New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday took oath as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at a ceremony held at Lok Niwas, succeeding Vinai Kumar Saxena.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Over 7.72 crore Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) are active nationwide with outstanding loans of around Rs. 10.2 lakh crore, an official factsheet said on Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday pitched for a political shift in Kerala, saying the state, which he repeatedly referred to as 'Keralam', stands at a crucial moment in the 21st century and needs a “new beginning” beyond the alternating rule of the two traditional political fronts.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) State-run steel major Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has reported its highest-ever sales during the April–February period of FY26, the Ministry of Steel said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday called Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi "Leader of Propaganda" and said he breaks the rules of the House and attempts to disrupt proceedings. He also asserted that parliamentary functioning would be governed by established rules and not by any external "toolkit".
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The conduct of the West Bengal government during the visit of President Droupadi Murmu was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, with lawmakers asserting that such disrespect cannot be condoned. A BJP MP emphasised that the office of the President represents the pride of all 1.4 billion Indians, not an individual.
Kochi, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated to the nation, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth around Rs 10,800 crore in Kochi, marking a major push to infrastructure, energy and industrial growth in Kerala.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man from Ghaziabad who has been in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years after suffering severe head injuries in an accident.
Kochi, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday used the golden jubilee celebrations of the Kerala Dheevara Sabha in Kochi to praise the fisher community and highlight the Centre’s initiatives aimed at strengthening the fisheries sector, in what is widely seen as an outreach to a politically-influential coastal population in the state.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) APEDA showcased India’s growing capabilities in high-quality agricultural production, value addition and export-oriented supply chains at the 'AAHAR 2026'. The pavilion brought together exporters, startups, State agencies and producer organisations, highlighting opportunities to expand India’s presence in international markets, it was announced on Wednesday.
