A low-pressure area over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, off the northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha coasts, is set to trigger widespread rainfall activity over eastern, southern, and central India in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Odisha, Coastal Andhra […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar from September 13 to 15. During the tour, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 71,000 crore, covering key sectors such as railways, roadways, energy, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. […]
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said there has been “no spillover effect” from the ongoing trade tensions between India and the United States, emphasising that defence collaboration between the two countries has continued unhindered despite the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs. “On defence, there is no spillover effect from the trade tension […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored the transformation of India’s Northeast, stating that the region is no longer a distant frontier waiting for development but has become central to India’s growth story. “The inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line marks a historic milestone, connecting Mizoram to the national railway network and opening new avenues […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article on the Great Nicobar Island Project, underscoring its strategic importance and transformative potential for the Indian Ocean Region. Calling the project one of “strategic, defence, and national importance,” the Prime Minister said it will turn Great Nicobar into a major hub of maritime and air connectivity. […]
South Africa held their nerve in a rain-affected contest at Cardiff, edging past England by 14 runs in the opening T20I on Thursday under the DLS method. Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a brisk 28 off 14 balls, while Dewald Brevis and Donovan Ferreira provided the late flourish. South Africa reached 97 […]
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav produced a dream spell of 4 for 7 as India bowled out the United Arab Emirates for 57 and chased the target in 4.3 overs to win their Asia Cup opener at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Asked to bat, UAE folded for 57 in 13.1 overs — the lowest […]
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday lauded India’s longstanding support and partnership with Mauritius, saying that his country has “benefited immensely” from India’s generous assistance and expertise across multiple sectors over the years. Speaking at a joint press briefing following his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramgoolam highlighted the historic and […]
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said green finance is the “backbone of resilient and competitive economies” and called for greater collaboration between governments, industry and financial institutions to tackle climate change while ensuring inclusive growth. Addressing the 4th edition of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)’s LEADS, Yadav said […]
The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a series of tax rate changes aimed at easing costs for households, boosting the housing sector, and supporting small-scale enterprises. The council recommended lowering the GST rate on several items linked to the mining and construction […]
