Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India has made substantial strides in reducing poverty levels with targeted welfare schemes, and economic reforms, according to the latest report by the World Bank. In its Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, the World Bank acknowledged India’s decisive fight against poverty. According to the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The total number of trains in operation has now exceeded pre-Covid levels, reflecting the Indian Railways’ commitment to reliability and improved service delivery, the government has informed. According to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railways has achieved an on-time performance of over 90 per cent through … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir reveals a positive trend in India’s air quality, despite ongoing challenges. According to the report, India now ranks as the fifth most polluted country globally in 2024, a notable improvement from its … Read more
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Overseas travel by Indian citizens remains strong, which is reflected in visa application volumes in India increasing by 11 per cent year-on-year in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels (2019) by 4 per cent, according to figures compiled by VFS Global. Popular destinations for Indian travellers in 2024 included Canada, China, France, … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Thursday blasted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its claim that the Yamuna River was being “poisoned” by the Haryana government. Nadda shared an infographic showing pollution levels rising sharply after the river enters Delhi, accusing the AAP government of negligence … Read more
