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Union cabinet approves establishment of International Big Cat Alliance with headquarters in India for conservation of seven big cat species

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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, 29 February, approved the establishment of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with headquarters in India with a one-time budgetary support of Rs.150 crore for a period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Acknowledging India’s leading role in conserving tigers, other big cats and many of … Read more

 US-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s chairman John Chambers calls PM Modi world’s best leader

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John Chambers, the Chairman of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labelling him the “best leader in the world today.” Former tech titan Chambers highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s remarkable 76 per cent approval rating and his unique ability to build trust. “One thing about your prime minister, … Read more

Govt constructed 3.3 crore homes for people who had the dreams of owning a permanent home

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Ten years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration are coming to a conclusion. The Lok Sabha elections will be announced within two weeks. PM Modi has become the fourth prime minister with a decade-long term. Hence it is imperative to assess his work. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is one of the most prominent programs … Read more

‘Govt initiatives improving rural livelihood’: SBI Research report corroborates NSSO findings on decline in ‘consumption inequality’ in India

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On Tuesday (27th February), a research report published by the State Bank of India (SBI) corroborated the findings of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), which was conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). It noted the positive impact that the schemes of the Union government had in reducing poverty, checking inflation, increasing the Monthly Per-capita … Read more

Justice K Joseph objects to ‘Yato Dharmastato Jayah’ as Supreme Court motto, had once equated Catholic Church to preamble of constitution

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Former Supreme Court Judge Kurian Joseph has stirred a controversy by asking the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to drop the Supreme Court’s motto “Yato Dharmastato Jaya” (Where there is Dharma, there is Victory). Speaking at an event organised by left-liberals and the controversial portal The Wire, Former Justice Joseph suggested that the Supreme Court’s motto diverges … Read more

‘Need to book water tankers two days in advance’: know why India’s tech capital is dry and thirsty

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Bengaluru is experiencing a severe water shortage this year, months before peak summer, causing many residents of “India’s Silicon Valley” to ration their water consumption and pay nearly double the regular price to satisfy their daily water demands. Notably, people in Bengaluru have begun to experience a 24-hour water supply disruption beginning at 6 am on 27th February. According to the … Read more

PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone for projects worth over Rs. 48,100 crores including 5 AIIMS, over 200 health projects, power plants, pipelines and others

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 48,100 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat today, 23 February. The projects encompass important sectors like health, road, rail, energy, petroleum & natural gas, and tourism among others. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister acknowledged the virtual presence … Read more

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for over 2000 railway projects worth over ₹41,000 crore on 26 February, including 553 Amrit Bharat stations and 1500 overbridges

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the Nation around 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth more than Rs. 41,000 crores on 26th February at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. In a major step in providing world class amenities at railway stations, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for redevelopment … Read more

We will transform India into a global export hub, Viksit Rashtra in next 25 years

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed to transform India into a Global Eain auxport Hub as he inaugurated the global textile event, Bharat Tex 2024 at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on Monday. “We have a firm belief that we will transform India into a ‘Global Export Hub’. In the last decade, we have added another new dimension … Read more

Indian Navy’s DSRV finds wreckage of Pakistani submarine destroyed during 1971 war near Vizag coast

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Indian Navy’s newly-acquired Deep Submergence Recovery Vehicle (DSRV) has found the wreckage of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi, which sank on December 4, 1971, during the India-Pakistan war. The Tench-class submarine, previously known as USS Diablo, was found at a depth of roughly 100 metres, about 2 to 2.5 kilometres off the shore. However, in true Navy tradition, … Read more