Month: January 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor on Sunday, marking the extension of the Namo Bharat network into the national capital. This section connects Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh with New Ashok Nagar in Delhi. During the ceremony, PM Modi took…

India has achieved a significant milestone in urban transportation, with its metro network crossing 1,000 kilometers across 23 cities in 11 states. This achievement positions India as home to the third-largest metro network globally, transforming urban mobility and enhancing the ease of living for millions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a series of landmark infrastructure and development projects in Delhi on Sunday, January 5, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The initiatives, worth over ₹12,200 crore, are expected to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the national capital and surrounding regions. Key Projects to Be…

Delhi witnessed an unprecedented nine-hour stretch of zero visibility on Saturday, marking the season’s longest duration of such conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to dense fog across the capital and a partly cloudy sky on Sunday. At Indira Gandhi International Airport, heavy fog caused severe disruptions,…

The Modi government’s current approach toward the ongoing farmers’ protest marks a clear shift from its earlier stance during the 2020–2021 agitation against the three contentious farm laws. Unlike the previous term, when the government engaged extensively with agitating farm unions, the NDA government 3.0 is maintaining a noticeable distance….

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted HDFC Bank approval to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB). This approval, effective from January 3, 2025, is valid for one year, after which it will lapse if the acquisition is not completed. Approval Details…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the amalgamation of The National Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore (Karnataka), with Cosmos Co-operative Bank Limited (Maharashtra). This significant development will take effect on January 6, 2025, as per the RBI’s press release. Key Details of the Amalgamation From January 6, all branches…

A thick blanket of fog has enveloped large parts of northern India, causing widespread disruption to transportation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that visibility dropped to zero at multiple locations, including Palam and Safdarjung in Delhi, as well as Amritsar, Agra, Hindon, Chandigarh, and Gwalior. Air Travel Affected IndiGo…

New Delhi: India has strongly protested against China’s establishment of two new counties in the Hotan Prefecture, which includes territory claimed by India as part of Ladakh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also voiced concerns about China’s plans to construct a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River…