Colombo, May 10 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday congratulated actor-cum-Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, stating that he looks forward to working together to build "ever closer ties" and a "stronger partnership".
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) In an emotional and politically charged first address after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay promised transparent governance, women’s safety, welfare-oriented administration, and a corruption-free government, while thanking the people for placing their trust in him.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India’s nuclear capacity (8.2GW) accounts for a small share of India’s electricity at around 2 per cent of installed capacity and around 3 per cent of generation and according to Morgan Stanley, nuclear is a strategic complement to renewables in the country, offering firm, low-carbon base-load power without exposure to fossil fuel price volatility.
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, along with nine ministers, marking the beginning of a new political chapter in the state.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of hypersonic missiles by successfully conducting an extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay will take the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has jointly handed over an agro-processing facility in Trinidad and Tobago along with the Caribbean nation's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Patna, May 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has transformed the life of a couple in Bihar's Sheikhpura district. With government support, Ravita Kumari and Manmendra Kumar have started flour and oil processing units. This has led to an increase in their income; they have achieved self-reliance, and have also been able to ensure better education for their children.
Chamoli, May 9 (IANS) The Narendra Modi-led Union government's ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme is proving to be a major relief for poor and needy people in the border district of Uttarakhand's Chamoli. A scheme beneficiary, Digpal Singh, termed the scheme as a "blessing for the poor".
Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), May 9 (IANS) Completing 11 years since their launch on May 9, 2015, the Central government’s flagship social security initiatives — Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) — are continuing to provide crucial financial support to poor and middle-class families across the country.
