India among most important nations in the world: Ex-Italian Sherpa for G8 & G20
New Delhi, June 14 - India is prominent and among the most important countries in the world, as well as a huge democracy, said former Italian Sherpa for G8 and G20 and Ambassador Giampiero Massolo, who is attending the Group of Seven (G7)
Papua New Guinea thanks India as humanitarian aid reaches Port Moresby
Port Moresby, June 14 - Emphasising that "a friend in need is a friend indeed", Papua New Guinea expressed deep gratitude towards India as the 19-tonne relief assistance dispatched by New Delhi touched down at the Jackson International Airport on Friday.
India emerging as promising alternative to China for chipmaking equipment firms
New Delhi, June 14 - The chipmaking equipment industry is looking to establish operations in India, as the country emerges as a promising alternative to China amid tensions between Beijing and the West.
Punjab BJP chief urges PM Modi to name Adampur Airport after Guru Ravidas
Chandigarh, June 13 - Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Thursday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to name the Adampur Airport in Jalandhar after 15th century spiritual sage Guru Ravidas, as already expressed by the PM during his recent visit to Punjab to
3 crore Lakhpati Didis must be created before 3-year deadline: Chouhan to officials
New Delhi, June 13 - Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Thursday, told officials to work towards achieving the target of creating three crore Lakhpati Didis in villages ahead of the three-year deadline as part of a stepped-up action plan.
Raj CM unveils late Kirori Singh Bainsla’s statue, announces educational institute in his name
Jaipur, June 13 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday unveiled the statue of late Kirori Singh Bainsla, who was the convener of the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti, in Gangapur City.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot questions Raj govt’s decision to assess newly formed districts
Jaipur, June 13 - After the Bhajanlal government in Rajasthan announced a cabinet sub-committee to assess the status of 17 districts created by the previous Congress government, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday questioned the motive
Yogi govt to host ‘Saas, Beta and Bahu Sammelan’ to promote family planning
ucknow, June 13 - The second phase of Population Stabilisation Fortnight, focusing on Community Mobilisation, is set to begin on June 27 and will continue until July 10 in Uttar Pradesh.
Mayawati may relaunch Akash Anand to counter Chandra Shekhar Aazad
Lucknow, June 13 - More than her own Bahujan Samaj Party’s stunning defeat in the just concluded Lok Sabha elections, it is the emergence of Chandra Shekhar Aazad of Azad Samaj Party that has rattled BSP President Mayawati.
Delhi HC seeks report on infrastructure issues at DU’s Law Faculty
New Delhi, June 13 - The Delhi High Court has sought a report addressing the alleged lack of purified drinking water, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and other essential facilities at Delhi University’s Faculty of Law.
MP CM Mohan Yadav launches ‘PM Shri Tourism Air Services’
Bhopal, June 13 - In a bid to provide an easy mode of transport and to enhance connectivity for tourist destinations, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday launched 'PM Shri Tourism Air Services.
Chandrababu Naidu along with family offers prayers at Tirumala
Tirupati, June 13 - Day after taking oath as the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday offered prayers at Tirumala temple here.
25 girders launched in 12 hours for redeveloping Gandhinagar railway station in Jaipur
Jaipur, July 13 - Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that a complex and challenging task of launching 25 girders across all four tracks has been launched in Gandhinagar railway station in a record 12 hours.
CM Yogi denies permission to ex-IAS officer to resume career
Lucknow, June 13 - The Yogi Adityanath government has put brakes on the possibility of former IAS officer Abhishek Singh returning to his job.
Power demand in UP reaches record high
Lucknow, June 13 - With temperatures rising menacingly in Uttar Pradesh, the state saw a peak power demand of 29,820 MW -- the highest ever recorded.
15 Himachal products get GI tag
Shimla, June 13 - Fifteen products from Himachal Pradesh have been registered under the Geographical Indication (GI).
Bihar hospitals see surge in cases of heat-related illnesses
Patna, June 13 - Hospitals in Bihar seeing a surge in cases of heat-related illnesses as the state continues to reel under high temperatures and humidity.
NCP decides to nominate Sunetra Pawar for June 25 Rajya Sabha bypoll
Mumbai, June 12 - The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday decided to nominate party chief and Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar for the Rajya Sabha bypoll to be held on June 25.
BJP-led Odisha govt announces re-opening all four entry gates of Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneswar, June 12 - Keeping its poll promise, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Odisha, in its first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, took the decision to re-open all the four entry gates of Lord Jagannath Temple at Puri for the devotees from Thursday
Haryana CM approves allotment of 976 ‘Khel’ nurseries
Chandigarh, June 12 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday approved the allotment of 976 'Khel' (sports) nurseries in government and private schools and institutions under the Khel Nursery Scheme.