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20 Jun

India Prepares to Celebrate Yoga Day at 81 Heritage Sites With Open Access for All

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New Delhi [India], June 20: Tomorrow, India will awaken not just to another sunrise, but to a nationwide celebration that blends movement with meaning. As the world marks the 11th International Day of Yoga, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is bringing this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, to life by hosting sessions across 81 of the country’s most treasured monuments. From the silent grandeur of Konark to the centuries-old stones of Chittorgarh, yoga enthusiasts, tourists, students, and curious first-timers will unroll their mats under the open sky. The Ministry of Ayush has partnered with ASI to…

16 Jun

PM Modi, Cyprus President Forge India‑Cyprus Economic Ties in Limassol

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New Delhi [India], June 16: In a display of strategic optimism and mutual respect, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus led a high-impact business roundtable in Limassol today. This meeting, attended by senior leaders and entrepreneurs from both nations, set a clear tone: India‑Cyprus economic ties are ready to chart a new growth trajectory. Spanning sectors from finance to logistics, defence to AI, and tourism to quantum technologies, the session reflected an evolving partnership. India’s rapid ascent: A call to collaboration PM Modi celebrated India’s remarkable rise over the past 11 years, from the world’s fastest‑growing major…

12 Jun

Air India 787 Crash in Ahmedabad: Rescue Underway, Investigation Launched

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Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 – In a heart‑stopping incident today, an Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner (Flight AI 171) bound for London Gatwick tragically crashed into a residential area near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport moments after takeoff. The aircraft, which carried 230 passengers and 12 crew, transmitted a Mayday call at approximately 1:38 p.m. IST before communication abruptly ceased. Eyewitnesses reported heavy black smoke rising from the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood as the aircraft fell outside the airport perimeter. Ministry of Civil Aviation (@MoCA_GoI) has activated an Operational Control Room to coordinate all updates related to the AI171 crash For assistance, contact:…

11 Jun

India Celebrates 11 Years of Infrastructure Revolution Under PM Modi’s Vision

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New Delhi [India], June 11: In a powerful reflection on over a decade of relentless progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated 11 Years of Infrastructure Revolution in India, highlighting the nation’s extraordinary journey from fragmented connectivity to a seamless, world-class infrastructure network. As India continues to race toward a $5 trillion economy, the transformation of its physical backbone stands as a testament to both vision and execution. On June 11, 2025, the Prime Minister took to X (formerly Twitter) to mark this milestone. “It’s been #11YearsOfInfraRevolution,” he wrote, “with outstanding infrastructure being added that has enhanced India’s growth trajectory. From…

07 Jun

AM/NS India Powers Two of India’s Greatest Rail Engineering Marvels

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has proudly reinforced its role in India’s infrastructure transformation by supplying critical steel for two of the country’s most iconic railway bridges 70% of flat steel for Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, and 100% of steel for the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge. The dedication of the iconic Anji and Chenab bridges by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marks a significant step in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. These engineering marvels truly showcase India’s will and capacity to build a…

06 Jun

Save Himalayas, Save Lives: Kishore Upadhyay Issues Global Warning on Climate Crisis on World Environment Day

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New Delhi [India], June 6: On the occasion of World Environment Day, an impactful awareness programme was organized on the theme “Melting Himalayan Glaciers, Dying Ganga” under the aegis of Voice of Ganga and Himalaya – A Global Organization. The event, held at IIC, New Delhi, saw the participation of environmentalists, policymakers, students, and social activists from across the country. Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan was the Chief Guest at the event. In his address, he said: “The Himalayas and the Ganga are not just symbols of our nature—they are the soul of India. Their protection is not just the…

04 Jun

PM Modi to Head Tree Plantation Drive Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ on World Environment Day

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New Delhi [India], June 4: PM Modi will inaugurate a major green and urban renewal campaign on June 5, 2025, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts towards sustainable development on World Environment Day. The agenda for the day includes the inauguration of a tree plantation drive as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign and the flag-off of 200 electric buses in the country’s capital. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also plant a Banyan sapling at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park, New Delhi, at about 10:15 AM. The event, powerfully symbolic and deeply rooted in culture, will…

03 Jun

IICA Northeast Campus: ₹100.95 Cr Move Boosting Growth

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New Delhi [India], June 3: With the purchase of land in Meghalaya to open its very first regional campus in the Northeast, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), which is a ministry of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has made history in an apparent attempt towards regional empowerment and decentralised policy leadership. This move is a sign of the Centre’s attention towards inclusive growth, corporate governance, and socio-economic transformation with an outlay of ₹100.95 crore under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for the North-East Region (PM-DevINE). The new campus in New Shillong Township will be a specialist regional centre,…

02 Jun

Padma Shri Kailash Chandra Agarwal Gets Lakshmipat Singhania–IIM Lucknow Leadership Award from FM Sitharaman

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New Delhi [India], June 2: Padma Shri awardee, Shri Kailash Chandra Agarwal, Founder and Chairman of Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS) was conferred as one of the finalists for the Lakshmipat Singhania – IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards 2023-24, in the distinguished category of Community Services & Social Upliftment. The awards recognise transformative leaders who have significantly contributed to India’s development and societal well-being. The event was graced by Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, as the Chief Guest. Jointly instituted by JK Organisation, a century-old industrial conglomerate, and the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, one of India’s premier business schools, the award…

30 May

Greenman Viral Desai to Launch 7-Day Tree Plantation Drive on World Environment Day

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 30: Renowned environmentalist and social activist Viral Desai, fondly known as the “Greenman,” is set to launch a seven-day tree plantation campaign starting June 5, marking World Environment Day. The initiative will see 1,000 trees planted across Surat and Navsari as part of his ongoing mission to foster ecological responsibility and civic unity. Rooted in Desai’s long-standing environmental movement, ‘Satyagraha Against Pollution and Climate Change,’ the campaign carries forward his vision of turning ideology into tangible impact. To date, the movement has mobilised over 2 lakh green volunteers and facilitated the planting of more than 6.5…