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Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on a one-day visit on Tuesday and was warmly welcomed at Ahmedabad Airport by Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. On this occasion, BJP State president Jagdish Vishwakarma, Agriculture Minister Jitubhai Vaghani, Minister of State for Health Praful Pansheriya, Chief Secretary MK Das, Additional Chief Secretary of GAD Anju Sharma, In-charge ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on a one-day visit on Tuesday and was warmly welcomed at Ahmedabad Airport by Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. On this occasion, BJP State president Jagdish Vishwakarma, Agriculture Minister Jitubhai Vaghani, Minister of State for Health Praful Pansheriya, Chief Secretary MK Das, Additional Chief Secretary of GAD Anju Sharma, In-charge ...Read More >
New Delhi , March 31: India's oil sources coming through the Strait of Hormuz are currently being managed through active diplomacy and dialogue, though industry leaders warn that a prolonged West Asia crisis could have far-reaching consequences for the nation's energy security. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the PHDCCI's Hydrocarbons Summit 2026 held in Delhi on Tuesday, experts highlighted that while immediate supplies remain steady, the volatility in international markets necessitates a s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31: Orient Electric Limited, part of the USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, today unveiled Aero O2, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle innovation that evolves the ceiling fan from simple air movement to active air revitalization. Powered by patented Bio-Oxy Plasma ION+ Technology, Aero O2 is India's first oxygen-enriching fan designed to create a fresher, more energizing indoor atmosphere for modern urban homes. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Punjab Kings and G ...Read More >
Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. These projects span key sectors including Power, Railways, Road Transport & Highways, Health, Urban Development, Tribal Development, and Rural Development. He also inaugurated the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, an access-controlled highway built at a cost of over Rs 5,100 crore. Also Read | Sikkim State Lotte ...Read More >
Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. These projects span key sectors including Power, Railways, Road Transport & Highways, Health, Urban Development, Tribal Development, and Rural Development. He also inaugurated the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, an access-controlled highway built at a cost of over Rs 5,100 crore. Further, the Prime Minister la ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31, 2026:Autocracy Machinery Pvt. Ltd. has strengthened its presence in India's water restoration sector with the deployment of its Rudra Amphimax 2530T amphibious excavator at Tank Bund, Hussain Sagar, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). The mechanised cleanup initiative was inaugurated by Ponnam Prabhakar, Minister of Transport and BC Welfare, along with Danam Nagender, MLA - Khairatabad. Senior officials including B. Ravinder (Chief ...Read More >
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 31: Autocracy Machinery Pvt. Ltd. has strengthened its presence in India's water restoration sector with the deployment of its Rudra Amphimax 2530T amphibious excavator at Tank Bund, Hussain Sagar, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). The mechanised cleanup initiative was inaugurated by Ponnam Prabhakar, Minister of Transport and BC Welfare, along with Danam Nagender, MLA - Khairatabad. Senior officials includi ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Poverty in Pakistan has surged to 43.5 per cent, according to the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC), indicating a far graver situation than official estimates by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the Planning Commission, which place poverty at 28.9 per cent, according to an article in the Karachi-headquartered Express Tribune. In its report, the SPDC, a policy research institute, highlights that urban households have borne the brunt of th ...Read More >
Bengaluru : The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has redefined the 160cc segment - setting new benchmarks as the most powerful and widely celebrated motorcycle in its class. TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a global leader in the two and three-wheeler segments, announced today the introduction of two new variants alongside the existing top variant, further strengthening the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V's position in the premium performance motorcycle segment. With this update, the Projector headlamp, All-LED Lighting an ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in the Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Named after Samrat Samprati, the grandson of Ashoka, the museum showcases the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism. The Prime Minister will also travel to Vav-Tharad and lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate to the Nation multiple development projects worth more t ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): The ongoing construction work of Bhopal Metro Project entered into a new phase as Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) formally commenced underground tunnel construction work on Monday. The tunnel construction work is a key component of the project, and was started in the presence of officials and employees from MPMRCL. During this, a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was introduced, marking the beginning of tunnel excavation work. Th ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar today during his visit to Gujarat to inaugurate multiple projects. Named after Samrat Samprati, the grandson of Ashoka and a revered figure in Jain tradition known for his commitment to non-violence and propagation of Jainism, the museum showcases the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism. Also Read | 28 Ships Bound for Ind ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): The ongoing construction work of Bhopal Metro Project entered into a new phase as Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) formally commenced underground tunnel construction work on Monday. The tunnel construction work is a key component of the project, and was started in the presence of officials and employees from MPMRCL. During this, a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was introduced, marking the beginning of tunnel excavation work. Th ...Read More >
