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Govt spending on infra has surged to ₹11 lakh crore in 2024 from ₹2 lakh crore in 2014: Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has highlighted that government investment in the development of infrastructure such as highways, railways and ports has surged to Rs 11 lakh crore in the last one year under the Modi government compared to a mere Rs 2 lakh crore a year during the erstwhile UPA regime.

Himachal Bharatiya Janata Party unit to propagate Union Budget

Calling union budget a historic budget, BJP State General Secretary Bihari Lal Sharma said that the central government has taken care of all sections of the society.

Vessel carrying at least 65 passengers, mostly Pakistanis, capsizes in Libya

In yet another boat tragedy, a vessel carrying at least 65 passengers, mostly Pakistanis, capsized off the coast of Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed in Islamabad on Monday.

European Businesses to Invest $100 Bn in India, Create 1 Mn Jobs Over 15-20 Years

India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States took a significant step towards deepening their economic engagement with the launch of the EFTA Desk by Invest India on Monday.

India's Coal Demand to Reach 1462 MT by 2030, 1755 MT by 2047

India's coal demand is likely to reach 1462 MT by 2030, and 1755 MT by 2047, the Ministry of Coal said in its publication on Monday.

Australian Police Seize 41 kg of Cocaine

Australian police have seized more than 40 kg of cocaine found in refrigerated containers imported into Sydney.

Punjab: Labour Department Goes Digital, All Services, Industrial Schemes Now Online

Guided by the vision and leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab's Labour Department has fully digitized all services and industrial schemes provided under various Acts.

Luminous strengthens position in battery storage biz, sets up lead acid battery unit at Haridwar

In a strategic move towards strengthening its position in the battery storage segment, Luminous Power Technologies, India's leading energy solutions company, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the setup of a production unit for Lead Acid Batteries in North India.

Biren Singh's Ouster: A BJP Strategy to Contain Rebellion and Ethnic Unrest in Manipur

The writing was on the wall for Chief Minister N Biren Singh ever since the BJP suffered a humiliating defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, losing both Parliamentary seats in Manipur.

Financial and corporate literacy essential skills for students

Academics have always been considered the most crucial foundation for a child's success and future endeavors.

Ramakrishna Vivekananda Vedanta literature worth ₹70 lakh sold at IKBF

Ramakrishna Vivekananda Vedanta literature worth Rs 70 lakh have been sold at the recently-concluded Kolkata International Book Fair.

No One Has Power to Displace Palestinians: Turkish President

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that no one has the power to displace Palestinians from their homeland.

WB School Jobs Case: SC Reserves Judgment on Cancellation of Over 25k Appointments

A Bench headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna and comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar reserved its decision after hearing the oral arguments of both sides

CPM's West Bengal Meet to Draft Strategy on Fighting TMC, BJP

Maintaining its individual identity despite alliances and adopting equal aggression against both the ruling Trinamul Congress and the BJP, will top the agenda at the CPM state conference scheduled in West Bengal later this month, a party leader said on Monday.

Policemen Help Candidates Fetch Admit Cards From Home

Police and the civic volunteers helped Madhyamik examinees who forgot to take their admit cards to the centres in East and West Burdwan today.

Sanjay Budhia Highlights India's Role as Export Major

Patton Group's Sanjay Budhia delivered the export session at BGBS 2025. Following is his speech.

Govt Forms Committees To Fast-Track Investment Approvals

The DLISC will function similarly at the district level, addressing local issues and escalating matters to the SLISC when needed

Mahakumbh: Railways work ensure devotees have smooth journey

Despite continued heavy rush, Indian Railways is working on war footing to serve the devotees by bringing them in and taking back their home during the ongoing Mahakumbh.

Congress Gave Good Fight But Couldn't Convert It Into Seats

Devender Yadav Also Vowed To Strengthen The Party In The National Capital

Actor Vijay-Prashant Kishor discuss 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly poll strategy

With the 2026 assembly election a little more than a year ahead, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay had a discussion with poll strategist and Jan Suraksha Party (JSP) president Prashant Kishor at the former's residence in suburban Chennai on Monday, sparking speculation in political circles.

Rising gold reserves not intended to replace any international currency: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday clarified in the Lok Sabha that India's rising gold reserves, including those held by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is not intended to replace any international currency.

Sonia Demands Population Census, Says 14 Cr Deprived of Food Security Benefits

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi Monday urged the Centre to conduct the delayed census, warning that 14 crore Indians are being denied food security benefits due to outdated 2011 data.

Delhi: Buzz over BJP's chief ministerial pick intensifies

After the BJP's remarkable victory in the Delhi Assembly elections on February 8, senior party leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party national president JP Nadda and state unit president Virendra Sachdeva are in touch with victorious candidates and have started high-level meetings to discuss the selection of the next chief minister of Delhi.

SC seeks Centre, ECI's response to life-time ban for convicted MPs/MLAs from contesting polls

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to a 2016 public interest plea challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 8 and 9 of the Representation of the Peoples Act, 1951, while seeking to debar the convicted lawmakers—both in the parliament and the state legislatures—from contesting elections for life.

I am looking forward to meeting 'my friend' Trump, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he is looking forward to his meeting with \"my friend\" US President Donald Trump in Washington later this week.

Will get two-thirds majority on our own in 2026: Mamata

CM was addressing her party MLAs at Naushad Ali hall of West Bengal Legislative Assembly

Manipur: Security measures heightened following Biren Singh's resignation

Following Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's resignation on Sunday, after months of facing political dissent and internal strife within the ruling establishment, security measures have been heightened in Manipur, particularly in the valley regions, as part of an emergency and crisis management strategy.

2nd ODI: Rohit's ton helps India beat England by four wickets

Rohit's 32nd ODI century and Gill's 60 help India chase down 305 with 33 balls remaining and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series

Valuation of 6 of top 10 firms surges over ₹1.18 lakh crore

Last week, the combined market valuation of six of the top 10 most valued firms surged Rs 1,18,151.75 crore.

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza

Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday.