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India's quota for Haj 2026 to be 1,75,025: Kiren Rijiju

The review meeting was part of Rijiju's official visit to the Kingdom from November 7 to 9 during which he was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the MEA's Additional Secretary, Gulf, Aseem R. Mahajan, and the Minority Affairs Ministry's Joint Secretary, Haj, Ram Singh.

4 days ago

Centre earns Rs 4,085 crore through sale of scrap from govt offices in Swachhata drive: Minister

The minister also disclosed that another significant outcome of the campaign was that 231.75 lakh square feet of space has been freed for productive utility which was earlier choked and blocked with waste material, worn out furniture and scrap.

4 days ago

India, Armenia Strengthen Diplomatic Engagements at 11th Foreign Office Consultations in Yerevan

Sibi George also called on Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. During the occasion, an agreement on Cooperation in the field of public health and medical science between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India and the Ministry of Health of Armenia was also signed by Indian Ambassador to Armenia Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Armenian Deputy Minister of Health Lena Nanushyan.

5 days ago

India sends 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa relief

Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Mayank Joshi, Permanent Secretary and Head of the Jamaican Foreign Service, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, and teams from the Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indian High Commission were present during the handing over ceremony.

6 days ago

Delhi Airport flight operations disrupted as ATC glitch hits over 100 flights; issue a passenger advisory

Delhi Airport took to X to issue a passenger advisory, stating: "Due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, flight operations at IGIA are experiencing delays. Their team is actively working with all stakeholders, including DIAL, to resolve it at the earliest. Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused."

6 days ago

PM Modi targets Mahagathbandhan, calls 1990-2005 zero development era

"In the name of governance, you were only looted. How many expressways were built in those 15 years? Zero. How many bridges over the Kosi? Zero. How many tourist circuits? Zero. How many sports complexes? Zero. How many medical colleges? Zero," PM Modi said.

7 days ago

'Significant transformation': SC lauds progress in India's road transport infrastructure

The Supreme Court further called upon the Principal Secretaries of the Transport Departments of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to meet within three months to "work out modalities" of the reciprocal transport agreement and ensure that "public interest is not rendered a casualty".

8 days ago

BSF, Bengal Police reach settlement after clash between two forces in Nadia district

The additional superintendent (headquarters) of Krishnanagar Police District, Sanjaykumar Meetkumar Makwana, said that the two cops injured in the clashes on Tuesday night have undergone preliminary treatment.

8 days ago

South Asian candidates make history with wins in New York, Virginia, Ohio

The victories of Mamdani, Hashmi and Pureval underscored the growing influence of Indian-American and South Asian leaders in US politics from city halls to state capitals marking a night of historic firsts for the community.

8 days ago

India to become world's 3rd largest economy soon: FM Sitharaman

She highlighted that as many as 25 million people have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty, emphasising the need to strengthen India-centric research and policy engagement and develop models suited to emerging economies.

9 days ago

Nearly 50 pc millennials fear jobs being replaced by AI: Report

At least 40 per cent of the employees concerned about AI taking their employment also intend to quit their current company, revealed the report, highlighting a crucial and pressing issue for HR departments and senior leadership.

10 days ago

PM Modi inaugurates ESTIC 2025, launches Rs one lakh crore RDI Scheme Fund

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "Today's programme focuses on science, but before that, I want to speak about the historic win of the Indian women's cricket team. The entire nation is proud of them for their remarkable achievement. I congratulate the team and extend my best wishes to all the players who have made India proud."

10 days ago

ISRO Chairman hail successful launch of India's heaviest communication satellite

"Heartiest congratulations to @ISRO and our brilliant scientists on the successful launch of CMS-03, India's heaviest communication satellite. A shining example of how innovation, dedication, and vision continue to propel Bharat's space sector to greater heights, touching lives and strengthening national progress," Scindia posted on X.

10 days ago

President Murmu highlights link between healthy society and developed India

Speaking at the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali in Haridwar, the President said that India's great personalities have made invaluable contributions to the development of human culture.

11 days ago

India among 'attractive' emerging markets for investment: Report

According to analysts at UBS, "We upgrade EM equities (MSCI EM) to Attractive, reflecting a constructive macro backdrop, and improving financial conditions on the back of Fed easing and a softer US dollar. Our preferred markets are Mainland China, India, Brazil, and Indonesia".

17 days ago

India continues to attract record FDI flows as global firms exit Pakistan

Pakistan, despite being the fifth-most populous country in the world, has struggled to retain the interest of major international companies. The recent announcement by Procter & Gamble (P&G) to shut down its manufacturing and commercial operations in Pakistan is emblematic of broader challenges, the article by Professor Pema Gyalpo said.

18 days ago

India's ascent to global primacy: Seizing the Kazan Thaw to surpass China

To eclipse China by 2040 when India's PPP GDP could match China's current $40.7 trillion and lead the multipolar world, India must execute a transformative strategy across economic, technological, societal, and diplomatic domains.

20 days ago

India ranks second globally in refurbished smartphone growth: Report

Apple's iPhones drove growth, with refurbished iPhone sales in India increasing by 19 per cent, fuelled by strong demand for premium models like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series, according to the report from global market research firm Counterpoint Research.

24 days ago

21st century is going to be India's century: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, who laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth around Rs. 13,430 crore, said these projects would strengthen connectivity in Andhra Pradesh, boost industry and facilitate ease of living.

28 days ago

Sri Lankan PM to embark on first official visit to India on Oct 16

During her visit, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister will deliver the keynote address at the 'NDTV World Summit' jointly organised by NDTV and the Chintan Research Foundation in New Delhi.

29 days ago