New Delhi: India’s development journey is unprecedented as the country’s economy is growing while pursuing a low-carbon and sustainable path, NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam said on Friday. Addressing a high-level workshop here, Subrahmanyam said this transition will be energy-intensive, yet India is progressing steadily as per NDCs (nationally determined contributions) and promoting…
New Delhi: Poll authorities in Bihar have issued notices to nearly three lakh electors with “doubtful citizenship”, officials said on Friday. The three lakh electors are among the 7.24 crore people who have found their names in the draft electoral rolls published on August 1 as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter…
Beijing: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold two bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin on Sunday, as both nations look to strengthen ties amid global trade tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Modi, who will arrive in Tianjin on Saturday…
Tokyo: Japan on Friday set an investment target of 10 trillion yen in India over a decade and the two sides firmed up a mega roadmap to bolster cooperation in several key areas such as critical minerals, defence and technology, in decisions that came amid economic turbulence created by the Trump administration’s policies on trade…
Hyderabad: The Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today strongly condemned the use of abusive language by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during his public address in Bihar. The party has demanded that Rahul Gandhi immediately tender an unconditional apology to the Prime Minister and to the departed…
Mumbai: Director Om Raut is elated to be working with Dhanush on “Kalam: The Missile Man of India” as he believes there is no one better than the south superstar to portray APJ Abdul Kalam on the big screen. “There could be nobody better than him. Dhanush is a phenomenal actor. I’m glad that he…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre on a plea by former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the government to “expeditiously” decide his representation to declare ‘Ram Setu’ as a national monument. ‘Ram Setu’, also known as Adam’s bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between…
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced the launch of a scheme to provide financial assistance to one woman from every family in the state to start an employment venture of their choice. Kumar said a proposal in this regard was approved at a cabinet meeting earlier in the day. Under the Chief…
Tokyo: India and Japan will together shape the Asian century for stability, growth and prosperity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he began a two-day crucial visit to the east Asian nation. In an address at a business forum, Modi said Japan’s excellence and India’s scale can create a perfect partnership and mutual…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s sporting landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last decade and asserted his government remains committed to supporting athletes, building infrastructure, and making India a global hub for sporting excellence. “Greetings on National Sports Day! On this special occasion, we pay tribute to Major…
