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November 5, 2026 1:22 AM

Keralam Governor meets Vice President, PM Modi

Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Wednesday met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. During his visit, Mathur also called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. On Tuesday, the governor met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Keralam last month, succeeding Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu. Hailing from Bedal village i...

November 4, 2026 4:25 PM

Cabinet approves ₹14,500-crore scheme to develop 92 GWh grid-scale energy storage capacity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to support the development of 92 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of grid-scale energy storage capacity across the country between 2026-27 and 2030-31. The scheme aims to strengthen India's power infrastructure, facilitate large-scale integration of renewable energy and ensure reliable, affordable and round-the-clock electricity supply. Under the initiative, the government...

November 4, 2026 4:14 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 2,814-crore scheme to boost domestic lithium, nickel processing

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a Rs 2,814-crore Capital Expenditure (Capex) Support Scheme to promote domestic processing of critical minerals, including lithium and nickel, over five years from FY 2026-27 to 2030-31. The scheme aims to strengthen India's domestic critical mineral processing capabilities, reduce import dependence and develop resilient supply chains amid the geographical concentration of processing facilities in a few countries....

November 4, 2026 4:04 PM

Cabinet approves ₹3,788 crore for fast-track courts to expedite rape, POCSO trials

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive POCSO Courts, for another five years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The extended scheme has a total financial outlay of ₹3,788.04 crore, comprising a Central share of ₹2,353.15 crore and a State and Union Territory share of ₹1,434.89 crore. The Central government's contribution will be funde...

November 4, 2026 10:57 AM

Bhutan dedicates sacred Buddhist stupa to PM Modi, recognises India’s support for Gelephu City

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has dedicated a sacred Buddhist stupa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging his commitment and India's support for the realisation of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project. The 76th stupa, also known as Jangchub Chorten, was dedicated to the Indian Prime Minister following the construction of 108 Buddhist stupas at Gelephu Mindfulness City on November 1. Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Bhutanese King and people for ...

November 3, 2026 3:13 PM

PM Modi launches Pune Metro projects worth Rs 21,800 crore, calls for cities to become growth hubs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for Pune Metro projects worth around Rs 21,800 crore through video conferencing, saying improved connectivity would accelerate the city’s growth and make daily life easier. Extending Diwali greetings to the people of Pune and Maharashtra, the Prime Minister said the newly inaugurated Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar corridor would improve access to a major IT hub, while the new Metro expansion would strengthen links bet...

November 3, 2026 1:31 AM

“Huge honour for India,” says Rijiju as Bhutan dedicates Stupa 76 to PM Modi

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Bhutan after the King of Bhutan dedicated Stupa number 76 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rijiju represented India at the ceremony for raising and consecrating 108 Stupas in Gelephu Mindfulness City. In an X post, he wrote, “It's a huge honour for India that very sacred stupa 76 is dedicated to Hon'ble PM @narendramodi ji for his outstanding vision and commitment to friendship between India and Bhutan. On the...

November 2, 2026 9:32 PM

PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026, Urges Startups and IITs to Develop Solar Solutions for Household Energy Needs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged startups, IITs, innovators and entrepreneurs to develop round-the-clock, all-weather solar models capable of meeting the maximum energy needs of households, including rooftop solar cooking to reduce reliance on imported gas, and home solar charging facilities for electric two-wheelers and cars. Inaugurating the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, he said the new era of the solar revolution relies on innovat...

November 2, 2026 8:31 PM

PM Modi’s Green Vision: Building a cleaner, self-reliant India

India’s journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future reflects a growing commitment to combine economic development with environmental responsibility. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has taken important steps to strengthen renewable energy, promote green hydrogen and develop technologies to reduce industrial carbon emissions. These initiatives reflect a long-term vision in which energy security, scientific innovation and environmental protection becom...

November 2, 2026 5:42 PM

PM Modi to launch Pune Metro projects worth Rs 21,800 crore on November 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Pune Metro’s Line 3, also known as the Pink Line, and lay the foundation stone for Phase-II projects worth a combined Rs 21,800 crore on Tuesday through video conferencing. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi will also address the gathering at the event, which is scheduled to begin at 12.30 pm. Built at a cost of over Rs 8,300 crore, the approximately 23-km Pink Line connects Maan to District Court Metro station, providing co...