New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to embrace the spirit of 'Vocal for Local' during the upcoming festive season and give preference to products made in India while making purchases for their homes.
Patna, Aug 30 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, of "attempting to create infighting" among social communities in his "pursuit of power".
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Addressing the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar, calling him a "versatile actor" who is "deeply embedded" in people's hearts.
Chicago, Aug 30 (IANS) The year 2047 is the target year set for achieving 'Viksit Bharat' which is hardly 20 years from now, so the speed and scale with which the reforms are happening require a lot more support, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted women-led innovation in India while also lauding the 'Mission ShaktiSAT' initiative, under which girls from over 100 nations are getting an opportunity to learn space technology and advance in the field of innovation.
Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS) A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) here has convicted Syed Fasiur Rehaman, a key accused in a terror conspiracy case linked to the proscribed ISIS terrorist organisation, and sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 48,000.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted several inspiring examples of individuals and communities who have turned their interests, local resources and innovative farming practices into new opportunities for livelihood and economic growth.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the importance of public participation in cleanliness drives, saying that when keeping a place clean becomes a collective commitment of the people, it can transform not only its surroundings but also the identity and character of the place.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Sharing what he described as a "living example" of women's empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said women account for 46 per cent of the beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi Yojana, reflecting how women are using the initiative to expand their small businesses and improve their families' financial prospects.
Nuwakot (Nepal), Aug 30 (IANS) Amid ongoing rescue and relief operations following the devastating flash floods, Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Sunday said the government was "equally committed" to ensuring the safety of foreign nationals, at par with the citizens of the Himalayan Nation.
