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NB Viewpoint | "India aims to invest Rs. 80 lakh Cr in maritime industry during next 25 years," says Sonowal

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that the Ministry has set a target of investing Rs 80 lakh crore in the maritime industry during the next 25 years.

100 kms road constructed in 100 hours! Nitin Gadkari announces new record of of Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway, calls it proud moment!

India has set a new record in the construction of roads by building 100km of bituminous concrete in just 100 hours on its Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway.

NB Explains | Sarbananda Sonowal receives first Indian cargo ship at Myanmar's Sittwe Port

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal and Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Communications Admiral Tin Aung San jointly inaugurated the Sittwe Port.

Drunk driver rams truck into Union minister Niranjan Jyoti's car in Karnataka

The minister was in Karnataka to attend a Mahila Samellan organised by the ruling BJP, in the runup to assembly polls.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's Nagpur office receives threat calls; caller utters Dawood's name

The caller reportedly made extortion demands and issued death threats to Gadkari before ending the call abruptly, the report added. - Nitin Gadkari is currently in Nagpur for the Makar Sankranti festival.

Former Union Minister Sharad Yadav died at the age of 75

Former Union Minister and one of the country's most prominent socialist leaders, Sharad Yadav, died on Thursday. The 75-year-old was ailing for a long time and had collapsed at his home in Delhi on Thursday. A statement from Gurugram's Fortis Memorial Research Institute – where he was taken immediately -- said Yadav was brought to the emergency ward in an unconscious and unresponsive state.

By 2024, our road infrastructure will be equal to standard of USA, says Nitin Gadkari

Before the end of 2024, road infrastructure will be equal to the standard of the USA, said Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari. He was addressing the 95th FICCI Annual convention.

ISRO to develop Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal for Ladakh: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Singh said, the project encompasses spatial database generation (water resources, vegetation and energy potential) using remote sensing, geospatial techniques and the development of a Geo-portal for hosting this database.

Piyush Goyal visits BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Los Angeles, pays tribute to Pramukh Swami Maharaj on his centennial birth anniversary

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal visited BAPS Swaminarayan Temple on Sept 11, in Los Angeles. The Minister, who is presently visiting USA since the past 7 days, said that BAPS Swaminarayan temple was doing great service to the society all over the world.

Humanity above all! Union Minister saves photographer’s life at Delhi event, wins praise

This is not the first time, earlier, Karad helped a co-passenger who was feeling uneasy on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Mumbai.

Indian coal sector undergoes path - breaking reforms

Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that the Ministry of Coal has initiated a number of reforms to further increase the production of coal to meet the growing energy demands of the nation.

India calls out West over food crisis, says food grains shouldn't go the way of Covid vaccines

He said, “A number of low income societies are today confronted with the twin challenges of rising costs and difficulty in access to food grains. Even those like India, who have adequate stocks, have seen an unjustified increase in food prices. It is clear that hoarding and speculation is at work. We cannot allow this to pass unchallenged."

Govt to reduce disturbed areas under AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam & Manipur

Union Minister Amit Shah said that the reduction in areas under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development works in the region

Union Minister attacked in Akhilesh Yadav's constituency

Union minister SP Singh Baghel, Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate from Karhal against Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, said the alleged attack on him has brought back memories of booth capturing and violence in the 1990s when SP was ruling the state.

Ladakh to get snow sculpture to attract tourists in winters

Snow sculpture will also create job opportunities for the locals.

'KCR insulted Ambedkar & the Constitution': Union Minister slams Telangana CM

A row of controversy erupted after, K Chandrashekar Rao asserted that there is a need to rewrite the Constitution in India.

Complaints received against 18 Andhra NGOs over conversion: Minister

Union Minister Nityananda Rai informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that complaints related to alleged religious conversions indulged in by 18 NGOs working in Andhra Pradesh were received by the government.

Respect all religions to end discrimination, conflicts: R K Singh

Union Minister R. K. Singh had called for respecting all the religions to put a full stop to religious tensions, discriminations and conflicts in the country. He also strongly advocated for ban on religious conversions.

'India will never forget their rich contribution': PM Modi pays tribute to CDS Rawat, 12 others who died in crash

The Prime Minister visited Palam airbase to pay his last respects."Paid my last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces. India will never forget their rich contribution," tweeted PM Modi.

Carmakers to soon introduce flex-fuel engines in vehicles

Nitin Gadkari said he will issue an order directing car manufacturers to introduce flex-fuel engines in vehicles

India sets its agenda straight; Says it will retrieve PoJK from the illegal occupation of Pakistan

Retrieving Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is next on the agenda, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh. He was addressing the ‘Mirpur Balidan Diwas’ program dedicated to PoJK displaced persons, Singh said that leadership that had the capacity and the will to abrogate Article 370, also has the capacity to retrieve PoJK from the illegal occupation of Pakistan.

