India

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Swami Vivekananda, Visits Viksit Bharat Dialogue Exhibition

12 Jan 2025 14:00 PM IST

PM Modi paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his 163rd birth anniversary and visited the exhibition at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. He emphasized the importance of Vivekananda's vision for India's development

Maha Kumbh 2025: Meet 3.5-Year-Old Shravan Puri, the Youngest Baba of Juna Akhara

12 Jan 2025 13:34 PM IST

3.5-year-old Shravan Puri, the youngest saint at Maha Kumbh 2025, gains attention for his unique spiritual lifestyle.

Bengaluru 2nd Slowest City in India for Traffic, Kolkata Tops in 2024

12 Jan 2025 13:33 PM IST

Bengaluru ranks as the third slowest city globally for traffic in 2024, with 10 km taking 30 minutes. Kolkata leads India’s traffic congestion. The city's growing number of private vehicles worsens the situation, with nearly 2,000 new registrations daily.

S. Jaishankar to Represent India at Donald Trump’s Inauguration

12 Jan 2025 13:25 PM IST

S. Jaishankar will attend Donald Trump's swearing-in on January 20, representing India. He is expected to meet US officials and other dignitaries. Chinese President Xi Jinping declined the invitation, while leaders from Italy, Argentina, and El Salvador confirmed attendance.

PM Modi Reacts to Omar Abdullah’s Update on Z-Morh Tunnel

12 Jan 2025 12:03 PM IST

PM Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg, boosting tourism, connectivity, and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jaishankar to Represent India at Trump’s Swearing-In Ceremony

12 Jan 2025 11:28 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at US President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony on January 20. He will also meet representatives of the incoming administration during his visit to Washington, DC

Steve Jobs’ Wife Laurene Powell Visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple Before Maha Kumbh Visit | Watch

12 Jan 2025 09:40 AM IST

Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi ahead of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Accompanied by Swami Kailashanand Giri, she prayed for a smooth completion of the Kumbh and plans to take part in the event

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto To Be Chief Guest At India’s Republic Day

12 Jan 2025 01:33 AM IST

Subianto's visit is expected to boost Indo-Indonesian relations. He is unlikely to visit Pakistan afterward due to diplomatic concerns raised by India.

Ladakh Sanctuary to Host Defence Projects with Environmental Conditions

11 Jan 2025 15:32 PM IST

NBWL has cleared 11 defence projects in protected wildlife sanctuaries in Ladakh, ensuring that these projects comply with environmental regulations to protect local habitats.

Male Tiger Walks 500 km, Now Heading to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

11 Jan 2025 14:30 PM IST

A young male tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal walked 500 kilometers to Solapur, where it will be captured and released into the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. The tiger, believed to be 2.5 years old, represents an important conservation effort for Maharashtra’s wildlife.

90-Hour Workweek: Where Does India Stand Among Countries with the Least Hours?

11 Jan 2025 14:13 PM IST

Vanuatu has the shortest workweek globally, with employees averaging 24.7 hours per week. India ranks second with 46.7 hours. Concerns over long work hours have risen due to health risks and employee burnout.

Jairam Ramesh Critiques Modi’s ‘Human, Not God’ Comment

11 Jan 2025 13:41 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed PM Modi's recent podcast comment claiming, “I am human, not God,” referencing Modi’s previous “non-biological” remark and accusing him of damage control.