New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India has significantly expanded the reach of social protection in recent years and social protection coverage increased from 19 per cent in 2015 to 68.4 per cent in 2026, bringing more than one billion people within the social protection framework, an official factsheet said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) With Diwali approaching, some Delhi traders have expressed concern over the proposed rally at Ramlila Maidan, with the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday launching a massive poster campaign urging that business activities in major markets should not be disrupted during the peak festive season and urging the INDIA Bloc to cancel its 'Chalo Delhi' rally.
Sriharikota, Oct 31 (IANS) The GSLV-F18 mission successfully deployed the NVS-03 navigation satellite into its intended orbit, leading ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan to express satisfaction with the mission's precise outcome as he announced plans for five more launches, including the uncrewed 'Gaganyaan G' mission, within this financial year.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The World Bank Group’s ‘October 2026 Poverty & Equity Brief’ confirms that India has demonstrated one of the fastest and most expansive poverty reduction in modern history, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The Mumbai Crime Branch, investigating the attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, has reportedly uncovered details suggesting that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was attempting to establish its dominance in Mumbai by challenging the long-standing influence and fear associated with Dawood Ibrahim and the D-Company.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India is set to host the ‘ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week’ in April next year, which will provide an important platform to strengthen international cooperation and facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge, technologies and best practices.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The government is is undertaking restoration efforts and monitoring the telecom network situation to ensure the continuity of essential communication services in the affected areas, after Cyclone Arnab hit along the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Congress party paid homage to former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary at the Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, describing him as the architect of Akhand Bharat and the Iron Man of the nation, and said his sacrifice and dedication continue to inspire the building of a Viksit and self-reliant Bharat.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday launched India's next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F18 rocket.
