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December 31, 2025 8:12 PM

Hindi is not merely a language but an expression of national unity, says Dr Jitendra Singh

A meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Earth Sciences was held on Wednesday at Prithvi Bhavan in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister Jitendra Singh. The meeting focused on promoting wider dissemination of scientific knowledge in Hindi, enhancing public participation, and strengthening the spirit of national integration. Addressing the gathering, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Hindi is not merely a language but a powerful medium of national unity and inclusive ...

August 26, 2025 8:50 PM

Harsh Malhotra lays foundation for 4 flyovers, 9 foot overbridges on NH-48 in Gurugram

Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways & Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, today laid the foundation stone for four new flyovers and nine foot overbridges on the Gurugram–Kotputli–Jaipur section of National Highway-48. The projects, worth ₹282 crore, aim to decongest traffic, enhance safety, and improve connectivity across Gurugram, Rewari and adjoining regions. The four flyovers will be built at Panchgaon Chowk, Rathiwas, near Hero Company, and Sahlawas, while nine ...

August 21, 2025 3:56 PM

Rajya Sabha passes Online Gaming Regulation Bill amid opposition disruptions; adjourned sine die

The Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die on Thursday following the passage of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, amid loud protests and persistent sloganeering by Opposition members. The Bill, introduced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, had already been cleared by the Lok Sabha and was passed in the Upper House by voice vote despite repeated disruptions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. The legislation establishes a national framework for reg...

July 18, 2025 10:39 AM

PM Modi, Union leaders extend birthday wishes to Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, applauding his contributions to India’s progress in the fields of information technology, innovation, and infrastructure. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji. He is making commendable efforts to boost India’s strides in the world of IT, innovation and also upgradation of vital infrastructure. May he be blessed with a long an...

July 9, 2025 4:53 PM

Union Minister J.P. Nadda assures Telangana of adequate urea supply for Kharif season

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday met with a delegation led by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to discuss the availability of fertilizers in the state, particularly the supply of urea during the peak Kharif season. Chief Minister Reddy requested an uninterrupted supply of urea for the months of July and August, citing the heightened demand from farmers during the ongoing sowing period. In response, Minister Nadda assured full support to meet...

July 7, 2025 5:04 PM

Raksha Khadse inaugurates ABC Pro Basketball League Season 4 in Pune

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Sunday inaugurated Season 4 of the ABC Pro Basketball League at the Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium in Kharadi, Pune. The event celebrated the growing momentum of grassroots basketball in India and highlighted the government’s commitment to nurturing young sporting talent under the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and the goals of ‘Khelo Bharat Niti 2025’. Kicking off with an energetic match and a spirited inauguration cer...

July 6, 2025 4:32 PM

Dalai Lama a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern world: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday attended the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple where the spiritual leader has been residing since 1960. Speaking at the celebrations amidst the presence of his Cabinet colleague Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Union Minister Rijiju said, “Your holiness, you are more than a spiritual leader. You are a living br...

July 3, 2025 4:25 PM

Nobody except Dalai Lama can decide his successor: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that no one but the Dalai Lama himself has the authority to decide his successor. He emphasized that the selection of the next Dalai Lama will follow "established convention" and be guided by the spiritual leader's own wishes. The remarks come a day after the Dalai Lama said that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit organization he established to uphold the institution and tradition of the Dalai Lama, holds the authority to recognize his futu...

July 1, 2025 10:19 AM

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Inaugurates NMDC and MECON International Offices in Dubai

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, led a high-level delegation to Dubai where he formally inaugurated the international offices of two major Indian public sector enterprises, NMDC Limited and MECON Limited, on June 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in India's expanding global industrial presence in the Middle East. The inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries including Ambassador of India to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir, Consul General...

June 30, 2025 5:48 PM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Puducherry LG discuss coastal strategy, Deep Ocean Mission

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan met on Monday to deliberate on a comprehensive coastal action plan, exploring the Union Territory’s role in India’s ambitious Deep Ocean Mission. The discussions focused on sustainable coastal development, beach management, and leveraging ocean-based economic opportunities. Addressing concerns over coastal erosion and environmental degradation, Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for a permanent mechanism f...