NDA2.0's 100-day performance historic: PM

Mumbai (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the 100-day performance by his Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA 2.0 government as "unprecedented and historic" on all fronts.

"We have been working speedily…

Stay steady, our best yet to come: Modi to ISRO scientists

Bengaluru (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the scientists of ISRO, hours after the much-anticipated Vikram lander lost signal moments before its moon landing. Boosting the morale of Team Chandrayaan-2, he inspired…

Relief measures for exporters on the anvil

New Delhi (IANS) In a bid to prop up exports, a key engine of economic growth, the government may offer a slew of sector-specific incentives.

Among the proposals being considered are raising export credit, extending tax benefits and cutting…

Yasin Malik to be tried in IAF men killing, Rubaiya cases

Jammu (IANS) The decks are clear for the trial of jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik in a special TADA court here from next week in the nearly two 30-year-old cases involving the killing of four IAF personnel and kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, the…

Congress delegation fails to meet Chidambaram at Tihar

New Delhi (IANS) A day after a Delhi court sent former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram to judicial custody till September 19, a delegation of the party leaders went to meet him at Tihar jail but were not allowed…

Special prayers in TN for Vikram's successful moon landing

Chennai (IANS) Seeking the divine blessings of the Moon God Chandran for the successful landing of India's moon lander Vikram, special prayers will be held at the Chandranaar Temple in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, an official said.

Centre to infuse Rs 12,000 cr in state general insurance firms

New Delhi (IANS) Following the recapitalisation of public sector banks (PSBs), now public sector insurance companies -- National Insurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance -- are going to be infused with funds worth Rs 12,000 crore to…

India inks two defence MoUs with South Korea

New Delhi (IANS) India and South Korea signed two MoUs pertaining to defence co-operation during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the East Asian nation.

The MoUs are aimed at furthering defence educational exchanges and extension…

Govt to honour Lata Mangeshkar with 'Daughter of the Nation' title

Mumbai (IANS) The Narendra Modi government has plans to honour legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar with the ‘Daughter Of The Nation title when she turns 90 on September 28.

Mangeshkar will be conferred the title as a tribute to…

Russian investors keen on Ladakh solar power project: Invest India

Vladivostok (Russia) (IANS) Exploring business opportunities in India, Russian investors have shown interest in the solar power programme in Ladakh, which was recently made a Union Territory and has huge potential in this sector.

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