore in 2014: Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has highlighted that government investment in the development of infrastructure such as highways, railways and ports has surged to Rs 11 lakh crore in the last one year under the Modi government compared to a mere Rs 2 lakh crore a year during the erstwhile UPA regime.
Aero India 2025: India a global hub for aerospace components & defence manufacturing, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while inaugurating Asia’s largest five-day air show -- ‘Aero India 2025’ -- declared that "India has become a globally preferred destination for aerospace components and complex system assembly."
Sonia Gandhi seeks early Census to include 14 crore people in food subsidy scheme
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP, Sonia Gandhi, on Monday demanded an early conduct of the Census, claiming that its four-year delay has denied social benefits, like food security, to crores of people.
PM Modi departs for Paris to co-chair AI Action Summit, hold talks with Prez Macron
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emplaned for Paris, France, where he is set to co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit will bring together global leaders and tech CEOs to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and ethical development.
President Murmu takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh visit
President Droupadi Murmu visited Prayagraj on Monday to take part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, where she took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam.
'Pariksha Pe Charcha': PM Modi engages with students, encourages stress-free learning
The eighth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship event, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC), began on Monday at 11 a.m. at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi.
Operation Devil Hunt sees 1,300 arrests in nationwide crackdown on violence in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's security forces have arrested over 1,300 individuals till Monday in a major crackdown that began on Saturday that is aimed at quelling a new wave of violence that has rocked the country for the last few days.
15th Aero India: ‘Biggest-ever’ show in Karnataka today
The 15th edition of Aero India, which is set to be Asia’s biggest aerospace and Defence exhibition, will commence at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Monday.
'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025' begins today; PM Modi to guide students on exam preparation, stress management
The 'Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) event, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will begin on Monday at 11 AM at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This year marks the 8th edition of this annual initiative, which aims to alleviate exam stress and offer valuable guidance to students, teachers, and parents.
Tripura chit-fund scam case: CBI arrests 3 absconding accused from different locations
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three absconding accused from Hyderabad, Hojai (Assam) and Vellore (Tamil Nadu) in connection with the Tripura chit-fund scam case, sources said on Friday.
Govt justifies deportation from US, cites diplomatic obligation
Calling for a focus on a strong crackdown against the illegal immigration industry, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated the universal obligation for countries to repatriate their nationals found living abroad illegally.
Saved from penal action, repatriated safely — how have things changed drastically for illegal Indian immigrants since 2014
Making a statement in Parliament, the EAM urged that the focus should instead remain on a strong crackdown against the illegal immigration industry as the process of deportation is not new and has been ongoing for several years.
Emergency was aimed to pamper arrogance of Congress' royal family: PM Modi
Replying in Rajya Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address, PM Modi highlighted how the Congress government during the 'Emergency' persecuted singer Kishore Kumar and actors Dev Anand and Balraj Sahni who refused to support it during that dark phase.
Not new procedure, been in place since 2009: EAM Jaishankar on deportation row
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there has been "no change from the past procedure" in the deportation of illegal immigrants by the United States, emphasizing that the process is "not a new one".
Cong seeks discussion in LS, dignified treatment for deported Indians by US
The Indian nationals who were deported from the US for illegally arriving in the country on Wednesday claimed that they were sent back on the military aircraft with their hands and legs cuffed throughout the journey.
J&K mysterious deaths: All pesticide, insecticide shops sealed in Rajouri district
All pesticide and insecticide shops have been sealed by authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Rajouri district as part of preventive measures taken after 17 ‘mysterious deaths’ took place in Budhal village, officials said on Thursday.
Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi to engage with students; Sadguru, Mary Kom, Deepika to join discussion
The much-anticipated eighth edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) is set to return in an expanded format, featuring an array of distinguished experts and guests, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi.