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Indian Police authorities have arrested a real estate developer in connection with the death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his car plunged into an unsecured water-filled pit in Greater Noida’s Sector 150 on the night of January 17.  Abhay Kumar, Director of MZ Wiztown Planners, was taken into custody on Tuesday, days after public outrage over the incident triggered a high-level investigation and the suspension of top civic officials. Image Source: Mega News on X Mehta was returning home from work in Gurugram when his vehicle skidded in dense fog, breached a low boundary wall and fell into a deep pit dug for a commercial complex.  He managed to exit the car and stood atop it for nearly 90 minutes, repeatedly calling for help, but drowned before emergency responders could rescue him. The Greater Noida police registered an FIR against two developers, MZ Wiztown Planners and Lotus Greens, invoking provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cul...

✍️ Written by Saket Suman Kashi is unlike most other cities of India, even the religious ones, as it rarely impresses you at the first glance. It simply receives you, like an old river receives everything without pretending those things, like flowers and ash or meditation and commerce, are exact opposites. This is why every attempt to “fix” Kashi is bound to culminate into public anxiety. People are defending a feeling, they are defending the right of an ancient place to remain unflattened by modern categories. In the last few days, short videos of heavy redevelopment work around one of the most sacred burning grounds in Kashi have travelled faster than the truth that might explain them. Bulldozers, broken stones, disturbed idols and dust rising where centuries have settled.  Manikarnika Ghat, Kashi by James Prinsep 1832. Via: Yaduvam The images are blunt and therefore effective. They first invited panic, then outrage, then politics. The stat...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sweeping infrastructure initiative from Malda, West Bengal, flagging off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train and inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of multiple rail and road projects worth ₹3,250 crore. This comes as crucial assembly elections are approaching.  The projects are designed to significantly strengthen transport connectivity across Bengal and the broader northeastern region, while also reinforcing what he said is his government’s emphasis on modernization, employment generation, and regional development. Indian PM Modi flagging off the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. Speaking at Malda Town Railway Station, Modi declared the day a milestone in India’s railway transformation journey, highlighting that the new Vande Bharat sleeper service between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) represents a breakthrough in domestic long-distance travel.  “This train reflects the aspirations of a developed India...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched and inaugurated development projects worth over ₹5,100 crore in Arunachal Pradesh’s capital, Itanagar, calling the state a symbol of India’s rising frontier and a centre of patriotism long neglected by previous governments. Addressing a massive gathering, Modi invoked the Himalayas and local deity Donyi Polo, hailing Arunachal as a land of “valour and simplicity” that reflects the spirit of the nation. Image Source: PM NaMo He framed the visit as significant on three counts -- the inauguration of new development works, the rollout of GST rate reforms, and the occasion of Navratri. Among the key announcements were two major hydropower projects -- the Heo Hydro Electric Project (240 MW) and Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW) -- with a combined outlay of over ₹3,700 crore.  The PM also laid the foundation stone of a new Convention Centre in Tawang, situated at over 9,800 feet, and flagged off multiple connectivity and s...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of a National Makhana Board, fulfilling a long-standing promise to a state that produces 90% of India’s fox nuts, and flagged off new trains and an airport terminal designed to pull the Seemanchal region onto the national grid.  Indian PM Modi with key alliance leaders in Bihar He underscored that more than 40,000 families received homes under the PM Awas Yojana, adding to the 4 crore already built since 2014, and vowed to build 3 crore more. Congratulations to the people of Purnea and surrounding areas on the new airport terminal building, which will boost commerce, connectivity and tourism. pic.twitter.com/S2omZqmmaj — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2025 At the launch event in Purnea, Modi framed the projects--spanning railways, aviation, power, irrigation and housing--as part of his “guarantee” of development for Bihar’s poorest.  The ₹40,000 crore package includes a 2,400 MW thermal power plant...