Fulfilling duties as always! Union Minister Karad helps co-passenger midair, earns PM Modi’s praise

Centre to support bringing petrol and diesel under GST: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said Centre is ready to support proposal for bringing petrol and diesel under GST regime if all states are ready to back the idea

Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off 1st direct flight on Shillong-Dibrugarh route under UDAN

Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually flagged off the first direct flight on Shillong-Dibrugarh route

Centre increases subsidy on fertilizers to Rs. 28,000 crores to benefit farmers; Know how-

Mansukh Mandaviya announced that Central government increased subsidy on fertilizers to benefit farmers

#BengalViolence TMC goons attack Union Minister V Murlidharan’s car

he frenzied activists of Trinamool Congress allegedly attacked the caravan of V Murlidharan, Union Minister of State for External Affairs today in West Medinipur district of West Bengal.

Uplift to villages of India! Govt launches GRAM UJALA scheme in Varanasi

After launching the Gram Ujala scheme in Bihar, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh, launched the “Gram Ujala scheme” in Varanasi. As part of the scheme, govt will provide high-quality LED bulbs at an affordable cost of Rs 10 per bulb in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.

Achievement! Anurag Thakur becomes first serving MP to be appointed captain in Territorial Army

Union Minister Anurag Thakur became the first serving MP to be appointed as Captain in the Territorial Army. He was commissioned as a regular officer into Territorial Army in July 2016 as a Lieutenant. Now, he has been promoted as Captain in the 124 Sikh regiment.

Piyush Goyal : National Education Policy 2020 will make India knowledge capital of world

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Feb 26, that the National Education Policy has given emphasis to innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development. The minister was addressing the FICCI Higher Education Summit.

Concreting a history! New world record set during Delhi-Mumbai expressway construction

This comes as a new WORLD RECORD has been scripted for the laying of pavement quality concrete (PQC) for a four-lane highway of 2,580 meters length within 24 hours. It has been achieved in India during the construction of the country’s flagship greenfield expressway, the Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai project.

India emerges as world's second largest manufacturer of PPE kits

Union Minister for Textile and Women and Child Development Smriti Irani has said that India has become the second largest manufacturer of PPE kits and suits in the world in record three months’ time during the COVID 19 induced lockdown since Mar 2020.

India will become 'toll plaza free' in next two years!

In a major development, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said the use of GPS-based (Global Positioning System) toll collection will ensure India becomes "toll plaza free" in the next two years. He also said this would help the exchequer earn Rs 1.34 trillion in the next five years.

Pradhan for Long term resolution of Odisha's border disputes

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called upon the Government of Odisha for along-term resolution.

CM Reddy writes to Centre requesting to block online gaming sites in Andhra

In a bid to block online gambling in the state, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has requested the Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology Ravi Shankar to block online gaming, gambling, and betting websites and applications in the state in his letter.

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan passes away

Union Minister and founder of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Ram Vilas Paswan passed away on Thursday at a Delhi hospital where he was recuperating from heart surgery. He was 74.

Kiren Rijiju slams racial discrimination; Says anyone who discriminates people is real enemy virus

After a man in North-West Delhi called a Manipuri woman 'corona' and spat on her, Union Minister Kiren Rijiji slammed the alleged racial discrimination being faced by the North-East people amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Churning out an initiative, 36 Union Ministers to visit J&K creating awareness on revoking Article 370

Scrutinizing the situation prevailing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Central government has churned out an initiative wherein a group of union ministers will visit the erstwhile state starting from January 18. This visit includes sensitive areas in the valley to spread awareness about the positive impact of abrogation of Article 370 provisions and the development measures taken by the government for the region. There will be 51 visits to Jammu and eight to Srinagar.

CM Fadnavis, RSS Sarsanghchalak, Nitin Gadkari cast vote

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohanrao Bhagwat, Sarkaryawah Bhayyaji Joshi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari exercised their right to vote in Maharashtra Assembly elections today in Nagpur.

Making landmark study, ‘Drishti’ gives new insight in status of women!

The Study was conducted across all 29 states and five out of seven Union Territories making it one of the most comprehensive study of women in Bharat in recent times. Women above the 18 years of age were the unit of analysis and total 43255 women were interviewed. A separate study on similar lines was conducted on girls below 18 years of age group. 7675 girls from 5 regions, 25 states, 2 union territories and 283 Districts were interviewed.

Enriching indigenous research! R&D Center for Cleaner Energy unveils at IISc Bangalore

While addressing the event, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said, “The research at the premier science institute in clean coal domain could be a game-changer for meeting the country's energy in terms of efficiency and capacity at lower operating costs and size”.

Pioneering initiative! MHRD introduces AI study at school level

Addressing the Central Board of Secondary Education’s Teachers Awards 2018-19, Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishak said, "it is a big leap in our education system that artificial intelligence which was otherwise taught at the college level, is now been introduced from class 8th."

Rajasthan welcomes Kalraj Mishra as new Governor!

Mishra replaced Kalyan Singh, who has completed his five-year tenure. Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Shripathi Ravindra Bhat administered the oath of office to Mishra. The Governor was given the guard of honor after the oath ceremony.

Education at doorstep; Leh's first ‘Mobile Science Exhibition’ van flagged off especially for students

Creating a change by bringing the lost areas of bright India to mainstream, Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel on Thursday flagged off a mobile science exhibition van in Leh. This is the first such vehicle in the region, which will hold lectures and sky observation sessions for school students, among other programmes. The van will have science exhibits and hold exhibitions throughout the year at schools in rural areas, except during vacations.

