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.
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.
Rahul Gandhi is not scared of anything, he is a born fighter: K’taka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, April 17- MP Rahul Gandhi is not scared of anything and he is a born fighter, stated Karnataka Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar on Wednesday in Bengaluru.
PM Modi urges ‘Ram bhakts’ to become witness to Surya Tilak event, shares video link
New Delhi, April 17 - The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, teeming with surge of devotees since early morning hours of Wednesday, witnessed a grand spectacle this afternoon as 'Surya Tilak' was performed on Ram Lalla.
BJP-led govt never discriminated in delivery of welfare schemes: PM Modi
Guwahati, April 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the BJP-led government has never discriminated in the distribution of welfare measures to the beneficiaries.
LS polls: Union Minister Amit Shah set for grand roadshow in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, April 17 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah is gearing up for an action-packed two-day event in Ahmedabad, starting with a grand roadshow spanning six assembly constituencies on Thursday, followed by his nomination filing the next day.
Yoon, Kishida to hold phone talks today: Report
Tokyo, April 17 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold phone talks on Wednesday night, the media reported.
NIS monitoring possible use of N.Korea’s weapons technology for Iran’s attack on Israel
Seoul, April 17 - South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday that it is monitoring whether North Korea's weapons technology was used in the ballistic missiles that Iran launched against Israel last week.
Indian woman in Pakistan refuses to leave without her kids
Islamabad, April 17 - Farzana Begum, an Indian national hailing from Mumbai, is currently in Pakistan fighting for the custody of her children, has refused to return to her native country, stating that her children's lives are in danger.
‘Surya Tilak’ illuminates Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, mesmerising pictures surface
Ayodhya, April 17 - The lights dimmed at noon but the sun rays filtered through to kiss the forehead of Lord Ram and performed ‘Surya Tilak’ -- an event that had been much awaited.
Australian Defence Minister announces $50 bn defence funding over next decade
Sydney, April 17 - Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Wednesday announced a $50 billion Australian ($32 billion) defence funding boost over the next 10 years.
EU leaders meet to discuss Israel-Iran tensions, Ukraine war
Brussels, April 17 - European Union (EU) leaders are in Brussels for a two-day summit starting from Wednesday to discuss the EU's economic future, the Ukraine war and major tensions between Israel and Iran.
Croatia’s parliamentary elections: Milanovic and Plenkovic face-off
Zagreb, April 17 - Croatia is set to hold parliamentary elections on Wednesday in a contest overshadowed by a bitter rivalry between President Zoran Milanovic, a Social Democrat friendly towards Moscow, and conservative Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.
Australian PM announces loans for critical minerals projects
Canberra, April 17 - The Australian government will provide loans worth more than half a billion Australian dollars to critical minerals projects in a bid to boost the local manufacturing industry.
FBI questions German right-wing politician over Russian money: Report
Berlin, April 17 - The far-right AfD's leading candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, has been questioned by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about possible payments from pro-Russian patrons, according to a German media report.
Constituency Watch: Union Minister Anurag Thakur eyeing 5th consecutive term from Hamirpur
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), April 17 - Union Minister and sitting BJP MP Anurag Thakur is eyeing to win Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat for the fifth time in a row, while the Congress is yet to announce its candidate for the parliamentary
Campaigning to end for first phase elections in UP today
Lucknow, April 17 - Campaigning on eight seats that are going to polls in the first phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh on April 19, will end today at 5 p.m.
Tension between Israel & Iran a matter of global concern: S. Jaishankar
Bengaluru, April 16 - The tension between Israel and Iran is a matter of deep global concern, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said here on Tuesday.
Nirmala Sitharaman accuses previous Rajasthan govt of spreading lies on OPS
Jaipur, April 16 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday lashed at the Congress government in Rajasthan for "spreading lies and creating confusion" on the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).