Lucknow, March 21: On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, a national forestry dialogue titled “Aranya Samagam Van aur Arthvyavasthayen” was organised in Lucknow under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, bringing together officials, environmental experts and forest department representatives to discuss the role of forests in ecological and economic sustainability. Addressing…
Lucknow, March 21: The Government of Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is preparing to host its fifth groundbreaking ceremony, where projects valued at around ₹7.5 lakh crore are set to be launched. Officials said the event will feature investments across key sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, and urban…
New Delhi, March 21: All India Institute of Medical Sciences has launched a comprehensive research initiative to investigate the connection between air pollution and the increasing incidence of lung cancer in the country. The study will focus on understanding how prolonged exposure to polluted air contributes to respiratory diseases, particularly among non-smokers who are increasingly…
New Delhi, March 21: The Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to India has assured the Indian diaspora that the country remains stable, secure, and fully open for business despite the ongoing tensions in West Asia. In his remarks, the envoy emphasised that the UAE continues to function normally, with strong security measures in place to…
Chandigarh, March 21: Punjab has secured the top position under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, with a record 32,823 projects approved and financial assistance amounting to ₹7,050 crore disbursed so far. Officials said the scheme has significantly strengthened agricultural infrastructure across the state, supporting the development of storage facilities, cold chains, processing units, and other critical…
New Delhi, March 21: Delhi Police has busted a suspected espionage network, detaining nine individuals, including five juveniles, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with foreign handlers. According to investigators, the accused were involved in capturing and transmitting photographs, video clips, and precise GPS coordinates of strategically important locations across the city. Officials warned that such…
Chandigarh, March 21: Punjab cabinet minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned from the government following his alleged link to the suicide of a senior warehousing official, triggering a major political storm in the state. The resignation came after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann sought his exit and ordered an independent investigation to ensure a fair probe into…
New Delhi, March 21: President Droupadi Murmu extended warm wishes to citizens on the occasion of Sarhul, expressing hope that the festival inspires a deeper commitment toward environmental balance and sustainable development. In her message, the President emphasised the cultural and ecological significance of Sarhul, which is celebrated predominantly by tribal communities to mark the…
New Delhi, March 21: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with senior diplomats from Bangladesh and Kazakhstan, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation. During his interaction with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh, discussions centred on deepening existing ties, with emphasis on trade, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. Both…
Tehran, March 21: Iran has stated that it currently holds no surplus crude oil or floating reserves, even after the United States relaxed certain sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already loaded onto vessels as of March 19. Iranian officials clarified that the country’s oil output is closely aligned with existing demand and contractual commitments, leaving…