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July 1, 2026 2:50 PM

‘Amid growing global uncertainty, collaboration with India is becoming increasingly important’: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi ahead of New Delhi visit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said that collaboration with India has become increasingly important amid growing uncertainty in the international landscape, as she departed for New Delhi to attend the 16th India-Japan Annual Summ...

July 1, 2026 2:36 PM

‘Hard work, compassion and commitment form the backbone of India’s healthcare system’: PM Modi on National Doctors’ Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the medical fraternity on the occasion of National Doctors' Day. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "On Doctors' Day, greetings to our dedicated doctors, whose hard work, compassi...

July 1, 2026 12:27 PM

General Dhiraj Seth assumes charge as 31st Army chief, unveils ‘VIJAY’ vision for a technology-driven future force

General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. He outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform the Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force through a stra...

July 1, 2026 11:28 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Vijaya Mehta, says ‘her work inspired generations of actors’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to legendary Marathi theatre icon Vijaya Mehta, who passed away at her Mumbai residence at the age of 91. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Smt. Vijaya ...

July 1, 2026 11:20 AM

VB-G RAM G Act comes into force, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment; Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls it a ‘historic’ milestone

The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025 came into force across rural India on Wednesday, marking a major overhaul of the country's rural employment framework by increasing the statutory employme...

July 1, 2026 10:49 AM

‘India has signed 28 migration and mobility pacts with 26 countries’: EAM Jaishankar at Human Mobility Partnership Forum

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India has signed 28 Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreements (MMPAs) or equivalent arrangements with 26 countries, underscoring the country's growing emphasis on creating safe, legal and mu...

July 1, 2026 10:44 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan begins Northeast flood assessment, assures full Central support to affected families

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured flood-affected families in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam that the Central Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure timely relief and rehabi...

July 1, 2026 10:35 AM

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Pilgrims arrive in Srinagar as registration, RFID process begins in Jammu

Pilgrims began arriving at the Yatri Transit Camp in Srinagar ahead of the first batch of the annual Amarnath Yatra on Wednesday, even as on-the-spot registration and RFID card issuance commenced in Jammu, with authorities confirming that all prepara...

July 1, 2026 10:25 AM

Assam CM launches Van Mahotsav campaign, urges people to plant saplings

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday called upon people across the state to actively participate in the week-long Van Mahotsav celebrations by planting at least one sapling, stressing that collective public participation is essential...

July 1, 2026 10:18 AM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Venkaiah Naidu, lauds his contribution to nation building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Warm birthday greetings to former Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu Garu. Througho...

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