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PM Modi lays foundation, inaugurates projects worth Rs 58,000 cr in Andhra

The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for 94 projects, which included capital city institutions, national highways, railway upgrades and defence-related installations

PM Modi lays foundation, inaugurates projects worth Rs 58,000 cr in Andhra
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 5:17 PM IST

Delhi gets 400 new electric buses; CM calls it a step towards cleaner air

Apart from reducing pollution levels in the city, Delhi's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 is also expected to create up to 20,000 jobs

Delhi gets 400 new electric buses; CM calls it a step towards cleaner air
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 5:16 PM IST

Delhi court issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case

A Delhi court has issued notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, following an ED probe into alleged financial irregularities and money laundering

Delhi court issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 5:12 PM IST

SC orders relief for Pak-born man with Indian passport ordered to go back

Accenture employee Ahmed Tariq Butt, in his plea, claimed that his family has been asked to leave India, alleging they overstayed their visa

SC orders relief for Pak-born man with Indian passport ordered to go back
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 5:07 PM IST

India asks IMF to review loans to Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack

This request comes after a deadly attack on tourists in Phalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which has made tensions worse between the two countries.

India asks IMF to review loans to Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 4:49 PM IST

SC grants J&K more time to report on Pak nationals after flood data loss

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by late Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party leader and senior advocate Bhim Singh

SC grants J&K more time to report on Pak nationals after flood data loss
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 4:37 PM IST

Crushed by school fees? Parents rise in protest across major cities

Protests erupt across Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad as parents struggle to keep up with rising education costs

Crushed by school fees? Parents rise in protest across major cities
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 4:23 PM IST

Ramdev assures Delhi HC of not posting offensive content against Hamdard

Hamdard claimed while promoting Patanjali's gulab sharbat, Ramdev alleged the money earned from Hamdard's Rooh Afza was used to build madrasas and mosques

Ramdev assures Delhi HC of not posting offensive content against Hamdard
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 4:00 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar calls for revival of traditions to counter colonial legacy

Jaishankar said there were many voices, many experiences, and many truths that make up the world and each one has the right to express itself and must be facilitated to do so

EAM Jaishankar calls for revival of traditions to counter colonial legacy
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam port, calls it India's maritime turning point

Vizhinjam is India's first dedicated container transshipment port and also its first semi-automated one. It will handle container, break-bulk and multi-purpose cargo

PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam port, calls it India's maritime turning point
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 3:21 PM IST

'India must set clear AI rules, promote local content': Ashwini Vaishnaw

"We must incentivise local content promotion and enforce IP framework among other things," Vaishnaw said at WAVES summit in Mumbai

'India must set clear AI rules, promote local content': Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 3:20 PM IST

Doctors must prescribe only generic drugs, not branded medicines: SC

The Supreme Court has said doctors should prescribe only generic drugs. The court made the remark while hearing a PIL seeking tighter regulation of pharmaceutical marketing practices

Doctors must prescribe only generic drugs, not branded medicines: SC
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 3:18 PM IST

Rajasthan approves new affordable housing schemes across districts

An RHB official said these schemes will be launched in various districts, including Jaipur, Udaipur, Barmer, Kota and Hanumangarh

Rajasthan approves new affordable housing schemes across districts
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 3:03 PM IST

'PM Modi has our full support', says US on Pahalgam terror attack

The United State has encouraged both countries to de-escalate tensions and urged Pakistan to cooperate in the investigation of the Pahalgam terror attack

'PM Modi has our full support', says US on Pahalgam terror attack
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

NHRC notice to Kerala DG prisons over lack of help for inmates' education

Commission which observed that the content of the news report, if true, raise issues of violation of human rights of prisoners who intend to pursue educational programmes

NHRC notice to Kerala DG prisons over lack of help for inmates' education
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

Gurugram turns into water park after rain, thunderstorms lash Delhi-NCR

Videos shared on X (formerly Twitter) showcased several waterlogged areas of Gurugram. A user shared a video of a waterlogged area following the rainfall

Gurugram turns into water park after rain, thunderstorms lash Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 2:14 PM IST

Delhi-NCR weather: IMD issues 7-day advisory after heavy rain, thunderstorm

Delhi-NCR weather: Early on Friday morning, Delhi was hit by severe weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. In the meantime, Delhi ncr is under a severe alert issued by the IMD

Delhi-NCR weather: IMD issues 7-day advisory after heavy rain, thunderstorm
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

Received threat calls, asked police to find those behind it: Siddaramaiah

The CM said that police have been instructed to find out the culprits involved in the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru

Received threat calls, asked police to find those behind it: Siddaramaiah
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 2:08 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam port, says capacity to triple by 2028

Vizhinjam becomes India's first international transshipment port with natural 18-metre draft; PM Modi says capacity will grow to 3 million TEUs by 2028 to curb revenue loss

PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam port, says capacity to triple by 2028
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 2:00 PM IST

Odisha to set up greenfield airport at Paradip, heliports in 14 districts

These decisions were taken during an Aviation and Network Construction Management' meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi

Odisha to set up greenfield airport at Paradip, heliports in 14 districts
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 1:12 PM IST