Bengaluru: TVS Motor is sharpening its edge in the premium commuter segment, rolling out upgrades to its popular Apache series to enhance safety, performance, and rider experience. The updated 2026 Apache RTR 160 4V now comes with projector headlamps, all-LED lighting, and assist and slipper clutch technology across more variants. Earlier limited to the top-end model, these features are now extended to two additional variants, improving accessibility to advanced riding technologies. The compan ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar today during his visit to Gujarat to inaugurate multiple projects. Named after Samrat Samprati, the grandson of Ashoka and a revered figure in Jain tradition known for his commitment to non-violence and propagation of Jainism, the museum showcases the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism. In a post on X, PM Modi shared a g ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a push to expand the reach of piped natural gas (PNG) in the capital, Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officials to fast-track the rollout of around 4 lakh new PNG connections to ensure wider coverage across the city.The move comes amid reports of LPG shortages in some parts of Delhi, with the govt aiming to reduce dependence on cylinders by scaling up PNG access.The directions were issued during a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, attended by senior offic ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): With the launch of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Durgawati', the tunnel digging work of the Metro project commenced near the main railway station on Monday. The project length of the tunnel is around 3 km. The TBM has the capacity to dig 14 metres per day. The TBM was lowered till the depth of around 24 metres through the special launching shaft. The digging has been started from this level. Managing director, Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation, S Krishna Chaitan ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday to inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, and launch several significant development projects across the state, covering cultural, technological, and infrastructural milestones. Speaking ahead of his visit, the Prime Minister said in a post on social media: "The Samrat Samprati Museum is a testament to the rich legacy of Jainism and India's civilisational traditions. It w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): In a significant step towards promoting clean, safe, and accessible energy in the national capital, Power Minister Ashish Sood today chaired a high-level meeting to review the expansion of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Delhi Jal Board, and the Delhi Government were present in the meeting. Following the meeting, the Power Minister stated that a compreh ...Read More >
Lucknow: Efforts to strengthen child nutrition services and generate local employment are set to get a push as chief minister Yogi Adityanath will launch several programmes related to child development and nutrition at Lok Bhavan on Monday.Director, child development and nutrition, Sarneet Kaur Broca, said that growth monitoring devices such as stadiometers, infantometers and weighing scales would be distributed to improve tracking of children's health."Across the state, over 1.33 lakh stadiomet ...Read More >
Sullurupeta ( Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 30 (ANI): At the grand housewarming ceremony in Sullurupeta on Monday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu outlined his government's ambitious vision to ensure housing for every homeless family in the state by 2029.Paying homage to TDP founder N T Rama Rao, the Chief Minister described him as a trailblazer in welfare, whose legacy continues to inspire pro-poor governance.Reiterating his commitment, Chandrababu Naidu stated that providing ...Read More >
Vijayawada: As part of the ongoing efforts to curb illegal diversion and hoarding mainly of commercial LPG cylinders, the Andhra Pradesh government has booked 1,035 cases and seized 4,250 cylinders so far. Hoarding is being done by vested interests, taking advantage of the shortage due to the Iran war. In one case, some 100 LPG domestic cylinders which were diverted and hoarded were seized. An FIR was registered and a case has been booked under section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 ...Read More >
During the meeting, he reviewed in detail the pre-monsoon preparations, including drain cleaning, water drainage systems, and sanitation arrangements, and issued necessary directions to the concerned officers. He directed that areas facing drainage issues should be identified, and alternative solutions should be adopted. Saini particularly emphasised exploring the option of installing water harvesting systems at such locations to enable rainwater conservation and significantly reduce waterlogg ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a meeting with the officers of the Urban Local Bodies Department on Monday and directed them to identify suitable locations for installing water harvesting systems across the state. He said that waterlogging issues arise at several places during the rainy season, and therefore, concrete arrangements should be made in advance to address the problem, a release said. Also Read | Income Tax Act 2025: Will TDS Rules ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a meeting with the officers of the Urban Local Bodies Department on Monday and directed them to identify suitable locations for installing water harvesting systems across the state. He said that waterlogging issues arise at several places during the rainy season, and therefore, concrete arrangements should be made in advance to address the problem, a release said. During the meeting, he reviewed in detail the p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officers to allocate 4 lakh PNG connections in the city, amid the prevailing LPG situation due to the West Asia crisis. Delhi has the capacity to provide approximately 18 lakh piped natural gas (PNG) connections, out of which 14 lakh have already been allotted, said a statement from the minister's office. In a meeting with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), Urban Development and other departments and agencies, ...Read More >
Gangtok, Mar 30 (PTI) The Sikkim government has set up a control room in all six districts to regulate distribution of LPG cylinders throughout the state, officials said on Monday. A notification issued by Food & Civil Supplies Secretary Devariya Bardhan said that in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation affecting the availability of LPG cylinders, there is a need for an effective monitoring, better coordination, and timely redressal of public grievances related to cooking gas supply. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa on Monday said that the state government has initiated steps to streamline the supply of commercial LPG cylinders and assured hotel owners that distribution would resume from Tuesday. He also urged the Centre to resolve the shortage. Addressing the media, Muniyappa said an order regarding the allocation of commercial cooking gas had already been issued on Sunday. "The order will reach distributors today, and from tomorrow onwards, LPG c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) endeavours to maintain sufficient liquidity in the banking system to ensure that the productive requirements of the economy, including the rural sector, are met and transmission to market rates remains robust. According to a statement released by the Finance Ministry, "the Government has taken various measures to ensure uninterrupted credit flow for rural development initiatives, including SHGs." Also Read | Rampur Shocker: Woman D ...Read More >
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