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More pilgrims footfall led to greater employment for locals: Uttarakhand minister on Char Dham Yatra

IANS | May 23, 2026 10:52 PM

Rudraprayag, May 23 (IANS) Uttarakhand Minister Bharat Singh Chaudhary said on Saturday that this year more than the expected number of pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham Yatra in the state. He highlighted that an increased number of pilgrims have had a positive impact on the state's tourism sector, contributing to greater employment opportunities for locals.

Rajasthan has immense potential in electronics manufacturing: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | May 23, 2026 9:29 PM

Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that Rajasthan has immense potential to become a major hub for electronics manufacturing, highlighting the Centre's push to expand the sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Future wars won't be won by soldier counts alone but with high-tech indigenous weapons system: Rajnath Singh

IANS | May 23, 2026 8:59 PM

Shirdi, May 23 (IANS) Amid shifting global security theatres, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday remarked that modern conflicts have shattered traditional assumptions about warfare.

'Memorable moment for me and my family': Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu after meeting PM Modi

IANS | May 23, 2026 8:47 PM

New Delhi/Amaravati, May 23 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, along with his family members, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday.

Saddened by the loss of lives in China's mining accident: PM Modi

IANS | May 23, 2026 8:36 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the loss of lives in a mining accident in Shanxi Province.

India plays an 'important role', at cornerstone of US approach to Indo-Pacific: Rubio

IANS | May 23, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Asserting that India-US partnership continues to deepen, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said that relationship with New Delhi remains at the cornerstone of Washington's approach to the Indo-Pacific and both countries will have some "exciting and new announcements" to make about the development and the strengthening of the relationship in the coming months.

Union Minister Scindia shares heart-warming meal with party workers in Guna

IANS | May 23, 2026 6:41 PM

Guna, May 23 (IANS) In a touching display of humility and organisational bonding, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia shared a warm meal with Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Guna on Saturday, creating an atmosphere filled with affection and familial spirit.

India's Yuva shakti contributing to country's 'Vikas Yatra', attracting global interest

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 23, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) An employment drive initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about three years ago has significantly contributed to youth empowerment through time, adding to India's "Vikas Yatra" that has attracted global interest.

19th Rozgar Mela: Recruits from Jammu and Gujarat credit family's support for achievement

IANS | May 23, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Recruits from Jammu and Gujarat, who received their appointment letters under the 19th Rozgar Mela, said that it is their family's support which enabled them to work hard towards achieving the opportunity. They thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for focusing on the welfare of the country's youth.

Rubio briefs PM Modi on 'sustained progress' in India-US cooperation across key sectors (Ld)

IANS | May 23, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the "sustained progress" in bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated on Saturday.

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More pilgrims footfall led to greater employment for locals: Uttarakhand minister on Char Dham Yatra

Rajasthan has immense potential in electronics manufacturing: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Future wars won't be won by soldier counts alone but with high-tech indigenous weapons system: Rajnath Singh

'Memorable moment for me and my family': Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu after meeting PM Modi

Saddened by the loss of lives in China's mining accident: PM Modi

India plays an 'important role', at cornerstone of US approach to Indo-Pacific: Rubio

Union Minister Scindia shares heart-warming meal with party workers in Guna

India's Yuva shakti contributing to country's 'Vikas Yatra', attracting global interest

19th Rozgar Mela: Recruits from Jammu and Gujarat credit family's support for achievement

Rubio briefs PM Modi on 'sustained progress' in India-US cooperation across key sectors (Ld)

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