NGT issues notice to Centre on use of invasive fish species for mosquito control
New Delhi, Feb 3: The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on two highly-invasive and alien fish species being used...
India cannot have millions of illegal migrants, says Vice President
New Delhi, Feb 3: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said the country cannot have millions of illegal migrants and allow the electoral politics...
Budget is by the people, for the people, says finance minister
New Delhi, Feb 3: Paraphrasing Abraham Lincoln, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday described the Union Budget as "by the people, for the people,...
It is important to spend more on defence: Shashi Tharoor
Jaipur, Feb 2: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said he supports the centre's decision to dedicate the largest portion of the union budget...
5 killed as bus carrying pilgrims falls into gorge
Dang (Gujarat), Feb 2: Five persons were killed and 35 others injured when a private bus carrying pilgrims hailing from Madhya Pradesh fell into...
Members of ‘upper castes’ should handle tribal affairs portfolio: Union Minister Suresh Gopi
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram Feb 2: Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted a controversy by stating that the...
Pune: MPSC aspirants get phone calls offering exam paper for Rs 40 lakh; 3 held
Pune, Feb 2: Pune police have arrested three persons who allegedly called up aspirants preparing for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exam and...
People’s budget, force-multiplier that makes citizens partner in development journey: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Union Budget as a "people's budget" that fulfils the dreams of every...
Govt to set up Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to ramp up urban infrastructure
New Delhi, Feb 1: To boost urban infrastructure, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will set up an Urban...
Infra development: FM announces Rs 1.5 lakh cr outlay for interest-free loans to states
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said Rs 1.5 lakh crore will be provided towards 50-year interest free loans to...
FM removes import duties on 25 critical minerals, 36 drugs for rare diseases
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the removal of import duties on 12 critical minerals, lithium-ion batteries scrap, cobalt...
Govt to set up daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals over next 3 years: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 1: The government will facilitate setting up of daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals over the next three years and...
