Gujarat CM takes stock of 2025-26 budget expenditure
Gandhinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar to assess budget expenditure by all state government departments for the financial year 2025-26, covering spending up to November 2025. During the meeting, the Chief Minister undertook a comparative review of departmental expenditure as of November 30 and expressed […]
1,400 km Delhi roads to be renovated for curbing pollution, safety: Parvesh Verma
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Delhi Public Works Minister Minister Parvesh Verma has prepared a clear and time-bound action plan to renovate nearly 1,400 kilometre of roads to enhance the city’s traffic ease, safety and curb pollution, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said on Thursday. “The issue of pollution won’t be solved in four […]
Tripura stresses on rainwater conservation for sustainable water security: Minister
Agartala, Dec 18 (IANS) With groundwater levels in Tripura remaining stable, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government has initiated a series of measures to strengthen rainwater conservation and ensure a sustainable water supply in the coming years, State Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Thursday. The Minister chaired an important executive […]
Assam to have 25 functional medical colleges by 2030: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Dec 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state has set an ambitious target of establishing 25 fully functional medical colleges by 2030 as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and create a robust pool of medical specialists. Addressing the annual conference of the Indian […]
BJP’s Nitin Nabin to reach TN on Dec 20 for strategic poll push
Chennai, Dec 18 (IANS) Newly appointed BJP Working President Nitin Nabin will arrive in Chennai on December 20, marking his first visit to Tamil Nadu since assuming office – a trip that party insiders say is loaded with political intent rather than ceremonial optics. Nabin’s arrival, scheduled at around 10 am at the Chennai airport, […]
UK MP hosts event in Parlimanent raising alarm over growing political, religious violence in Bangladesh
London, Dec 18 (IANS) An event hosted by a UK Parliamentarian drew attention to the alarming rise of political and religious violence and growing threats to democracy in Bangladesh. UK Conservative Party MP Bob Blackman hosted the event, which was attended by the Bangladesh Unity Forum, and Doughty Street Chambers barristers, according to the Awami […]
Trump’s ‘Most Favoured Nation’ drug policy could reshape trade with Indian pharma
Washington, Dec 18, (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts under a “Most Favoured Nation” policy has put India’s pharmaceutical industry in focus, as Washington moves to benchmark US drug prices against those paid in other countries. In an address to the nation on Wednesday (local time), Trump said his […]
Dutch Foreign Minister arrives in Delhi to deepen India-Netherlands bilateral ties
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Netherlands’ Foreign Minister David van Weel arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for an official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral ties. Welcoming the Dutch Foreign Minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a post on X, said: “His visit and engagements in Delhi and Mumbai will focus on […]
Maitri Parv celebrates friendship, shared history between India and Oman: PM Modi
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ‘Maitri Parv’ celebrates the friendship, shared history, and prosperous future for India and Oman, hailing the Indian diaspora as a live example of coexistence and cooperation. While addressing the members of the Indian community at an event named ‘Maitri Parv’ in Oman on Thursday, […]
PM Modi speaks to diaspora in Oman, highlights India’s stellar achievements in multiple sectors
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a large gathering of the Indian community in Oman’s capital on Thursday, highlighted India’s stellar achievements in multiple sectors, ranging from digital payment ecosystems, including UPI, to space mission including Gaganyaan, and also spoke about how the country’s cultural heritage was marking its presence on the […]
