Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 2,970 crore in Daman, unveiling a wide-ranging package of investments in healthcare, aviation, tourism, education, connectivity, and urban infrastructure that he said would increase growth across the Union Territory. Addressing a public gathering in Daman, PM Modi said the projects marked a major step in strengthening public services and creating economic…

Paris, June 5 (IANS) The first all-Italian men’s singles semifinal at the French Open ended in heartbreak for Matteo Arnaldi as he had to withdraw from his match against Flavio Cobolli due to viral illness in Paris on Friday. This means that Cobolli has advanced to his first Grand Slam final, where he will face Alexander Zverev on Sunday.Arnaldi has been suffering from a viral illness since the early hours of Friday and informed the organisers that he was not strong or healthy enough to attend t…

St. Petersburg, June 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the India-Russia partnership extends beyond trade to joint development projects, and said it is built on mutual trust at a plenary session in St. Petersburg.Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which was moderated by India Today, Putin said that “India and Russia share a long-standing tradition of military collaboration built on mutual trust, adding that the partnership extends beyo…

Kampala, June 5 (IANS) Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the cumulative number of infections to 19 since the outbreak was declared on May 15, the Ministry of Health said on Friday.In an update posted on social media platform X, the ministry said the three new cases were contacts of previously confirmed patients and had been under institutional quarantine.The ministry also reported one new death involving a Congolese national, Xinhua news agency.According to the ministry, of th…

Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s economic performance, saying the country recorded a 7.7 per cent growth rate in the financial year 2025-26 and retained its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Addressing a public meeting in Daman, PM Modi described the latest economic figures as encouraging news and said they reflected the strength of India’s economic foundations.“The figures released today clearly show how strong the foun…

Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet on Friday approved a policy enabling Grade-IV employees working in government schools to secure promotions to Grade-III posts, a move aimed at creating greater career advancement opportunities for non-teaching staff in the education sector.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision while addressing reporters after a Cabinet meeting.Sarma said that although provisions already existed for the promotion of Grade-IV employees to Grade-III posi…

Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s ability to withstand global economic and geopolitical challenges was the result of the collective efforts of 140 crore citizens. Addressing the public gathering in Daman after launching developmental projects, PM Modi noted that many countries continued to face uncertainty amid ongoing international crises.“We all know that the world is facing crises. Economies across the globe are struggling under uncertainty,” he said…

Mauganj, June 5 (IANS) Amid a growing political controversy over the death of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant Akanksha Chaturvedi and allegations related to irregularities in the medical entrance examination, the district administration in Madhya Pradesh’s Mauganj on Friday assured her family of all possible support. Mauganj Collector Sanjay Kumar Jain visited the residence of Akanksha’s family in Manganiya village and expressed condolences over the student’s death.He desc…

Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said nearly one lakh saplings were being planted across Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, describing the initiative as a symbol of sustainable development. Speaking on ‘World Environment Day’, PM Modi said environmental responsibility must accompany infrastructure growth and economic development.“Development is important for us, but it is equally important that our model of deve…

Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday compared the development aspirations of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu with Singapore’s transformation, saying ambitious goals and long-term planning could reshape the future of the Union Territory. Addressing a public gathering in Daman, PM Modi recalled remarks made during a visit to Silvassa last year.“I gave you the example of Singapore. Singapore was once a small fishing village. But its people dreamt big, set ambitious…