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NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a series of decisions with a combined financial implication of over Rs 1.74 lakh crore, including an increase in Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) on fertiliser rates for the Kharif season by Rs 4,317 crore. The cabinet also approved two Hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh worth Rs 40,000 crore, the second phase of Jaipur Metro (42 Kms) with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore and an upward cost revision to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has permitted the restoration of an X account suspended over the publication of allegedly defamatory content against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, however, directed X, formerly Twitter, to temporarily block the objectionable posts on its platform, subject to adjudication by the Centre's Inter-Ministerial Committee. Parody Twitter account, @DrNimoYadav, of the petitioner, Prateek Sharma, was blocked as a result of a blocking ord ...Read More >
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan underscores the pivotal role of mission operations in ensuring the triumph of India's space endeavors, including Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsISRO Chairman V Narayanan stresses that effective mission operations are crucial for the success of India's growing space programme, especially for long-duration missions.The Chandrayaan-3 mission's successful landing near the Moon's south pole was attributed to sustained teamwo ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a major boost to the Rajasthan economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Balotra district on April 21. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma informed this on X on Tuesday late at night. The scheduled commercial operation date of the project is July 1st, 2026. At the same time, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday, has approved the revision of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRR ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Sharing a social media video of a user suggesting that the sidelined AAP leader Raghav Chadha float his own political party rather than joining another, Chadha on Wednesday left a brief comment: "interesting thought", fuelling speculation. This comes after the MP shared a picture on his Instagram account of a book chapter with the title "Never Outshine the Master", apparently taking a dig at the party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal. In the video shared by Chadha, th ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: The stage is set for elections to the 126 assembly seats in Assam on Thursday. An Opposition front, comprising Congress, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), CPI(ML), and All Party Hill Leaders Conference, will take on the might of the ruling BJP-led NDA, which is seeking a third straight term in power. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland People's Front are the two other NDA entities. The NDA had an aggressive poll campaign, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday said India has surpassed Brazil to rank third globally, in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, a press release by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said. Joshi said India's total power generation during 2025-26 (up to March 2026) reached 1,845.921 BU. The share of non-fossil fuels ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will intensify the BJP's election campaign in West Bengal on Thursday with rallies in Haldia, Asansol and Siuri. The choice of venues underlines the BJP's attempt to consolidate its support in areas where it has made major gains while also pushing into regions considered strongholds of the ruling TMC. According to the schedule shared by the BJP, Modi will address his first rally at 9.30 am in Haldia Township in Purba Medinipur district, followe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday (April 8) reacted sharply to the reported two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, saying the development would be cautiously welcomed worldwide while questioning the Centre's handling of foreign policy. In a statement, Ramesh said, "The entire world will cautiously welcome the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict between the US and Israel on the one side and Iran on the other," referring to ongoing hostilities involving the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the Lohit river in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. Briefing the media on the decisions of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the estimated completion period for the project is 78 months. PM Modi later said that the appro ...Read More >
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters) - India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference Of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, two government officials familiar with the matter told Reuters. India communicated its decision to not host the conference this month, the officials said, but it was not immediately clear why the government had pulled out. The officials declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Fresh political buzz has emerged around RS MP Raghav Chadha, with speculation growing that the Aam Aadmi Party leader could be considering the launch of a youth-led political platform of his own. The speculation intensified after Chadha reshared on his Instagram Story a video posted by a supporter urging him to start a new party. Responding to the video, Chadha wrote, "Interesting thought," a response that has left many followers wondering if he is signalling t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is all set for a crucial Assembly election on Thursday, with 2.71 crore voters poised to cast their franchise in a decisive contest that will test the ruling Left Democratic Front's (LDF) bid for a third consecutive term, the opposition United Democratic Fund's (UDF) comeback prospects, and the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) push to open its account in the state. After nearly a month of intense campaigning, the southern state will go to the polls in a single pha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet's approval of Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro as a significant boost to urban mobility, while also commending the nod to two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh and the increased subsidy for phosphate and potash fertilisers. In a series of posts on X, the prime minister said the cabinet's approval for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is a significant step towards sustainable urban growth. "Jaipur is set for a maj ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US-Israel and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and asked what happened to "papa ne war rukwa di". The opposition party also asked why Modi, who claims very special friendship with the US, Israel, Iran, and