JP Nadda to continue as BJP National President till June
New Delhi, Feb 19 - J.P. Nadda will remain as the BJP National President till June this year, party sources said.
PM Modi holds meeting with CMs of BJP-ruled states to discuss poll preparations
New Delhi, Feb 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a meeting with the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states at the party headquarters here to take stock of preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, party sources
Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene to get Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka
Chennai, Feb 18 - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and ensure the release and repatriation of Tamil Nadu fishermen who have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Delhi L-G inaugurates two All-Women Police Posts
New Delhi, Feb 18 - For the first time, two All-Women Police Posts have been set up in national capital's Shradhanand Marg and Khan Market which are equipped with all necessary gadgets, an official said on Sunday, adding the police posts would be
Union Ministers in Chandigarh for 4th round of talks with farmers
Chandigarh, Feb 18 - A team of three Union ministers on Sunday evening arrived in Chandigarh to hold a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders.
PM Modi to address rally in Bengal on March 7
Kolkata, Feb 18 - West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state on March 7 and will address a rally at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district.
IAF’s Chinook helicopter makes precautionary landing in Punjab
Chandigarh, Feb 18 - A Chinook helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday made a safe precautionary landing near Barnala town in Punjab's Sangrur district, an official said.
‘Foreign nations also know aayega to Modi hi,’ says PM citing invites for 2nd half of 2024
New Delhi, Feb 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated his call for ‘third term for BJP-led NDA’ at the Centre, saying that even foreign nations now have a ‘premonition’ about his government returning to power, for the record third term.
PM Modi’s poll mantra to BJP leaders: Next 100 days crucial, win every one’s trust
New Delhi, Feb 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked BJP leaders to reach out to every new voter and win every one's trust in the next 100 days for NDA to secure 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.
We will make India world’s 3rd largest economy in third term: Shah
New Delhi, Feb 18 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that just as during the time of the Mahabharata, there were two factions -- the Pandavas and the Kauravas, similarly, in this Lok Sabha election, there are also two factions
Ramayana fervour pervades annual flower show in Lucknow
Lucknow, Feb 18 - The Ramayana fervour was visible at the annual fruits and flower show being held at the Raj Bhawan in Lucknow.
Next generation rocket project report ready: ISRO Chairman
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 17 - The project report for the next generation rocket has been submitted by the project team and the next stage is to seek government funds, said S. Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
‘Naughty Boy’ GSLV rocket now smart, disciplined & mature: ISRO
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 17 - The successful orbiting of India's third generation weather satellite INSAT-3DS in a copybook style on Saturday has enhanced the confidence about the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket for the next prestigious launch, said officials of Indian
India successfully puts into orbit its 3rd Gen Meteorological satellite – INSAT-3DS
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 17 - India successfully put into orbit its third generation meteorological/weather satellite INSAT-3DS on Saturday evening in a copybook style. The 2,274 kg INSAT-3DS was carried by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket code-named as GSLV-F14.
Somalia sounds alarm as cholera outbreak surges
Mogadishu, Feb 18 - Somalia said a cholera outbreak is rapidly spreading across the country following intense flooding caused by El Nino rains in late 2023.
Indian rocket GSLV lifts off with weather satellite INSAT-3DS
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 17 - Indian rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) on Saturday blasted off successfully with the country's third generation weather satellite, INSAT-3DS from the rocket port here.
Iran condemns US Senate’s approval of $14bn aid package for Israel
Tehran, Feb 19 - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has denounced the US Senate for approving a $14-billion aid package for Israel, which he said would enable more Israeli killings in the Gaza Strip.
Zardari to be PPP’s candidate for President: Bilawal Bhutto
New Delhi, Feb 18 - PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday said that his party has decided that Asif Ali Zardari will be their candidate for the presidential election.
Will form govts in Centre, provinces: PTI’s PM candidate
New Delhi, Feb 18 - Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) Prime Ministerial candidate Omar Ayub Khan on Sunday said that his party will form the government in the Centre and provinces, media reports said.
Iran Media Expo opens after multi-year hiatus
Tehran, Feb 18 - The 24th Iran Media Expo opened in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday following a six-year hiatus.