PM Modi launches Rs 75,000-cr rooftop solar scheme to provide free electricity

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Rs 75,000 crore rooftop solar scheme for providing free electricity to consumers.

PM Modi said, "In order to further sustainable development and people’s wellbeing, we are…

Farmers protest 2.0: How tenable is the MSP demand? Breaking down the numbers

New Delhi (IANS) Almost two years after laying siege to the national capital, by farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi borders turned into a fresh ‘battlezone’ on Tuesday with Farmers protest 2.0 ‘choking’ the city. Farmers,…

Proud of diaspora's efforts to deepen India’s engagement with the world: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Beginning his two-day visit to the UAE on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is proud of the Indian diaspora's efforts to deepen New Delhi's engagement with the world and looks forward to meeting the community at…

Amid massive security build-up, thousands of farmers head to Delhi

Chandigarh (IANS) Not deterred by the massive security build-up and barricading on borders linking Punjab with Haryana, thousands of farmers are not giving up after their over five-hour-long talks with the Centre remained inconclusive and they, riding…

Still open to discuss demands of farmers: Union Minister Munda

Chandigarh (IANS) After the second round of talks with farmer union leaders remained "inconclusive" on late Monday, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said the government is still open to discuss their demands.

Besides Munda, Union Food…

From Qatar to Pakistan, Modi govt’s diplomacy ensures success of India’s rescue missions

New Delhi (IANS) Undoubtedly, the release of eight Indian Navy veterans by Qatar could be possible only as a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic efforts.

The welcome development reflects his unwavering commitment to ensuring…

Two JD(U) MLAs traced, to take part in floor test in Bihar Assembly

Patna (IANS) Of the four missing JD(U) MLAs, who did not attend the JD(U) meetings ahead of the floor test on Monday, two have been traced and have said that they will be taking part in the floor test.

Sudarshan Kumar, the MLA from Barbigha,…

Qatar court releases 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel; 7 back in India: MEA

New Delhi (IANS) India on Monday has welcomed the decision of the Qatar court to release the eight former Indian Army personnel, who were previously sentenced to death, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement.

The Qatar court…

Didn’t come to Jhabua for campaign, MP already shown its mindset in Assembly poll: PM Modi

Bhopal (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he had not come to Jhabua to sound the bugle for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Citing the BJP’s resounding victory in the Assembly election held in November last year, he said the people…

After RLD breaks away, Rahul’s yatra in UP rescheduled & shortened

Lucknow (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh leg of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra has been rescheduled and shortened due to the ongoing UP Board exams.

UPCC chief Ajay Rai said that the yatra would now enter UP on February 16 instead…