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PM Modi distributes 51,000 appointment letters for govt jobs at Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually distributed appointment letters for central government jobs to more than 51,000 youths at a 'Rozgar Mela'. Since the inception of 'Rozgar Mela', around 12 lakh recruitment letters have been issued through 18 such events held across the country. Addressing the function, Modi said, "Today is a very important day for thousands of youths across the country. Today, more than 51,000 young people have received appointment letters for government jobs." Today, all the recruited youths are becoming key partners in the country's journey of development. In railways, banking, defence, health, education and many other sectors, all the youths are about to take on new responsibilities, he said. "In the coming years, you all are going to play an important role in fulfilling the resolve for a developed India. For this achievement, I congratulate you, as well as your family members, very warmly," he said. The prime minister said India's youth are ..

Saudi Arabia joins International Big Cat Alliance as 26th member nation

Saudi Arabia on Friday became the newest member of the International Big Cat Alliance, a platform that brings together countries which are home to the seven big cats lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar and puma, officials said. With this, the alliance now has 26 member countries and five observer nations. In a post on X, the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) said, "The IBCA warmly welcomes the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as its newest member country! A significant collective step towards advancing global cooperation for Big Cat conservation and a sustainable planet." Established in 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IBCA is a multi-country, multi-agency coalition comprising 95 big cat range countries and non-range countries with an interest in big cat conservation, scientific organisations engaged in big cat research, business groups and corporates committed to supporting the conservation efforts. The platform aims to facilitate collaboration and synergy amo

RBI surplus transfer to govt hits a new high of ₹2.87 trillion in FY26

Contingent risk buffer cut to 6.5% from 7.5%; forex sales aid income growth

Reforms will deliver 10 times the savings from austerity measures

Indians prefer saving over spending. But for this to happen naturally, it requires more than calls to save fuel or work from home

India, Cyprus unveil five-year defence roadmap, elevate strategic ties

India and Cyprus elevate ties to a strategic partnership and unveil a five-year defence cooperation roadmap to deepen trade and investment ties

India, Cyprus elevate ties to 'strategic' level; set up joint task force

India and Cyprus on Friday elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and set up a joint task force to facilitate deeper cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure and shipping as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides for wide-ranging talks. The two leaders also deliberated on the West Asia crisis as well as the Ukraine conflict, with PM Modi saying New Delhi supports all efforts for an early end to the hostilities. "Over the past decade, investment from Cyprus to India has nearly doubled. Trust between the two countries has increased, and with the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, numerous new possibilities have emerged," Modi said in his media statement. Taking advantage of this, we are targeting to double this investment again in the next five years, he said. "And to realise this resolve, today we are elevating our trusted relationship to a strategic partnership," he added. The prime minister also noted that the friendship ..

HDFC Bank, IndusInd, Yes Bank warm up to hybrid mode after PM's WFH call

Some banks are yet to take a call but are expected to review policies and may consider hybrid working for some time

PM Modi's five-nation tour will result in $40 bn investments in India: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation foreign tour has secured fresh investment commitments worth nearly $40 billion across key sectors, the MEA said

PM Narendra Modi chairs ministers' meet after five-nation foreign tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a marathon meeting of the council of ministers amid the West Asia conflict, rising fuel prices and concerns over foreign exchange reserves

Nordic outreach: India will benefit from technology and capital flows

India's transition to green industrialisation will require a wide-range of technological inputs, infrastructure financing, and specialised expertise

PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding five-nation tour of UAE, Europe

In a post on X after concluding the Italy visit, PM Modi said his discussions with Meloni covered a wide range of sectors and would add new momentum to India-Italy cooperation

Dialogue, diplomacy only way to resolve conflicts: PM Modi in Italy

PM Modi also highlighted the deepening civilisational and cultural ties between India and Italy, noting growing interest in Indian traditions such as yoga, Ayurveda, cuisine, and art in Italy

India and Italy to increase bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029

The two countries elevated ties to a special strategic partnership and signed agreements spanning defence, critical minerals, mobility and trade cooperation

PM Modi receives prestigious FAO Agricola Medal for food security efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in recognition of his contribution to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. Modi, who arrived in Italy on Tuesday night on the concluding leg of his five-nation tour, received the award from Dr Qu Dongyu, Director-General of FAO at the UN body's headquarters in Rome. Modi said that the honour reflects India's unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with the agriculture sector. "This is an honour to India's millions of farmers, livestock rearers, fish farmers, agricultural scientists, and workers. This is also an honour to India's unwavering commitment, at the centre of which lies human welfare, food security, and Sustainable Development," he said. The FAO Agricola Medal is one of the highest honours awarded by the FAO to distinguished ...

Edelweiss MF unveils second SIF offering; Parle confusion lifts stock

Edelweiss Mutual Fund launched its second specialised investment fund offering, while shares of Parle Industries surged after traders mistook it for the maker of Melody toffees

Modi govt's council of ministers meet on Thursday; key decisions on cards

The functioning of various ministries, key decisions taken and their outcomes and future plans, among other subjects, will be discussed at a meeting of the Modi government's council of ministers on Thursday, official sources said. To be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the meeting will be attended by all cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge and other ministers of state. This will be the first meeting of the council of ministers this year, amidst speculation of a cabinet reshuffle. At the meeting, the functioning of various ministries and departments, key decisions taken in the recent past and their outcomes and future plans will discussed, the sources said on Wednesday. Different aspects of various government schemes and programmes, how to implement those for maximum success and other subjects are also expected to be reviewed. The prime minister is likely to refer to the ongoing West Asia crisis and its economic effects, and may give directions to

PM Modi gifts Melody to Italian PM Meloni; investors buy wrong Parle stock

A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting Melody toffees to Italy's Giorgia Meloni during his Rome visit sparked a social media frenzy and sent Parle Industries shares soaring 5%

'Welcome to Rome, my friend': Italian PM Meloni welcomes PM Modi

Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Rome

India, Nordic nations agree to elevate ties to Green Tech and Innovation

India and the Nordic countries on Tuesday decided to elevate their relationship to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership to bolster cooperation in areas such as clean and green transition, trade and investments and blue economy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Nordic counterparts here. In a joint press statement after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Prime Minister Modi said that they will continue to work together to strengthen the rules-based global order. "Our shared commitment to democracy, rule of law, and multilateralism makes us natural partners," said Modi, who was joined by his counterparts from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden. "Today, we decided to elevate India-Nordic relations to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. With this green technology partnership, we will ensure a better future for the entire world," the prime minister said after the meeting. During the meeting, the leaders also shared views on .

Third India-Nordic Summit: Nordic nations to invest $100 bn in 15 years

India offers 100% FDI to Nordic defence firms in defence industrial corridors