On the occasion of Martyrs’ Day, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial at Tees January Marg in New Delhi on Friday. The homage was paid in remembrance of the 78th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation. In a post on his social media account the same day, Rahul Gandhi said, “The legacy of truth, courage, and compassion left behind by Mahatma Gandhi continues to guide us even today and reminds us o

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi took a ride on the Delhi Metro today. He was accompanied by Japan’s Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi. At the Central Secretariat Metro Station, senior officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) briefed the delegation in detail about various aspects of the Delhi Metro project. The delegation then traveled on the Metro from Central Secretariat to Patel Chowk and returned along the same route. According to DMRC, during the vi

A new chapter in Indian railway history began today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first “Bande Bharat” sleeper train on the Howrah–Guwahati (Kamakhya) route from Malda Town Railway Station. Simultaneously, he virtually flagged off the Guwahati–Howrah service of the same train. This fully air-conditioned sleeper train promises passengers a comfortable, airline-like travel experience at an affordable cost. The modern train service has been introduced

The deadline for completing the Hajj registration process has been extended until the 25th of this month. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has clarified that no further extension will be granted beyond this date. The ministry has urged all prospective Hajj pilgrims to complete their Hajj bookings and finalize all required documents promptly. Pilgrims are instructed to submit their valid passports to the designated Hajj Group Organizer (HGO) or the concerned office, and to upl

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and legendary film star, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid his respects. In a message shared on social media, Amit Shah said that as a skilled statesman and cultural icon, Dr. MGR made an immortal contribution in both the fields of cinema and politics. He further remarked that through development initiatives in Tamil Nadu and people-centric policies, Dr. MGR consisten

India has expressed deep grief over the tragic train accident in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. Today, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randeep Jawale conveyed condolences to the people and government of Thailand through a social media post. He expressed heartfelt sympathies to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. Randeep Jawale stated that India stands with Thailand in this sorrowful moment and extends sincere sympat

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has stated that India’s exports of AYUSH and herbal products increased by more than six percent in the last financial year. In 2023–24, the value of these exports stood at USD 649 million, which rose to over USD 688 million in 2024–25. In a social media post, the Minister said that the establishment of the AYUSH Export Promotion Council has provided fresh momentum. It has strengthened international demand for India’s traditional medic

In an unprecedented development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed complaints against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at two police stations. The complaints were lodged at the Electronics Complex Police Station and Shakespeare Sarani Police Station in connection with the ED’s search operations conducted yesterday at the residence and office of I-PAC chief Prashant Jain. In addition, the Kolkata Police has also registered a separate complaint at Shakespeare

India is rapidly moving towards self-reliance in defence production, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He made these remarks today while inaugurating an EV (Electric Vehicle) factory in the Sarojini Nagar area of Lucknow, which falls under his parliamentary constituency. The event was attended by Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Speaking at the event, the Defence Minister noted that the central government has simplified sev

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat said that organizing society is extremely important for the overall development of the country. He made these remarks today at a programme held at Science City in Kolkata to mark the completion of 100 years of the RSS. Dr. Bhagwat said that there is a need to organize Hindu society in India. According to him, ordinary people in society tend to follow the conduct and ideals of prominent and influential individuals. Ther

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of a modern fertilizer plant costing ₹10,601 crore at Namrup in Assam’s Dibrugarh district. The project is expected to boost fertilizer production in the North-East and bring significant development to the agricultural sector. The proposed plant has a target of producing 1.27 million metric tonnes of urea annually. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the fertilizer plant will not only meet Assam’s

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India and Ethiopia are working together as members of one family to build a more just, equitable, and peaceful world. He made these remarks while addressing a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament this morning. Referring to the aspirations of the Global South, the Prime Minister said that the Global South is now shaping its own future. India and Ethiopia, he said, share the same perspective on this issue. According to him, this

In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the 21st installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, amounting to ₹18,000 crore for farmers across the country. Nearly 9 crore farmers will benefit from this installment. At the same event, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025  at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore. While addressing the summit, the Prime Minister said that over the past 11 years, several tran

The Nagaland government has officially announced that Switzerland and Ireland have been selected as country partners for the Hornbill Festival 2025. This decision further elevates the festival as an international cultural platform. The partnerships were finalised yesterday in New Delhi after separate meetings with representatives of the two countries. Switzerland’s partnership was confirmed after a meeting between Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Swiss Ambassador Maya

president Nitish Kumar has been elected today as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Legislature Party in Bihar. The decision was taken at a joint meeting of newly elected MLAs from the five alliance parties in Patna. In the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA secured a massive victory, winning 202 seats in the 243-member Assembly and returning to power. Earlier in the day, BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was elected as the leader of the party’s

In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the 21st installment of ₹18,000 crore under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme for farmers across the country. Nearly 9 crore farmers will benefit from this installment. At the same time, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore. Addressing the summit, the Prime Minister said that over the past 11 years, multiple transfor

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi with Nepal’s Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha. During the meeting, both countries signed a Letter of Exchange related to the amendment of the India–Nepal Transit Treaty Protocol, officially approving direct container and bulk cargo movement through the Jogbani–Biratnagar rail link. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, this initiative will facilit

Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav delivered a strong message from a rally in Madhubani on Saturday. He said,“In Uttar Pradesh, we distributed laptops to the youth for education and employment. I will tell Tejashwi Yadav to do the same in Bihar — let girls ride bicycles, pursue their studies, and receive laptops for good results. That’s how we must empower the new generation.” Taking a jibe at the BJP, Akhilesh remarked,“These

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Election Commission during an election rally in Bhagalpur today. Rahul alleged, “In Haryana, out of nearly two crore voters, 25 lakh are fake. I guarantee you—Modi ji, Amit Shah ji, and the Election Commission together have stolen the Haryana election. After rigging the elections in the Lok Sabha, Maharashtra, Mad

After a record voter turnout in the first phase of polling, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his gratitude to the people of the state. On Friday morning, he took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Heartfelt thanks to the people of Bihar for the record voting in the first phase. Over the past few years, Bihar has made remarkable progress. Now the time has come to place Bihar among the most developed states of the country.” He further wrote, “I