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August 26, 2025 5:13 PM

Border villages should not remain the last, but the first villages of India: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day workshop on the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) in New Delhi, organised by the Border Management Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Addressing the gathering, the Home Minister said the Vibrant Villages Programme rests on three core objectives: preventing migration from border villages, ensuring complete coverage of government schemes for all citizens in these villages, and developing them as ins...

August 21, 2025 6:42 PM

Satish Golcha appointed New Delhi Police Commissioner

The Central government on Thursday appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Satish Golcha as the new Commissioner of Police, Delhi. Golcha, a 1992-batch officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre, is currently serving as Director General (Prisons), Delhi. He will assume charge immediately and continue in the post until further orders, according to an official order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Golcha succeeds IPS officer SBK Si...

August 13, 2025 11:40 AM

Amit Shah hoists tricolour under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in New Delhi

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah hoisted the national flag at his residence in the capital on Wednesday as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. In a post on X, Shah said the campaign, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has grown into a mass movement uniting the nation and fostering patriotism. He said that countless freedom fighters had realised the dream of an independent India through their sacrifice, penance, and dedication, and t...

August 6, 2025 12:02 PM

New Vista Project set to unify India’s governance structures

The national capital is all geared up for the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, which is being crafted in the heart of the city. The Central Vista redevelopment project — comprising of a new Parliament, modernised Secretariat buildings and green public spaces — is said to further unify the governance structures and improve administrative productivity through closely connected, modern and purpose-designed offices. Following India's independence, a series of Central Secretariat buildings, ...

November 20, 2024 11:05 AM

26 Nepali diplomats and officers visiting India Wednesday

A group of twenty-six Nepali diplomats and officers from across ten key Ministries and Departments of the Government of Nepal is visiting India from 20 to 30 November 2024 to participate in the first Special Training Programme for Nepali diplomats and officers at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. The cohort of Nepali diplomats and officers has representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Ind...

September 16, 2024 3:27 PM

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. This high-level visit marks an important moment in strengthening the long-standing ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Indian Embassy in the UAE shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), "Hon. President Smt. Draupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn welcomed HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. Ex...

September 16, 2024 6:06 PM

India-Russia agreement has provided stability to global fuel market: PM Modi

During a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the fuel agreement between India and Russia, stating it has brought stability to the global market. PM Modi emphasized the long-standing ties between the two nations, noting that he has met with Putin 17 times in the last decade. This meeting comes amid ongoing Western sanctions on Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, which began in 2022. India has continued to purchase Russian oil, ...

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

Prime Minister Modi returns to Delhi after attending G7 Summit in Italy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Saturday after attending the G7 Summit in Italy, marking his first international trip in his third term in office. The summit, held in Italy's Apulia region from July 13-15, saw India participating as an 'Outreach Country' at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. "Had a very productive day at the G7 Summit in Apulia. Interacted with world leaders and discussed various subjects. Together, we aim to create impactful solution...