Holla Mahalla, which is sometimes termed as ‘Holla,’ is a Sikh festival. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666-1708), the tenth prophet-teacher of the Sikhs, started Holla Mohalla—a kind of march—on Chet Vadi 1 (the day after the full moon day), 1757 Bikrami of the lunar month of Chet, the first desi month in the lunar […]
New Delhi, March 12 With a twin-objective — to underscore India as a more hospitable destination for global visitors and to tackle modern-day security challenges — the Central government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill of 2025. A seminal piece of legislation, the Bill is designed to reform and streamline the nation’s immigration framework. […]
New Delhi, March 5 The vision of investing in people stands on three pillars — education, skill, and healthcare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, urging all stakeholders to step forward and invest more in these areas as the next phase of development requires it. Addressing the post-budget webinar on employment via video conferencing, […]
New Delhi, March 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India’s achievements and successes sparked a new wave of hope across the globe, adding that once perceived as a nation that would sink itself and others, the country is now driving global growth. “World is now recognising this century as India’s century and […]
New Delhi, March 5 India’s GDP growth is expected to accelerate in the Q4 (January-March) quarter of the current financial year based on the high-frequency indicators of the economy, according to a Bank of Baroda report released on Wednesday. The positive indicators which are showing an improvement in Q4 include the increase in GST collections […]
Mumbai, March 1 Domestic investors will shape India’s future, not foreign institutional investors (FIIs), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Saturday, urging the industry to safeguard small investors and minimise market volatility. Goyal asserted that assets under management (AUM) in the mutual funds industry at nearly Rs 70 lakh crore — […]
New Delhi, Feb 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a monumental event that has not only strengthened India’s spiritual legacy but has also set a new benchmark in management, planning, and policy-making. In a blog dedicated to the grand gathering, PM Modi emphasised how the Maha Kumbh […]
New Delhi, Feb 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the successful completion of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and stated that now, India must “unite and come together for the Maha Yagya of a Viksit Bharat.” In his blog on Maha Kumbh, he appreciated the efforts of the Centre, state government, and the […]
New Delhi, Feb 25 With smart cities and green highways, the Government is building an infrastructure ecosystem that is sustainable, resilient and future-ready, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal has said. Addressing the second edition of Build India Infra Awards 2025, the minister highlighted that the Union Budget for 2025-26 allocates Rs 11.21 […]
New Delhi, Feb 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday showcased his unwavering commitment to the nation’s progress with a packed schedule that took him to three states — Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam — in a single day. The whirlwind schedule throughout the day spoke volumes about the PM’s dedication to the development of […]