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Health Minister reviews influenza situation

Indias Health Minister J.P. Nadda has reviewed the countrys preparedness for seasonal influenza, including H1N1, with a special focus on the National Capital. Delhi Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh also attended the meeting. Minister Nadda reviewed influenza surveillance, ILI and SARI trends, testing and laboratory monitoring, as well as the preparedness of healthcare facilities. []

22 Aug 2026 11:05 am
All 22 Indian Seafarers on Two Ships Safe:MEA

Indias Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that all 22 Indian nationals serving as crew members aboard two foreign-flagged vessels are safe. Sixteen Indian seafarers are on one ship, while six are on the other. The MEA says it is in touch with the concerned authorities and is closely monitoring the situation to ensure []

22 Aug 2026 11:03 am
8 Killed in Plane Crash in Alaska

A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote US Air Force site in Alaska, killing all on board. The Alaskan Command said that the civilian-contracted plane crashed at the long-range radar site in Cape Newenham, on the states southwestern tip. Rescuers who reached the crash site confirmed there were no survivors. The radar []

22 Aug 2026 10:58 am
President Murmu congratulates Bangladesh President Alamgir

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. President Murmu expressed confidence that his long experience in public life and political leadership would herald a successful tenure in the service of the people. In amessage to Alamgir, President Murmu said India and Bangladesh share []

22 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Trump Says He Will Meet Kim Jong Un Again This Year

US President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trumps second term. Trump told reporters that Pyongyang has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons, marking the first time he has cited a specific figure for the recalcitrant regimes nuclear arsenal. However, []

21 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Cabinet Approves Establishment Of Bench Of High Court Of Jammu And Kashmir In Ladakh

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah disclosed this in a social media post. Mr Shah said that the decision will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time []

21 Aug 2026 10:02 am
Japan Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Calls On Prime Minister Modi

Japans Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. During their meeting, Mr Modi shared his vision for further strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan and highlighted the importance of India-Japan defence and security cooperation in furthering peace, stability []

21 Aug 2026 10:00 am
Govt notifies 11 more International Ports, enabling E-visa holder foreigners to enter India

The Government has notified 11 more International Ports, enabling E-visa holder foreigners to enter India. The Home Ministry said that it includes nine land ports and two airports. This includes airports at Bhopal and Tirupati, and land ports at Attari and Agartala. The Ministry said that the addition of ports further enhances the attractiveness and []

11 Aug 2026 8:58 am
DMRC unveils special Metro train with Har Ghar Tiranga theme on Yellow Line

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has unveiled a special Metro train wrapped with the Har Ghar Tiranga theme on the Yellow Line to celebrate the spirit of independence. In a social media post, DMRC said that the train was unveiled as part of the week-long activities being organised to celebrate the 80th Independence Day of []

10 Aug 2026 9:06 am
PM Modi addresses the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi. Highlighting the profound emotional resonance of the ceremony, the Prime Minister reflected on the vibrant, dream-filled atmosphere of the campus. He recalled his previous virtual attendance during the COVID pandemic, expressing his deep personal satisfaction at being physically present among the graduating []

8 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
West Asia Sees Fresh Diplomatic Moves

In West Asia, multiple political, military and diplomatic tracks are moving at once, reshaping the regions crisis landscape. In Tehran, Irans parliament is still reviewing the draft plan to reopen and regulate the Strait of Hormuz. The bill remains in committee, with lawmakers studying a preliminary text that would tighten oversight of foreign vessels and []

8 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Union Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate new office of NUCFDC in Mumbai

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the new office of the National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) today in Mumbai. The Home Minister will also interact with representatives of State Urban Cooperative Bank Federations and district associations of Maharashtra. During the programme, a Memorandum of Understanding will be exchanged []

8 Aug 2026 9:42 am
India rejects objections raised by US lawmaker on proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill

India has rejected the objections raised by a US lawmaker on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, saying that its legislative matters are its internal affairs in which the decisions are taken by the Parliament. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this during a media briefing in New Delhi while replying to a []

8 Aug 2026 9:41 am
President Murmu presents 22 Awards to handloom weavers

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi today. The President presented 22 handloom awards, including the National Handloom Awards and the Sant Kabir Awards, to honour outstanding master weavers for their exceptional craftsmanship. The ceremony also featured the official launch of new commemorative []

