In first visit to Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation, PM Modi bats for ‘Swadesh Darshan and Wed in India’
New Delhi, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and dedicated to the nation more than 50 projects worth Rs 6,400 crore in Srinagar on Tuesday, in his first visit to Kashmir Valley after the scrapping of Article 370.
Indian Navy rescues 21 crew from missile-hit Barbados sea Carrier MV
New Delhi, March 7 - The Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata has rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national from Barbados flagged Bulk carrier MV True confidence which was reportedly hit by a drone or missile in Gulf of Aden.
Instead of Akbar & Aurangzeb, we idolised Maharana Pratap, Shivaji: Defence Minister
New Delhi, March 7 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday gave an insight into priorities and preferences of Modi government in past ten years and how the thrust on Atmanirbharata and the inherent strength of ‘Indianness’ has brought unprecedented changes, unseen in
India ready to tackle any threat on borders: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 7 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India has emerged as a militarily strong nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was ready to give a befitting response to any threat on its borders.
Govt targets Rs 50,000 cr defence exports by 2028-29: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 7 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Modi government has prioritised the defence sector and along with the promotion of indigenous manufacturing was aiming at an export target of Rs 50,000 crore for military hardware by 2028-29.
PM Modi reaches Srinagar to address mega public rally
Srinagar, March 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Srinagar on Thursday in order to address a mega public rally at the famed Bakshi Stadium.
Central Asian youth delegation in India to witness nation’s growth story
New Delhi, March 7 - A 100-member youth delegation from five Central Asian countries is on a visit to India from March 5 to 13 to witness the country's growth, savour its rich cultural heritage and get insights into the space programme.
S.Korean Air Force stages live-fire drills against N.Korea cruise missile, artillery threats
Seoul, March 7 - South Korean fighter jets staged a live-fire exercise on Thursday to bolster readiness against North Korean cruise missile and artillery threats, the Air Force said, in the wake of Pyongyang's continued saber-rattling.
Philippines confirms 2 nationals killed in Houthi missile attack
Manila, March 7 - The Philippine government on Thursday confirmed the death of two seafarers in a recent missile strike by Houthi militants on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, off southern Yemen.
Cause for concern when neighbours don’t observe written agreements, says EAM Jaishankar on China
Tokyo, March 7 - Noting the reality of power shifts in the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday referred to China and said that it is a cause for concern when a country does not observe written agreements with a neighbour.
Nikki Haley suspends race for White House after more losses
Washington, March 6 - Nikki Haley, the former US Ambassador to the UN, suspended her campaign for the Republican nomination for President after a severe drubbing in the primaries held in more than 10 states on Tuesday.
Non-compliance to summons: ED files fresh complaint against Kejriwal at Delhi court
New Delhi, March 6 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its second complaint at a court here against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over non-compliance with the agency's summons issued to him in connection with a money laundering case related to the
5th Test: Devdutt Padikkal debuts as England win toss, to bat first vs India
Dharamshala, March 7 - Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal has been handed his debut cap as England won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the fifth and final Test of the series at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday.
Big B spent an entire day to ‘compose, write, sing’ ISPL team’s anthem
Mumbai, March 7 - Megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that he spent an entire day composing, producing, writing and singing the anthem for his Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) team Majhi Mumbai.
Japan’s real wages fall in January for 22nd month
Tokyo, March 7 - Japanese workers' real wages in January shrank for the 22nd straight month, as salary gains continued to fall short of outpacing inflation, government data showed on Thursday.
IAF’s C-17 aircraft successfully airdrops indigenously built heavy platform
New Delhi, March 7 - Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft C-17 has airdropped an indigenously developed heavy platform that can carry a maximum load of over 22 tonnes.
One-day meet on prevention, management of disasters in UP
Lucknow, March 7 - Uttar Pradesh government is working on an effective strategy to prevent, mitigate, and manage industrial disasters.
‘Run-for-Ram’ half marathon in Ayodhya on March 10
Ayodhya (UP), March 7 - The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh subsidiary ‘Krida Bharti’ will organise ‘Run-for-Ram' half marathon in Ayodhya on March 10.
Holi in Mathura to be grander, bigger this year
Lucknow, March 7 - A grand ‘Rangotsav’ will mark Holi this year in the Braj region in Uttar Pradesh.
Kashmiris expect PM Modi to bring gifts of peace & progress
Srinagar, March 7 - The people of Kashmir Valley are expecting gifts of peace, prosperity and much more from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is arriving here on Thursday.