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PM expects eight-fold growth in EV sales, seeks investments in auto sector

Government is with investors, he says after inaugurating Bharat Mobility Global Expo

PM Modi okays constitution of 8th Pay Commission for central govt employees

"The term of the last Pay Commission will end in 2026. Establishing the 8th Pay Commission well in advance, in 2025 itself, will give us sufficient time to get the recommendations," Vaishnaw said

India must thank Manmohan for shift from caste-based to class-based society

For ages, the halwahi ecosystem had maintained a civilisation that had kept trade cashless. Land and grains were the only form of wages

81% companies back PM's internship scheme: Teamlease Edtech survey

Flag concerns around finding interns with the right skillset

Isro mission succeeds, 2 satellites dock in space in 'historic moment'

'Significant stepping stone for India's ambitious space missions,' says Prime Minister Modi

PM Modi to open Bharat Mobility Expo, over 100 launches of auto expected

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the second edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo on Friday which is expected to witness over 100 new launches across automobiles, component products and technologies. The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17-22, will bring the entire value chain of the mobility ecosystem -- from automobile manufacturers to components, electronics parts, tyre and energy storage makers, and automotive software firms and material recyclers -- under a single umbrella. With a theme "Beyond Boundaries: Co-creating Future Automotive Value Chain", aiming to foster collaboration and innovation across the automotive and mobility sector with an emphasis on sustainable and cutting-edge technological advancements, the global expo will be held across three venues -- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Yashobhoomi at Dwarka, Delhi and India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Notably, India's flagship motor show, the biennial Auto Expo -- now clubbed .

India building 60 Navy ships, to generate Rs 3 trillion in returns: Modi

PM Modi made these remarks while dedicating three frontline Navy combatants-INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer-to the nation in Mumbai, marking the first time three warships were commissioned together

Implementing robust legal guardrails: How to make AI safe and trusted

AI systems need ongoing monitoring and control mechanisms that can detect and prevent potential misuse or intended/unintended harm

Symbol of India's scientific journey: PM Modi on IMD's 150th foundation day

PM Modi announced that a postage stamp and a special coin have also been released to celebrate the achievements of IMD

Sonmarg Z-Morh tunnel: Tunnel overview, project cost and other key details

The 6.5 km-long Z-Morh tunnel was finally inaugurated by PM Modi in Sonmarg, Kashmir. The tunnel provides all-weather connectivity between Sonamarg and the rest of the Valley

One year on, Atal Setu registers average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles

India's longest sea bridge Atal Setu (formerly Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or MTHL), inaugurated a year ago, recorded an average traffic of fewer than 23,000 vehicles per day, lower than the initiation projections of handling more than 56,000 vehicles daily. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the nearly 22-km-long bridge, which connects Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Navi Mumbai, on January 12, 2024, marking the completion of a major infrastructure project in the state. In a release on Monday, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said Atal Setu was "emerging as a symbol of modern infrastructure, safety, and efficiency". The bridge that crosses over the Thane creek facilitated the movement of 83,06,009 vehicles over the past year, significantly contributing to smoother and faster transit between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, said the state-run agency. As per a MMRDA report, on an average 57,525 vehicles were projected to use the bridge daily by 2021 (the structure ..

Success lies in how I prepare my team for the future: PM in debut podcast

Modi said his thrust on "minimum government, maximum governance" was misinterpreted by some people who thought it meant fewer ministers or government employees

Infra lender NaBFID plans record Rs 400 bn fundraising for Jan-Mar quarter

The lender, which specialises in financing infrastructure projects, plans to raise as much as Rs 400 billion ($4.7 billion) from the local-debt market

A tribute: 'Manmohan Singh was unfailingly measured, thoughtful and wise'

Knowing Manmohan was one of the greatest privileges of my life. He showed me and everybody else what leadership and service truly mean

PM Modi launches 6-day Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, unveils rural India vision

At the inauguration, PM Modi interacted with artisans and was felicitated by Nabard Chairperson Shaji KV

Delhi traffic advisory today: PM Modi Visit to inaugurate several projects

Delhi Traffic Advisory: As several VVIPs are scheduled to visit North Delhi today, traffic restrictions are expected on certain roads. Advisory issued for the smooth movement of the general public

New updates: 98.12% of Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation on May 19, 2023 has been returned, says RBI

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Japan's speaker signs condolence book in memory of former PM Manmohan Singh

On December 31, former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had visited the Indian Embassy in Tokyo and signed the condolence book

AB-PMJAY significantly reduced cancer patients' financial burden: PM Modi

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has reduced the cancer patients' financial burden significantly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. Modi highlighted the achievements made in the fight against malaria and cancer in the 117th episode of his 'Mann Ki Baat'. He said the success on this front has attracted the attention of the world today. On the fight against cancer, the prime minister talked about a study by Medical Journal Lancet according to which the chances of starting cancer treatment in time in India have increased significantly. Modi also emphasised the role of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in ensuring timely treatment of cancer patients, within 30 days. "Because of this scheme, 90 percent of cancer patients have been able to start their treatment on time. This has happened because earlier, due to lack of money, poor patients used to shy away from getting tested for cancer and its treatment. Now, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana has become a big

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