Ramzan Mubarak: PM Modi extends warm wishes as holy month begins

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to all citizens on Sunday on the occasion of Ramzan, the sacred month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide. 

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, "As the blessed month of Ramzan…

India's growth becoming more balanced as private consumption's share in GDP rises

New Delhi (IANS) The good news is that India’s growth is becoming more balanced as private consumption’s share in GDP rose in fiscal 2025, according to a Crisil report. 

The mild revision of 10 basis points (bps) in the second advanced estimate…

Western leaders gather in London to push for Ukraine peace plan

London (IANS) Western leaders, including more than a dozen European heads of state and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gathered in London on Sunday for a defence summit aimed at advancing a peace plan for Ukraine following a week of intense…

Businessman from Jodhpur carrying Rs 27 lakh found beheaded in Ranchi

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand Police have identified the decapitated body of a businessman from Rajasthan, who had travelled to Ranchi carrying Rs 27 lakh in cash. The body was discovered on the roadside in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, adjacent to Ranchi,…

Centre aims to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 31, 2027

New Delhi (IANS) More than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country to date, and the government has set a target to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 31, 2027, it was announced on Sunday. 

At the initiative of…

Testy exchange marks Trump-Zelensky talks in White House

Washington (IANS) Talks between the US and Ukraine to sign a deal on rare earth minerals appeared to have collapsed after a testy exchange between President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance on one side and President Volodymyr Zelensky on…

Trump suggests Zelensky doesn't want to make peace while Putin does

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "not a man that wanted to make peace," while claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin does want to end the war. 

"He doesn't have…

Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma

Sukma (IANS) At least two Maoists were gunned down in an intense encounter with security forces in the Kistaram police station area of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, officials said on Saturday. 

A joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG)…

Agri sector growth and prosperity of villages: PM Modi lists key goals in post-Budget webinar

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday outlined the government's commitment and resolve to achieve the goal of developed India and said that building a country with empowered and prosperous farmers remains the key focus of his…

Amit Shah orders free movement of people in Manipur from March 8

New Delhi (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed authorities on Saturday to ensure the free movement of people on all roads in Manipur starting March 8, warning them of strict action against those creating obstructions.   

The directive…