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AMRUT 2.0 Scheme: India's Bold Step Towards Self-Reliant Cities

India's government has allocated Rs 66,750 crore to the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, aiming for universal sewerage coverage and water body rejuvenation in 500 cities. Despite the allocation, large-scale project implementation faces challenges like governance systems and inter-state coordination.

Dec 3, 2024

India among world's top 10 exporters of high-value products

India ranks among top 10 exporters of high-value products

India has recorded a sharp increase in exports for several key product categories with the country maintaining or improving its rank among the top ten global suppliers, in export values exceeding $1 billion in 2023.

Dec 3, 2024

Vehicle owners mob petrol stations in J&K resulting in chaos & dry filling stations

Petrol, diesel, jet fuel sales surge in Nov as economy picks up

India's petrol, diesel and jet fuel sales shot up in November this year compared to the same month last year, reflecting the higher level of economic activity in the country, data compiled by the public sector oil companies showed.

Dec 2, 2024

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh name their son Ahaan; fans say, 'future of Indian cricket'

Ritika shared an Instagram story of a personalized family ornament consisting of four figures, each labelled with their names - "Ro" for Rohit Sharma, "Rits" for Ritika Sajdeh, "Sammy" for their daughter Samaira and Ahaan for their new-born son.

Dec 1, 2024

Indian Railways launches hi-tech water level monitoring system for trains

Indian Railways rakes in Rs 12,159 crore from festive rush

Indian Railways raked in a revenue of Rs 12,159.35 crore from ticket sales during the festive period that stretched from September 1 to October 31 this year, according to data tabled in Parliament.

Nov 28, 2024

Centre completes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in big step to bolster self-reliance

E-auction of two more critical mineral blocks completed

The Ministry of Mines has successfully completed the e-auction of another two mineral blocks under tranche IV of critical & strategic mineral blocks.

Nov 27, 2024

India launching its first-ever auction of undersea mineral blocks for mining

India Dives into Undersea Mineral Exploration; First Auction Announced

India is launching its first auction of undersea mineral blocks for mining, marking its entry into undersea mineral exploration. The offshore area of India is rich in mineral resources, crucial for reducing dependence on imports and stabilizing supply chains.

Nov 27, 2024

Indian Constitution Day, also known as the National Law Day

India Honors Its Constitution with Nationwide Celebrations on Samvidhan Divas

India celebrates Constitution Day on November 26, marking the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949. The day, first celebrated in 2015, promotes awareness about the Constitution and its architect, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Nov 26, 2024

One TV, 26 OTTs, 300+ Channels — all for Rs 799 per month: How Dor disrupts India's TV space

Streambox Media has launched Dor, India's first subscription-based TV service, set to go live on December 1st, 2024. Dor's subscription model offers a flexible, cost-effective way to access high-quality entertainment, with the 43-inch Dor subscription TV available from December 1st, 2024.

Nov 26, 2024

'Anushka was by my side through thick and thin': Virat Kohli blows flying kisses to wifey Anushka Sharma after 30th century

'Anushka was by my side through thick and thin': Virat Kohli blows flying kisses to wifey Anushka Sharma after Perth Test hundred

The century was his 30th in Test cricket. Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most Test centuries by an Indian in Australia, with seven. He also set a new record for the most hundreds against Australia in Australia across all formats, with 10 centuries.

Nov 25, 2024

Indo-US scientists decode mysterious sources behind fiery hot gas around Milky Way

An international team of scientists from India and the US have decoded the mysterious source behind fiery hot gas around the Milky Way galaxy.

Nov 22, 2024

'Dedicate this to 140 crore Indians', says PM Modi as Dominica confers him with top award

After being conferred the highest award for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to enhancing the bilateral partnership between India and Dominica, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated the honour to the "140 crore people living in India".

Nov 21, 2024

CARICOM leaders thank PM Modi for putting concerns of their nations on world's agenda as 'Voice of Global South'

Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) of nations have expressed their gratitude to India India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the voice of the Global South and putting the concerns of the Caribbean nations on the world's agenda.

Nov 21, 2024

India will strengthen global health efforts, says PM to WHO chief 'Tulsi Bhai'

India committed to strengthening global health initiatives: PM Modi to WHO chief 'Tulsi Bhai'

India will work towards efforts to boost global health, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while pledging his support to World Health Organisation chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who he addresses as 'Tulsi Bhai'.

Nov 20, 2024

Moscow working out details on Putin's impending India trip: Kremlin spokesperson

Russian President Vladimir Putin could visit India soon, the Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.

Nov 19, 2024

ICC set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule at end of this week: Sources

ICC is all set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule this week: Sources

With fewer than 100 days left until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the tournament's dates and fixtures remain unannounced, adding to the mounting uncertainty surrounding the event.

Nov 18, 2024

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to participate in G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday to participate in the G20 Summit hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Nov 18, 2024

1,440 smuggled antiquities seized by US authorities returned to India

US Returns 1,440 Smuggled Antiquities Worth $10M To India

Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg has returned to India 1,440 antiquities which include sacred temple sculptures that had been smuggled to the US.

Nov 16, 2024

In a first, Nepal's power will now reach Bangladesh via Indian grid

Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal jointly inaugurated the flow of power from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid along with Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Advisor, Ministry of Power, Bangladesh and Dipak Khadka, Nepal's Minister of Energy, in a virtual event hosted by Nepal's Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

Nov 15, 2024

India sends 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to floods-hit Nigeria

India extends helping hand to flood-hit Nigeria, ships 15 tonnes of aid

India sent 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nigeria on Thursday to assist the west African country in dealing with the impact of devastating floods that left hundreds of people dead.

Nov 14, 2024

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