‘Act East Policy’ to accelerate development in Northeast: PM Modi in Tripura
Agartala, April 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government closed the previous Congress government’s ‘Look East Policy’ and undertook the ambitious ‘Act East Policy’ to accelerate the ambitious development of the northeastern region.
10 killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Chernihiv: Zelensky
Kiev, April 17 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more air defence support from Western partners after a Russian missile attack killed at least 10 people 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.