New Delhi: Calling productive spending a hallmark of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the just-unveiled Union Budget deliberately avoided short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi said his government has used its years in office…
Amaravati: Microsoft founder Bill Gates will visit Amaravati on February 16 and hold discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives, Andhra Pradesh minister P Narayana on Sunday. Gates is expected to arrive at the state secretariat here around 10 am on Monday and meet with Naidu,…
New Delhi: The India-US defence partnership has a unity of purpose to maintain peace through strength, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, said on Sunday even as he complimented the Indian military for displaying restraint during Operation Sindoor. In an interaction with a small group of journalists, Paparo flagged serious concerns…
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N V Subash has strongly endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold remarks in a PTI interview, stating that the Prime Minister’s vision reflects the confidence and preparedness of a resurgent India. Reacting to the Prime Minister’s assertion that this year’s Union Budget is not a “now or…
Chandigarh: Devotees carrying milk and fruits thronged temples across Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh on Sunday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Long queues of devotees were witnessed outside Lord Shiva temples which were decorated for the occasion. Chants of ‘Om Namah Shivay’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’ echoed in the temples across the two states and…
New Delhi: Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury, a Rajya Sabha MP, has been served a notice for breach of privilege for bringing a stray into the Parliament complex in her car and for allegedly making derogatory remarks against MPs. The Committee of Privileges of the Rajya Sabha has taken up a complaint against Chowdhury and has…
Hyderabad: Reinforcing the critical role of mentorship in building a robust scientific ecosystem, the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards (TNQ ISA) has once again recognized young researchers and their mentors for impactful contributions to life sciences research. Instituted in 2016, TNQ ISA celebrates creative and high-quality research carried out by early-career scientists. Over the years, four…
Tawang: The debate and subsequent vote on the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be taken up on March 9, when the House reassembles after the recess, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said here on Sunday. Rijiju stated that the second part of the Budget Session, scheduled…
Chenna: Lakhs of devotees across Tamil Nadu celebrated Maha Shivaratri with traditional fervour and night-long vigils at Shaivite shrines on Sunday, with major gatherings reported in Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore. At the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, a diverse crowd of pilgrims, including international tourists and students, queued for hours to offer prayers. A visiting…
New Delhi: The government is conducting a “very thorough study” of flight operations by non-scheduled operators and uncontrolled airfields to look at areas where steps need to be taken, according to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Flight operations by Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOPs) have come under increased regulatory scrutiny in the wake of the fatal…
