The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025, celebrating the significant contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and the global Indian diaspora to India’s development. This year’s theme, ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat,’ highlights the vital role the diaspora plays in shaping a prosperous and […]
Despite a slowdown in real GDP growth, India’s per capita nominal GDP is projected to rise significantly in FY25, increasing by at least ₹35,000 compared to FY23, according to economists. The first advance estimate (AE) of GDP for FY25, released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), forecasts GDP growth at 6.4 per cent. The gross […]
New Delhi, January 6, 2025 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on Monday. Taking to social media X, the PM wrote in a post “I bow to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. His thoughts inspire us to create a progressive, prosperous and compassionate society.” Vice […]
Kathmandu [Nepal], January 6, 2025 (ANI): Buddha Air, a domestic passenger aircraft operating in Nepal on Monday morning made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu after reporting “flame out” in the left engine. Issuing a press release, the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) announced that Buddha Air’s (BHA953) made a landing after reporting […]
Amritsar (Punjab), January 6, 2025: While extending his greetings to people on the ocassion of Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh, Sri Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Sigh extended his greetings to all. Speaking to the media, Sri Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh said that the decisions made by Sri Akal Takht Sahib should […]
New Delhi, January 6, 2025 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens. Ministry of Health in a release has stated that these cases were detected as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor […]
Bengaluru (Karnataka), January 6, 2025 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao assured the public that the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an existing flu virus causing respiratory issues and is not a cause for panic, adding that the child exhibiting HMPV symptoms is stable and will be discharged soon, with no history of international travel. […]
Ottawa [Canada], January 6, 2025: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as Liberal Party leader on Tuesday. Liberal candidates who are possible leadership contenders includes Ms. Freeland, Mr. LeBlanc, former housing minister Sean Fraser, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, Transport Minister Anita Anand, former central banker […]
Amritsar (Punjab), January 6, 2025: Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar President and former Member of Parliament from Sangrur Simranjit Singh Mann on Monday said that if Khadur Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s political party supports Khalistan, then he and his party stand with them. Addressing the media after paying obeisance at Golden Temple, Simranjit Singh Mann said […]
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), January 6, 2025 (ANI): The long-awaited approval for the Jammu railway division was celebrated by key political figures including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Union Minister Dr. Jitender Singh. The announcement follows the successful trial run of the train between Srinagar and Katra, with […]
