Kishtwar, Dec 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), one of the flagship welfare schemes launched by the Narendra Modi-led Union government, has provided a roof over the heads of poor people living in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district and lakhs of people across the country by allotting them pucca (permanent) houses.
Patna, Dec 9 (IANS) The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has arrested Sanjay Kumar Prabhat, a resident of Sheikhpura and an active member of the Sanjeev Mukhiya gang, from Gola Road in Patna.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) After the Centre launched a nationwide campaign titled "Your Money, Your Right" on October 4 this year to facilitate settlement of unclaimed financial assets, including bank deposits, insurance, dividends, shares, mutual funds, and pensions, to their legitimate claimants, funds amounting to approx Rs 2,000 crore has been claimed by their rightful owners in its first two months, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The 79th birthday celebration of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday turned into an unexpected show of strength for the INDIA Bloc, as senior leaders from across opposition parties gathered at the Parliament Complex in New Delhi.
New Delhi/Colombo, Dec 9 (IANS) As part of its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah, India has been delivering life-saving assistance, essential relief supplies, and critical early-recovery capabilities across the island nation, including in areas that were badly impacted and had been rendered inaccessible, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Tech leaders, including Cognizant's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravi Kumar S, Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, assuring investment and further expansion of their operations in India.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly reacted to remarks made by Rahul Gandhi, senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner of India was appointed after the Chief Justice of India was removed from the selection panel.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India and Australia are taking significant steps toward developing a globally mobile, industry-aligned talent pool, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Former Delhi Minister and BJP legislator from Gandhi Nagar, Arvinder Singh Lovely, on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his understanding of the country’s history, sentiments and recognising the Sikh Gurus’ sacrifices.
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said India’s maritime sector is scaling its priorities from infrastructure expansion and digital innovation to green and sustainable shipping under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
