PM Modi to flag off train from Katra to Valley on April 19

Jammu, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train from Katra to the Valley on April 19 fulfilling the over 70-year-old dream of rail connectivity to Kashmir. The train will chug off from Katra town in Reasi district and will cross the Pir Panjal mountain range to reach Srinagar and […]
Want to see India overtake China, become ‘real leader’ of free world: Former Australian PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the country’s rise over the last decade, former Australian PM Tony Abbott said on Tuesday that he would like to see India overtake China as a critical supplies chain leader and also as one of the “real leaders” of the free world. Abbott, […]
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 […]
India a trusted friend and strategic ally for Europe, says EU chief after arrival in New Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners – a first in India-EU partnership – arrived in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon on a two-day India visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “Touchdown in Delhi with my […]
Telangana CM seeks PM’s nod for Hyderabad Metro expansion, other infra projects (Lead)

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Wednesday and sought the Centre’s approval for the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro and other key infrastructure projects. The Chief Minister said they discussed various significant developmental projects and welfare schemes that the […]
From F-35 fighter jets to doubling US-India trade: Key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Friday and discussed deepening of India-US partnership across various segments while also affirming their faith in the atomic energy. The two leaders held discussions on wide-ranging issues, ranging from firming up the defence framework […]
Stock market opens high as Trump indicates ‘wonderful trade deals’ for India, US

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump announced plans to cement “some wonderful trade deals” for India and the US. The Sensex was trading 279.95 points or 0.37 per cent up at 76,418.92 while the Nifty climbed 84 points or […]
US to prioritise defence, energy sales to India: White House

Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) The US will seek to prioritise and boost defence and energy sales to India, senior White House officials said Thursday previewing a meeting later in the day between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The officials also said the two leaders will build on the accomplishments of the American […]
Rajasthan BJP hails PM Modi for Delhi Assembly poll victory

Jaipur, Feb 8 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP state chief President Madan Rathore on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Delhi Assembly election win, saying that the people have been liberated from the “Maha Thug Company”. “This victory is not just of the BJP, but of the wisdom, courage, and determination of the people of […]
PM Modi terms BJP’s victory in Milkipur by-election ‘unprecedented’; praises UP CM Yogi

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Milkipur Assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh where by-election was held on February 5 — the same day when polling was also held for the 70-member Delhi Assembly. As per the Election Commission data, […]