PM Modi launches GatiShakti to boost infrastructure, top industrialists laud the plan
New Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the much-awaited GatiShakti – National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity to build NextGen infrastructure in the country by cutting approval times for projects and completing them in time. Unveiling the plan at Pragati Maidan here today, the Prime Minister said that GatiShakti will […]
Sustainable development will only be achieved by collective efforts: India at UNGA
India reiterated that sustainable development will only be achieved by collective efforts and New Delhi will continue to work in this direction. Speaking on the issue of Sustainable Development at UNGA, First Secretary at United Nations Sneha Dubey, said: “We believe our human-centric approach would be a force multiplier for global good.”On the issue of […]
‘China fears US-Quad axis invasion if PLA attacks India at LAC’
Bengaluru, Oct 13: Noted defence analyst Cmdr G.J. Singh Master Mariner on Wednesday said China will not do the mistake of opening a front against India anytime soon as they fear the Western and fringe nations around South China Sea will launch a naval attack against them to split their focus at the Line of […]
Covaxin gets DCGI’s nod for use among kids above 2 years
New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin secured approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday for use on children above 2 years of age in a major boost to the country’s fight against the pandemic. Covaxin will be the first Covid-19 vaccine in the country to be administered […]
Human rights are violated when viewed in ‘political hue’: PM
New Delhi, Oct 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that human rights are grossly violated when it is viewed through “political lens” giving it political colour that tends to be harmful for any democracy. “In recent years, some people have started interpreting human rights in their own way, looking at their own interests. […]
Army Chief Naravane in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, Oct 12 : Army Chief General M.M. Naravane is on a five day visit to Sri Lanka starting Tuesday, his first to the island nation since he took charge. The Indian Army Chief would be in Sri Lanka from October 12-16. During the visit, he will be meeting with senior military and civilian […]
Odisha: Three Maoists killed in exchange of fire with security forces in Malkangiri
Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 : In a fierce encounter with the security forces, three Maoists, including two lady red rebels, were killed inside Tulsi forest range under Maithili police station in Odisha’s Malkangiri district today. Odisha DGP Abhaya said on the basis of an intelligence input the special operation group (SOG) jawans of Odisha police trained […]
Pakistani terrorist arrested from Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) A Pakistani terrorist, residing here in disguise of an Indian national, has been arrested from an East Delhi locality, Police said today, an AK 47 rifle and ammunition was recovered from him. The police identified him as Mohd. Ashraf alias Ali, a resident of Pakistan’s Punjab area. He was living […]
India reports 14,313 Covid-19 cases, lowest in 244 days
file photo New Delhi (UN) Oct 11 (UNI) India has registered 14,313 covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest since 244 days as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. “181 deaths have also been reported in the last 24 hours, whereas the recovery rate has touched 98.04 per cent, […]
Govt’s approach is based on 4 pillars for space reforms: PM
New Delhi, Oct 11 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the Indian Space Association (ISpA) via video conferencing and said the government’s approach is based on four pillars when it comes to space reforms. The Prime Minister also interacted with representatives of the Space Industry on the occasion. Addressing the conference, the Prime […]