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March 19, 2025 10:31 PM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s helicopter rides cost taxpayers over ₹31 crore

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's extensive use of helicopter travel has sparked controversy, with official records revealing that his chopper expenses amounted to ₹12.65 crore in 2023-24 and ₹19.35 crore in 2024-25, up to January 15, 2025. What has drawn further criticism is Siddaramaiah...

March 19, 2025 9:19 PM

PM Modi and Bill Gates discuss technology, innovation, and sustainability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday, where they discussed a range of topics, including technology, innovation, and sustainability. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi described the discussion as "excellent" in a pos...

March 19, 2025 7:49 PM

Union Cabinet approves new ammonia-urea complex in Assam

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the establishment of a new Brownfield Ammonia-Urea Complex with an annual production capacity of 12.7 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), Namrup, Assam. The project, w...

March 18, 2025 6:24 PM

Piyush Goyal supports New Zealand PM’s proposal for FTA signing in 60 days

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has endorsed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's ambitious proposal to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations within 60 days. Speaking at the 'India-New Zealand Economic Forum' organized by FICCI on Tuesday, Goyal expressed confidence ...