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'
Fragile five to 5th largest economy shows India’s growing might: Hardeep Singh Puri at Viksit Bharat event
Kolkata, March 13 - Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of State (Independent charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs, attending the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors event in the city, credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for the country's transformational shift from the fragile five to
Haryana ex-CM Khattar fielded from Karnal LS constituency
Chandigarh, March 13 - The BJP on Wednesday released its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with six candidates from Haryana, including former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who is contesting parliamentary polls for the first time.
PM Modi to distribute loans to 1 lakh street vendors on March 14
New Delhi, March 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday (March 14) distribute loans to 1 lakh street vendors, including 5,000 of them from the national capital, under the PM SVANidhi scheme, an official said on Wednesday.
BJP releases second list of 72 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, Khattar fielded from Karnal
New Delhi, March 13 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday declared its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Indian development projects touch lives of common people in Mauritius: Foreign Secretary Kwatra
New Delhi, March 13 - Stating that Indian development projects touch the lives of common people in Mauritius, Foreign Secretary, Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Wednesday stressed that the island nation is one of the most important segments of New Delhi’s priorities under its
Ministry of Heavy Industries ropes in IIT Roorkee to boost startups in EV sector
New Delhi, March 13 - The Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to work together to encourage innovation and advance the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sector.
Reached agreement on seat-sharing, claims Chirag Paswan after meeting BJP chief
New Delhi, March 13 - A seat-sharing agreement between the NDA constituents in Bihar has been finalised and a formal announcement will be made in due course, LJP-Ram Vilas chief Chirag Paswan said on Wednesday.