The D-8 is an Organization for Economic Cooperation among the eight Muslim countries: Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said that the Muslim countries could introduce a common currency, like the European Union (EU), to boost trade and commerce among them. “It would be very […]
Results continue to emerge as polls close in some states of the US on Super Tuesday. More than one-third of the total delegates in the Republican and Democratic primaries are at stake in contests in over 12 states. Polls have closed in North Carolina, Vermont and Virginia. Former US President Donald Trump is projected to […]
Applications under the scheme have also witnessed a jump by 33.4% and 41% year-on-year during 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively. Notably, 42% of total farmers insured under the scheme in FY 2023-24 are non-loanee farmers. Enrolment under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has surged by 27% in the ongoing fiscal year, as per a statement […]
An unexpected gesture by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has earned him gratitude and respect from several quarters. While addressing a rally in Odisha on Tuesday, PM Modi’s attention was drawn to a group of children who had come to see him bearing gifts and mementos. Pausing his speech, PM Modi requested the SPG commandos deployed […]
Among the key projects that PM Modi will inaugurate is the ‘Holistic Agriculture Development Programme’ (HADP) worth Rs 5000 crore for boosting agri-economy in J&K. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Srinagar on Thursday, where he will take part in the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme and unveil several development initiatives aimed […]
In a monumental development set to transform urban transportation, PM Modi inaugurated several key metro and rapid transit projects across countries, marking a significant stride towards enhancing urban mobility and connectivity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crores in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday. […]
The IMD has also predicted isolated to scattered light rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh for the next seven days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of rainfall and snowfall over the Western Himalayan region until Thursday, with dry weather conditions expected over most parts of the country for the next five days. […]
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the sixth round of Prague International Chess Festival 2024 Masters to retain the fourth spot in the tournament. Abdusattorov remains as the sole leader despite the loss. On the other hand, India’s Vidit Gujrathi went down against Germany’s Vincent Keymer from a winning position. Gukesh […]
Indian shuttler Sai Praneeth B has decided to retire from international competition at the age of 31, citing ongoing struggles with injuries that have persisted since the Tokyo Olympics. Praneeth shared the news of his retirement via social media, expressing a blend of emotions as he bids farewell to the sport that has been his […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and other allies of the INDIA bloc, asserting that unlike the opposition alliance, which prioritizes “family first,” he prioritizes the nation, and all his actions are dedicated to the welfare of the country. Addressing a public gathering in Sangareddy, Telangana, the […]
