India

PM Modi highlights Annapurna Devi’s article on Women’s role in nation-building

07 Mar 2026 | 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted a write-up by Minister Annapurna Devi, emphasising the role of women in shaping India’s development and the importance of the care economy in the country’s journey toward a developed nation.

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Over 620 Jan Aushadhi Kendras benefiting lakhs in Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

07 Mar 2026 | 2:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that more than 620 Jan Aushadhi Kendras operating in Delhi have become a major support for lakhs of families by providing high-quality medicines at affordable prices.

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Nepal’s Gen-Z wave: Balen Shah and the rise of a new political order

07 Mar 2026 | 1:19 PM

By Mahendra Ved
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The people of Nepal, unlike the youth-led ‘revolutions’ of various hues that occurred in many nations across the world, but with varying results, have turned their “Generation-Z” movement of last year into a peaceful and decisive electoral victory.

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Storm Brewing in LS: Oppn moves no-confidence motion against Om Birla as Budget session resumes on Monday

07 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM

Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) When Parliament reconvenes for the second phase of the Budget Session on Monday, March 9, the political atmosphere is expected to be charged with confrontation and constitutional drama.

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International Women’s Day : ‘Shakti Walk' to be organised on Kartavya Path on Sunday

07 Mar 2026 | 12:13 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (UNI) The Ministry of Women and Child Development will organise a women-led walk titled “Shakti Walk – She Leads Bharat” along Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day.

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Airlines issue advisory, plan additional flights amid volatile situation in West Asia

07 Mar 2026 | 12:13 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (UNI) Airlines have issued travel advisories and planned additional flights to assist passengers amid the volatile situation in parts of West Asia.

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PM Modi highlights affordable healthcare push on Jan Aushadhi Diwas

07 Mar 2026 | 12:13 PM

‎New Delhi, March 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026, saying the government’s flagship affordable medicine initiative reflects its commitment to ensuring accessible healthcare for all citizens.

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Over 118 opposition MPs move motion seeking removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

07 Mar 2026 | 12:13 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (UNI) ‎More than 118 Opposition members of Lok Sabha from several parties have signed a motion seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, alleging that the functioning of the House has increasingly raised concerns about the chair’s impartiality.

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DMRC sets up Delhi Metro International Ltd to pursue overseas metro projects

06 Mar 2026 | 11:49 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (UNI) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has established a new subsidiary, Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), to bid for metro-rail projects in foreign cities and expand its global consultancy and urban transport services.

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Delhi’s mandate is for systemic change, not just change of power: CM Rekha Gupta

06 Mar 2026 | 11:02 PM

New Delhi, 6 March (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that when the people of the national capital elected her government, it was not merely a change of power but a resolve for a transformation of the entire system.

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Development and environment must complement each other, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Development and environment must complement each other, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

06 Mar 2026 | 8:46 PM

‎ New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) Lok Sabha ‎Om Birla on Friday said that development and environmental protection must be viewed as complementary rather than opposing goals, stressing that water conservation is essential for securing the future of humanity and requires collaborative action from all stakeholders, including public representatives and citizens. ‎
Addressing the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, the Lok Sabha Speaker highlighted the importance of sustainable development and global cooperation in addressing growing water challenges.

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ED attaches properties worth Rs 26.86 cr in Sowbhagya Ispat Bank fraud case

06 Mar 2026 | 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, on Friday said it has attached immovable properties worth Rs 26.86 crore in connection with a bank fraud case involving Sowbhagya Ispat India Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL).
The attached properties include residential flats, a residential house, and open plots of land.

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ED attaches properties worth Rs 206.40 Cr in money laundering case against TDI Infrastructure

06 Mar 2026 | 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Gurugram Zonal Office, on Friday said it has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 206.40 crore in a money-laundering case involving TDI Infrastructure Ltd. (formerly known as Intime Promoters Pvt. Ltd.).

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PM Modi congratulates Civil Services Exam 2025 toppers, encourages other aspirants

06 Mar 2026 | 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated candidates who successfully cleared the Civil Services Examination 2025, praising their dedication and perseverance while also encouraging those who could not secure their desired results to remain hopeful and continue striving.

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PM Modi not informed about Iran operation during Israel visit: Saar

06 Mar 2026 | 8:00 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, March 6 (UNI) Dispelling speculation about India’s prior knowledge of the recent strikes on Iran, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not briefed on the operation during his recent visit to Israel, as the decision to launch the attack was made only afterward.

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