7 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Several States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall today over parts of Coastal Karnataka, East Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Keralam and Mahe, Odisha and South Interior Karnataka. Parts of northeast India, Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gangetic West Bengal, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh are also expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall during []

7 Aug 2026 10:02 am
Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign From August 9

As India gears up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, the fifth edition of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is set to kick off nationwide from August 9th to 17th. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture, this years week-long drive carries a special focus on the spirit of Vande Mataram. Across the country, citizens are []

7 Aug 2026 10:00 am
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says India

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that the ambition of the government is to create a society where modern progress is anchored in civilisational heritage. Addressing the CD Deshmukh Lecture 2026 in New Delhi, the Union Finance Minister said Indias destiny is to become prosperous without becoming consumerist, wealthy without becoming materialistic and globally []

7 Aug 2026 9:57 am
PM congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning Silver in Men

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning the Silver medal in the Mens Javelin event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The Prime Minister said that Neeraj Chopra has once again demonstrated remarkable consistency, composure and spirit. PM Modi said that Neeraj Chopras achievements make every Indian proud and extended []

1 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
PM Modi inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport

Andhra Pradesh received a major infrastructure boost as Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport and launched key infrastructure projects across the state. Developed under the Public-Private Partnership model at a cost of over 5,640 crore, the state-of-the-art greenfield airport is designed to handle 6 million passengers annually. It will []

1 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
PM Modi congratulates UK PM Andy Burnham on assuming office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, and congratulated him on assuming office. In a social media post yesterday, Mr Modi said, during their conversation, they agreed to work together across sectors such as technology, innovation, defence, security, clean energy, education and people-to-people ties and take the []

1 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concludes two-day Bhutan visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded his two-day official visit to Bhutan yesterday. During his visit, Mr Misri co-chaired the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks for the 13th Five Year Plan of Bhutan. During the 5th Plan Talks, both sides reviewed the overall progress and implementation of Government of Indias support of 10 thousand crore rupees []

1 Aug 2026 10:10 am
PM Modi Interacts With Skyroot Aerospace Founders After Vikram-1 Success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka of Skyroot Aerospace. In a social media post, Mr. Modi highlighted that the success of Vikram-1 featured prominently in their discussion, along with several other interesting topics. The Prime Minister expressed happiness after hearing about their journey and insights into their future plans. []

28 Jul 2026 9:46 am
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23 Jul 2026 6:02 pm
16th BRICS Health Ministers

The 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting concluded successfully today in Chandigarh under Indias BRICS Chairship 2026, bringing together Health Ministers, Heads of Delegation, senior officials and public health experts from BRICS member countries to strengthen cooperation in addressing shared public health priorities and advancing a resilient global health architecture. Convened under Indias BRICS Chairship theme, []

23 Jul 2026 3:48 pm
Prime Minister announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases to safeguard the future of youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphasized that nothing is more important than the welfare and future of the youth. The Prime Minister stated that the government has decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Shri Modi noted that he has directed the concerned authorities []

23 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
High alert across Kashmir after policeman killed in Anantnag terror attack

Security has been heightened across Kashmir following the killing of a police head constable in a terror attack in the Lal Chowk area of Anantnag district on Wednesday, official sources said. According to sources, security forces have been placed on high alert across the Valley, with surveillance intensified, checkpoints strengthened and search operations launched at []

23 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
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23 Jul 2026 2:39 am
Govt ready to discuss NEET paper leak case and other related matters in Parliament

The government today said it is ready to hold discussions in Parliament on NEET and related issues. Talking to media in New Delhi this evening, Union Minister Jitendra Singh accused Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi of deviating from his earlier demand of having the discussion over NEET related issues despite government assurance. []

22 Jul 2026 9:53 am
PM Modi congratulates Indian Teams on outstanding performance at International Olympiads

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian team for securing four gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that this was Indias best-ever performance at the prestigious global competition. He said that the teams brilliance, dedication and passion for science have made the entire nation []

20 Jul 2026 9:11 am
Monsoon session of Parliament to begin today

The Monsoon session of Parliament will begin today. It will continue till the 13th of August. The 25-day session will have 19 sittings. Akashvanis correspondent reports that during the session, several important legislations are expected to be taken up for discussion and passage. Today the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up the Supreme Court []

20 Jul 2026 9:09 am