Modi heading to Varanasi on 68th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency, beginning Monday, to mark his 68th birthday and participate in a series of public and development-related programmes.

After arriving in Varanasi…

Rajnath in J&K to inaugurate 'smart' border fence, to visit IB

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Jammu on Monday to inaugurate two pilot projects for high-tech “smart” border fencing under the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS).

During his day-long visit, Singh…

India's PSLV rocket successfully puts into orbit two UK satellites

India on Sunday successfully launched two British earth observation satellites aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), further strengthening the country's position in the growing commercial space-launch market.

The satellites,…

Railways to try Japanese technology in bio-toilets at stations

Indian Railways is set to test Japanese bio-toilet technology at selected railway stations as part of a pilot project aimed at improving toilet hygiene and addressing persistent complaints about foul smells and poor maintenance.

Unlike the…

Over 1 lakh duplicate voters in Jaipur deleted from electoral list

The names of 1,05,299 duplicate or allegedly fake voters have been removed from the electoral rolls across 19 Assembly constituencies in Jaipur, district collector Siddharth Mahajan said on Saturday.

The development comes after the Congress…

Modi launches 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement, says more cleanliness achieved in 4 years than in previous 65

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the “Swachhata Hi Seva” (cleanliness is service) movement, emphasising the importance of collective participation in improving sanitation and cleanliness across the country.

During…

Fuel prices: BJP chief says government to come out with a stand

BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday said the party and the government were concerned about the rising prices of petrol and diesel and assured that the government would soon present its position on the issue.

Addressing a press conference in…

18 girls rescued from Bihar school reach Tripura

Eighteen girls rescued by Bihar Police from a Buddhist school and meditation centre in Bodh Gaya have reached Tripura, officials said on Saturday, as authorities prepare to investigate the circumstances under which the children were sent to the institution.

Shutdown in Telangana town over Dalit man's killing

A shutdown was observed in Miryalguda town of Telangana on Saturday following the murder of a 23-year-old Dalit man in what police suspect was a case of honour killing.

Shops and commercial establishments remained closed across the Nalgonda…

Modi appeals for contribution towards cleaning Ganga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people living along the banks of the Ganga to actively participate in efforts to clean and protect the river, describing it as an integral part of India's culture, heritage and identity.

Interacting…