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September 15, 2025 4:06 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s digital transformation over the last decade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored India’s remarkable digital transformation over the past decade, crediting initiatives such as the JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) trinity, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Government e-Marketplace (...

September 15, 2025 3:56 PM

Sustainability is non-negotiable in India’s growth journey: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to sustainability, calling it a “non-negotiable” pillar of the country’s growth story. Speaking at the inauguration of the International Electrotech...

September 15, 2025 3:12 PM

Heavy rainfall to persist over Northeast, Maharashtra; monsoon withdrawal likely in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northeast India and Maharashtra for the next two to three days, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall expected over northern Konkan and central Maharashtra on M...

September 15, 2025 2:21 PM

Acharya Devvrat takes oath as Maharashtra Governor

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat assumed additional charge as Governor of Maharashtra on Monday after being sworn in at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Justice Chandrashekhar, administered the oath of of...

September 15, 2025 2:23 PM

Over 1.9 lakh rural roads sanctioned under PMGSY; Centre earmarks ₹19,000 crore for FY26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi often emphasizes that infrastructure is not just about roads and bridges; it is about connecting lives, opportunities, and aspirations. In line with this vision, the Ministry of Rural Development has been spearheading the...

September 15, 2025 2:10 PM

NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission sets record with Mega Tinkering Day, enters India and Asia Book of Records

NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has created history with its flagship Mega Tinkering Day 2025 entering both the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for the maximum number of students participating in a tinkering activity in a ...

September 15, 2025 12:49 PM

National Engineers’ Day 2025: Engineering Excellence Driving India Forward

National Engineers’ Day is celebrated every year on September 15 to honour the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India’s greatest engineers. In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today, on Engineers’ Day, I ...

September 15, 2025 12:30 PM

Supreme Court stays certain provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order staying certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while refusing to put the entire law on hold. A bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih specifically stayed the cl...

September 15, 2025 11:40 AM

Connectivity and Inclusion: How Northeast is Becoming Central to India’s Growth

Over the past decade, the Northeastern Region has shifted firmly from being a remote frontier to becoming an emerging leader in India’s growth story. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, “For us, EAST is not just a direction but a vision: Empo...

September 15, 2025 11:24 AM

PM Modi to launch ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’, Poshan Maah on Sept 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ along with the eighth edition of Poshan Maah on September 17, marking what the government described as India’s largest-ever women and child health mobilisation...

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