Politics

India hits 1 billion tonnes coal production, PM Modi calls it 'a proud moment'

With India's coal production crossing 1 billion tonnes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the feat as a "proud moment" and a "historic milestone" for the nation.

Mar 21, 2025

Andhra Pradesh to implement SC sub-categorisation after 2026 census: CM Naidu

The Andhra Pradesh government will implement Scheduled Castes reservation sub-categorisation after the 2026 census, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told the Assembly on Thursday.

Mar 21, 2025

Here goes another salvo: Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Department

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to formally begin the process of dismantling the Education Department, saying that his administration is returning education back to the states.

Mar 21, 2025

Diversity is India's strength, says Miss World Krystyna Pyszkova during her visit to Telangana

Miss World Krystyna Pyszkova believes that diversity is the strength and power of India and that the entire world can learn from this.

Mar 21, 2025

K'taka minister alleges honey-trap attempt by rivals; Home Minister orders high-level probe

In a major development, Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna claimed on Thursday, on the floor of the House, that an attempt to honey-trap him was made by political rivals and that the matter needs to be investigated.

Mar 20, 2025

200 square km plantation in Assam in last 5 years: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government has taken a mass plantation initiative in the last five years and plantations were done that take account for more than 200 square kilometre which is bigger than the area of Guwahati city.

Mar 20, 2025

US Indo-Pacific Command chief visits India to discuss future of defence cooperation

US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J. Paparo recently visited India to strengthen military ties and discuss the renewal of a key defence framework between the two nations.

Mar 20, 2025

Move to protect encroachments, says BJP on Siddaramaiah govt's Waqf resolution

The resolution passed by the Congress-led government in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly against the Centre's move to amend the Waqf Act has triggered a major political slugfest in the state with the BJP alleging that the move is to protect encroachments.

Mar 20, 2025

Disha Salian death case: Continuous attempts to defame me for the last five years, says Aaditya Thackeray

Amid the raging controversy over the death of Disha Salian, Shiv Sena-UBT leader and former Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray said on Thursday that there has been a continuous attempt to defame him for the last five years.

Mar 20, 2025

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