‘His leadership strengthened India’: PM Modi remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Punya Tithi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi, recalling his remarkable statesmanship, vision and contribution to the nation. Modi said Vajpayee dedicated his life to the…
Historic first at Red Fort: Full ‘Vande Mataram’ rendition marks 150 years of song
New Delhi: A historic moment unfolded at Delhi’s Red Fort on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, with the full version of ‘Vande Mataram’ played for the first time during the national celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The…
19 CRPF personnel died by suicide in 2026 so far; NHRC seeks report
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports that 19 CRPF personnel died by suicide between January and May 22, 2026, raising concerns over the mental well-being and working conditions of personnel in…
PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries get special invite to Independence Day ceremony
New Delhi: As many as 100 PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries from the Delhi-NCR region have been invited as ‘Special Guests’ to witness the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15. The beneficiaries, along with their spouses or…
301 gallantry medals among 1,057 awards for police, fire and security personnel
New Delhi: A total of 1,057 personnel from the police, fire services, Home Guard and Civil Defence and correctional services have been awarded gallantry and service medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. Of the total awards, 301 are Medals for…
SC Stays Madras HC Order Scrapping TN Govt Jobs for Karur Stampede Victims’ Kin
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Madras High Court order that had set aside the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide government jobs to family members of those killed in the Karur stampede. The stampede in Karur on September 27,…
New fishing pass opens deep-sea opportunities for traditional fishers, cooperatives
New Delhi: The government has issued 9,650 free digital Access Passes to fishing vessels operating in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), as part of efforts to expand deep-sea fishing opportunities while ensuring sustainable use of marine resources.…
Bharat Taxi rolls out in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan; 11,106 daily rides
New Delhi: Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led digital mobility platform operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), has officially expanded its services to Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, the government said. The platform is being…
Over 33,000 trained under SAMARTH centres as govt expands advanced manufacturing skills
New Delhi: The Ministry of Heavy Industries has trained around 33,000 people through its Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) centres as part of efforts to strengthen skills in advanced manufacturing and promote Industry…
FAME-II backs 16.72 lakh EV sales, 9,583 charging stations across India
New Delhi: The government’s initiatives to promote electric mobility have helped expand electric vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure and domestic manufacturing capacity, according to the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Under the Faster Adoption and…