India emerges as responsible partner globally, first responder in Indian Ocean Region, says PM Modi

Mumbai (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India has emerged as the First Responder across the entire Indian Ocean Region and is recognised as a reliable and responsible partner globally, especially in the Global South.  

India’s macros remain robust, long-term growth prospects steady: Report

New Delhi (IANS) India’s macros (like fiscal consolidation, strong balance sheets and recovery in consumption) remain robust amid slowing global growth and the country's long-term growth prospects remain steady, projected at 6.5 per cent real…

Many best wishes to all countrymen: PM Modi on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the various festivals, including Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, being celebrated across the country on Tuesday. 

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, PM Modi wished people,…

Maha Kumbh 2025: Akharas perform 'Amrit Snan' on Makar Sankranti

Prayagraj (IANS) The first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 began on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, with saints and devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the…

PM Modi to dedicate three naval ships to the nation, address Mahayuti legislators in Mumbai

Mumbai (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on Wednesday, during which, he will dedicate three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard.  

He…

In difficult times, there is India, willing to help different parties: Jaishankar in Spain

Madrid (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised India's growing global stature and its ability to provide meaningful assistance during challenging times. 

Addressing the Indian diaspora during his visit to Spain, Jaishankar…

Banks hike interest rates on FDs amid fierce competition for deposits

Mumbai (IANS) Banks have started offering higher returns on FDs amid fierce competition to raise more deposits. While leading banks such as SBI and HDFC were the first to raise interest rates on FDs, smaller banks such as IDBI have followed suit for…

'Act of contempt': Jharkhand HC rebukes govt over delay in municipal polls

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has rapped the state government for delaying municipal elections in the state, calling it an act of contempt, while emphasising that polls cannot be indefinitely postponed under the pretext of conducting the…

Kashmir is crown of India, roadblocks in its progress to be removed, says PM Modi

Sonamarg (J&K) (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that Kashmir is the crown of the country, and he desires that this crown should shine better and become more glorious in the days to come.  

The Prime Minister said this after…

PM Modi inaugurates J&K's Sonamarg tunnel, dedicates it to nation

Gagangir (Sonamarg) (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated the Sonamarg tunnel in Kashmir to the nation after inaugurating and inspecting it.  

The inauguration event was also attended by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Surface…