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PM Modi launches Rs 1 lakh crore 'Innovation Drive at ESTIC 2025', heralds India's leap into global science leadership

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 22nd Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) at Bharat Mandapam today, unveiling a landmark Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme aimed at positioning India as a global leader in cutting-edge science and technology.
Addressing over 3,000 participants from academia, industry, government, and research institutions—including Nobel Laureates and eminent scientists—Modi declared, "Today is a landmark day for science and technology in India."
He called upon global experts to collaborate in tackling humanity's most pressing challenges through innovation.
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Bangladesh: Whose Victory Day will it be?

15 Dec 2025 | 5:06 PM

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI)
Days before India marks Vijay Divas, the anniversary of the 1971 victory of joint Indian and Bangladeshi forces over Pakistan, celebrated every year on December 16, the interim government in Dhaka summoned India’s High Commissioner to convey what it described as “serious concern” over public remarks made by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from exile.

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Messi's arrival sparks fan frenzy at Arun Jaitley Stadium

15 Dec 2025 | 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Football fever gripped Delhi on Tuesday as Argentine legend Lionel Messi reached the Arun Jaitley Stadium, sending fans into a tizzy on Monday evening.
The presence of two more international super-stars Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suárez, along with Messi, only added to the excitement at the stadium.

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PM Modi arrives in Amman: Ceremonial welcome marks start of historic blateral visit

15 Dec 2025 | 4:57 PM

Amman/New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan this afternoon, commencing his first full-fledged bilateral visit to the nation, a post on the social media from his office said.

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TMC condemns centre's move to rename MGNREGA; Govt defers introduction of the Bill

15 Dec 2025 | 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien has strongly condemned the government’s plan to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), calling it an “insult to Mahatma Gandhi". Speaking on social media platform X, O’Brien said, “Removing Mahatma Gandhi’s name... This is an insult to Gandhiji. Are you surprised? These are the same people who hero-worshipped the man who killed Mahatma Gandhi. They want to insult Gandhiji. We will never allow this to happen.” .

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Lionel Messi Arrives at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi

15 Dec 2025 | 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Football legend Lionel Messi has arrived at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi as part of his ongoing tour of India.

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