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Citroen to add more safety features, plans to come with six airbags

French carmaker Citroen is all set to come with six airbags to meet the safety standards of its product in India. The carmaker will start updating the safety features from July 2024

Amrit Udyan 2024: President Murmu inaugurates Udyan Utsav, check details

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the long-awaited Udyan Utsav 2024 today. People can visit every day from tomorrow except Monday till March 31, 2024

India ranks 93 among 180 countries in Global Corruption Index: Report

In the Corruption Perceptions Index, India secured the 93rd position with a score of 39

Deeply anguished: India condemns brutal murder of 25-year-old student in US

The Indian Consulate in Atlanta strongly condemned what it called the 'brutal' murder of a 25-year-old Indian student inside a store in Georgia's Lithonia city

Martyrs' Day 2024: Here's all you need to know about Gandhi's Punyatithi

India observes Mahatma Gandhi's punyatithi every year on January 30 to pay homage to the father of the nation. His principles of Ahimsa and Satyagraha inspire people across the world

Special Aastha trains for Ayodhya from Tatanagar to visit Ram temple

Indian Railways to run special trains to Ayodhya from Jharkhand to visit Ram Lalla's temple. The trains will leave on two days - January 29 and February 19, 2024

Not self-reliance, focus must be on 'competitive India'

The President said that the Fundamental Duties enshrined in the Constitution are essential obligations of every citizen towards making Bharat a developed nation when it completes 100 years of freedom

Happy Republic Day 2024: Best wishes, messages, quotes to share with others

Today, everyone is celebrating Republic Day and sharing greetings with their family and friends. Here are the best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Republic Day 2024: Here are interesting facts, theme, chief guests and more

Republic Day is celebrated every year on January 26, 2024. All eyes will be on Kartavya Path, where Indian army, navy, air force and paramilitary groups will perform parades

Republic Day 2024: Airports on high alert, traffic affects national capital

Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued guidelines for commuters, who are planning to take flights on Republic Day 2024. Traffic is also affected in the national capital; check the details

Republic Day 2024 Parade: Check what makes this year's parade special

Apart from the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, many other aspects will make Republic Day 2024 Special. Check here in detail

France, India to discuss accord on nuclear reactors to limit coal reliance

India, the world's third-biggest carbon dioxide emitter, is seeking to rapidly expand its use of nuclear power over the next decade as it aims to both decarbonize and meet rising energy demand

Bilateral trade between India, Russia likely to increase this year: Sonowal

Bilateral trade between India and Russia was at USD 50 billion in the last financial year and is expected to increase this year, said Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, here on Wednesday. The Eastern Maritime Corridor between the ports on the east coast of India and the Far East region of Russia promises "immense potential" to unlock new trade opportunities, he said. The minister was speaking at a conference on 'Operationalising Eastern Maritime Corridor' which was attended by a delegation from Moscow led by A Yu Bobrakov, Deputy Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic of the Russian Federation, among others. While welcoming the visiting delegates, Sonowal said the India-Russia partnership is strong and steady building upon strategic convergence, geo-political interests and mutually beneficial cooperation. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains engaged with President Putin through telephonic conversation. The latest discussion t

Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day 2024: PM, President extends best wishes

The Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day is celebrated every year on January 24, 2024. PM Modi and the President extend their best wishes

UN body in Afghanistan thanks India for aid in combating locust threat

Earlier, the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture also expressed gratitude for this assistance made through the Chabahar port

After 5 years, India's criminal system will be most modern in world: Shah

"If a government remains in power for 50 years, it makes 5-6 changes, but in just 10 years we have made more than 50 changes in every field," he added

Bank Holiday Today: Half-day off in many banks due to consecration ceremony

Ministry of Finance issued an order asking some banks to observe half-day off in several states to allow employees to participate in the Ram temple consecration ceremony

Switzerland and India reach deal on FTA after 16 years of negotiations

The agreement "will create jobs for the young population of India, and secure employment in Switzerland," Parmelin said in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Sonntagszeitung

Amusement industry growing at 15%, to reach Rs 25,000 cr mark soon: Experts

The amusement industry is growing at 15 per cent and is likely to reach the Rs 25,000 crore mark by 2030 or even before that in the country, say industry officials. Industry experts said that the sector holds huge potential for job creation and offers investment opportunities in religious and mythological theme-based parks with the help of technological innovation, laser shows and others. Speaking at a panel discussion on the growth of tourism, amusement, food, travel, Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) chairman Shrikant Goenka said that the amusement industry is growing at the rate of 15 per cent, and there are huge employment opportunities. There are immense investment opportunities to create more theme-based stories, mythological and religious theme parks with the help of technological innovation, laser shows, videos etc. at various religious circuits which are being developed by the Centre and State tourism boards, Goenka said. "Our annual turnover sta

Ram Mandir Inauguration Holiday: Several states declare holiday, check list

Many states have declared a holiday on January 22, 2024, due to the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple. Check the full list here