Setting example with self efforts! Health Minister Harsh Vardhan cycles 6 kms to WHO meet venue

Union Minister Vardhan cycled from his residence at Tees January Marg to the venue of WHO SEARO health minister's meet at New Delhi's Bhikaji Cama Place. Health Ministers of several other countries participating in the WHO SEARO also took part in the yoga session.

Pledge to fight against deadly diseases! India announces contribution of 22 mn USD to GFTAM for 6th replenishment cycle

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare stated that “India stands firm to its long-standing partnership with the Global Fund and its commitment to eliminate AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria”.

Need of the hour! With 47,000 crore fund release, govt calls for compulsory afforestation

Taking this caution on agenda, the Environment Ministry of India has discharged more than Rs 47,000 to 27 state governments to take strong steps and compensatory afforestation efforts and other activities to preserve the environment.

Powerful commitment to combat Desertification! India pledges to restore 50 Lakh hectares of degraded land by 2030

Delivering the keynote address at a Curtain Raiser Press Conference in New Delhi, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, highlighted India’s resolve to combat desertification.

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NB Viewpoint | "India aims to invest Rs. 80 lakh Cr in maritime industry during next 25 years," says Sonowal

100 kms road constructed in 100 hours! Nitin Gadkari announces new record of of Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway, calls it proud moment!

NB Explains | Sarbananda Sonowal receives first Indian cargo ship at Myanmar's Sittwe Port

Drunk driver rams truck into Union minister Niranjan Jyoti's car in Karnataka

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's Nagpur office receives threat calls; caller utters Dawood's name

Former Union Minister Sharad Yadav died at the age of 75

By 2024, our road infrastructure will be equal to standard of USA, says Nitin Gadkari

ISRO to develop Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal for Ladakh: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Piyush Goyal visits BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Los Angeles, pays tribute to Pramukh Swami Maharaj on his centennial birth anniversary

Union Minister seeks NIA probe into K'taka BJP youth leader's murder

Telangana cop caught clicking pictures of documents during BJP meet

Muslim intellectuals demand effective ban on cow slaughter, smuggling

Humanity above all! Union Minister saves photographer’s life at Delhi event, wins praise

Indian coal sector undergoes path - breaking reforms

India calls out West over food crisis, says food grains shouldn't go the way of Covid vaccines

Govt to reduce disturbed areas under AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam & Manipur

Union Minister attacked in Akhilesh Yadav's constituency

Ladakh to get snow sculpture to attract tourists in winters

'KCR insulted Ambedkar & the Constitution': Union Minister slams Telangana CM

Complaints received against 18 Andhra NGOs over conversion: Minister

Respect all religions to end discrimination, conflicts: R K Singh

'India will never forget their rich contribution': PM Modi pays tribute to CDS Rawat, 12 others who died in crash

Carmakers to soon introduce flex-fuel engines in vehicles

India sets its agenda straight; Says it will retrieve PoJK from the illegal occupation of Pakistan

Fulfilling duties as always! Union Minister Karad helps co-passenger midair, earns PM Modi’s praise

Centre to support bringing petrol and diesel under GST: Nitin Gadkari

Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off 1st direct flight on Shillong-Dibrugarh route under UDAN

Centre increases subsidy on fertilizers to Rs. 28,000 crores to benefit farmers; Know how-

#BengalViolence TMC goons attack Union Minister V Murlidharan’s car

Uplift to villages of India! Govt launches GRAM UJALA scheme in Varanasi

Achievement! Anurag Thakur becomes first serving MP to be appointed captain in Territorial Army

Piyush Goyal : National Education Policy 2020 will make India knowledge capital of world

Concreting a history! New world record set during Delhi-Mumbai expressway construction

India emerges as world's second largest manufacturer of PPE kits

India will become 'toll plaza free' in next two years!

Pradhan for Long term resolution of Odisha's border disputes

CM Reddy writes to Centre requesting to block online gaming sites in Andhra

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan passes away

Kiren Rijiju slams racial discrimination; Says anyone who discriminates people is real enemy virus

Churning out an initiative, 36 Union Ministers to visit J&K creating awareness on revoking Article 370

CM Fadnavis, RSS Sarsanghchalak, Nitin Gadkari cast vote

Making landmark study, ‘Drishti’ gives new insight in status of women!

Enriching indigenous research! R&D Center for Cleaner Energy unveils at IISc Bangalore

Pioneering initiative! MHRD introduces AI study at school level

Rajasthan welcomes Kalraj Mishra as new Governor!

Education at doorstep; Leh's first ‘Mobile Science Exhibition’ van flagged off especially for students

Setting example with self efforts! Health Minister Harsh Vardhan cycles 6 kms to WHO meet venue

Pledge to fight against deadly diseases! India announces contribution of 22 mn USD to GFTAM for 6th replenishment cycle

Need of the hour! With 47,000 crore fund release, govt calls for compulsory afforestation

Powerful commitment to combat Desertification! India pledges to restore 50 Lakh hectares of degraded land by 2030