Govt's pace of work tripled in 3rd term: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the pace of work has tripled in the third term of her government which has worked with strong determination to lift the economy out of the state of "policy......

Over 500 kg cocaine worth Rs 5000 cr recovered in Gujarat

In a joint operation, the Delhi police and Gujarat police on Sunday seized 518 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs 5,000 crore in Gujarat's Ankleshwar. IMAGE: Image used for representational purpose......

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A FAILURE?

There should have been a focus on sanitation and not on littering or garbage. Absence of sanitation affects the health of children, explains Aakar Patel. Kindly note the image has been posted only......

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan gets Rs 9,000 crore

The government on Monday announced allocation of Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the country's biggest drive to improve sanitation and cleanliness, especially in rural......

Success of Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan across states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to present the NSSO report on the first anniversary of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan  on October 2.   On June 31, the Union ministry for drinking......

IMF sees India as 'bright spot' in global economy, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees India as a "bright spot" in the global economy and as per the World Bank, India is in a better position to......

Sitharaman to meet heads of PSBs next week

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to meet heads of public sector banks (PSBs) next week to review performance of the lenders and progress made by them to support the economy battered......

Comedian Raju Srivastav Passes Away

IMAGE: Raju Srivastav on the sets of India's Laughter Champion. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raju Srivastav/Instagram Raju Srivastav passed away in Delhi at the age of 58, confirmed his family. He......

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

IMAGE: Raju Srivastav, who passed into the ages on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raju Srivastav/Instagram   The first brush of fame came as an Amitabh Bachchan......

How I Finally Played Gandhi In A Film

'Top actors like Ben Kingsley, who played Gandhiji, had already raised the bar.''I hoped that Rajkumar Santoshi would be satisfied with my acting.' IMAGE: Chinmay Mandlekar as Nathuram Godse and......

PIX: Tamannaah wields broom for Swachh Bharat

Bollywood's project Swachh Bharat continues...Humshakals actress Tamannaah Bhatia became the latest celebrity, after Hrithik, Salman, Amitabh Bachchan and Nagarjuna, to take part in Prime Minister......

Kohli, Thakur participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

India’s Test captain Virat Kohli and BCCI President Anurag Thakur swept the stands at the EdenGardens as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday. "On the......

You are way too young and energetic to retire: PM Modi to Raina

'Your fielding was exemplary and inspiring. Some of the best catches in recent international cricket have your distinctive imprint.' IMAGE: Suresh Raina celebrates the wicket of Ed Joyce during......

PM Modi makes special appeal to Indian cricketers

IMAGE: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli with PM Narendra Modi (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: PMO/Twitter With the Lok Sabha elections looming large over the political......

Tendulkar bats with PM Modi for 'Swachh Bharat'

Sachin Tendulkar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph: Courtesy: Narendra Modi/Facebook Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of his......