New Delhi Feb 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, approved the proposal for alteration of name of 'Kerala' as 'Keralam', government officials said.
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Thousands of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad have begun arriving in the Braj region to witness the world-famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, Vrindavan and Mathura, as the traditional festivities formally commenced with ritual ceremonies on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved an increase of Rs 275 per quintal in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of raw jute for marketing season 2026-27 compared to the price of the previous year.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the extension of the existing North-South corridor of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited's (GMRC) Ahmedabad Metro from GIFT City to Shahpur locality in Ahmedabad, for Rs 1,067.35 crore.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Rohan Gupta on Tuesday criticised Congress MP Imran Masood and Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi over their remarks about “protecting innocent people” in the wake of arrests linked to an alleged terror conspiracy.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three multi-tracking railway projects across four states, with an investment of Rs. 9,072 crore.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Marking a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, the government on Tuesday approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport, proposed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved enhanced delegation to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), enhancing the permissible equity investment limit of the company from the current threshold of Rs 5,000 crore per subsidiary to Rs 7,500 crore per subsidiary -- while retaining the existing cap of 15 per cent of the company's net worth.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary presented the state budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, laying out a Rs 1.72 lakh crore plan themed "Sankalp" to drive inclusive development, welfare, and infrastructure growth under the Vishnu Deo Sai government.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Parliamentary Friendship Groups constituted with more than 60 countries will deepen ties with key nations and strengthen parliamentary diplomacy as a central pillar of India's foreign policy.
