‘India has eliminated extreme poverty,’ claims US think-tank; says ‘decline in 11 yrs comparable to past 30 yrs’
New Delhi, March 2 - India has eliminated extreme poverty and is now ‘eligible’ to move to a higher poverty line, claimed Brookings, a US-based think-tank, in its report.
‘They sold their souls’: Himachal CM slams rebel Congress MLAs
Shimla, March 1 - A day after the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh was almost averted, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said that some Congress MLAs sold their souls and went against the party ethics to cross-vote in the Rajya Sabha
Bengaluru bomb blast: Karnataka Home Minister says 9 injured, city, state police chiefs at site
Tumakuru (Karnataka), March 1 - Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara said that nine persons were injured in the blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in Kundalahalli Gate area in Bengaluru's Whitefield on Friday.
Criminals themselves decide when to get arrested in Bengal: PM Modi
Kolkata, March 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack against the West Bengal government over the law & order situation in the state, saying not the police but criminals themselves are free to decide when to get arrested.
Bengal’s progress lagged behind, my govt trying to make up for that: PM Modi
Kolkata, March 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that West Bengal despite having lots of potential, lagged behind since the Independence and his government in the last 10 years has continuosly been trying to make up for that.
11 new faces included in Rajasthan BJP; CM, Deputy CM dropped
Jaipur, March 2 - Rajasthan BJP President C.P. Joshi has announced the new state executive team wherein prominent faces such as Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari have been dropped.
World Bank approves $452 mn for Assam to improve connectivity in rural areas
New Delhi, March 2 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Saturday announced a new programme of $452 million to support Assam to improve connectivity for over 1.8 million people living in rural areas, especially during extreme weather.
Gautam Gambhir urges BJP Prez J P Nadda to relieve him of political duties, thanks PM Modi
New Delhi, March 2 - Cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Saturday urged BJP President J.P. Nadda to relieve him of political duties so that he can focus on his cricketing commitments.
In a first, 4 IAF units to get President’s Standard & Colours on one day
New Delhi, March 1 - President Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, will be awarding the President's Standard and Colours to four Indian Air Force units on March 8 - the first time in the IAF's history
‘Govt not paying attention to demands of farmers’
Chandigarh, March 1 - Adamant over the continuation of the agitation till demands are accepted, farmer leader Sarwan Pandher on Friday claimed that the government was not paying attention to farmers' demands.
India to continue working with Bhutan on its development agenda
New Delhi, March 1 - The annual India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held in the national capital on Friday with both sides reviewing the progress of the projects supported by the Indian government in the Himalayan nation.
India, Malaysia holding joint naval exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’
New Delhi, March 1 - Indian and Malaysian navy ships are currently conducting joint exercise 'Samudra Laksamana', the Indian Navy said on Friday.
India can notch true economic potential with more women in workforce: US Consul-General
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), March 1 - India cannot achieve its true economic potential without the greater inclusion of women in the formal workforce, US Consul-General in Mumbai, Mike Hankey, said here on Friday.
UK keen on exploring tie-ups with Kerala IT firms: British Deputy High Commission official
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 1 - A top official in the Department of Business and Trade in the British Deputy High Commission on Friday expressed keen interest in exploring collaborative business prospects between the UK and IT companies in Kerala during his visit to the
Over 7 pc growth, 2nd highest GST collection: Economic indicators augur well in poll season
New Delhi, March 1 - While the world powers grapple to rev up their economies in the post-Covid phase, India is yet again turning out to be the 'bright spot', on the back of its impressive economic parameters and growth outlook.
Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, terms it ‘courtesy’ meeting
Kolkata, March 1 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday evening. At the end of the brief interaction, she described it as a 'protocol' session between the Prime Minister and a
Indian, Japanese armies perform Yoga during joint military exercise in Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 1 - The contingents of the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force are taking part in 'Dharma Guardian', a joint military exercise, at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan, where they are undergoing intense training in room
IAF C-130J makes safe landing at Begumpet airport after technical snag
Hyderabad, March 1 - An Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft made a safe landing at Begumpet Airport here on Friday after encountering a technical snag, a defence statement said.
India expresses deep shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza
New Delhi, March 1 - Expressing its shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza, India on Friday reiterated its call for safe and timely delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance in the war-torn region.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates NH projects worth Rs 4,142 cr in UP’s Raebareli
New Delhi, March 1 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday inaugurated eight National Highway (NH) projects worth Rs 4,142 crore at a function held in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli.