Politics

India's farm and processed food goods, alcoholic drinks make a splash at IFE London 2025

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is showcasing India's agricultural offerings, processed foods and alcoholic beverage products at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) that kicked off in London on Tuesday.

Mar 19, 2025

Working to make a better future for coming generations: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to shaping a better future for the next generations after his meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.

Mar 19, 2025

Cabinet okays Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to boost low value BHIM-UPI transactions

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the incentive scheme for low-value BHIM-UPI transactions with an estimated outlay of Rs 1,500 crore.

Mar 19, 2025

Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka presents budget of over Rs 3 lakh crore

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday presented a budget of Rs 3.04 lakh crore for 2025-26.

Mar 19, 2025

German Singer Cassandra Mae hits headlines after PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' mention

Cassandra Mae Spittmann, a blind German singer, saw her life transformed forever after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned her in his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat.'

Mar 19, 2025

K'taka govt introduces Muslim quota Bill in Assembly, says it will address unemployment

Amid the opposition, the ruling Congress on Tuesday tabled the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Amendment (KTPP) Bill, which aims to provide a four per cent quota to Muslims in government tenders, in the state Assembly on Tuesday.

Mar 18, 2025

10.05 crore rural women households mobilised into 90.90 lakh self-help groups: Centre

At least 10.05 crore rural women households have been mobilised into more than 90.90 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the government said on Tuesday.

Mar 18, 2025

Peace returning to Manipur, 7,000 houses approved: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha about the steps taken to restore normalcy in violence-hit Manipur.

Mar 18, 2025

Muslim quota: Cong will have to pay heavy price for this, says K'taka ex-CM Bommai

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai has accused the Congress of violating the fundamental principles of the Constitution by granting reservation to minorities in government tenders, thereby creating unrest in society and strengthening its vote bank.

Mar 18, 2025

SC-ST contractors raise concern over 4% Muslim quota in K'taka govt tenders, plea CM

Karnataka State Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Contractors Association has submitted a plea to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressing concern over the 4 per cent quota for Muslims in government tenders.

Mar 18, 2025

Haryana CM proposes 'futuristic' budget of Rs 2.05 lakh crore

In his maiden Budget address, second-time Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday proposed the "futuristic" Budget of Rs 2.05 lakh crore for 2025-26, up 13.70 per cent from revised estimates of 2024-25.

Mar 17, 2025

Modi, Luxon agree to bolster India-New Zealand trade, investment ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday agreed to enhance the trade and investment relationship between the two countries, to realise the untapped potential and contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Mar 17, 2025

Government e-Marketplace surpasses Rs 5 lakh crore GMV before FY25 end

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) surpassed Rs 5 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) on its portal, more than 18 days before the close of the current financial year 2024-25, the Centre said on Monday.

Mar 17, 2025

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, gifts her vase containing holy Ganga water from Maha Kumbh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard met in the national capital on Monday, exchanging not just pleasantries but also gifts in the form of Ganga Jal (holy Ganga water) and a handcrafted mala.

Mar 17, 2025

Moscow to participate in Smart Cities India Expo 2025

A Russian delegation from the Government of Moscow will participate in the Smart Cities India Expo 2025, to be held in New Delhi from March 19 to 21.

Mar 17, 2025