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August 28, 2025 4:53 PM

Prize distribution ceremony of 35th National Youth Parliament Competition to be held on Aug 29

The Prize Distribution Function of the 35th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25 for Kendriya Vidyalayas will be held on August 29 at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in Parliament House Complex. The event will be presided over by Lok Sabha MP ...

August 28, 2025 4:46 PM

India launches bold reforms to offset global trade pressures: Finance Ministry

The resilience of India’s external sector has been a key factor in maintaining a stable macroeconomic environment amid a global trade landscape marked by tariff adjustments and rising uncertainty, the Finance Ministry said in its Monthly Economic R...

August 28, 2025 4:12 PM

Indian Oil Set to Become ADNOC’s Largest LNG Customer

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement with Indian Oil Corporation to supply one million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from its lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project. Under the agreement, LNG wi...

August 28, 2025 4:08 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on occasion of Nuakhai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Nuakhai, the harvest festival of western Odisha. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Wishing everyone a joyous Nuakhai. This cherished festival is a remind...

August 28, 2025 3:31 PM

Domestic air passenger traffic likely to touch 176 million in FY26: ICRA

India’s domestic air passenger traffic is projected to rise to 172–176 million in FY26, marking a growth of 4–6 per cent over the previous year, according to a report released on Thursday by rating agency ICRA. The moderation in growth comes e...

August 28, 2025 3:26 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off ‘U-Special’ buses for college students

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off buses for college students under the ‘U-Special’ (University Special) scheme on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, Gupta said, "The U-Special service was closed for years, which neither the AAP governme...

August 28, 2025 3:09 PM

Heavy rainfall likely in Telangana, coastal Karnataka, and Konkan-Goa: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued fresh alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over several parts of the country till August 30, with the most intense spells expected in Telangana, coastal Karnataka, and Konkan-Goa. ...

August 28, 2025 12:42 PM

India-Japan ties: 170 MoUs signed in 2 years with over $13 billion in committed investments

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to Japan from August 29–30 to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the partnership between the two nations has entered a ne...

August 28, 2025 12:39 PM

India’s bioeconomy poised to touch $300 billion by 2030: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that India’s bioeconomy is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030, marking a sharp rise from $10 billion in 2014 and $165.7 billion in 2024. The Minister was speaking a...

August 28, 2025 4:37 PM

India showcases $1 trillion maritime investment roadmap at global envoys’ meet

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday urged global stakeholders to see India as a maritime hub of investment and innovation, backed by the government’s $1 trillion maritime investment roadmap. He made...

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