Government approves 18.77 lakh houses under PMAY-U 2.0

September 12, 2026 10:31 AM

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Government approves 18.77 lakh houses under PMAY-U 2.0

The Government has approved 18 lakh 77 thousand houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, giving further impetus to the implementation of the scheme and advancing the goal of Housing for All in urban areas. The decision was taken at the ninth meeting of the Central Sanctioning ...

Delhi Metro to begin services at 6 AM tomorrow across all lines

September 12, 2026 10:12 AM

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Delhi Metro to begin services at 6 AM tomorrow across all lines

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will commence operations from 6 AM on all lines tomorrow. In a social media post, DMRC said, the move will facilitate the smooth and timely movement of students appearing for examinations and the general public. It has advised students and passengers to plan their...

South Asian countries pledge stronger action against illegal wildlife trade

September 12, 2026 10:12 AM

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South Asian countries pledge stronger action against illegal wildlife trade

South Asian countries have pledged stronger coordinated action to prevent and combat illegal wildlife trade, including through intelligence sharing, financial investigations, anti-money laundering measures and prosecution of organised criminal networks. The commitment was outlined in the Kathmandu D...

PM Modi calls for secure sea lanes and open supply routes to sustain global trade

September 12, 2026 8:02 AM

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PM Modi calls for secure sea lanes and open supply routes to sustain global trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for secure sea lanes, open supply routes and the safety of seafarers to sustain global trade. He also urged BRICS countries to work towards removing trade barriers and expanding opportunities for businesses. Mr Modi stated this while addressing Leaders' Sessio...