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.
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.
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
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.
In Ramayana, Jatayu was the ‘first responder’: Navy Chief
New Delhi, March 6 - On the commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy, a strategically important island in Lakshadweep, on Wednesday, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, said that in the Ramayana, Jatayu was the 'first responder' who tried to
INAS 334 ‘Seahawks’, Indian Navy’s first MH 60R Squadron, commissioned
New Delhi, March 6 - INAS 334 'Seahawks', the Indian Navy's first MH 60R helicopter squadron, was commissioned on Wednesday.
Ashwini Vaishnaw shares Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, says ‘today, India is seen as a bright spot by all world bodies’
New Delhi, March 6 - Addressing the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' programme in the national capital on Wednesday, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology (IT), Ashwini Vaishnaw, spoke at length about the milestone achievements of the Narendra Modi government in past 10 years,
How Indo-Pacific strategy grew from strength to strength under PM Modi
New Delhi, March 6 - Cooperation with South Korea in the Indo-Pacific region was one of the main highlights of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's March 5-6 visit to the East Asian nation where he called for the country's participation in the
‘Jungle Raj’ of previous regimes responsible for migration of youth, PM Modi says in Bihar
Patna, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the 'jungle raj' of previous regimes in Bihar was responsible for the migration of the youth from the state.
Training aircraft crashes at Guna airstrip in MP, woman pilot injured
Bhopal, March 6 - A training aircraft crashed at the Guna airstrip in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, and its woman pilot was severely injured, an airport official said.
Jobs for Khelo India athletes will give sporting talent a leg up, country more medals
New Delhi, March 6 - In a move that is sure to give sporting talent a leg up and the country more medals, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Anurag Thakur, revealed on Wednesday that medal winners in
INS Jatayu to enhance Navy’s action against piracy in Western Arabian Sea
New Delhi, March 6 - The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Jatayu at Minicoy, a strategically important island in Lakshadweep, on Wednesday.
CNG price reduced by Rs 2.50 per kg in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi, March 7 - CNG supplier Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced a reduction in the selling price of the gas in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday. The retail consumer price of the gas has been reduced by Rs
EAM Jaishankar in Japan: India’s transformation makes it credible, effective partner
Tokyo, March 7 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday that it is important for Japan to recognise that India is a very different country today and appreciate the pace of change in the South Asian nation.