the Gulf countries and who also holds the BRICS plus presidency this year ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh with a combined investment of over Rs 40,000 crore, signalling a significant push to expand hydropower capacity in the Northeast. The projects include the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project and the 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project, aimed at strengthening energy generation, grid stability and peak demand management. T ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a scheme brought by the Modi government that has completed 11 years, has empowered small traders and start-ups by providing collateral-free loans, thereby giving a new boost to self-employment and small industries. In a post on X, Shah said in the 11 years of the MUDRA Yojana, 58 crore loans worth more than Rs 40 lakh crore have been disbursed under the scheme, benefitting 12 cror ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran for two weeks, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that India's shift away from its "impartial" stance has hindered its ability to act as a mediator in the West Asia conflict. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi described the ceasefire as "delicate", asserting that India holds weight in global politics, citing a long-standing legacy of calling for peace in major conflicts. "India i ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several eminent women, social activists and public figures have come out in strong support of the Women's Reservation Bill, terming it a historic and transformative step towards ensuring greater political participation and empowerment of women in the country. Padma Shri awardee Maya Tandon told IANS that the Bill was a step that would inspire women across the country. She said that women have already demonstrated leadership abilities in various spheres and their presence in legislati ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 8 (PTI) Kerala is all set for a crucial Assembly election on Thursday, with 2.71 crore voters poised to cast their franchise in a decisive contest that will test the ruling LDF's bid for a third consecutive term, the opposition UDF's comeback prospects, and the NDA's push to open its account in the state. After nearly a month of intense campaigning, the southern state will go to the polls in a single phase, with voting to be held from 7 am to 6 pm across all 140 constitu ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project cost from Rs 43,129 crore to Rs 79,459 crore and additional equity investment of Rs 8,962 crore by the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The total equity investment of HPCL after the increment will be Rs 19,600 crore, according to an official statement. HRRL is a 9 million metric tonnes per a ...Read More >
Tirupattur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi on Wednesday described the ongoing Jolarpet Assembly bye-election as "an election to safeguard the self-respect of Tamil Nadu," asserting that the contest transcends a mere battle between political parties. Addressing a gathering at Pudupettai Sandhaimedu near Natrampalli in Tirupattur district, Kanimozhi, who is also a Member of Parliament, campaigned in support of DMK candidate K ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a transformative 41 km long North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, comprising 36 stations, at a total project cost of INR 13,037.66 crore. According to a statement from the Cabinet, the project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan. The Phase-2 corridor wi ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: For the first time, a Commonwealth Sports team is on an official visit to Gujarat to inspect and study the rapid preparations underway for the Commonwealth Games scheduled in the state for 2030. Under the leadership of Commonwealth Sports president Donald Rukare, a five-member team will stay in the state from April 8 to April 11, along with officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The delegation began its Gujarat visit with a courtesy meeting with Chief Minister Bhupend ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates worth Rs 41,534 crore for KHARIF Season, 2026 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers. The Kharif season stretches from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Speaking at the cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme for our 'Annadatas' and farmer ...Read More >
Tirupattur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi on Wednesday described the ongoing Jolarpet Assembly bye-election as "an election to safeguard the self-respect of Tamil Nadu," asserting that the contest transcends a mere battle between political parties. Addressing a gathering at Pudupettai Sandhaimedu near Natrampalli in Tirupattur district, Kanimozhi, who is also a Member of Parliament, campaigned in support of DMK candidate K ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a sharp increase in the cost of the Rajasthan oil refinery project to Rs 79,459 crore, alongside additional equity support from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), as the government pushes to expand domestic refining and petrochemical capacity. The revised project cost of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) marks a significant jump from the earlier estimate of Rs 43,129 crore, according to an of ...Read More >
In a sharp political attack ahead of key electoral battles, Congress leader Sachin Pilot claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Left Democratic Front share a tacit understanding that benefits both sides in the state. Pilot argued that the political equation suits both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. "It suits the PM to have the same CM. It suits the CM to have the same PM," he said, suggesting a mutual political advantage. Taking aim at ...Read More >
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on April 21 to inaugurate a refinery at Pachpadra in Barmer district, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has announced. "It is a matter of pride that the prime minister will visit Rajasthan to inaugurate the Pachpadra refinery," Chief Minister Bhananlal Sharma said on X late Tuesday night. The Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Barmer was set up by HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, which is a joint venture between the Hindusta ...Read More >
Delhi-Dehradun travel is set to get faster with the new expressway opening on April 14. Travel between Delhi and Dehradun is all set to become faster and smoother with the launch of the new Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. Scheduled to be inaugurated on April 14 by Narendra Modi, this ambitious infrastructure project promises to significantly cut travel time and improve connectivity in North India. Once operational, commuters will be able to cover the distance between Delhi and Dehradun in just 2 to ...Read More >
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