New Delhi, August 20, 2026: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal on Thursday unveiled the Delhi Master Plan 2047 (MPD-2047), outlining a long-term roadmap for transforming the national capital into an inclusive, sustainable and future-ready city. The plan was unveiled in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a Jan Kaushal Kendra and a Swayam Swasthya Kendra in Moti Nagar, marking an effort to expand access to technology-based skill training and neighbourhood healthcare. The two facilities have been set up with the support of the Madan Lal Khurana Foundation. Speaking…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; A high-level Indian ministerial delegation led by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at The Istana on Thursday, with discussions centred on advancing bilateral economic ties and the implementation of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap. The Indian delegation comprised…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Thursday began the Delhi leg of his India visit with a ceremonial welcome at the Manekshaw Centre, where he inspected the Guard of Honour in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Koizumi also visited the National War Memorial and laid a wreath in…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan by sending a fresh consignment of medicines and medical supplies to a government-run hospital in Kabul, reaffirming its continued focus on supporting the Afghan people. The Ministry of External Affairs said the latest assistance is aimed at strengthening healthcare services in…
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Patna, August 20, 2026; Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has welcomed the Union Government’s approval of 11,18,937 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), describing the decision as a major boost to housing security and welfare in the state. Choudhary thanked the Centre for the large-scale allocation and said the approval would help thousands…
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Kolkata, August 20, 2026; West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of a fourth railway line between Kharagpur in West Bengal and Bhadrak’s Ranital section in Odisha, calling the decision an important boost to rail infrastructure and connectivity across the eastern region. The 173-kilometre multi-tracking project is expected to add…
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Reasi, August 20, 2026; Train journeys between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal are set to become quicker after the Railway Ministry cleared an increase in the maximum permissible speed on the 111-kilometre Broad Gauge corridor to 100 kmph. The decision covers the newly developed rail link under Northern Railway’s Jammu Division. Previously, trains…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Senior Congress leaders gathered at Veer Bhumi in the national capital on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party president Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the…
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Chennai, August 20, 2026; Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on Thursday, ahead of the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council scheduled to be held later in the day. Shah, who heads the Southern Zonal Council, held discussions with Vijay, who serves as its Vice-Chairman.…
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