Congress does not respect sentiments of people of Assam: PM Modi
Guwahati, April 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday claimed that Congress does not respect the sentiments of the people of Assam.
Religious fervour marks celestial wedding at Telangana’s Bhadrachalam temple
Hyderabad, April 17 - Grandeur and religious fervour marked the celestial wedding of Lord Rama with his consort Sita at Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple in Bhadrachalam town of Telangana on the occasion of Rama Navami on Wednesday.
Top German, British diplomats travel to Israel in bid to limit crisis
Tel Aviv, April 17 - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron were in Israel on Wednesday for crisis diplomacy talks.
PIL in Delhi HC seeks permission, facilities for CM Kejriwal to govern from jail
New Delhi, April 17 - A petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court advocating for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's ability to continue governing from judicial custody in the liquor policy case.
India to house up to 17 pc of world’s elderly population by 2050
New Delhi, April 17 - By 2050, India is projected to house up to 340 million senior citizens, constituting approximately 17 per cent of the world's elderly population, a new report showed on Wednesday.
Record rainfall in UAE disrupts travel at deluged Dubai airport
Cairo, April 17 - Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, on Wednesday advised passengers not to head to the hub "unless absolutely necessary," after the city in the United Arab Emirates suffered flooding from the heaviest rainfall seen in decades.
S.Korea’s Army, Marine Corps conduct live-fire drills near border with N.Korea
Seoul, April 17 - The South Korean Army and Marine Corps held live-fire artillery drills near the border with North Korea on Wednesday to bolster their deterrence against North Korea's provocations, the Army said.
PM Modi to visit Karnataka on April 20
Bengaluru, April 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on April 20 and will address election rallies in IT capital Bengaluru and Chikkaballapur city.
‘This seems to be God’s plan’: Shah Rukh Khan’s pep talk at KKR’s dressing room
New Delhi, April 17 - Despite Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) disappointing loss to Rajasthan Royals, franchise co-owner Shah Rukh Khan came down in support of his team and said, "this seems to be God’s plan".
S.Korean envoy for Indo-Pacific discusses cooperation with Australian deputy secretary
Seoul, April 17 - South Korea's special representative for the Indo-Pacific held talks on Wednesday with an Australian Deputy Secretary to discuss security and cooperation in the region, the Foreign Ministry said.
71 killed, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 17 - Heavy rains and lightning caused havoc in different areas of Pakistan causing 71 deaths and injuries to 67 others since four days, an official told the media on Wednesday.
Sheetal Devi gives world champion a scare as armless archer bags silver in Khelo India national archery meet
New Delhi, April 17 - Para Asian Games gold medallist Sheetal Devi honed her archery skills while competing alongside able-bodied archers. She was at it again as the armless archer competed at the Khelo India national ranking meet for women at the DDA
S.Korean Prez Yoon holds phone talks with Indonesia’s President-elect
Seoul, April 17 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol spoke by phone with Indonesia's President-elect, Prabowo Subianto, on Wednesday to discuss promoting bilateral cooperation, Yoon's office said.
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles to enter into battery electric market in 6 to 12 months
New Delhi, April 17 - Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, on Wednesday announced its entry into the battery electric market with the light-duty 'eCanter' trucks which will be launched within the next 6 to 12 months.
Several trains affected in Punjab as farmers squat on tracks
Chandigarh, April 17 - Farmers on Wednesday squatted on railway tracks at the Shambhu railway station in Punjab, hampering the movement of at least 35 trains.
New Zealand, Thailand to build strategic partnership
Wellington, April 17 - New Zealand and Thailand will upgrade their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership by 2026, the Prime Ministers of the two countries said on Wednesday.
Aayush Sharma revisits Ahmedabad’s Gordhan Thal restaurant for ‘Ruslaan’ promo
Mumbai, April 17 - Actor Aayush Sharma, who is on a promotional spree for his upcoming film ‘Ruslaan’, visited the Gordhan Thal. The ambience and aroma of authentic Gujarati cuisine transported him back to the memories of his last visit during the promotion
In Assam, PM Modi spotlights Northeast’s role in accelerating India’s Semiconductor Mission
New Delhi, April 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public meeting in Assam's Nalbari on Wednesday, once again outlined his vision to make India a global hub of semiconductor design, manufacturing and technology development, and the significant role the Northeast
Surya Tilak performed on Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, PM Modi watches event LIVE
New Delhi, April 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday watched the Surya Tilak event of Ram Lalla LIVE, despite his busy schedule and election engagements.
Janhvi Kapoor plays diplomat accused of selling national secrets in ‘Ulajh’ teaser
Mumbai, April 17 - The teaser of the upcoming Janhvi Kapoor and Gulshan Devaiah-starrer film 'Ulajh' was unveiled on Wednesday. It shows Janhvi’s character, a diplomat called Suhana, caught up in an internal conflict.