Indian Railways has launched Kashmir Valley’s first dedicated apple parcel train, linking Budgam to Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar, after floods and landslides left thousands of trucks stranded on the Srinagar–Jammu highway, destroying tonnes of fruit and crippling the Valley’s ₹10,000-crore horticulture economy. Railways confirmed two vehicle parcel coaches, each carrying 23 metric tonnes of apples, were loaded this week, with a full daily service of eight coaches scheduled to start on 13 September.  Image Source: KashmirLife on X The train will leave Budgam at 6:15 a.m. and arrive in Delhi before dawn, cutting travel time to around 23 hours -- half the road journey. Officials said additional coaches will be deployed if demand rises. A big relief to the Apple growers of #Kashmir as @RailMinIndia started special parcel train from Kashmir to Jammu/Delhi #JammuKashmir #Jammu pic.twitter.com/PNTjBiVvIz — Rajat Vohra (Zee News) (@patrakar_mitr) September 11, 2025 Growers’ associations an...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used his first visit to Karnataka since Operation Sindoor to deliver a message of military resolve, economic ambition, and technological self-reliance, while inaugurating major urban infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. Image Source: PM NaMo on X Speaking after launching the 19-km Yellow Line of the city’s metro network and laying the foundation stone for Phase-3’s Orange Line , the Prime Minister hailed Bengaluru as “a symbol of New India’s rise” -- a city whose traditions are rooted in history yet whose achievements have propelled it onto the global IT map. ‘World Saw a New Face of India’ in Operation Sindoor Mr. Modi opened his remarks with a pointed reference to Operation Sindoor, the cross-border strike that India says dismantled terrorist bases deep in hostile territory.  He credited the rapid success to indigenous defence technology and “Make in India” innovations, singling out the contributions of Karnataka’s youth. “Within ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan , the first of ten buildings planned under the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) as part of the Central Vista redevelopment project in New Delhi.  The Prime Minister said the new facility is more than a government office, it is a milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat or developed nation. Image Source: PM NaMo Speaking at the dedication ceremony held at Kartavya Path, PM Modi called the newly inaugurated structure a testament to India’s evolving administrative vision.  “This is not just a building. It is a symbol of the transformation underway in India. Here, the policies of a developed India will be shaped,” he said, while also describing the Kartavya Bhawan as part of a series of infrastructural landmarks that reflect modern governance.  These include the new Parliament House, Raksha Bhawan, Bharat Mandapam, National War Memorial, and the revamped Kartavya Path. The Prim...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sweeping ₹4,800 crore development package in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district on Saturday, spanning ports, highways, airports, railways, and energy infrastructure.  Describing infrastructure and energy as the backbone of progress, Modi said these investments mark a transformative leap for Tamil Nadu’s connectivity, logistics, clean energy and economic potential. Image Source: PM NaMo The visit comes days after the Prime Minister returned from high-level engagements in the UK and Maldives. Addressing a packed public gathering, Modi paid tribute to the martyrs of Kargil on Vijay Diwas and declared that Tamil Nadu’s growth remains a top national priority.  “Thoothukudi continues to witness the mission that began in 2014—to make Tamil Nadu a leader in development,” he said. Among the key unveilings was a state-of-the-art terminal at Thoothukudi Airport, built at ₹450 crore. The terminal, with peak-hour capacity for 1,350 passengers ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to the southern state of Tamil Nadu on July 26 and 27, immediately after his high-level engagements in the UK and Maldives.  The visit will see the Prime Minister unveil a major slate of infrastructure and cultural projects collectively valued at over ₹4,800 crore, spanning regional connectivity, energy, maritime logistics, and civilizational heritage. File Photo: PM NaMo in Coimbatore in March 2024 Modi will first arrive in Tuticorin on the night of July 26, where he is set to inaugurate a new passenger terminal at Tuticorin Airport built at a cost of ₹450 crore.  With capacity to handle 20 lakh passengers annually and sustainability features targeting a GRIHA-4 rating, the terminal aims to boost tourism and regional connectivity across southern Tamil Nadu. He will also dedicate ₹3,600 crore worth of highway and railway projects, including the 4-laning of the Sethiyathope–Cholapuram stretch of NH-36 and the 6...

India and Bhutan reaffirmed their close development partnership during high-level talks held in New Delhi on Monday, approving a fresh tranche of bilateral projects worth over ₹1,113 crore under Bhutan’s ongoing 13th Five Year Plan. The 2025 edition of the India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks was co-chaired by India’s Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal and Bhutan’s Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden, India's MEA confirmed in a statement.  Image Source: MEA/FM on X The discussions covered a broad review of bilateral assistance and reaffirmed India’s commitment to its Himalayan neighbour’s developmental priorities. India has pledged a total support package of ₹10,000 crore (₹100 billion) for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan (2024–2029). The commitment spans Project Tied Assistance (PTA), High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP), support to Bhutan’s Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), and general budgetary assistance. During the talks, both sides assessed the progress of 61 ong...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, and Anji Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, as part of a high-value launch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Jammu & Kashmir. Image Source: PMOIndia on X Constructed at a height of 359 meters above the Chenab River , the 1,315-metre-long Chenab Bridge is an engineering marvel designed to withstand seismic activity and strong winds. It now connects the Kashmir Valley to India’s national railway grid via all-weather, high-speed rail. The USBRL project, completed at a cost of ₹43,780 crore, includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges, spanning 272 km from Udhampur to Baramulla. It dramatically reduces travel time between Katra and Srinagar to approximately three hours. We are proud of Prof Madhavi Latha & her team's contribution to the #ChenabBridge inaugurated by Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi🎉 The team worked on s...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday, positioning the region as a central pillar in India’s economic transformation and a strategic link to Southeast Asia. The summit aims to catalyze domestic and global investments into the eight Northeastern states by showcasing their industrial, cultural, and infrastructural potential. Image Source: PIB India Screengrab Framing the Northeast as a gateway to ASEAN and a rising economic zone, the Prime Minister said, “The Northeast is the most diverse region of our diverse nation,” underlining its promise across sectors including bio-economy , organic agriculture, eco-tourism, and energy . He reiterated India’s ‘Act East’ vision , calling the region a “front-runner in India’s growth story” and urging investors to seize the first-mover advantage. Addressing the North East Ris...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan on Wednesday. Addressing a large public gathering, Modi underscored the importance of infrastructure development as a driver of economic growth and national security, while also reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister launched a wide range of projects across sectors, including railways, roads, energy, water, health and education. Among the highlights were the inauguration of 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across 86 districts in 18 states and union territories, developed at a cost of over ₹1,100 crore. He also flagged off a new train connecting Bikaner to Mumbai and laid the foundation stone for the Churu–Sadulpur rail line. Electrification of key railway sections—Suratgarh-Phalodi, Phulera-Degana, Udaipur-Himmatnagar, Phalodi-Jaisalmer, and ...

Bikaner, May 20 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on May 22 , where he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects exceeding ₹26,000 crore , with a focus on infrastructure, clean energy, rail and road connectivity, and public services. The visit begins at Deshnoke in Bikaner district , where the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Karni Mata Temple at 11:00 AM , before inaugurating the redeveloped Deshnoke Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and flagging off the Bikaner–Mumbai Express . The central peg of the visit is the launch of 103 redeveloped railway stations across 18 States and Union Territories , completed at a cost of ₹1,100 crore . The stations integrate modern amenities with regional architecture, including Deshnoke’s temple-themed design, Telangana’s Kakatiya-inspired Begumpet station, Bihar’s Madhubani-styled Thawe, and Gujarat’s Dakor station influenced by Ranchhodrai Ji Maharaj. The Prime M...