India has reiterated its steadfast commitment to global disaster risk reduction and public health cooperation at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025, currently underway in Geneva. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P. K. Mishra, represented India at the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) […]
An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad reached Berlin on Thursday to convey India’s united and resolute stand against terrorism. India’s Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, briefed the delegation on India-Germany relations, with a focus on the expanding strategic partnership and growing cooperation across various sectors. During their visit to […]
The Indian benchmark indices surged on Friday after Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a jumbo 50-basis-point rate cut, from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent, and a 100-basis-point reduction in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) from 4 per cent to 3 per cent. The impact was immediate. At about 10:46 a.m., […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the remarkable global achievements of India’s youth, describing them as symbols of “dynamism, innovation and determination.” He said the nation’s progress over the past 11 years has been driven by the “unmatched energy and conviction” of Yuva Shakti. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “India’s […]
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, JP Nadda, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the availability and distribution of fertilizers during the ongoing Kharif season. The meeting, held with officials from the Department of Fertilizers, focused on ensuring timely supply and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. During the meeting, Nadda highlighted the vital role […]
India urged the international community to adopt concrete, time-bound measures and establish a dedicated global facility to support Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) financing, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. P. K. Mishra said today at the Ministerial Roundtable on DRR Financing in Geneva. He praised the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir to launch a slew of key infrastructure projects worth ₹46,000 crore. Soaring 359 metres above the Chenab River, the 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge is built to withstand high seismic and wind loads. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked World Environment Day on Wednesday by planting a sapling at Mahavir Jayanti Park in the national capital, as part of the second phase of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. The campaign, which encourages individuals to plant a tree in honour of their mothers, aims to promote environmental consciousness […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the poor, calling the past 11 years of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rule a period of transformative and inclusive governance. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said the government’s sustained efforts had helped lift more than 25 crore […]
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Turkish Airlines to ensure full compliance with international and national aviation safety regulations after a series of inspections revealed multiple lapses in operations across Indian airports. Between May 29 and June 2, the DGCA conducted Safety Oversight and Ramp (SOFA/RAMP) inspections of Turkish Airlines’ passenger and […]
