Most political families missing in LS poll action in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, March 26 - Several political families will be conspicuous by their absence in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh (UP) this time.
India comes out in support of Manila after Beijing’s action in South China Sea
Manila, March 26 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India firmly supports the Philippines for upholding its national sovereignty after the latter lodged "strongest protest" against Chinese action in the disputed South China Sea.
Water cannon used on BJP workers seeking Delhi CM Kejriwal’s resignation
New Delhi, March 26 - Delhi Police used water cannons to disperse the BJP workers while they were marching towards the Secretariat demanding the resignation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in the excise policy scam
BJP fields six Congress rebel MLAs for Himachal by-poll
Shimla, March 26 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday gave tickets to all six Congress rebels, who had supported the party in the Rajya Sabha polls, for the June 1 by-poll simultaneous with four Lok Sabha seats.
Yogi Adityanath leads Lord Narasimha Shobha Yatra in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur (UP), March 26 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday, led the Lord Narasimha Shobha Yatra in Gorakhpur.
Gujarat: Indian Coast Guard to inaugurate facilities in Okha, Veraval
Ahmedabad, March 26 - The Indian Coast Guard will inaugurate its Hovercraft Maintenance Unit (HMU) and lay the foundation stone for a new jetty at Okha on March 28, followed by the opening of the Operational Team Mess (OTM) and Married Accommodations in
BJP to go solo in all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 26 - After “talks” with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) remained inconclusive, the BJP on Tuesday announced its decision to go alone in all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab slated on June 1.
Security tightened outside PM’s residence, metro stations amid AAP’s protest call
New Delhi, March 26 - The Delhi Police have beefed up the security outside the Prime Minister's residence and nearby metro stations in view of a protest call given for Tuesday by the Aam Aadmi Party.
‘Gross violation of legal procedures’: Lawyer writes to Delhi L-G as Kejriwal issues directive from ED custody
New Delhi, March 24 - As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is in the ED's custody in connection with the excise policy case, issued an order to address water and sewage issues in the national capital, Supreme Court lawyer Vineet Jindal has
Ukraine rocked by multiple explosions amid Russian airstrikes, Poland says its airspace breached
Kiev, March 24 - Ukraine was hit by a wave of explosions on Sunday morning as Russia launched the third attack in four days, authorities here said.
Union Minister Smriti Irani slams ‘courtier’ Jairam for ‘distorting’ facts about Centre’s women’s welfare efforts
New Delhi, March 26 - Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD), Smriti Irani, on Monday hit out at Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for making allegations that the BJP government's slogans of 'Nari Shakti' "remain words without real action".
In breakthrough, UNSC calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire after US withholds veto
United Nations, March 25 - In a breakthrough, the UN Security Council on Monday called for an immediate unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, overcoming the intense polarisation after the United States agreed to abstain on the resolution in a sign of its fraying ties
Moscow terror attack committed by radical Islamists, but many questions remain: Putin
Moscow, March 26 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the deadly terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall in suburban Moscow was carried out by radical Islamists, but many questions still remain.
US ‘perplexed’ by Netanyahu scrapping Israeli delegation’s visit to Washington
Washington, March 26 - The White House has said that it was "perplexed" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to cancel a planned visit to Washington by a delegation comprising senior Israeli officials.
EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore’s top leadership, conveys PM Modi’s greetings
Singapore, March 25 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met top leaders of Singapore and valued their support for the strategic partnership as he conveyed personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to them.
N.Korean official calls for boosting ties with China
Seoul, March 25 - A senior North Korean official has called for further strengthening ties with China, state media said on Monday.
US lawmakers to visit South Korea next week
Washington, March 24 - A bipartisan US congressional delegation will visit Seoul next week for talks with South Korean officials, multiple sources said.
Italy condemns Moscow terror attack, tightens security across country
Rome, March 24 - Italy has condemned the terror attack at a suburban Moscow concert hall and stepped up security at key transportation, cultural, and religious sites across the country.
Russia terror attack: Putin vows to punish attackers as he points at Ukraine
Moscow, March 23 - Urging the international community to stand with Russia, President Vladimir Putin on Saturday pledged to punish the perpetrators of the dastardly attack that killed 143 people and injured several others in a concert hall near Moscow.
Cross-border terror from Pak happening at ‘industry level’: EAM Jaishankar
Singapore, March 23 - Stating that the mood in "India is not to overlook terrorists", External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that it is "unfortunate" to deal with a neighbour like Pakistan that blatantly uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft.