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New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) To enhance transparency and provide 'ease of commuting' to the National Highway users, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will install project information signboards with 'Quick Response (QR) Codes' along the stretches to provide relevant project specific information and emergency helpline numbers to commuters. The vertical QR Code signboards will display project-specific details such as the National Highway number, highway chainage, project length, construction ...Read More >
Bhuj (Gujarat), Oct 2 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today warned Pakistan that any misadventure in the Sir Creek area, will receive a strong "response that will rewrite both history and geography". He drew attention to the fact that even after 78 years of Independence, Pakistan continues to create disputes over the Sir Creek Sector, despite India's repeated efforts to resolve the issue through dialogue. He pointed out that Pakistan's recent expansion of military infrastructure in the Si ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its contribution to India's national development and character-building since the days of the freedom struggle and expressed confidence that the organisation would continue to play a pivotal role in shaping a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. "Guided by its values, and strengthened by a century of service, the Sangh's contribution in the next phase of India's journey will be crucial ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav turned the first Test on its head as West Indies crumbled to 162 all out at the stroke of Tea at the Narendra Modi Stadium here today. Siraj opened the floodgates, cleaning up Tagenarine Chanderpaul for a duck before sending back Brandon King and Alick Athanaze. Bumrah then reminded everyone why he is the master of chaos -- John Campbell thought he was safe, but UltraEdge said otherwise, and he was walking back after a coup ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 2 (UNI) To meet the increasing passenger demand and ensure smooth travel, the operation of special train Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal-Katra has been extended for four days in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway. "This proved to be a better option for passengers than road transport," said an official. For passenger convenience, he added, the operation has been extended for four days from October 3 to 7. The decision was taken by Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar, Sen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah today lauded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its unparalleled contribution to nation-building over the past 100 years. In a post on X, Amit Shah, while highlighting the organisation's core values of national service, dedication, and discipline, emphasised the pivotal role played by RSS volunteers in times of both crisis and calm. "With the core principles of national service, dedication, and discipline, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) 100-year journey as a reflection of "enduring national consciousness" rising to meet the challenges of every era. "RSS works on the principle of nation-first, and its 100-year journey is an example of sacrifice, selfless service, nation-building, and discipline," the PM said here at an event after releasing a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and Rs 100 coin highlighting the RSS ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30 (UNI) Actress Urvashi Rautela today joined the investigation in a money laundering case linked to the illegal banned betting app '1XBet'. Earlier, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, former Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and web series 'Gandi Baat' actress Anveshi Jain recorded their statements. According to ED sources, these celebrities were utilized in promotional campaigns for 1xBet, which significantly helped the illegal platform build a substantial user base in India despite its ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) With one more person succumbing to injuries, the toll in Saturday's stampede at TVK Founder and actor Vijay's political rally in Karur rose to 41, even as the BJP National Leadership constituted an eight-member NDA panel to probe the incident and submit a report. With the death of a man at Karur Government hospital the toll increased to 41. The deaths included 18 women, 13 men and 10 children. The high level committee, which has NDA constituents as members, would be head ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Ranbir Kapoor has celebrated his 43rd birthday, with wife Alia Bhatt making sure it was a day to remember, filled with love, warmth, and a touch of magic. Taking to Instagram yesterday, Alia offered fans a peek into their intimate celebration. The first photo captured a serene moment between the couple, standing by the ocean as the sun dipped below the horizon. Wrapped in each other's arms, Alia looked radiant in a flowing blue dress, while Ranbir kept it effortlessly s ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday said that all precautionary measures are being taken to ensure people do not face hardships due to heavy rains and floods in Hyderabad. In a statement, he stated that families affected by the flooding in catchment areas, following the lifting of gates at the twin reservoirs, have been shifted to rehabilitation centres. Around 500 people displaced from Shankar Nagar have been accommodated at the Sha ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) In a major administrative reshuffle, the Telangana government on Saturday transferred six IAS and 23 IPS officers, issuing fresh postings across key departments. As part of the rejig, senior IPS officer VC Sajjanar has been appointed as the new Hyderabad Police Commissioner, while CV Anand has been posted as Special Chief Secretary, Home Department. Shikha Goel will take charge as Director General of Vigilance and Enforcement. The Congress government has also appointed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has embarked on a visit to South America. Giving this information on X, senior Congress leader Pawan Khera today said over the course of his tour, he is scheduled to engage with political leaders, university students and members of the business community across four countries. The Congress leader, however, did not mention the countries the Raebareli MP is visiting. "Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rah ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (PTI) The Telangana government on Friday said it aims to attract Rs 1 lakh crore in investments in the aerospace industry over the next five years. According to a press release, State Industries Minister Sridhar Babu chaired a special meeting at the secretariat with leading representatives from the aerospace sector, engaging in in-depth discussions on the future of aerospace development in the state. