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Foreign investors have injected nearly Rs 31,000 crore into Indian equity markets in the last six trading sessions of March, according to the latest depository data.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is the modern 'Akshay Vat' of the immortal culture of India, which is constantly energising the nation.

India has intensified its efforts to assist Myanmar following the devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Brahma', by sending two C-17 aircraft with 118-member Indian Army field hospital unit, including women and child care services,

In a series of joint operations, the Indian Army and other security forces have recovered illegally held 29 arms, some improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenades, various ammunition and war-like stores, officials said on Saturday.

The Manipur government on Saturday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for providing the whereabouts of Meitei community youth Luwangthem Mukhesh (20), who went missing on March 16, an official said. 

A total of 1,644 people died and 3,408 were injured, and 139 remained missing due to the powerful earthquake in Myanmar, said the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Saturday. 

A mild quake, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale, shook Manipur’s Noney district and adjoining areas on Saturday, officials said.

The government on Saturday said it aims to achieve Rs 3 lakh crore in defence production by 2029, reinforcing the country’s position as a global defence manufacturing hub.

Hours after a high-intensity earthquake jolted Myanmar, causing widespread devastation, India came to the quick rescue of the neighboring country by sending rescue teams and providing humanitarian aid to assist in evacuation efforts as well as comforting the displaced populace.

An official from Mizoram's Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (AHVD) said that over 510 pigs died due to the ASF during the past two weeks in 13 villages and localities in two Mizoram districts -- Lawngtlai and Mamit.

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday called for nurturing and protecting the environment for the next generation, saying it is a "moral responsibility" of parents towards their children.

Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar in which over 1,000 people have been killed, India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been placed on high alert.

In fresh trouble for controversial comedian Kunal Kamra, three additional FIRs filed against him in different cities have been merged with the one registered in Mumbai’s Khar police station over his alleged jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, which has resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives.

The bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union will enhance market access and remove trade barriers for both the nations in the new geo-political world, Carlo Mastellone, UIA President, Studio Legale Mastellone in Florence, Italy, said on Saturday.

As the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) prepares for its 24th Party Congress in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, next month, speculation is mounting over potential changes in its politburo, the party’s highest decision-making body.

A Chief Engineer of the Indian Air Force (IAF), identified as SN Mishra (50), was shot dead in his home in the high-security Bamrauli Air Force Colony in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj area during the early hours of Saturday.

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Friday that due to the illegal import of 'areca nut' (betel nut) from Myanmar, local cultivators in the state have faced serious challenges in selling their produce at competitive prices.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26 would play a significant role in the development of the state, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. 

As the government is contemplating to the boost the tourism sector of the states, Tripura will make its place in the country’s tourism map by the next 2 years, said tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Friday.

The state budget proposed for the financial year of 2025-26 shall play a crucial role in improving the socio-economic condition of the people of the state of Tripura, said SC Welfare minister Sudhangshu Das on Friday.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that a loan of Rs 122 crore has been sought from the Asian Development Bank for the development of the expanded areas of the Agartala Municipal Corporation.

The Border Security Force (BSF) successfully foiled a major narcotics smuggling attempt in the area of Border Outpost Ashabari, Sepahijala district, on Friday afternoon.

Tripura Rajya Upajati Ganamukti Parishad the indigenous wing part of Left Front in Tripura have demanded to the Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu for removal of Ratan Lal Nath from Cabinet of Ministers for his racist behaviour against the Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury.

The state transport and tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Thursday said that the government is contemplating to make tourism as an alternate means of livelihood in the state. Adequate fund has been allocated for further developing the tourism sector, he added.