Category: National

Delhi: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Monday sharply criticized the central government’s economic stewardship as the Indian rupee continued its precipitous decline against the US dollar. In a post on the social media platform X, Ramesh declared the currency to be in a “free fall,” noting its alarming approach towards the 90-to-the-dollar mark. Ramesh […]

New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday during a formal ceremony at the Ganatantra Mandap in Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new Chief Justice. Justice Kant succeeds Justice B.R. Gavai, whose tenure concluded on November 23. […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a historic flag-hoisting ceremony on Tuesday at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking the completion of the temple’s construction. The momentous occasion will coincide with the auspicious Vivah Panchami, symbolizing the divine union of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. Ceremonial ItineraryThe Prime Minister is […]

NEW DELHI/JOHANNESBURG: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant meeting with the leadership of Naspers, a global internet and technology powerhouse, to discuss bolstering investment in India’s rapidly expanding high-tech sectors. The productive discussion with Naspers Chairman Mr. Koos Bekker and Group CEO Mr. Fabricio Bloisi took place on the sidelines of the […]

New Delhi/Johannesburg: Following a dynamic first day of economic and diaspora engagements, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to join world leaders on Saturday for the main sessions of the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit. The day’s agenda is packed with high-level discussions centered on the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability,” as leaders tackle the world’s […]

Leh: The Centre is giving utmost priority to the development of border areas in Ladakh for preservation of its cultural heritage and strengthening of India’s strategic frontiers, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Thursday. “The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is giving utmost priority to the development of […]

Delhi: In a major scientific advancement announced on Friday, Indian researchers have developed a new technology to create zinc-ion batteries that can store more energy, last longer, and cause less harm to the environment. This innovation is poised to establish a superior and safer alternative to the widely used lithium-ion batteries in the future. The […]

Lucknow: Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has arrived to attend the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World. While addressing the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, “Whatever challenges the world is facing today, be it climate change, cybersecurity, or terrorism, […]

Delhi: The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, held a series of high-level discussions with senior U.S. Navy and defense officials during an official visit to the United States, aimed at significantly strengthening maritime cooperation between the two nations. The talks, held from November 12 to 17, focused on enhancing collaboration in […]