India backs effort at UN to ensure AI is ‘secure, trustworthy’ & open
United Nations, March 15 - India is behind an effort at the United Nations (UN) to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) systems are “secure and trustworthy” and to keep them open and accessible to the Global South.
‘Pehla Vote Modi Ko’ is BJP’s digital campaign to woo young & first-time voters
New Delhi, March 14 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a digital campaign titled 'Pehla Vote Modi Ko' with an aim to reach out to the youth and first-time voters and win their support for the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary elections.
Yogi Adityanath visits Ayodhya to oversee preparations for Ram Navami
Ayodhya, March 14 - UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday reached Ayodhya on a one-day visit and offered prayers at the Ram temple and Hanuman Garhi.
LS polls: 150 CAPF companies already in Bengal, maximum deployed at North 24 Parganas
Kolkata, March 14 - Although the dates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls are yet to be announced, 150 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies have already been deployed in the state, sources in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West
Heavy security in Kanniyakumari for PM Narendra Modi‘s visit on Friday
Chennai ,March 14 - Heavy security is in place for the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kanniyakumari on Friday.
EAM Jaishankar, Irish trade minister discuss new areas of collaboration
New Delhi, March 14 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed new areas of collaboration between India and Ireland as he met Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in the national capital on Thursday.
One nation, one election: Committee recommends two-step approach to simultaneous elections
New Delhi, March 14 - The High level Committee (HLC) on Simultaneous Elections constituted under the Chairmanship of Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, met President Droupadi Murmu, and submitted its report.
Unlike previous regimes, N-E ranks high on Modi govt’s priorities: FM Sitharaman tells ‘Viksit Bharat’ participants
New Delhi, March 14 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reiterated Modi government's commitment and resolve to bring North-Eastern states at par with the rest of country on development index and provide them with the equal opportunity, as in other parts.
Northeast witnessed rapid development during PM Modi’s tenure: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Guwahati, March 14 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the entire northeast, a region which earlier lacked development, has drawn immense attention and bagged projects in just 10 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule.
South Korea says it does not recognise North Korea as nuclear state
Seoul, March 14 - South Korea on Thursday renewed its stance that it does not recognise North Korea as a nuclear state.
Belarusian FM talks trade, economy, SCO cooperation in India
New Delhi, March 14 - Global issues of mutual interest, economic partnership and cooperation in multilateral groupings came up for discussions as Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik met top ministers here to strengthen bilateral ties.
CAA implementation: CM Kejriwal warns of potential migration crisis
New Delhi, March 14 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the implementation of CAA may lead to migration crisis.
Panel on ‘One-nation, One-poll’ submits report to President Droupadi Murmu, pitches for simultaneous elections
New Delhi, March 14 - A committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its detailed report on ‘One-nation, One election’ to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
CM Kejriwal moves Delhi sessions court against magisterial court issuing summons over ED’s complaints
New Delhi, March 14 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday moved the sessions court here challenging two summons issued to him by a magisterial court on ED's complaint in the alleged liquor policy scam case.
Farmers’ mahapanchayat in Delhi: Heavy security deployed, traffic advisory issued
New Delhi, March 14- In view of farmers' mahapanchayat at the Ramlila ground in the national capital on Thursday, several companies of security agencies, including police, RAF, SSB have been deployed across the city to maintain law and order situation.
PM Modi to lay foundation of Delhi Metro’s new corridors
New Delhi, March 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of two additional corridors of Delhi Metro's Phase 4 during a programme here at JLN Stadium on Thursday.
Defence Ministry signs contract to upgrade infantry combat vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M
New Delhi, March 13 - The Defence Ministry on Wednesday signed a contract with the Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd (AVNL) for the procurement of 693 armament upgrades of the Indian Army's Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M, an official statement said.
India, Italy hold 10th meeting of Joint Defence Committee
New Delhi, March 13 - India and Italy on Wednesday held their 10th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting, where they exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific and the security situation and also discussed a wide range of defence industrial and military cooperation-related issues, a
Manipur CM launches helicopter service under Regional Connectivity Scheme
Imphal, March 13 - Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday launched helicopter service for passengers under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Viksit Bharat event: Hardeep Singh Puri cites own case to puncture propaganda on CAA
Kolkata, March 13 - Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of State (Independent charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs on Wednesday cited his own example to counter the propaganda on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), fanned by rival parties to create 'confusion and suspicion'