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) At least 27 Indian nationals are presently serving in the Russian army, and the Indian government is trying to get them released and repatriated, the MEA said today. The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: "Recently we have learned that some more Indians have joined the Russian army. We learnt of this through their families. We have taken the issue up very strongly again with the Russian government and the Russian embassy here." "There are around 27 Indians there, an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) assumed presidency of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP) for 2026. The handover occurred during the 10th ARIN-AP Annual General Meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, which concluded today. India, represented by its nodal agency, the ED, has been a member of this network since 2016 and was elected to its apex Steering Committee in 2024. India will also host the network's 11th Annual General Meeting next year. Whil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) On the occasion of Engineers' Day today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya whose pioneering contributions laid the foundation for India's modern engineering landscape. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that Indian engineers will continue playing a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a Viksit Bharat. He greeted engineers who, through their creativity and determination, continue to drive innovation and tackle to ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 15 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has appealed to Punjab and Haryana to act as "elder brothers" and extend cooperation to Himachal Pradesh in securing its rightful dues and overcoming hardships caused by recent natural calamities. Speaking at the valedictory session of the two-day National Cooperative Conference in Shimla yesterday evening, Sukhu said Himachal has to struggle for its rights on many fronts. Despite the expiry of the lease period, the Shanan Hydro ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid his heartfelt homage to Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya, whose pioneering contributions laid the foundation for India's modern engineering landscape, to mark the Engineers Day. "Today, on Engineers' Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on India's engineering landscape," Modi said in the message. He also extended warm greetings to all engineers who, through their creativity and determination, ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 15 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the fury of incessant monsoon rains, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming that 404 people have lost their lives since June 20. Of these, 229 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, cloudbursts, and house collapses, while 175 others perished in road accidents, underscoring the vulnerability of the hill state's fragile transport network. The SDMA described the ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here, is scheduled to inaugurate a key defence conference at Fort William, the headquarters of the Indian Army's Eastern Command in the city. "After programmes in Assam, I landed in Kolkata, where I will take part in the Combined Commanders' Conference tomorrow," Modi said before arriving in the city to unveil a three-day armed forces conference at Fort William. Modi also shared visuals of a grand welcome at Kolkata Airport last e ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 14 (UNI) Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly is set to lead the Cricket Association of Bengal again, being the sole candidate to file his nomination for the president's post today before the expiry of the deadline. The elections are slated for September 22 when the CAB's annual general meeting is scheduled to be held at the Eden Gardens. Ganguly is poised to replace his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly whose term as CAB president ended this year. Ganguly had earlier served as CAB ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 14 (UNI) On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conveyed his greetings to the nation and reiterated the importance of nurturing not just Hindi but all Indian languages as carriers of the country's cultural and civilisational values. In a message shared on social media platform X, Modi described Hindi as more than just a means of communication, calling it a "living heritage" reflective of India's identity and traditions. "Hindi is not merely a medium ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) Olympian and reigning mixed team pistol world champion Esha Singh, ended India's medal drought at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China, in style, bagging gold in the women's 10m air pistol, leaving home favourite and in-form Yao Qianxun 0.1 behind in the final at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre on Saturday (Sep 13, 2025) morning. Reigning Olympic champion in the event, Oh Yejin of Korea, had to settle for bronze. Thr ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sept 12 (UNI) Bollywood's King Khan Shah Rukh Khan, through his charitable trust, Meer Foundation, has reached out to 1,500 families affected by the devastating floods in Punjab, providing urgent humanitarian assistance in collaboration with local NGOs. The aid packages, carefully curated to meet essential needs, contain medicines, hygiene products, food provisions, mosquito nets, tarpaulin sheets, folding beds and cotton mattresses among other vital supplies. This initiative will reac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 1 (UNI) The Supreme Court today expressed serious doubt over the correctness of its 2014 ruling in Pramati Educational & Cultural Trust, which had exempted minority schools, both aided and unaided, from the purview of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act). A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih, while pronouncing judgment in a batch of civil appeals relating to teacher eligibility and promotions, observed, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 1 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today said that its party workers will go door to door to collect relief material for flood-affected Punjab. Party leaders, including national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, urged people to extend financial and material support. AAP stated that even small donations would play a crucial role in helping families rebuild their lives. In a message on social media, Kejriwal urged citizens to step forward, adding that A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) today signed a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) outlining certain targets for FY 2025-26. The MoU was signed by Santosh Kumar Sarangi, secretary, MNRE, and Pradip Kumar Das, CMD, IREDA. Senior officials of both MNRE and IREDA were present. The MoU includes certain key performance parameters for measuring performance such as Return on Net Wor ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 25 (UNI) "No excuses, only teamwork" -- that is the mantra Indian men's football head coach Khalid Jamil has set for the Blue Tigers as they gear up for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Tajikistan, beginning August 29. Formally introduced to the media here today by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Vice President NA Haris and Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan, Jamil underlined adaptability, professionalism and collective spirit as the foundation of India's challenge in the Central ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 22 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed a revised schedule for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the five venues due to the unavailability of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The 13th edition of the Women's 50-over World Cup will be played from September 30 to November 2 across India and Sri Lanka. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five fixtures, including three league matches, one sem ...Read More >
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