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March 12, 2025 2:12 PM March 12, 2025 2:12 PM

Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on working of Railways

Rajya Sabha has taken up a discussion on the working of Railways. Initiating the discussion, Samik Bhattacharya of the BJP said that with record budgetary allocation, the government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transforming Indian Railways into a world-class network. He said Vande Bha...

March 12, 2025 2:14 PM March 12, 2025 2:14 PM

PM Modi holds delegation level talks with his Mauritian counterpart Ramgoolam; 8 MoUs signed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation level talks with his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam as part of his two-day official visit. Many agreements were signed between India and Mauritius today on the second day of visit. During the meeting, they exchanged 8 MoUs and agreements related t...

March 12, 2025 2:01 PM March 12, 2025 2:01 PM

President Droupadi Murmu presides over 72nd convocation day of Panjab University

President Droupadi Murmu today stressed the upliftment of the deprived and backward sections of society for the inclusive and sustainable development of the country. Presiding over the 72nd Convocation of Panjab University, Chandigarh, the President expressed satisfaction that Panjab University is p...

March 12, 2025 1:32 PM March 12, 2025 1:32 PM

National Review Meeting held to review progress of PMJVK across States, UTs & Central Govt Organisations

A National Review Meeting was conducted by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under the Chairmanship of Secretary Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) across States, Union Territories, and Central Government Organisations....

March 12, 2025 1:01 PM March 12, 2025 1:01 PM

PM Narendra Modi pays homage to all who participated in historic Dandi March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage to all who participated in the historic Dandi March. In a social media post, Mr Modi said the March led by Mahatma Gandhi ignited a nationwide movement for self-reliance and Independence. The Prime Minister added that the courage, sacrifice and unwaveri...

March 12, 2025 12:57 PM March 12, 2025 12:57 PM

IAF chief emphasises need for rapid capability enhancements to address emerging security challenges

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, emphasised the need for rapid capability enhancements to address emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape. He said this while addressing student officers from the Indian Armed Forces undergoing the 80th Staff Course and...

March 12, 2025 1:27 PM March 12, 2025 1:27 PM

Govt ensures safe return of 266 Indians from Southeast Asia

The Central Government arranged for the safe repatriation of 266 Indians on Tuesday via an Indian Air Force aircraft, following their release from cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia. In a social media post, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said that the Indian...

March 12, 2025 11:18 AM March 12, 2025 11:18 AM

PM Narendra Modi to be Guest of Honour at National Day celebrations of Mauritius today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Guest of Honour for the National Day celebrations of Mauritius today. Yesterday, Mr Modi held productive talks with his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Port Louis and reaffirmed the strength of the partnership between the two countries. The tw...

March 12, 2025 11:10 AM March 12, 2025 11:10 AM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 500 cr corpus for Manipur to establish contingency fund

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a 500 crore rupees corpus for Manipur to establish a contingency fund. She told Lok Sabha yesterday that the Centre is providing all possible financial assistance for the faster recovery of Manipur's economy. The Finance Minister was replying to a di...

March 12, 2025 11:50 AM March 12, 2025 11:50 AM

Govt imposes 5-year ban on Awami Action Committee, Jammu and Kashmir Ittihad Ul Muslimeen

The Central Government has imposed a five-year ban on the Awami Action Committee (AAC), led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and the Jammu and Kashmir Ittihad Ul Muslimeen (JKIM), headed by Masroor Abbas Ansari, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. In two separate notifications, the M...