India

Govt to raise GER in higher education to 50 per cent by 2035

10 Jul 2025 | 5:39 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) The government aims to raise the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50 per cent by 2035, indicating its commitment to inclusive education and social justice, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today.

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Congress slams Gujarat govt over series of tragic mishaps

Congress slams Gujarat govt over series of tragic mishaps

10 Jul 2025 | 4:09 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) The Congress today flayed the BJP government in Gujarat, accusing it of colluding with corrupt officials leading to a series of "avoidable" and tragic accidents across the state in recent years.

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Modi’s five-nation visit a new era in India’s international ties: BJP

Modi’s five-nation visit a new era in India’s international ties: BJP

10 Jul 2025 | 3:57 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned after wrapping up a five-nation diplomatic tour, the BJP termed it a "highly productive and successful" visit that has set a new era in India’s international relations — strategic, cultural, and economic.

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Exposure to dirty air linked to increased risk of common brain tumor: Study

Exposure to dirty air linked to increased risk of common brain tumor: Study

10 Jul 2025 | 3:23 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) A recent large-scale Danish study has revealed that ultrafine particles in air pollution can cross the blood-brain barrier and may increase the risk of developing tumors of the central nervous system (CNS), particularly meningiomas -the most common type of primary brain tumor.

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PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Rajnath

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Rajnath

10 Jul 2025 | 11:32 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended birthday greetings to Union Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh and lauded his efforts to make India self-reliant in defence and strengthen the armed forces.

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

10 Jul 2025 | 11:31 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale with its epicentre near Jhajjar in Haryana struck today with the tremors felt across the Delhi-NCR region.

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PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Rajnath

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Rajnath

10 Jul 2025 | 11:26 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended birthday greetings to Union Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh and lauded his efforts to make India self-reliant in defence and strengthen the armed forces.

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22 Australian companies showcase cutting-edge clean energy solutions in India

22 Australian companies showcase cutting-edge clean energy solutions in India

10 Jul 2025 | 11:18 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) With an aim to deepen energy cooperation with India, the Australian Government trade and investment mission brought here 30 delegates representing 22 companies showcasing cutting-edge clean energy solutions.

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Earthquake in Delhi-NCR, tremors felt in Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad

Earthquake in Delhi-NCR, tremors felt in Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad

10 Jul 2025 | 10:02 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Jhajjar, Haryana today at 9:04 am IST.

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PM Modi returns after five-nation tour

PM Modi returns after five-nation tour

10 Jul 2025 | 9:59 AM

New Delhi, July 10(UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Palam Airport in Delhi today after concluding a high-profile diplomatic visit across five nations- Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.

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PM Modi concludes productive five-nation tour,  leaves for home

PM Modi concludes productive five-nation tour, leaves for home

10 Jul 2025 | 8:18 AM

Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for home after concluding a highly productive and successful five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia.

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PM given Namibia's highest civilian award

PM given Namibia's highest civilian award

10 Jul 2025 | 8:14 AM

Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Namibia’s highest civilian award, 'Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’, in the Namibian capital Windhoek today.

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India will always work for the progress of Africa: PM Modi in address to Namibian Parliament

India will always work for the progress of Africa: PM Modi in address to Namibian Parliament

10 Jul 2025 | 8:06 AM

Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing Namibia’s National Assembly, today said that India will always work for the progress of Africa, as it had done during its presidency of the G-20 in 2023 when the African Union was made a permanent member.

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PM pays homage to Namibian revolutionary and first President Sam Nujoma

09 Jul 2025 | 8:18 PM

Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the Founding Father and the First President of Namibia, Dr. Sam Nujoma, at the Heroes Acre memorial in Namibian capital Windhoek today.

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India, Namibia sign four pacts, discuss cooperation in various sectors including defence, security

09 Jul 2025 | 7:21 PM

Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) India and Namibia today signed four Agreements/Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and held discussions for strengthening cooperation in areas including Defence, security, digital technology, agriculture, healthcare, education and critical minerals among other things.

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