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January 12, 2024 8:31 PM

Industrial production in India rises by 2.4% in November 2023

The National Statistical Office (NSO) released data on Friday, revealing that the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the manufacturing sector increased by 2.4% in November 2023. According to the statistics, manufacturing sector output increased by 1.2% in November, while the mining sector recor...

January 12, 2024 4:47 PM

Delhi records unprecedented winter power demand of 5701 MW amid cold spell

As temperatures drop in Delhi, the city experienced an unprecedented surge in power demand, reaching a record-breaking 5701 MW at 10:49 am on Friday. This surpassed the previous winter high of 5611 MW recorded on January 10 and 5559 MW on January 5. Since the beginning of the new year, the peak p...

January 12, 2024 3:30 PM

PM Modi inaugurates 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik

During the inauguration, PM Modi paid homage to Rajmata Jijabai on her birth anniversary, recognizing her as a symbol of India's women's power and acknowledging Maharashtra's rich legacy as the home of remarkable personalities. Crediting India's achievements in startups, paten...

January 12, 2024 12:45 PM

NITI Aayog hosts workshop to enhance mental healthcare

Recognizing the intrinsic link between mental health and overall well-being, NITI Aayog recently conducted a workshop at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru. The primary focus of the workshop was to formulate policies addressing mental healthcare, with an...

January 12, 2024 12:06 PM

Jaishankar Blinken discuss maritime security as attacks in Red Sea intensify

The two leaders also discussed the developments in the Ukraine conflict and the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including Gaza. Meanwhile, in response to the Red Sea crisis, the Commerce Ministry of India has called for an inter-ministerial meeting next week to strategize measures for addre...

January 12, 2024 11:43 AM

PM Modi to observe special rituals ahead of Ram Temple consecration

Expressing deep devotion in anticipation of the consecration ceremony involving the installation of the new idol of Ram Lalla in the temple's sanctum sanctorum, PM Modi shared his overwhelming emotions. "For the first time in my life, I am going through such feelings, experiencing a differen...