Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Moscow from Monday, July 8 to July 9, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. This will be Modi’s first visit to Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022. His last visit to Russia was in 2019, when he attended… Continue reading "PM Modi’s Russia visit to begin today"
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday (February 11) challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to participate in a public debate, while claiming that he could prove that the state’s treasury is not empty because of the guarantee schemes. Amit Shah arrived in Mysuru this morning and visited Chamundeshwari temple in the Chamundi hills and attended a fair before participating in… Continue reading "Siddaramaiah challenges Amit Shah to hold public debate on Karnataka govt’s guarantee schemes"
Central government offices across the country will observe half a day on January 22 due to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Personnel Ministry order stated on Thursday. All central government offices, central institutions and central industrial establishments will remain closed till 2.30 pm. The order said, “The Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya will be celebrated on 22nd… Continue reading "Central govt. offices to remain shut for half day on Jan. 22"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits under ‘Rozgar Mela’ via video conferencing on Thursday. “These appointment letters are a result of your hard work and talent. You’re going to join that facet of Nation development which is directly connected with the people,” PM Modi said addressing the new recruits. Prime Minister Modi, on… Continue reading "At Rozgar Mela, PM gives out 51,000 appointment letters"
Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Sunday said the final draft of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (commonly known as CAA) is expected to be ready by March 30 next year, News agency PTI reported. Addressing a gathering of Matua community at Thakurnagar in North 24 Parganas district, the BJP MP from Kheri constituency in Uttar Pradesh, said nobody… Continue reading "CAA final draft expected to be ready by 30 March, 2024: Union Minister"
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that airfares on certain routes from Delhi have been considerably reduced by 14 to 61 per cent following the airlines’ advisory group meeting held on June 6. Emphasizing the monitoring efforts of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry, Scindia expressed satisfaction with the reduction in maximum fares for flights… Continue reading "Airfares down by up to 61 per cent: Jyotiraditya Scindia"
The Reserve Bank of India has announced its decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes from circulation. The central bank has asked citizens to exchange them at banks by September 30. All banks have been asked to provide deposit or exchange facilities for Rs 2,000 banknotes till September 30. The central bank also said in order to ensure operational convenience and… Continue reading "RBI to withdraw Rs 2000 notes from circulation"
Lok Sabha on Thursday approved the Union Budget envisaging an expenditure of around Rs 45 lakh crore for the fiscal year starting April 1 without any discussion, as the Opposition continued to create ruckus over demand for a JPC probe into allegations against the Adani Group. The Lower House of Parliament took up the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bills… Continue reading "Lok Sabha passes Rs 45 lakh crore Budget 2023-24 without debate"
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that two cough syrups made by Noida-based company Marion Biotech should not be used for children in Uzbekistan. In a medical product alert on Wednesday, the WHO said the “substandard medical products”, manufactured by Marion Biotech, “are products that fail to meet quality standards or specifications and are therefore out of specification.” “This… Continue reading "WHO Alert on 2 Indian syrups after Uzbekistan child deaths"