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…

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…

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…

42 workers trapped in Uttarakhand avalanche, massive rescue operations underway

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) (IANS) A massive avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday left at least 42 workers, engaged in road construction near Mana village close to the India-Tibet border, trapped under thick layers of snow, officials…

27 TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, return home

Chennai (IANS) In a relief to the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, 27 fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), were released from prison and reached Chennai International Airport…

Centre mulls 'Universal Pension Scheme' to secure retirement for all Indians

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government is likely to introduce a Universal Pension Scheme to ensure social security for every Indian. 

According to multiple reports, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has started discussions with various…

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue operation continues on fourth day

Hyderabad (IANS) The rescue operation continued for the fourth day on Wednesday to find eight people trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district, with a last 40-metre stretch filled with mud and debris…

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

New Delhi (IANS) An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal early on Tuesday morning, with tremors being felt in Kolkata and several regions of West Bengal. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the…