South Korea, Iraq agree to bolster defense industry cooperation
Seoul, March 20 - The defence chiefs of South Korea and Iraq agreed on Wednesday to strengthen arms industry cooperation, Seoul's defence ministry said.
With focus on Neighbourhood First policy, PM Modi to land in Bhutan on Thursday
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay as he lands in the Himalayan nation on Thursday, giving a further fillip to bilateral relations.
UP gears up for bypolls to four Assembly seats
Lucknow, March 20 - Along with the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh will also witness bypolls to four Assembly seats -- Lucknow East, Dadraul in Shahjahanpur district, Gainsari in Balrampur district and Duddhi in Sonbhadra district.
In a first in Raj, home voting facility for eligible voters in LS polls
Jaipur, March 20 - The process for home voting has been initiated in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time in the state as per the instructions of the Election Commission, confirmed officials on Wednesday.
‘Indian experience testament to transformative power of democracy’: EAM S. Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 20 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India's commitment to conducting free, fair, and inclusive elections underscores the resilience and adaptability of its democratic machinery, and illustrates that even amidst complexity, the voice of every citizen
Union Minister plays ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ in Jodhpur
Jaipur, March 20 - Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday played ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ during the ‘Holi Sneh Milan’ ceremony in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Wednesday.
India will become the world leader in AI, says PM Modi
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he was convinced that India will become the world leader in AI with its young innovators emerging as a driving force to take the nation ahead.
BJP will announce candidates for 5 seats on March 22: Yediyurappa
New Delhi, March 20 - Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Election Committee Member B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that the BJP will announce the list for five constituencies of Karnataka on March 22.
DMK announces list of candidates for LS elections
Chennai, March 20 - The ruling DMK on Wednesday announced the list of its candidates for the Lok Sabha polls.
‘Can’t be my way or highway’: India slams UFC model on UNSC reforms
United Nations, March 20 - India on Tuesday slammed the Uniting for Consensus (UFC) model on UNSC reforms, citing that it won't empower Africa or Global South nations or change permanent seat membership.
Jharkhand Guv Radhakrishnan takes oath as Telangana Governor
Hyderabad, March 20 - Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the Governor of Telangana on Wednesday.
Filing of nominations for 1st phase of polling in 15 LS seats in NE states begins
Guwahati/Itanagar, March 20 - With the issuance of the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 for 15 seats in eight northeastern states, the process of filling of nominations began on Wednesday.
India at UN says its women will lead the way to Viksit Bharat by 2047
United Nations, March 20 - Highlighting the laser focus on women-led development initiatives, India's Permanent Representative at the UN said on Tuesday the nation aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, necessitating the full and equal participation of women across all spheres.
Biden’s campaign, Democratic Party freeze $340K donation from Indian American businessman: Report
New York, March 20 - US President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and a Democratic Party outfit are freezing donations totalling about $340,000 from an Indian American businessman amid controversies, local media reported.
Lok Sabha elections: Filing of nominations for first phase of polling begins today
New Delhi, March 20 - The nomination process for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 begins on Wednesday.
Hopes run high for BJP in UP’s first phase of polls
Lucknow, March 20 - Hopes run high for the BJP in the first phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Regional parties to play key role in NE’s 25 Lok Sabha seats but BJP in commanding position
Guwahati/Agartala, March 19 - As in previous elections, regional parties in the eight northeastern states will play a vital role in the 25 Lok Sabha seats there even as a majority of them are part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Opening ceremony of ‘Tiger Triumph’ exercise between India-US conducted onboard INS Jalashwa
New Delhi, 19 March - The opening ceremony of the bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and the US -- Tiger Triumph -- was held onboard INS Jalashwa on Tuesday.
Suspense continues over Raj Thackeray’s MNS joining NDA-BJP camp
Mumbai/New Delhi, March 19 - Suspense continued over the likelihood of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Haryana CM Saini expands Cabinet, inducts eight legislators
Chandigarh, March 19 - In the first Cabinet expansion under new Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, eight legislators were inducted on Tuesday, taking the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 14, including the CM.