PM Modi fixes Rs 9 lakh crore target for textile exports by 2030
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday fixed a target of Rs 9 lakh crore for the country’s annual textiles and apparel exports by 2030 which represents a three-fold jump from Rs 3 lakh crore at present as he highlighted the huge job creation that was taking place in the sector […]
Egypt’s El-Sisi discusses Mideast peace with World Jewish Congress chief
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi told the head of the World Jewish Congress Ronald Lauder on Sunday that the establishment of a Palestinian state is “the only guarantee” for lasting peace in the Middle East. During his meeting with Lauder in Cairo on Sunday, El-Sisi called for starting the reconstruction of war-battered Gaza “without […]
Politics heats up in Telangana over reservation for Backward Classes
Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Politics in Telangana is heating up over the issue of reservation as the Congress government plans to pass a bill in the State Legislature next month to enhance reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) to 42 per cent as promised by Congress party in 2023 Assembly elections. As the proposed move would […]
Railways will act against those responsible for New Delhi station stampede: Ramdas Athawale
New Delhi, Feb16 (IANS) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expressed deep sorrow over the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Speaking to IANS, Athawale stated that the administration should be more vigilant to prevent such incidents in the future. Athawale said: “An accident occurred at New Delhi Railway Station, and we […]
Skydiving festival kicks off in Jamshedpur, highlights Jharkhand’s tourism potential
Jamshedpur, Feb 16 (IANS) Jharkhand has taken a major leap in adventure tourism with the launch of its first-ever Skydiving Festival in Jamshedpur. The eight-day event, organised by the state government, aims to showcase the immense tourism potential of the region and attract thrill-seekers from across the country. The festival was officially inaugurated at Sonari […]
PM Modi’s advice during ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ helped me overcome exam fear: 10th grader Ananya Batham
Unnao, Feb 16 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is currently conducting the 10th and 12th grade exams, and students are focused on their preparations. The “Pariksha Pe Charcha” programme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has helped students alleviate their exam fears. This year, the programme took a new approach, where not only […]
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Class 12 Delhi student Vaibhav thanks PM Modi for positive impact on exam preparation
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Vaibhav Kanaujia, a 12th-grade student from Janakpuri, Delhi, shared his excitement after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during “Pariksha Pe Charcha” programme. He expressed gratitude and showered praise on the Prime Minister for personally offering him ‘til ladoos’ during the programme. Vaibhav’s meeting with PM Modi was a special and […]
Yamuna’s cleaning drive in Delhi: PM Modi’s pre-election promise now in action
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) During the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to clean the Yamuna River if the BJP comes to power after the polls. After the victory of the BJP, as promised the work on this project has already commenced, even before the formation of the new government. Modern […]
Central Railway runs special trains, improves crowd management for Mahakumbh devotees
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) To ensure convenience of devotees travelling to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh-2025, Central Railway has introduced special trains and taken measures for crowd management across its network, an official said on Sunday. To accommodate the surge in passengers, Central Railway has scheduled 42 special train services for Mahakumbh-2025. These include: 14 trips of […]
India headed to become $30-35 trillion economy in next two decades: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India is well on track to become a $30-35 trillion economy in the next two decades propelled by the country’s focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth. The minister emphasised that India will emerge as the world’s third-largest economy […]
