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PM Modi praises election commission, urges global study of its process

Fridman noted that elections in India bring out many interesting facets and asked if there was any such story that Modi found particularly impactful

India should seek reciprocity in free trade agreement talks with EU: GTRI

"While the EU demands zero tariffs on medical devices from India, it maintains high regulatory barriers that make Indian exports difficult in EU markets," GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava said

Highlights: My strength lies not in my name but in the backing of 1.4 bn Indians, says PM Modi

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Navi Mumbai Airport inauguration set for June after revised timeline

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the NMIAL site on Sunday to review the progress of the project

Former Maoist bastion in Chhattisgarh bags prestigious Unesco tag

This is the first time that a site in Chhattisgarh has been included in the prestigious list of Unesco sites

Ram Temple Trust pays Rs 400 crore in taxes over years amid tourism boom

Of this, Rs 270 crore was paid as goods and services tax (GST), while the remaining Rs 130 crore was paid under various other tax categories, he said

False narrative created over Guj riots, courts found us innocent: PM Modi

In a podcast with Lex Fridman, Modi said the perception that the 2002 riots were the biggest riots ever in Gujarat was an attempt to push misinformation

Lex Fridman fasted 45 hours for PM Modi's interview; took insights from him

PM Modi stated that fasting is a direct bearing on the thinking process and sharpens one's perspective and termed it as a scientific process

CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes bold steps to resolve long-pending election issues

For the first time in decades, ECI has officially invited suggestions from all National and State-recognized political parties within the legal framework by April 30, 2025

Navi Mumbai airport to be inaugurated in June, says Gautam Adani

Earlier, late last December, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd CEO Arun Bansal had told the media that "our ambition is to do the commercial inauguration of the airport by April 17

India secures 33 medals at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025

India clinched 12 medals in four events on the final day, concluding their campaign at the Special Olympics World Winter Games with a total of 33 medals in Turin, Italy.

Parliament panel asks single independent drug regulator for Ayush medicines

The committee flagged that the state-wise reach of Arogya Fair/Ayurveda Parv is less compared to the size of India with its 28 states and eight Union Territories

CM Rekha Gupta launches major campaign to tackle Delhi's air pollution

Addressing the traffic congestion issue -- a significant contributor to pollution in the city -- the government has identified 250 major road points prone to regular jams, according to the statement

Chhattisgarh aims to double state GDP to Rs 10 trillion in five years

While it looks at boosting manufacturing, the state is tapping other areas such as ayurveda and medical tourism as well as using its vast natural resources as a draw for tourism

PM Modi hails RBI for being selected for Digital Transformation Award 2025

Digital innovation continues to strengthen India's financial ecosystem, thus empowering countless lives, the prime minister said

Govt to bring Digital Competition Bill after due process: Harsh Malhotra

Minister of State for Corporate Affairs said while strict interventions were required to enforce the law, self-regulation and compliance should also be promoted

Is 'rap god' Eminem coming to India for debut concert? All we know

A website began selling tickets for a multi-city tour of Eminem, claiming an association with global entertainment giant Live Nation. Here's all we know

Using forged passport may lead to 7 yrs in jail under new immigration Bill

The legislation, piloted by the Union Home Ministry, also provides for mandatory reporting of information about foreigners by hotels, universities, other educational institutions

Member of erstwhile royal family Arvind Singh Mewar passes away at 81

He is survived by wife Vijayraj Kumari, son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and daughters Bhargavi Kumari Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar

'No mercy for drug cartels', Shah says govt committed to fighting drugs

The Minister reiterated that the government's efforts to combat drug trafficking will continue