During the election campaign in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop at a small roadside stall in Jhargram to enjoy a simple serving of jhalmuri. The brief interaction quickly grabbed attention nationwide, but it’s the shopkeeper’s reaction afterward that has truly captured people’s hearts. The stall owner, Vikram Shaw, was caught…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday interacted with probationary officers of Indian Railways and Assistant Executive Engineers of the Central Engineering Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting their critical role in shaping the country’s development journey. Addressing officers from recent batches, the President said they are entering public service at a crucial…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: India has successfully delivered the final batch of two high powered 3300 horsepower locomotives manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works to Mozambique, marking the completion of a major export order and reinforcing the country’s growing footprint in global railway manufacturing. The locomotives are part of a contract for ten diesel electric…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremonial reception of Lee Jae Myung at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, marking the formal start of the South Korean leader’s state visit to India. The visiting President was accorded full ceremonial honours, including a guard of honour, as part of India’s traditional welcome for…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Commercial vehicles entering the national capital will now face a sharp increase in environment charges after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi implemented a significant hike in the Environment Compensation Charge. The revised rates, effective from April 19, are intended to discourage polluting vehicles and ease the city’s worsening air quality.…
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Washington DC, April 20, 2026: India and the United States have begun a crucial round of trade negotiations in the American capital, marking a renewed push to conclude the initial phase of a proposed bilateral trade agreement. The discussions, scheduled over three days, bring senior officials from both sides together for the first face to…
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Bhubaneswar, April 19: In a major push towards making India a global semiconductor hub, Odisha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the country’s first Advanced 3D Glass Semiconductor Packaging Unit. The project, developed by Heterogenous Integration Packaging Solutions (3DGS), marks a significant milestone in India’s electronics manufacturing journey. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by…
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In a landmark initiative blending tradition with global design, the Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), unveiled “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World” at the 61st edition of Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar. The collection represents a first-of-its-kind effort to position Indian handlooms within a…
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New Delhi : In a significant push towards financial sustainability and improved passenger experience, Indian Railways has reported robust earnings from scrap monetisation and non-fare revenue streams in FY 2025–26—achieved without increasing passenger ticket fares. The Railways recorded ₹6,813.86 crore from scrap sales, surpassing its target of ₹6,000 crore. This follows a similarly strong performance…
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New Delhi, April 19, 2026: The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has initiated the drafting of a dedicated “Delhi Semiconductor Policy” aimed at developing the capital into a key centre for semiconductor design, research and development, and allied high technology activities. The initiative is being led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who…
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