The Indian government has initiated numerous projects under the Buddhist Development Plan to promote Buddhism across several states. Smriti Irani, Minister of Minority Affairs and Women & Child Development, inaugurated 38 projects with an estimated cost of Rs. 225 crore. These projects, sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram, are aimed at development in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Ladakh. Additionally, Rs. 30 crore in financial aid was announced to strengthen the Centre for Advance Studies in Buddhist Studies at the University of Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1,200 crore Gandhi Ashram Memorial Masterplan in Gujarat during his visit to Ahmedabad. The project aimed at revitalising Mahatma Gandhi's teachings and philosophy, revamping infrastructure, providing modern amenities, and establishing a world-class memorial at Sabarmati Ashram. PM Modi highlighted the historical significance of March 12th, commemorating the day when Gandhi initiated the Dandi March in 1930. The project expands the ashram to 55 acres, restoring 36 existing buildings and conserving 20 old structures. New facilities will includ
President Droupadi Murmu embarked on her first state visit to Mauritius, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. She was honoured as the Chief Guest at Mauritius' National Day celebrations, strengthening the enduring ties between the two nations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), President Murmu's visit demonstrates the commitment to enhancing bilateral relations across sectors and fostering inter-human connections. The visit, highlighted as a "new milestone" by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, includes the inauguration of 14 India-assisted projects.
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India received the Measles and Rubella Champion Award for its vigorous efforts in combating these diseases. Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan accepted the award on behalf of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on March 6. The Measles and Rubella Partnership, including agencies like the American Red Cross, BMGF, GAVI, US CDC, UNF, UNICEF, and WHO, commended India's dedication to reducing global measles deaths and rubella illness. India's commitment to public health and leadership in controlling infectious diseases am
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Agra Metro Rail Project's priority corridor, linking UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Sikandra Tomb for tourists. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Agra Metro from the Taj Mahal Metro Station and rode to the Taj East Gate Metro Station. The first corridor comprises 14 stations, with six completed, including elevated stations like the Taj East Gate and underground ones like the Taj Mahal. Initially, the service will operate between these six stations from 6 am to 10 pm, with fares ranging from Rs 10 to
On Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first underwater metro section in Kolkata, the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch, marking a significant milestone in the country's transportation history. This section features the deepest metro station in India, the Howrah metro station, situated 30 metres below ground. Covering 4.8 kilometres, it's a crucial part of the East-West Metro corridor, linking areas like Salt Lake Sector V, an IT hub. The project cost approximately ₹4,965 crore, with 10.8 kilometres of the total 16.6-kilometre corridor underground, including the river tunnel.
On Sunday, Flipkart introduced its UPI service, Flipkart UPI, aiming to boost digital payment solutions for its vast user base of over 500 million customers and contribute to India's digital advancement. Axis Bank powers Flipkart UPI, which is initially available to Android users. Registration involves obtaining a unique @fkaxis handle, enabling fund transfers and checkout payments within the Flipkart app. Post-launch, Flipkart plans to integrate loyalty features such as Supercoins, cashback, and brand vouchers to enhance customer engagement. Dheeraj Aneja, Senior Vice President at Flipkar
On March 1, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates visited the iconic Statue of Unity in Gujrat. During his visit to India, he labelled the Statue of Unity as an 'engineering marvel' and extended gratitude to PM Narendra Modi and CM Bhupendra Patel for their invitation and hospitality. Gates shared a video capturing his presence in front of the towering 597-foot-tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The video swiftly amassed more than a million views, eliciting reactions across social media platforms. Gates admired the statue's grandeur, highlighting its significance in his post. Social media
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth ₹35,700 crore in Jharkhand. He emphasised Jharkhand's crucial role in India's development, highlighting the inauguration of the ₹8,900-crore fertilizer plant in Sindri, Dhanbad district, as a significant step. PM Modi expressed confidence in Jharkhand's potential to contribute to India's progress, referring to it as a source of power for the nation's development. With a 12.7 LMT urea production capacity annually, the fertiliser factory hopes to support domestic production for the benefit of farmers throughout the nation. The Si