Mauritian devotees applaud PM Modi’s act of reverence at Ganga Talao
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Mauritius, on Wednesday offered prayers at the revered Ganga Talao — considered the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in the Indian Ocean archipelago — and also immersed the holy water brought from the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. […]
More than 3 crore domestic tourists visited Assam since 2021: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 12 (IANS) Assam has witnessed a significant boost in tourism in recent years, with over 3 crore domestic tourists visiting the state in the last four years, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. He said that the surge in visitors reflects Assam’s growing appeal as a prime travel destination in India. […]
Maharashtra is the new startup capital: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that Maharashtra has become the new start up capital of India and it is setting new records in terms of number of start ups and investment.He further stated that the state has become the most preferred destination for foreign direct investment. In just […]
Central government brings new unified Immigration Bill
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) With a twin-objective — to underscore India as a more hospitable destination for global visitors and to tackle modern-day security challenges — the Central government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill of 2025. A seminal piece of legislation, the Bill is designed to reform and streamline the nation’s immigration […]
Humbled to receive highest national award of Mauritius, dedicate it to 140 crore people of India: PM Modi
Port Louis, March 12 (IANS) Spotlighting the special and unique partnership between India and Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Wednesday attended the country’s National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest for the second time in last 10 years, said that he was “humbled” to receive the Highest National Award of Mauritius. “Humbled to […]
Taiwan says US is collaborating on UAVs to form ‘non-red supply chain’
Taipei, March 12 (IANS) The Taiwanese Defence Ministry has said that the United States is set to collaborate to form a “non-red supply chain” for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a counter to China, local media reported. As Beijing is aiming to establish a “red supply chain” to dominate the global market in advanced technologies, […]
PM Modi emplanes for New Delhi after ‘very fruitful’ Mauritius visit
Port Louis, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday afternoon left for New Delhi after concluding another landmark State visit to Mauritius during which the special and close partnership between the two nations acquired a significant strategic depth. In yet another special gesture, PM Modi was seen off by Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam […]
Vance’s India visit first in 12 years by an American Vice Prez
Washington, March 12 (IANS) US Vice President J.D. Vance and his Indian-descent wife Usha Vance will visit India later this month, according to a US news report. This makes him the second member of the President Donald Trump Cabinet headed for New Delhi this month, along with Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence. According […]
