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Chennai, March 19 Tamil Nadu has emerged as the top state in India for textile exports, recording shipments worth USD 7,997.17 million for the fiscal year 2024-25, which is an increase of 29.12 per cent over the last four years, according to the government.The state has seen a 29 per cent...

New Delhi, March 18 As many as 85 national highway projects under construction are facing delays of over three years due to various reasons, including legal and land acquisition issues, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The government has undertaken various initiatives to prevent recurrence...

Patna, March 17 More than 6,000 women secured jobs and employment at the two-day job fair organized by the Women and Child Development Corporation (WCDC) here, an official said on Tuesday.The two-day 'Women's Mega Job Fair-2026', which concluded on Tuesday, saw 18,500 registrations by women...

New Delhi, March 17 Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Tuesday that the future of nation-building is digital, but its heart must remain human.Sandhu, the former diplomat and newly appointed LG, was delivering the keynote address at Global Confluence 2026 organized by the National...

New Delhi, March 17 – President Droupadi Murmu launched celebrations on Tuesday to commemorate the Akshaya Patra Foundation's provision of 5 billion meals, stating that providing 5 billion meals in the pursuit of educational goals is a remarkable achievement.The theme of the event, “From a...

New Delhi, March 17 President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that it is essential for children, who are the future of the nation, to have ready access to nutritious food and quality education.She said that a safe and bright future for children is not solely the responsibility of the...

Lucknow, March 17 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the increase in the number of pilgrims visiting religious sites in Uttar Pradesh reflects both improved infrastructure and deepening public faith, even as it presents challenges for the government.Addressing a gathering after...

New Delhi, March 17 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that the upcoming 2027 Census presents a "historic opportunity" to accurately collect data on all 21 recognized categories of disabilities and enable targeted policymaking for persons with disabilities.Speaking at the launch of a handbook...

New Delhi, March 17 India's digital economy is projected to account for nearly 20 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030, driven by a growth rate that is double that of the broader economy, a senior government official said on Tuesday.Speaking at the Nasscom Global...

New Delhi, March 17 President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that it is essential that children, who are the future of the nation, have ready access to nutritious food and quality education.She said that a safe and bright future for children is not solely the responsibility of the government...

Rishikesh, March 16 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Monday that yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise but a holistic way of life, and that the youth should make it an integral part of their lives.Speaking after inaugurating the seven-day International Yoga...

New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government is planning to establish a board to promote the city as a hub for tourism and film shooting, officials said on Monday.The government is likely to set up the Tourism Board through a Bill to be presented in the Delhi Assembly's budget session, which...

New Delhi, March 16 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that four Special Lok Adalats have been planned for the year 2026 to dispose of pending cases before the District Court Tribunals (DRTs) and the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT).Responding to a question in the Lok...

March 16, 2026: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting on the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP), SVAMITVA, ULPIN (Bhu-Aadhar), and NAKSHA initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary...

New Delhi, March 15 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Sunday for enhanced public-private partnerships to provide a new direction to India's sports economy.Addressing a gathering at the final match of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup here, he said, "The government, through a series of...

New Delhi, March 15 – The President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), P.T. Usha, believes that India's ambition to host major multi-sport events such as the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Summer Olympics reflects the nation's growing confidence in its sporting future.Addressing...

New Delhi, March 15 – Delhi’s Education and Sports Minister, Ashish Sood, participated in the "Sunday on Cycle" fitness event organized at Block E in Connaught Place, New Delhi, on Sunday, as part of the Fit India Movement of the Central government.Addressing the participants as the chief...

Mandi (HP), March 15 Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya, stated on Sunday that judicial complexes should operate with the same spirit of service as hospitals, as people come to courts with hope seeking relief and justice.While addressing a legal literacy camp after laying the foundation...

Srinagar, March 15 – To help rebuild their lives, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha handed out compassionate appointment letters to 50 next of kin of terror victims in the union territory on Sunday.The LG called the government effort "Sharansthli" (Support), adding that the initiative...

Jaipur, March 14 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed officials and district administrations on Saturday to ensure effective water management in every village and town during the summer season, emphasizing that the public should not face any water shortage.Chairing a review...