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Big ticket infra projects worth Rs 18.66 lakh crore okayed under PM Gati Shakti

IANS | August 16, 2026 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) As many as 396 infrastructure projects with a total estimated cost of about Rs 18.66 lakh crore have been evaluated through the Network Planning Group (NPG) mechanism of the PM Gati Shakti initiative, and out of these, 256 projects have been sanctioned, and 198 projects are under implementation, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Modi Story shares video, highlighting PM Modi's deep devotion for mentor Atal Bihari Vajpayee

IANS | August 16, 2026 9:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) While the nation observes the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Punjab has recounted the deep bond of respect and reverence that existed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mentor Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

PM Modi thanks Jamaican counterpart for warm I-Day wishes, says India values friendship

IANS | August 16, 2026 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked his Jamaican counterpart Andrew Holness for his warm wishes on Independence Day and said that India values friendship with the Caribbean nation.

BJP President blasts Congress for 'disrespecting' Vande Mataram

IANS | August 16, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Sunday took strong exception to the insult meted out to the national song 'Vande Mataram' during the Independence Day celebrations at the Congress headquarters, saying that this has exposed party's double standards on its 'Indianness'.

HM Amit Shah unveils statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Rajasthan, launches projects worth Rs 6,453 crore (Ld)

IANS | August 16, 2026 8:07 PM

Jaipur, Aug 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a 21-foot-tall statue and a grand memorial dedicated to former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Rajasthan's Nimbhera on Sunday.

Why India's EV transition differs from West

IANS | August 16, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India's transport sector comprises a diverse mix of two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, buses, trains, and passenger cars, each of which is expected to electrify at a different pace, and thus distinguishes the country's transition to electric mobility from that of Europe and the US, where it is largely driven by cars, according to an article.

India emerging as leading responder to natural disasters worldwide: Report

IANS | August 16, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Months after India sent one of its longest humanitarian aid flights to earthquake-hit Venezuela, it is now reportedly emerging as one of the leading global responders to incidents of natural disasters across the world, according to a media report.

Indian Army chief arrives in Nepal to strengthen defence ties

IANS | August 16, 2026 6:55 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 16 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday evening to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army.

BJP calls out 'selective approach' of political parties in J&K over PoK crackdown

IANS | August 16, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Amid protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia accused the mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir of adopting a "selective approach" and showing "sustained concern" over the crackdown against civilians across the Line of Control (LoC).

Indian naval ships reflect India's maritime presence at overseas ports on Independence Day: Navy

IANS | August 16, 2026 5:53 PM

Muscat, Aug 16 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Sunday said that the country's maritime presence was reflected with Indian naval ships at various ports overseas, including Muscat, Ponta Delgada, and Djibouti, on Independence Day.

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Big ticket infra projects worth Rs 18.66 lakh crore okayed under PM Gati Shakti

Modi Story shares video, highlighting PM Modi's deep devotion for mentor Atal Bihari Vajpayee

PM Modi thanks Jamaican counterpart for warm I-Day wishes, says India values friendship

BJP President blasts Congress for 'disrespecting' Vande Mataram

HM Amit Shah unveils statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Rajasthan, launches projects worth Rs 6,453 crore (Ld)

Why India's EV transition differs from West

India emerging as leading responder to natural disasters worldwide: Report

Indian Army chief arrives in Nepal to strengthen defence ties

BJP calls out 'selective approach' of political parties in J&K over PoK crackdown

Indian naval ships reflect India's maritime presence at overseas ports on Independence Day: Navy

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