The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released Rs 855.40 crore to six flood-affected northeastern states as a central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and an advance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), officials said on Wednesday.
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PM Modi launches Rs 83,000 cr tribal development schemes in Hazaribagh on Gandhi Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of a series of development projects, worth over Rs 83,000 crore, aimed at uplift of tribal communities from Jharkhand's Hazaribagh on Gandhi Jayanti on Wednesday.
Students left inspired as PM Modi leads cleanliness drive at Delhi school
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Navyug School in Pandara Park, Delhi, to participate in a cleanliness drive as part of the nationwide Swachh Bharat Mission on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Wednesday.
Israel-Iran conflict: India Inc braces for wider sea trade disruption
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates with Israel vowing to retaliate after the missile attacks by Iran, India Inc is bracing for a wider trade disruption across the key Red Sea route.
Deeply concerned at escalation of security situation in West Asia: India
India on Wednesday called for "restraint by all concerned" while reiterating that it remains "deeply concerned" at the escalation of security situation in West Asia.
Avoid all non-essential travel to Iran: MEA
India on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for its citizens, advising them to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran due to the escalating tension in the region.
Gandhi ji taught us to lead life without fear: LoP Rahul pays tributes to Mahatma
The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Recalling Bapu’s ideals, he called everyone to lead a life without fear.
WHO chief praises PM Modi on Swachh Bharat Mission's 10th anniversary
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and commended the efforts of the government on the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Ola Electric’s EV market share drops to 27 pc as problems mount
Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola Electric continues to lose its market share in the Indian EV market and in the month of September, it further dropped to 27 per cent amid rising competition as well as its crippling service centres.
PM Modi celebrates decade of Swachh Bharat Mission, inaugurates major cleanliness projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2024' programme on Wednesday in New Delhi, coinciding with the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Revolutionary shift: FM Sitharaman hails rise in credit-driven consumption in rural India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has lauded the meteoric rise in credit-driven consumption in small cities and towns, calling it a “revolutionary shift” that has been made possible due to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
RG Kar 'threat culture': Internal probe panel recommends strong action against 37
The internal probe committee, constituted following allegations of "threat culture" at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, has finally submitted its report recommending strong disciplinary action against 37 people.
PM Modi participates in Swachhata, urges citizens to contribute to the cause
Marking the occasion of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to India’s founding father and emphasised afresh some of his cherished ideals.
Two pilots, engineer killed as Mumbai-bound helicopter crashes in Pune hills
At least three persons, including two pilots and an aircraft engineer, were feared killed after a helicopter flying over the Bavdhan area in Pune crashed in the hilly terrain, officials said here on Wednesday.
Ahead of Haryana polls, controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief out on 20-day parole
Just three days ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls, the state government on Wednesday released controversial Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on parole for 20 days, the 11th time since his conviction in August 2017 for raping two of his disciples.
Leverage India’s unmatched scale: Piyush Goyal tells US companies
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has invited American companies to leverage India’s unmatched scale and take advantage of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, particularly in high-tech manufacturing and quality production.
Prez, PM lead nation in paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other dignitaries paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary at Rajghat on Wednesday.
Navjivan Press: How Mahatma Gandhi made a printing press an organ of freedom movement
Located in the heart of Ahmedabad, this press served as a printing house and a vital organ of India's independence movement, where Mahatma Gandhi's ideas of non-violence, self-reliance, and moral integrity were translated into the printed word.
Biden directs US forces to aid Israel's defence against Iran
US President Joe Biden has directed American forces to aid Israel's defence against Iran, which launched missile attacks against the Jewish state.
Assam: Report on civil service exam scam during Cong regime to be made public, says CM Sarma
The Assam government will make public the findings by a committee regarding the "huge corruption and malpractices" that happened in competitive examinations conducted by Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) during the previous Congress regime in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.
Iran launches barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel
Media reports, citing a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), confirmed that "dozens" of missiles have been launched towards Israel. The IRGC has also threatened another attack if Israel responds.
Tripura BJP expels Vice President for ‘anti-party’ activities
In a significant political development, the ruling BJP on Tuesday expelled one of the party’s vice presidents, Patal Kanya Jamatia for ‘anti-party’ activities.
CM thanks PM Modi, HM Shah for Rs 25 Crore flood relief
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for providing assistance to flood-affected Tripura.
'Job creation powerhouse': FM Sitharaman credits PM Modi for manufacturing sector boost
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recently reported remarkable surge in manufacturing jobs and wages for workers in FY 23, where they have risen by 7.6 per cent and 5.5 per cent, respectively, saying under his leadership, the sector has "not only rebounded but is now thriving".
Centre approves 25 crore to flood-hit Tripura
The Centre has approved the release of Rs 25 crore to the flood-affected Tripura from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), officials said here on Tuesday.