Assam is positioning itself as global hub of Semiconductor: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that Assam is poised to come up as a semiconductor hub and an electronic city will be established in Jagiroad in the Morigaon district. Taking to X, Sarma wrote, “Assam is positioning itself as a global hub of semiconductors and an electronic city […]
Bihar: Seven conferred with Padma awards, Sharda Sinha to get Padma Vibhushan posthumously
Patna, Jan 25 (IANS) The Union government on Saturday announced the prestigious Padma awards for 2025, honouring individuals from diverse fields of Bihar such as politics, arts, social work, and medicine. This year, several personalities from Bihar will receive the awards posthumously, reflecting their immense contributions to their respective fields. Late Sharda Sinha, a renowned […]
‘Not just marketing, groundwork also necessary to become a leader’: HM Shah takes dig at Sharad Pawar
Malegaon (Maharashtra), Jan 24 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took a dig at the former Union minister and NCP-SP president Sharad Pawar, saying that just doing marketing is not adequate to become leader, and groundwork is also necessary. “Pawar Saheb, you were Agriculture Minister for 10 years. At that time, you had the […]
PM Modi understands our pain, say Rajasthan beneficiaries of Svamitva scheme
Jaipur, Jan 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed 65 lakh property cards to beneficiaries under the Svamitva Yojana through video conferencing. This landmark initiative aims to grant villagers legal ownership of their properties, promoting economic security and social empowerment. Addressing the event, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma praised the scheme, calling […]
Haryana to take elders from underprivileged families to Mahakumbh
Chandigarh, Jan 16 (IANS) Senior citizens from underprivileged families will now be taken on a pilgrimage to the Mahakumbh Tirtha in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh at the expense of the Haryana government, it was announced on Thursday. Under the Mukhyamantri Tirtha Darshan Yojana, the government will facilitate the travel of citizens from all districts, an […]
Former armed forces officials praise India’s growing military strength and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) On the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans’ Day, several former military officers expressed not only satisfaction with India’s growing military might but also hailed it as a remarkable achievement. The veterans particularly appreciated initiatives like “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India) for strengthening the defence sector. Retired Lieutenant General D.P. Pandey told […]
India no longer imports weapons, now exports them, says Captain (retired) Akhilesh Saxena
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day was celebrated across the country on Tuesday. On this occasion, retired Captain Akhilesh Saxena praised the Indian Army, highlighting various achievements. He said that in the past 10 years, the Indian Army has become significantly stronger. In an interview with IANS, retired Captain Akhilesh […]
Traffic jam on Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway as thousands head home for Sankranti
Hyderabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway saw traffic jams for the third consecutive day on Sunday as thousands of families from Hyderabad and outskirts were heading to their native places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for Sankranti. Bus stations and railway stations in Hyderabad and Secunderabad were crowded with passengers. Road Transport Corporations of both […]
President Murmu urges Indian diaspora to contribute towards Viksit Bharat mission
Bhubaneswar, Jan 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the Indian diaspora can make significant contributions towards the realisation of India’s mission of Viksit Bharat – a developed India by 2047, when the country will celebrate 100 years of its Independence. Speaking at the valedictory session of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Convention here […]
Strength of Meghalaya lies in co-existence of different communities: Conrad Sangma
Shillong, Jan 10 (IANS) The strength of Meghalaya rests upon the diversity and co-existence of different communities in the state, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Friday. Launching the Centenary Jubilee Celebration of Chutwakhu locality in the West Jaiñtia Hills district, the Chief Minister, highlighting the importance of community, said that the strength of Meghalaya […]
