J&K L-G inaugurates 4th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg
Srinagar, Feb 21 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the fourth 'Khelo India' snow sports event at Gulmarg Ski Resort.
Protesting farmers suspend ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest till Friday
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - Farmers on Wednesday announced to suspend the 'Delhi Chalo' march for two days, and will decide their next course of action on Friday evening.
Will not shrink from countering any threat that undermines collective well-being: Rajnath
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called upon the international community to collectively aspire for peace in this age of democratic and rules-based world order, where individual countries proactively collaborate for shared peace and prosperity.
Army rushes to aid 500 tourists stranded after sudden snowfall in Sikkim
Gangtok, Feb 21 - The Army on Wednesday rescued more than 500 tourists stranded due to sudden heavy snowfall and inclement weather in high-altitude areas in east Sikkim, officials said.
From air connectivity to IMEC, PM Modi had ‘productive meeting’ with Greek counterpart: Official
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Comprehensive discussions were held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on the importance of connectivity and regional and global issues of concern, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Wednesday.
LCA Tejas to get futuristic weapons, sensors; MoU inked
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for integration of futuristic weapons and sensors in the Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
India, US can play key role in shaping geopolitical landscape of Indo-Pacific: Defense Secretary
New Delhi, 21 Feb - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Wednesday that India and the United States are key stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region, bound by shared values and common interests.
Exercise Milan has grown from 5 IOR navies to 50 navies across the Indo-Pacific: Indian Navy chief
New Delhi/Visakhapatnam, 21 Feb - From five Indian Ocean Region (IOR) navies in 1995 to 50 navies across the Indo-Pacific today, 'Milan' reflects the growing stature and increasing importance of such collective and cooperative endeavours in the maritime domain, Indian Navy chief Admiral
Cabinet okays 8% hike in sugarcane price, move to benefit 5 cr farmers
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved an 8 per cent increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to Rs 340 per quintal for the sugar season
American delegation visits Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Feb 21 - Quantum Integrators CEO and India Business Association's Advisory Chairman, Raj Pandya, led an American delegation to Ayodhya, consisting of leaders of the Indian-American diaspora.
Indian Navy provides medical assistance to Iranian fishing vessel
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Indian Navy deployed in the Gulf of Aden rendered medical assistance to an Iranian fishing vessel (FV) with 18 Pakistani crew members on board, an official said on Wednesday.
Nalanda University: Students from 11 countries interact with VP
New Delhi, Feb 21 - During his interaction at Parliament House on Wednesday with Indian and foreign students of Nalanda University, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged them to be trustees of peace, progress and sustainable development.
Guj to get modern govt hospital; groundbreaking ceremony on March 4
Ahmadabad, Feb 21 - Gujarat will get a new government hospital which will be equipped with all the latest modern technology, Gujarat Speaker Shankar Chaudhary announced on Wednesday.
How PM Modi ‘endeared’ himself to critics and cynics
New Delhi, Feb 21 - In 2014, when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister for the first time and switched base from Gujarat to the national capital, it not only triggered a wave of celebration across large swathes of the country, but also
Tendulkar’s Kashmir visit to boost local crafts, bat industry
Srinagar, Feb 21 - Shah Rafi owns the Art & Craft Bazaar at Dhobiwan in Kunzar village on Gulmarg-Srinagar road. He is still rubbing his eyes to believe that the cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar visited his place on Wednesday.
Healthcare became more accessible for North-East region in last 10 yrs: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Healthcare has become accessible and available for the entire North-East region in the last 10 years, Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, said on Wednesday.
CM Dhami seeks land in Ayodhya for Uttarakhand guest house
Lucknow, Feb 21 - Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has requested Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to provide land in Ayodhya for a guest house for Uttarakhand.
J&K: Abida War awarded Gandhian Rashtriya Seva Puraskar
Srinagar, Feb 21 - A woman from J&K’s Kupwara district was awarded the Gandhian Rashtriya Seva Puraskar by L-G Manoj Sinha on Wednesday.
Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate projects worth Rs 13,000 cr in K’taka
Bengaluru, Feb 21 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is taking up Karnataka tour on Thursday to participate in various programmes across the state.
PM to dedicate to nation 2 N-power reactors; Kakrapar plant 4 to be connected to grid soon
Chennai, Feb 21 - India’s atomic power major Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) will soon connect its second 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) to the grid, an official said on Wednesday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to