January 6, 2025 8:27 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges all states to intensify efforts under NMEO-OP to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil production

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged all states to intensify their efforts under the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil production. This mission serves as a cornerstone of India’s vision to reduce depend...

January 6, 2025 8:17 PM

PM Modi to be on two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh, Odisha from Jan 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha from Wednesday. Mr Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth over two lakh crore rupees at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. He will lay the foundation stone for the state-of-the-art NTPC Gr...

January 6, 2025 8:14 PM

PM Modi, EAM Meet US NSA Jake Sullivan; Discussions focus on strengthening India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr Modi said the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence, space, biotechnology and Artificial Inte...

January 6, 2025 8:05 PM

President Murmu condemns attack on DRG soldiers in Bijapur IED blast

President Droupadi Murmu has condemned the attack on the District Reserve Guard, DRG soldiers in an IED blast in Bijapur of Chhattisgarh. In a social media post, President Murmu extended his condolences to the bereaved families of the brave soldiers. She added that the country is committed to comple...

January 6, 2025 7:52 PM

Chief of the Naval Staff visits NCC Republic Day Camp 2025

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi today said that it is because of India's power of youth that the world is looking at it with hope and expectations. Visiting the NCC Republic Day Camp 2025 at Delhi, Admiral Tripathi said that the youth are the future leaders of the country, and wi...

January 6, 2025 8:50 PM

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launches PLI scheme 1.1 for steel industry

Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy today launched PLI scheme 1.1 for the steel industry in New Delhi.​ Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Mr Kumaraswamy highlighted that specialty steel is the backbone of India's growth. He said rising demand for high quality steel presen...

January 6, 2025 9:05 PM

PRIs have been the cornerstone of Indian democracy: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu today stated that government is working for the upliftment of all sections of society, including Scheduled Tribes. Addressing women representatives belonging to Scheduled Tribes from the Panchayati Raj Institutions of different states at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu s...

January 6, 2025 6:06 PM

Amit Shah expresses grief over death of DRG soldiers in Bijapur IED blast

Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed sadness at the death of District Reserve Guard, DRG soldiers in an IED blast in Bijapur of Chhattisgarh.   In a social media post, Mr Shah extended his condolences to the families of the soldiers. He assured that the sacrifice of the soldiers will not go ...

January 6, 2025 5:22 PM

Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi urges BIS to mandate hallmarking for silver artefacts

Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi today suggested the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to consider implementing mandatory hallmarking for silver and silver artefacts following consumer demands.   Addressing the gathering at the 78th Foundation Day celebration of the Bureau of Indian Sta...

January 6, 2025 5:15 PM

Nitin Gadkari urges students to adhere to traffic rules to make roads safer

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has urged students to adhere to traffic rules in order to make roads safer, not only for themselves but also for others.   Addressing the ‘Suraksha Reloaded’ event of the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyaan 2025 by NHAI in Mumbai, Mr. Gadkari...